The Lafayette Hotel and Club The Lafayette Hotel and Club

The beautifully reimagined Lafayette Hotel and Club evokes the spirit of 1950s Hollywood, showcasing chic accommodations, mouthwatering cuisine, and a legendary outdoor pool.

Originally opening its doors in 1946, The Lafayette Hotel and Club has always had a close relationship with Hollywood. Bob Hope was the hotel’s first-ever guest, while the likes of Ava Gardner and Katharine Hepburn have also ascended the iconic marble steps and experienced this timeless hotel.

The Lafayette Hotel and Club is located in San Diego’s bustling North Park neighborhood, a short distance from downtown and the immaculate Balboa Park. It hosts 139 colorful rooms, each featuring custom-designed linens and furnishings, alongside a comprehensive in-room bar amenity hand-selected by venerable cocktail expert, Paul McGee. Each of these whimsical spaces offers complimentary Wi-Fi Internet, air conditioning, and plenty of room to unwind.

Guests at The Lafayette Hotel and Club don’t have to go far to enjoy world-class dining and entertainment, with several impressive outlets on-site. Open 24 hours a day, Beginner’s Diner celebrates the classic American diner experience and the Greek and Jewish food influences that made them great. Quixote presents an Oaxacan-inspired dining concept in an intimate setting, while The Lobby Bar dazzles under the hotel’s soaring glass atrium. Step outside and settle in by the pool at the Pool Bar. Or, take toThe Gutter and try your hand at bowling and other bar games.

The hotel’s legendary pool also has some Old Hollywood bona fides. It was designed by Olympic gold medalist and original “Tarzan” actor, Johnny Weissmuller. Spend a pleasant San Diego afternoon by the pool at one of the striped chaise chairs on the terrace, or take a lap in one of the city’s finest pools.