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About the Hotel

2223 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, California, United States, 92104
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Close to Balboa Park
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Rooms: Yesterday, Today

The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows provides rooms with high-speed Wi-Fi and flat-panel TVs. Guests enjoy one queen bed and one full bed, a kitchen with a full-size refrigerator, a spacious living room, a dining nook and space for gatherings. These spaces provide guests many ways to experience the 40's and 50's with today's modern amenities.

American Cuisine: Hope 46

Hope 46 at The Lafayette serves classic American dishes with memorable flair in a swanky setting. The onsite restaurant HOPE 46 is open for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, and Cocktail hour; the menu is À la carte and features American food. Classic American cuisine honors the heart of American cooking, with dishes shared among friends and family in a relaxed setting.

Leisure and Entertainment

The Lafayette Hotel offers five distinct indoor and outdoor venues, including the Weissmuller pool deck and Mississippi Ballroom with seating for 300 guests. The Weissmuller Pool was designed in 1946 by Johnny Weissmuller. Join The Lafayette Hotel's SUMMER 100 MEMBERSHIP offering 100 days of access to the Weissmuller Pool and fitness center from May 24th through September 6th.

Location and Transportation

The Lafayette Hotel puts you in the middle of the city's fun and excitement in North Park. It is 7 km from Coaster Santa Fe and 10 km from San Diego International Airport. Landmarks nearby include Simply Local (1 km), Grace Church San Diego (1 km), AxeVentures Axe Throwing (1 km), San Diego Air & Space Museum (3.5 km), Sprouts Farmers Market (0.5 km), J.A. Cooley's Automotive Musuem (0.5 km), Spanish Village Art Center (2.5 km), San Diego Natural History Museum (2.5 km), San Diego Zoo (2.5 km), and Old Trolley Barn Park (1 km).

Services and Features

The Lafayette Hotel provides meeting rooms with A/V technology, including a meeting room that delivers 180 square feet of versatile space and another 2,025-square-foot venue. A large conference table with seating for six is available for brainstorming sessions. A Sales Manager will respond within a few hours with answers to questions on group hotel rates, blackout dates, group promotions, and floor plans. The team has been fully trained on sanitation standards.

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
San Diego 2.8 km
Airports
San Diego International (SAN) 8.3 km
El Cajon (CJN) 20.7 km
Train
Coaster Santa Fe Station 5.0 km
Santa Fe Depot 5.1 km
Bus
Bus stop100 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • On-site car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Luggage storage
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Coffee shop
  • Vending machines

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Wind surfing
  • Snorkelling

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Shops/Commercial services

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Solarium

Room features

  • Ironing facilities
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Dining Onsite

The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows offers a delightful array of dining experiences that celebrate classic American fare. Guests can savor dishes inspired by heartwarming family traditions in inviting settings that blend casual elegance with warmth, making every meal feel special.

Hope 46 at The Lafayette

Classic American cuisine with a modern twist
Ambiance
Swanky yet unpretentious surroundings that invite relaxation and connection among friends and family
Key Offerings
Signature dishes crafted with flair that highlight the essence of American cooking, perfect for sharing
Reservation
Recommended
Breakfast and dinner; hours vary

Location

2223 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, California, United States, 92104
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2223 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, California, United States, 92104
Nearby
Museum
J.A. Cooley's Automotive Musuem
550 m
Restaurants
Hope 46
0 m
2223 El Cajon Blvd Inside The Lafayette Hotel
Red Fox Room
30 m
2223 El Cajon Blvd
Pomegranate Restaurant
220 m
2312 El Cajon Blvd
Negociant Urban Winery
240 m
2419 El Cajon Blvd
Harar Ethiopian Restaurant
280 m
2432 El Cajon Blvd
Pizzeria Bruno Napoletano
610 m
4207 Park Blvd
Big Front Door
830 m
4075 Park Boulevard Suite 101
Hundred Proof
820 m
4130 Park Blvd
Parkhouse Eatery
1.1 km
4574 Park Boulevard
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site at USD 22 per day.
Internet
is available in for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Year renovated:
2012
Number of rooms:
133
Former name
Lafayette Hotel

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