Loved this hotel. It's definitely a historic building so just keep that in mind, especially with…read morethe elevators. I originally had an ocean front room with a small Juliet balcony but got upgraded to one with a full patio. It was an amazing stay! The service by the pool was excellent and quick. And the room service as well was great. It's in a prime location in La Jolla. You are just steps away from the beaches. Would definitely come back.

I stayed here for over a week durning Christmas/new years and left extremely disappointed by the…read morestaff's attitude from the moment I arrived. When we checked in, the woman at the front desk named Raina was extremely rude, cold, and short with us. I tried to brush it off and went to take a few photos of the Christmas decorations in the restaurant. The man standing at the host stand named Richie saw me and, when I politely said "don't worry, I won't get you in the picture," with a smile on my face , he snapped back "I don't want to be in your picture." This entire exchange happened within the first 10 minutes of trying to check in. Throughout the rest of the stay I watched the bellmen greet virtually every other guest who entered or left the hotel. Not me. I was consistently treated like I was just a kid or teenage tag along with parents rather than an adult guest who was paying to stay there. Basic acknowledgment and ordinary human respect were completely absent. Nice location and cute decorations do not make up for being ignored and spoken to with open disdain by multiple staff members. One star

We have been staying @ The Empress Hotel La Jolla for the past several years. It is literally our…read morehome away from home. Derek and his staff always make us feel welcome. Plus this property is located in the heart of La Jolla, close to international shopping and dining. On top of all this, we typically get a fantastic rate!!! 5 Star Service. Great Rate. Superb Location.

This a darling hotel in the heart of downtown La Jolla that is walking distance to many restaurants…read moreand other venues. I stayed here for a workshop at the theater which was 2 blocks away. The front desk staff was friendly and efficient when checking in. Rooms are a little small but for one person who wasn't in the room much it was fine. There is a coffee maker and mini fridge in the room. The bathroom is decent size with a walk-in shower. I thought the shower head was a little tall, but I am also only 5"2. The workout room was in the basement in a small room with no ventilation. We had to keep the door open to have some air come in. They have breakfast in a cute room on the 2nd floor with typical hotel breakfast food. Since the weather was nice the windows were open to give the room a breezy feel. I liked there was a restaurant onsite. I would stay here again if I am ever in La Jolla.

We had the best time staying at the Orli! It's tucked away in the jewel of La Jolla with lots to do…read moreand the rooms are insanely gorgeous. We stayed in one of the upstairs suits that came with a rooftop balcony and it was so cozy and perfect for the family. We brought our projector to play the padres game on the deck and ordered take out sushi it was sooo much fun. The staff was nothing short of incredible. The courtyard was super fun to hang out in and the complimentary cold brew was such a plus. This is by far my favorite boutique hotel in La Jolla.

Everything about our two night stay was amazing!! We stayed in the Nomad room, the bedding was…read moreamazing. The location is perfect for exploring downtown La Jolla & watching the sunsets. Walkable distance to most. The waters in the room and taps downstairs were a treat. The details of the hotel were stunning, I hope to return one day. *my coworker and I (both females) felt very safe in the area & at the hotel

The views are lovely, the rooms quite comfortable, but:…read more There's a mini fridge with no microwave; there's no trash receptacle near the "kitchen;" and most annoying-- the hotel doesn't provide cleaning services unless you remind them, 2 or 3 times. So we go out around 10 to enjoy Sea World or the Zoo, and we go out to lunch, and we just want to rest in our room before going swimming and we get back around 3. No one has been in the room. We call, and they apologize and no one shows up. We call again around 4, and at around 4:30 the room gets cleaned. Not once, not twice, but four times in our one week vacation. It's a 1st world problem and maybe I'm just a Karen, but I didn't like that.

I stayed at this hotel and eaten at this hotel restaurant before several time. Customer service is…read moreokay, the hotel room wasn't clean and smelled bad. It felt like I was staying in a Motel 6 vibes. Even though it was very pricing to stay here. For a hotel that's basically closest to the water, you would think they take care of the property. I'm not sure who the guest service or hotel property manager but this hotel need a major renovation and cleaning. As someone who lives close to La Jolla, I expect better for the prices I pay.

5 Stars We just got back from our stay at the Pantai Inn and…read morealready can't wait to come back! This place is an incredible value for the cost, again I feel like I need to gate keep this but yelp is about sharing....you're right across from the ocean, with some of the best views in La Jolla. We stayed in Room 208 and while there are no elevators or luggage carts (so pack light or be ready for some stairs), the oceanfront views totally made up for it. The hotel has a charming, older vibe, but it's well maintained and fits the beachy, Balinese-inspired theme perfectly. Our room came with an above-average kitchen setup, which made it easy to prep snacks and simple meals during our stay. Free water bottles in the lobby were a nice touch, and the complimentary breakfast (7:30-10:30 a.m.) was way better than your standard hotel spread, fresh, even the bacon was crispy but not over cooked, tasty, and filling. It's just a short walk to the beach, the kid-friendly "children's pool" area, and of course, the famous La Jolla seals. Be warned: La Jolla has its fair share of hills, so if you're bringing a stroller, be ready for a bit of a workout. This was our first time staying here, but it's already looking like it'll become our annual end-of-summer tradition. Next time, we're definitely staying longer.

We enjoyed our stay at this hotel. We had a beautiful ocean view from our balcony…read more The room was clean, price reasonable for the location. A short walk to downtown LaJolla and right on the beach. They offer a breakfast, free waters and sodas, flavored water, coffee and cookies in the afternoon.

The Grand Colonial at La Jolla was such a beautiful place! The atmosphere was elegant, relaxing,…read moreand had that perfect La Jolla vibe. Everything felt so well-kept and welcoming, and the location is absolutely gorgeous. It's definitely a place where you can slow down, enjoy the scenery, and feel a little fancy while doing it. I had such a great experience and would definitely come back again!

We had been looking forward to staying here for our first getaway together after hearing so many…read moregreat reviews. Overall, it was a good experience, but a few things didn't quite match our expectations. Upon arrival, the building wasn't as "grand" as it appears in the promotional videos--it has more of a homey, slightly outdated feel, though still pleasant. The front desk staff were very friendly and helpful, even offering a golf cart service on a first-come, first-served basis for late-night rides back to the hotel, which was a nice touch. Our room was nice, but not exactly what we expected. We had requested a king ocean-view room--the view was absolutely amazing--but the bed was definitely closer to a queen size. Unfortunately, my husband had trouble sleeping because his side of the mattress was sagging. On a positive note, the bathroom was spotless--really well maintained (check out my photos!). And the location is a huge highlight--within easy walking distance to local shops and restaurants, which made everything super convenient. Overall, a mixed experience: great location and service, but some room details could definitely be improved.

Nice place. They upgraded us to a one bedroom apartment when we checked in and it was across the…read morestreet from the beach. We had a refrigerator, stove top, microwave, kitchenette, Keurig, complimentary coffee and tea. We had a couch, dining table, big screen TV. Parking around La Jolla was challenging but we still had a great time. We ate at Milano's Cafe the first night. The Italian food from scratch was delicious. Next time we stay there we will walk to the local restaurants.

Our stay at Scripps Inn was wonderful! The location is unbeatable--directly across from the ocean…read moreand within easy walking distance of so many great restaurants and attractions, including the Museum of Contemporary Art, the tide pools, and The Cave Store. Having on-site parking was a huge bonus, and at $20 per night it was well worth the convenience of parking just steps from our room. The staff (specifically Maritza) was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating, making us feel welcome throughout our stay. The only real drawbacks were related to the building itself. We stayed on the ground floor (Room 5), and noise from the room above was very noticeable. Even normal walking could be heard clearly, and footsteps and doors closing carried through the ceiling enough to disturb our sleep. We later had different guests above us and experienced the same thing, so it seems to be more of a sound insulation issue than inconsiderate guests. Another inconvenience was the lack of electrical outlets. There were only two outlets in the main room, and half of one didn't work. We ended up using the third outlet in the bathroom to charge our cell phones. There were also no outlets near the bed, which was inconvenient since it's nice to keep your phone plugged in and within reach overnight. The room was charmingly antiquated. The mini refrigerator also leaked water during our stay. It appeared the small freezer compartment had accumulated enough frost that it likely just needed to be defrosted, so it seemed more like a maintenance issue than a broken appliance. We also noticed a few small bugs in the room during our stay. Given the oceanfront location and coastal humidity, this may simply be part of the environment, but it's something future guests should be aware of. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely stay here again. Next time, we'd request a top-floor room to minimize the noise from above.

We were in La Jolla for an appointment and I had stayed here before and knew this was a very…read morecomfortable hotel. They have been remodeling and our room smelled like brand new carpet which was wonderful. The room was very spacious and comfortable and the beds were great. They also have a wonderful breakfast buffet with everything you could hope for. We were on the second floor and had a nice little outdoor patio and could see (and hear) the ocean from it. Very satisfied with this hotel and would definitely stay here again.

Love this location. Hunter and Kristof at the front desk were super welcoming and helpful. Thanks…read morefor a great stay!

We came here for a family wedding and stayed three nights. I already know the traffic is horrible…read moreand parking even worse, as I grew up here but have since moved away. The construction is bothersome but I was never bothered by the sounds. Progress comes with inconveniences so it didn't bother me personally. Here's why I lowered the rating. The elevator is HORRIBLE. Something should be done in the massive renovation and it was completely unreliable. Especially, since there's only one carrying luggage down the stairwells is risky at best. The brand new lighting in the bathroom was a big fail! The lights are mounted behind the mirror and my wife could barely see because it's so dim. I have to agree even finding my contacts was difficult with these dim lighting. Fix those two things and you would have a five rating.

Okay. We came during construction which was our bad. Our…read moresuburban was too tall for the garage and we couldn't get our money back on the reservation. It is a zoo so street parking was out of the question. They allowed us to park (pay for parking) on a dirt lot they had on the street above, and as it turns out that was where you had to go to find a restaurant or bar or anything. Up a million stairs- I didn't want to do it several times each day on my vacation. Across the street, the beach was too crowded and rocky and it smelled like an Andy Gump. The guys at the front desk were super nice, rooms are clean and a great view, but I wouldn't stay here again or even recommend it.

Update ten months later We are back for one night here and…read morea few days at the beach. Easy to walk to dinner at Dukes. A Discount card was provided by our stay. They are doing renovations and the ground floor is done. We are on ground floor , so new everything. Think i want a new bed like this. Free parking, a coffee bar in the morning. This is a really nice place to be. Free hi speed wifi. pic attached. A Great start.

I like this place, little older but definitely worth it! Rooms are nice, there is remodeling going…read moreon and the banging and noise starts at 8am so no sleep in for you!Parking is one of those issues here. Seems to be very limited. Location is definitely perfect! Nice little pool with a really cool rec room.