Title: Empress Hotel of La Jolla Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=11429&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Empress Hotel of La Jolla Italian cuisine meets outdoor dining at this modern La Jolla retreat where guests can enjoy drinks at the bar or maintain fitness routines in the well-equipped gym ## Photo gallery for Empress Hotel of La Jolla ![Terrace/patio - Empress Hotel of La Jolla (La Jolla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11500/11429/5e2e795e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Empress Hotel of La Jolla (La Jolla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11500/11429/2133dbb6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Italian cuisine - Empress Hotel of La Jolla (La Jolla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11500/11429/1e65e138.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby - Empress Hotel of La Jolla (La Jolla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11500/11429/f8879546.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk - Empress Hotel of La Jolla (La Jolla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11500/11429/f78b055c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in the heart of La Jolla, the Empress Hotel offers a welcoming atmosphere with practical amenities. Guests start their day with a self-serve breakfast, relax on the scenic terrace, enjoy in-room WiFi, and dine at the on-site Italian steakhouse. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Gym £218 includes taxes & fees 23 Mar - 24 Mar ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Mar 9 - Mar 10](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-09&endDate=2026-03-10&selected=11429&PinnedHotelID=11429&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-09&endDate=2026-03-10&selected=11429&PinnedHotelID=11429&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Mar 10 - Mar 11](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11&selected=11429&PinnedHotelID=11429&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11&selected=11429&PinnedHotelID=11429&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=11429&PinnedHotelID=11429&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=11429&PinnedHotelID=11429&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=11429&PinnedHotelID=11429&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=11429&PinnedHotelID=11429&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds 1 bed Showing 10 of 10 rooms ### View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds ![Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11500/11429/02a78a84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds 8.8 Excellent 28 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Premium bedding Blackout curtains Pillow-top bed Hairdryer - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds ### View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed ![Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11500/11429/010ac633.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed 9.0 Wonderful 78 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Sofa bed - double Premium bedding Blackout curtains Pillow-top bed - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed ![Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11500/11429/67a2b3e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Premium bedding Blackout curtains Pillow-top bed Hairdryer - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible ![Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11500/11429/0ec03b64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Premium bedding Blackout curtains Pillow-top bed Hairdryer - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible ![Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11500/11429/0ec03b64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible 8.6 Excellent 4 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Premium bedding Blackout curtains Pillow-top bed Hairdryer - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### Superior King Room - Sleeps 2 ### Superior Queen Room - Sleeps 2 ### Superior Room With 2 Queen Beds - Sleeps 4 ### King Room-Accessible - Sleeps 2 ### Accessible Superior Queen Room - Sleeps 2 ## You may also like Ad ![Property amenity](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/1000000/10000/5700/5686/877367bb_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla La Jolla Village - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly 8.6 Excellent 1,002 reviews £203 includes taxes & fees 19 Mar - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLa-Jolla-Hotels-Empress-Hotel-Of-La-Jolla.h11429.Hotel-Information%3Frfrr%3DHOT.HIS.question.link.click)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLa-Jolla-Hotels-Empress-Hotel-Of-La-Jolla.h11429.Hotel-Information%3Frfrr%3DHOT.HIS.question.link.click) ## About the area Located in Village of La Jolla, a neighbourhood in La Jolla, Empress Hotel of La Jolla is in a shopping district and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at La Jolla Cove and La Jolla Beach, while Waterfront Park and San Diego Zoo are popular area attractions. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for Del Mar Fairgrounds, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and ecotours. [Visit our La Jolla travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Jolla.dx6126584) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C32.84453%2C-117.27549&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ke4Y-Pw_e_xtnd9CvdoJTnd0wxk=) 7766 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037 ### What's nearby - ![www.alamy.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6191172/e142f113-c19d-40cb-857e-8702cbbb0a40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![See the seal colony at Children's pool beach.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976194573/ab0d1723-ba36-4787-bbf3-dc2e9c8d8f65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Children's Pool Beach 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![La Jolla Cove showing landscape views, rocky coastline and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128302/8c1ce206-ff24-43dc-9c72-b85711486a86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) La Jolla Cove 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Children's Cove 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - La Jolla Tide Pools 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles ### Getting around - Nobel Drive Station 8 min drive - San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station 10 min drive - San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) 28 min drive ### Restaurants - Le Coq 5 min walk - Better Buzz Coffee 3 min walk - Girard Gourmet 4 min walk - The Spot 5 min walk - Queenstown Village 6 min walk ## About this property ### Empress Hotel of La Jolla Hotel near La Jolla Cove Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services at Empress Hotel of La Jolla. The on-site Italian cuisine steakhouse, Manhattan of La Jolla, serves dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Express check-out, 2 meeting rooms and a porter/bellboy - Luggage storage, beach towels and a 24-hour front desk - A banquet hall, a water dispenser and wedding services - Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location Room features All 74 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs. 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2 meeting rooms - 450 square feet of conference space ### Outdoors - Beach loungers - Beach towels - Beach umbrellas - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Assistive listening devices - Braille/raised signage - Handrails in stairways - Lift - Phone accessibility kit - Thin carpet in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles - Vibrating pillow alarm - Visual fire alarm - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible gym - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible path to lift - Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant ### More - 5 floors - Banquet hall - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Blackout drapes - Hypo-allergenic bedding - Pillowtop mattress - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Dressing gowns - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Limited room service - Microwave - Refrigerator ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Desk - Desk chair - Free local calls - Iron/ironing board - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Contactless check-out Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per pet, per day Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet) Pets cannot be left unattended Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation Food and water bowls are available ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 3 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Resort fee: USD 17.24 per accommodation, per night The resort fee includes: - Additional inclusions - Beach loungers - Beach towels - Fitness centre access - In-room coffee - Laundry facilities - Newspaper We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet, per day - Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Empress Hotel Empress Hotel La Jolla Empress La Jolla Hotel Empress Empress Hotel Jolla Empress Jolla Empress Of La Jolla La Jolla Empress Hotel of La Jolla Hotel Empress Hotel of La Jolla La Jolla Empress Hotel of La Jolla Hotel La Jolla Empress Hotel of La Jolla A Greystone Hotel ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Empress Hotel of La Jolla pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Empress Hotel of La Jolla? ### What time is check-in at Empress Hotel of La Jolla? ### What time is check-out at Empress Hotel of La Jolla? ### Where is Empress Hotel of La Jolla located? ### Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Empress Hotel of La Jolla Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 9.2 Staff & service ### 8.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 626 8 - Good 235 6 - Okay 96 4 - Poor 24 2 - Terrible 20 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Motoko 30 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean room, friendly staff and decent breakfast in variety of choice. ##### Motoko Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vada 29 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Clean, comfortable beds, nice staff & good breakfast ##### Vada Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy 31 Jan 2026 The room was quiet and clean. ##### Judy Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gail 13 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities We love The Empress Hotel and stay there every time we visit La Jolla. The rooms are spotless and the the breakfast room is delightful and the food is adequate for a free breakfast. Centrally located, with an extremely helpful staff, this is our home away from home! ##### Gail Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon 10 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Love staying here. It is very convenient to everywhere we need to go in the heart of La Jolla. The staff is friendly and the restaurant is the best! ##### Sharon Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brent 3 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice Rooms, Friendly Staff, Hot Breakfast!! ##### Brent Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nabila 19 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good service ##### Nabila Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DAVID LARCHER 1 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities King bed and pillows were very comfortable! Great La Jolla Italian restaurant on first floor…so convenient 😀 ##### DAVID LARCHER Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rhona 19 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Room very clean and comfortable for our one night family trip. ##### Rhona Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandon 6 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff exceeded our expectations and the room was everything we needed it to be. Would happily visit again. ##### Brandon Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Taylor 16 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff was amazing, place itself is fine. I messed up our other booking and it ended up being full so we stayed here instead and it was great. ##### Taylor Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael 17 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Pet friendly, clean, friendly staffs, great location ##### Michael Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacy 28 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Always a wonderful stay! The staff are amazing ##### Stacy Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Robyn 24 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very comfortable bed, nice staff, great location. ##### Robyn Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer 7 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Clean, friendly ##### Jennifer Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruce 28 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Both!! Wonderful accommodations ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c63b1454-0933-43de-a21e-fa3fa5271325-1764361352311.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Bruce Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Antoinette 9 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful property and great staff, nice and clean room, large shower! Will come back again! ##### Antoinette Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorna 12 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities clean room ##### Lorna Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### steve 22 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The location was excellent. Had dinner one night in the chophouse restaurant located in the hotel and that was delicious. ##### steve Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hande 23 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great hotel with great staff, they had warm cookies, beach towels, beach chairs… ##### Hande Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martha 24 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities It was a great location at a very good price ##### Martha Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacy 21 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Loved our stay. Rooms were remodeled and so nice. Great location, everything was walkable. ##### Stacy Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Rebecca 30 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location. Nice desk staff. Problems with manager and even when I asked 3 times no one came to make up the bed. Someone finally came to do it while we were in the room. So awkward. Also they wanted to overcharge me for the pets. Good size room and super location 2 blocks from beach and in the center of everything. Good breakfast. ##### Rebecca Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jee Hyun 17 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities We had a great time with family at this hotel. Very easy to go every where what we wanted ##### Jee Hyun Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brittany 9 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Comfortable beds, friendly and very helpful staff Shower head wasn’t the best Complimentary breakfast could be improved ##### Brittany Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Francisco-Hotels-Kimpton-Alton-Hotel-Fishermans-Wharf.h1047.Hotel-Information) > - [Corque Hotel, Solvang, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-Hotel-Corque.h67460.Hotel-Information) > - [The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Anaheim-Hotels-The-Viv-Hotel.h50907370.Hotel-Information) > - [Lemon Tree Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-Lemon-Tree-Inn.h966170.Hotel-Information) > - [Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Francisco-Hotels-Sir-Francis-Drake-Hotel.h15254.Hotel-Information) > - [CCBC Resort Hotel - A Gay Men's Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Palm-Springs-Hotels-CCBC-Resort-Hotel-A-Gay-Mens-Resort.h1654482.Hotel-Information) > - [Bide-A-Wee Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monterey-Hotels-Bide-A-Wee-Inn.h3520260.Hotel-Information) > - [Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Escondido-Hotels-Hyatt-Vacation-Club-At-The-Welk.h59916.Hotel-Information) > - [The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Los-Angeles-Hotels-The-London-West-Hollywood-At-Beverly-Hills.h21097.Hotel-Information) > - [Magic Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Magic-Castle-Hotel.h27297.Hotel-Information) > - [The Prospect Hollywood](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Los-Angeles-Hotels-The-Whitley-Hollywood.h42644328.Hotel-Information) > - [Casa Loma Beach Hotel (formerly The Inn at Laguna Beach)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Laguna-Beach-Hotels-Inn-At-Laguna-Beach.h7446.Hotel-Information) > - [The Pierside Santa Monica](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Los-Angeles-Hotels-The-Pierside-Santa-Monica.h2094.Hotel-Information) > - [The Beverly Hills Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Los-Angeles-Hotels-The-Beverly-Hills-Hotel-Dorchester-Collection.h12057.Hotel-Information) > - [Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Hyatt-Centric-Delfina-Santa-Monica.h12942.Hotel-Information) > - [The Hoxton Downtown LA](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Los-Angeles-Hotels-THE-Hoxton-Downtown-LA.h36712437.Hotel-Information) > - [Basecamp South Lake Tahoe](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lake-Tahoe-Hotels-Basecamp-South-Lake-Tahoe.h1086847.Hotel-Information) > - [Premier Inn & Suites](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oakland-Hotels-Premier-Inn-Suites.h98374288.Hotel-Information) > - [Pixar Place Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Anaheim-Hotels-Disneys-Paradise-Pier-Hotel.h9503.Hotel-Information) > - [The Commerce Casino & Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Hotel-Los-Angeles-Commerce-Casino.h533227.Hotel-Information) > - [Disneyland Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Anaheim-Hotels-Disneyland-Hotel.h15276.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Francisco-Hotels-Hotel-Caza.h38249309.Hotel-Information) > - [Bahia Resort Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Diego-Hotels-Bahia-Resort-Hotel.h18241.Hotel-Information) > - [Palihouse West Hollywood at Beverly Hills](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Palihouse-West-Hollywood.h13072.Hotel-Information) > - [ The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Los-Angeles-Hotels-The-Adler-A-Hollywood-Hills-Hotel.h9761.Hotel-Information) > - [Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Anaheim-Hotels-Disneys-Grand-Californian-Hotel-And-Spa.h692655.Hotel-Information) > - [Le Petit Pali Brentwood West Los Angeles](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Le-Petit-Pali-Brentwood.h893085.Hotel-Information) > - [FOUND Hotels, Santa Monica, Series by Marriott](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Los-Angeles-Hotels-FOUND-Los-Angeles-Santa-Monica.h41510539.Hotel-Information) > - [Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Diego-Hotels-Alma-San-Diego-Downtown.h2133509.Hotel-Information) ---