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San Diego consistently ranks as one of Southern California's favorite getaways, according consumers who book their vacations or weekend stays. What is so great about San Diego? Balboa Park, museums, sports, surfing, sunbathing, and theme parks. SeaWorld, San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal Park, and Legoland California all are located in San Diego County. Located along the Mexican border, one of the busiest borders in the world for crossings, the weather is warm, the beaches are mellow, and there's so much to love about San Diego. A strong Naval background in the city is evident with a ll the military ships in the bay.

Do you love big bridges? The Coronado Bay Bridge is a huge, beautiful arched bridge that's stunning to look at from hotels on Coronado Island such as Marriott or Loews Coronado Bay Resort.

San Diego hotels are roughly broken down into areas such as North County hotels from Oceanside to Del Mar. Those hotels include Encinitas, Carlsbad, Cardiff, and Solana Beach. In the city there are areas called hotel circle, Mission Bay, Ocean Beach, Pacific Beach, Downtown, Gaslamp Quarter, Mission Valley and Old Town, Harbor Island and Shelter Island, and of course, Coronado Island.

 
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Lafayette Hotel | Beach Close San Diego Vacations

Lafayette Hotel
2223 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92104

3 Star


Property Description

Conveniently located to all shopping, entertainment and business area, the historic Lafayette Hotel and Suites is indeed the lodging choice in San Diego. We are just minutes from the beaches, shopping at Mission Valley and Fashion Valley Malls, historic Old Town and Gaslamp districts, Coronado Island, Sea World, the Sand Diego Convention Center, downtown San Diego and Mexico. San Diego airport is minutes away aw well as the many restaurants, clubs and shopping avenues of Hillcrest. Built in 1946 Lafayette Hotel and Suites has been the site of historical glamour and offers a unique change to a typical hotel experience. Among its famous guests were Bob Hope, Lana Turner, Ava Gardner and Betty Grable. Inside the Mississipi Ballroom took center stage where Hollywood’s whose came to dance the night away. To this day, guests can take a dive in the Olympic-size pool designed by Johnny Weissmuller. The hotel offers two restaurants and a lounge. These include the L Bar and Grill and Poolside Terrace off the main lobby as well as the locally famous Red Fox restaurant with its 16th century Tudor artifacts and popular piano bar. For business or leisure, the discerning traveler will enjoy a comfortable stay, complimented by gracious service and facilities which include a business center, exercise room, complimentary breakfast, free delivery newspaper and free hi-speed internet access.



Amenities · Air Conditioned
· AM/FM Alarm Clock
· Business Center
· Continental Breakfast
· Coffee Maker in Room
· City Center
· 24 Hour Front Desk
· Desk with lamp
· Elevators
· Free Parking
· Game Room
· Hairdryers Available
· Internet Access – Complimentary
· High speed internet access
· Iron
· Ironing Board
· Jacuzzi
· King Bed
· Lounge
· Maid Service
· Microwave
· Modem Lines in Room
· Modem Lines in Room
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· Multilingual
· Free Newspaper
· News Stand
· Phone with speaker
· Pool
· Heated Pool
· Parking
· Private Bathroom
· Queen Bed
· Radio
· Refrigerator
· Restaurant
· Safe Deposit Box
· Shops/Commercial Services
· Sofa Bed
· Fitness Center or Spa
· Telephone
· TV
· Television with Cable


Hotel Room Information and Amenities

Superior Poolside Queen Queen
Superior Poolside Queen Queen-Large room with two queen beds and foldout sofa bed-Incl breakfast-Incl high speed internet-microwave-refrigerator-two-line speakerphone-work desk-hairdryer-cable TV-upscale bath amenities-iron and ironing board-Rooms overloo
Standard Accessible King
Standard Accessible King-Accessible room with 1 king bed-Incl breakfast-incl high speed internet-microwave-refrigerator-two-line speakerphone-work desk-hairdryer-cable TV-upscale bath amenities-iron and ironing board-No pets
Standard King
Standard King-one king size bed-compl breakfast-compl HS internet-microwave-refrigerator-two-line speakerphone-work desk-hairdryer-cable TV-upscale bath amenities-iron and ironing board-No pets
Standard Queen Queen
Standard Queen Queen-2 Queen Beds-Compl breakfast-Compl HS internet-microwave-refrigerator-two-line speakerphone-work desk-hairdryer-cable TV-upscale bath amenities-iron and ironing board-No pets

Miscellaneous Information

· Check in time is 3:00 PM
· Check out time is 11:00 AM
· Time Zone is PST
· 107 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 4 floors.




Directions

From the NorthSouth on Interstate 5, east on interstate 8. Exit at Texas street and go up the hill on Texas street to El Cajon Blvd, Right on El Cajon

From the NorthSouth on Interstate 5, east on interstate 8. Exit at Texas street and go up the hill on Texas street to El Cajon Blvd, Right on El Cajon

Conveniently located to all shopping, entertainment and business areas, the historic Lafayette Hotel and Suites is indeed the lodging choice in San Diego. The hotel just minutes from the beaches, shopping at Mission Valley and Fashion Valley malls, historic old town and Gaslamp districts, Sea World, the San Diego convention center, downtown San Diego. San Diego Airport is minutes away as well as the many restaurants, clubs and shopping venues of Hillcrest.


Guarantee Policy

Guarantee: 24Aug2008 to 17Aug2020 - Guarantee may be required. Check rate rules.


Cancellation Policy

Cancel 1 Day Before Arrival. Cancellation penalty is 1 nights including tax. Reservations must be cancelled 1 day prior to arrival date by 6pm hotel time in order to avoid 1 night room and tax penalty charge


Restaurant Information

Red Fox Steak House

Red Fox Steak House Type of food: Seafood and Steak Hours: Mon-Thur 11:00AM to 12:00AM Fri - Sat 11:00AM to 1:30AM Sun 4:00PM to 1:30AM

"L" Bar and Grill

Restaurant Name: "L" Bar and Grill Type of Food: Casual Hours: 3:00PM to Closing Dress Code: Casual

Poolside Terrace

Restaurant Name: Poolside Terrace Type of Food: From "L" Bar and Grill Hours: 3:00PM to Closing Dress Code: Casual


Area Attractions

Area Attractions1

-San Diego Zoo -Seaworld -Qualcomm Stadium -Petco Park -Gaslamp Entertainment District

Area Attractions2

San Diego State University -Fashion Valley Mall -Mission Valley Mall -Beaches -San Diego Airport

Area Attractions

-San Diego Zoo-Seaworld-Qualcomm Stadium-Petco Park-Gaslamp Entertainment District-San Diego State University-Fashion Valley Mall-Mission Valley Mall-Beaches-San Diego Airport


Meeting Facility

Mississippi Room

Meeting Room Name Mississippi Room Description The Ballroom Space 5200 Sq Ft Reception Capacity 350 pax Class Room 200 pax

Lafayette

Meeting Room Name Lafayette Space 1679 Sq Ft Reception cap 150 Pax

New Orleans

Meeting Room Name New Orleans Space 693 Sq Ft Reception Capacity 60 pax

La Salle

Meeting Room Name La Salle Space 384 Sq Ft Reception Capacity 30 pax



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