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The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows

The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows

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University Heights, San Diego
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    Kate G.
    "amazing package option for the Mississippi Room!"(2 Tips)
    Brea S.
    "I love the neighborhood vibes and cute vintage feel."(2 Tips)
    Adan M.
    "Poolside room was given to me because I asked for a good view."(3 Tips)
    Joanne
    "This place is hip, dapper, nostalgic and awesome!"(3 Tips)
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  • Adan M.heart icon on user image
    Adan MedinaDecember 22, 2013
    Poolside room was given to me because I asked for a good view. Front desk attendant was extremely nice. I will definitely be staying here when I return. Only small problem was the thin walls. Awesome.
  • Steve M.
    Steve MurphyApril 3, 2014
    The staff at the front desk and at the restaurant were very friendly and helpful. They gave me ideas as to what to do with my trip to San Diego while I was there. They were a great team.
  • Brea S.heart icon on user image
    Brea SimpsonFebruary 28, 2022
    My new fav hotel in SD. I love the neighborhood vibes and cute vintage feel.
  • Joanneheart icon on user image
    JoanneSeptember 9, 2012
    This place is hip, dapper, nostalgic and awesome! My tub fills when Im taking a shower, but really, least of my problems! Bar, pool, and good company! Nice staff too
  • Christian B.heart icon on user image
    Christian BakerFebruary 8, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    A trendy retro style hotel with a huge swimming pool. Very well appointed and regularly has good shows in the Mississippi Room.
  • Ed B.heart icon on user image
    Ed BelmonteAugust 12, 2015
    Great pool parties, nice crowd, the pool is the best, rent a room and enjoy the day!
  • Heather H.
    Heather HollidayFebruary 12, 2014
    You definitely want a room poolside. 110% worth the upgrade!!!
  • Triburban
    TriburbanMarch 13, 2013
    Every room has a designated movies tar. We stayed in the Jimmy Stewart room. Very clean and the bath soaps are fantastic!!
  • Alex H.heart icon on user image
    Alex HennesseyNovember 9, 2015
    Cool 1940s-1950s vibe; decent drinks. Interesting guests make for good people watching
  • Amanda F.
    Amanda FoleyOctober 26, 2016
    A nice (but slightly pricey) place to hang by the pool for the day, if you'd like.
  • Matthew C.
    Matthew CooperJuly 18, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    A lot of fun to be had in this somewhat campy hotel from the 40s. The Johnny Weismuller designed pool is a constant party.
  • Rebecca B.heart icon on user image
    Rebecca BalnisDecember 17, 2019
    Pack your swimmies!
  • Kate G.heart icon on user image
    Kate GlennJanuary 26, 2013
    Best Venue for Vintage Wedding Receptions with amazing package option for the Mississippi Room!
  • Josh M.heart icon on user image
    Josh MartinSeptember 25, 2019
    Pleasantly surprised how low key and comfortable this hotel is.
  • Jonesheart icon on user image
    JonesMay 21, 2022
    Yea the vintage feel and pool scene are nice. Rooms are lacking though. Refreshed with paint but still outdated. Also no fridge in the rooms
  • Morgy1970
    Morgy1970March 4, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Fun hotel. Chic feel. Great pool... they just haven't figured out the customer service side of things..
  • Jessie
    JessieMarch 24, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Awesome funky little hotel, get a pool suite if you can swing it!
  • Hudson Sutler
    Hudson SutlerJuly 20, 2017
    This place is a cross between a Motel 6 and the Beverly Hills Hotel... the result is an Ace Hotel type of experience. Read more
  • Kayla B.
    Kayla B.July 28, 2011
    Hotel has lots of history and so much potential, but is in need of serious updating. However, rooms were clean, staff was nice, and pool was great.
  • Kristina K.
    Kristina KenyonOctober 3, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Use a Yappee offer for 30% off food!
  • Gail S.
    Gail StewartFebruary 24, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The Blues Specters Band is the house band!!! Come by and see me sing the damn blues baby!!!!!!!!
  • LJ C.
    LJ CJuly 4, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Ask for Christelle, the Asst. G.M., the best in the business. She will take care of you. This hotel has history. You can feel it
  • Shawn Allen
    Shawn AllenApril 28, 2013
    Amazing hotel! I will drive to San Diego just to stay here
  • Gail S.
    Gail StewartMarch 29, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Great music: BLUES SPECTERS BAND
  • Sean-Michael M.
    Sean-Michael McCollJune 21, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Don't bring your own beer, they take it, but its cool for them to have pint glasses around the pool.
  • JoAnne Emily F.heart icon on user image
    JoAnne Emily FriasMay 17, 2013
    Best Breakfast ever!!!!
  • Leo V.
    Leo VirgoDecember 29, 2011
    Keep activities towards the center of the bed to avoid tipping the mattress over.
  • Tylerheart icon on user image
    TylerSeptember 4, 2014
    Live music and great food!
  • Russell A.
    Russell AdamsNovember 23, 2014
    Po Boy Benny for Brunch.
  • Elle
    ElleDecember 28, 2012
    Maids are SO loud in the morning. "Por vida!" Nice beds tho. Restrooms are not private at all. Checkers were fun tho. Walls are thin.
  • Jagannath P.
    Jagannath PremkumarJune 20, 2013
    Good hotel. Nice rooms but the bathrooms are too small
  • San Diego Reader
    San Diego ReaderJuly 20, 2011
    Lafayette featured in Here's the Deal in this week's Reader. Read more
  • Anton I.
    Anton Iliko CatsMay 8, 2018
    More like a motel
  • Cho I.heart icon on user image
    Cho InsunApril 23, 2013
    Fabian iz da best bartender around!!!
  • Rick S.
    Rick SmithOctober 24, 2010
    Though it is a historical place, it is far from its glamour days. Beds are saggy, no hot water and no internet in the room!
  • Alex S.heart icon on user image
    Alex StrausSeptember 16, 2013
    Hit the pool. You're a fool if you don't.
  • Justin G.
    Justin GervasiMay 27, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Favorite hotel in San Diego!
  • Ryan S.
    Ryan ServatiusJuly 28, 2011
    Think Melrose Place circa 1950's, I love it!!!
  • Brian C.
    Brian ColladoApril 12, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    No more continental breakfast that's a bummer!!!!
  • Tim P.
    Tim PylesOctober 11, 2011
    I love the pool! Read more
  • Margarito C.
    Margarito CisnerosOctober 1, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    It looks homie and fun at the same time.
  • Sydney T.
    Sydney The SquidSeptember 28, 2010
    This pool is nasty. Yeastiness and pregnancies via the unwashed hipsters that swim here.
  • Anton I.
    Anton Iliko CatsMay 10, 2018
    There was a cockroach in our room.
  • D'Angelo W.
    D'Angelo White - ReyesAugust 21, 2011
    by the pool chillin waiting for Frenchy
  • Anton I.
    Anton Iliko CatsMay 11, 2018
    The wifi is terrible
  • Miles H.
    Miles HAugust 11, 2012
    ==D just the
  • jiLL j.
    jiLL johnsonOctober 7, 2009
    closed to the public Tuesday for winter
  • Jessica L.
    Jessica LandersJuly 14, 2009
    Been here 5+ times
    Bring a book. Go for a swim and then read in the sun.
  • Beyazıtheart icon on user image
    BeyazıtMarch 17, 2014
    Değişik güzel bir otel. Personel ilgili. Havuzu çok güzel.
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