This elegant Colonial-style mansion is a San Diego landmark and has maintained its elegant charm while offeing all the luxuries that today's discriminating traveller demands. Built by playboy homebuilder Larry Imig, the resort hotel enjoyed unparalled success. Hollwood's most glamorous stars came night after night to what was the resort hotel's fashionable Mississippi Ballroom to drink, dine and dance to the music of top name bands. Guests in the hotel included famous names as Bob Hope, Betty Grable, Jimmy Durante, Harry James. Ava Gardner among others. Today, the Mississippi Ballroom is a popular Wedding and Banquet Hall. And true to its original structure is the Olympic-size terrazzo tile swimmingpool.designed by Tarzan's Jonny Weissmuller.

Although the final echoes of the big bands have died away, entertainmenet still continues nightly and the long-established local Sorrento Red Fox Restaurant Lounge and Piano Bar which serves exceptional American Cuisine in a casual atmosphere.

The Lafayette Hotel offers standard sized rooms with either two QUEEN SIZE BEDS (some with sleeper sofa) or one KING SIZE BED. The KING room has a sofa sleeper.

IMPORTANT AND HELPFUL INFORMATION

• Valid credit card required as security deposit for any incidentals used during stay
  
• Must be at least 21 years of age to check-in
  
• Maximum sleeping room occupancy is 4 persons regardless of age
  
• Extra person rate currently in effect and established by hotel will be chrged
  
• Rollaway/Crib (limited available) at fee currently in effect and established by hotel. Guest pays at time of check-in
  
• Pets not accepted
  
• Hotel reserves the right to charge for all nights booked regardless of early check-out

PROPERTY FEATURES

• 24 hour Front Desk
  
• Complimentary daily HOT CONTENENTAL breakfast
  
• Multilingual staff
  
• Braille Coded Room Numbers
  
• Business Center with Free High Speed Internet
  
• 2 Cafés/Lounges
  
• Copy Machine
  
• Daily Newspaper
  
• Fax Machine
  
• Fitness Center
  
• Heated Pool
  
• Ice Machine
  
• Kids Playground
  
• Meeting Room Facilities
  
• Outdoor Heated Pool
  
• Sun Deck
  
• Free Parking for registered guests
  
• Patio Area
  
• Safe Deposit Box at Front Desk
  
• Shuttle Service to San Diego Zoo
  
• Spa
  
  IN-ROOM AMENITIES
  
• Free Hi-Speed Internet Access
  
• 25" Remote Control TV
  
• AM/FM Clock Radio
  
• Individual control Air Conditioning and Heating
  
• Audible Alarm
  
• Bathroom Amenities
  
• Coffee Maker with Complimentary Coffee
  
• Electronic Card Key Locks
  
• Hairdryer
  
• Free Hi-Speed Internet Access
  
• Free Local Phone Calls
  
• Iron and Board
  
• Microwave
  
• Non-Smoking Only
  
• Refrigerator
  
• Secondary Locking Device
  
• Telephone - Two Line
  
• Telephone - Voice Mail
  
• TV - Pay Per View
  
• TV - Premium HBO, CNN, ESPN
  
• Wake-up calls
  
• Work Desk Lamp
  
  MEETING ROOM & FUNCTION FACILITIES
  
  The Lafayette Hotel is the ideal location for the meeting planner. With over 12,000 feet of versatile meeting space including conference facilities for 5 - 500 people, our professional staff will make sure your banquet, conference, meeting, party or wedding is everything you envision. We offer full service catering, audio visual equipment and a business center which makes us your meeting and convention specialists.

DINING

The Lafayette Hotel offers all registered guest a delicious HOT CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST daily. A great way to start your day.
Please inquire about details with Front Desk at time of check-in.

• Spotlight Lounge
  Located in the spacious lobby of the Lafayette Hotel & Suites is the newly opened 1,500 square foot Spotlight Lounge. As the next step to Lafayette Hotel's multi-million dollar renovation, Best Beverage and Hampstead Partners joined together to renovate their lounge, originally named the Old Bayou Room, and Lafayette's grand lobby. Improvements include kitchen upgrades, a newly designed bar, a new pool table, and all new finishes. The Spotlight Lounge features daily specials, full bar service, and weekly live entertainment. Guests can also enjoy the outdoor terrace and fire pit that overlooks Lafayette Hotel's Olympic-sized pool.
  
  
• Red Fox Steak House
  Places like this on-site venue are few and far between. This restaurant serves a menu full of red meat, including hamburgers and steak dinners. Composed of two rooms, neither having windows, yet rich in burgundy vinyl booths, this spot is the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail and relax. The best seat in the house is right by the piano, where live entertainers perform on some nights.

The Lafayette Hotel is close to all the area attractions. Just minutes from:

BALBOA PARK
SAN DIEGO ZOO
WORLD ANIMAL PARK
SEAWORLD
ART MUSEUMS
OLD TOWN DISTRICT
HARBOR EXCURSIONS
MEXICAN BORDER
BELMONT PARK
MISSION BEACH
.......AND MUCH MORE.

Ask our friendly front desk representatives for more information and directions

NEARBY SHOPPING

• The Gaslamp Quarter
  The Gaslamp Quarter is Southern California's premier dining, shopping and entertainment district, where you'll find a truly eclectic blend of food, fun and culture - all within one of San Diego's most historic areas.
  
  
• Bazaar Del Mundo
  Discover a world of endless shopping delights! Treasures bright, bold and beautiful, specially selected from around the world for their exceptional quality and inspiration.
  
  
• Carlsbad Company Stores
  With 90 stores, you can find some impressive savings at Banana Republic, Barneys New York, Bose, Brooks Brothers, Coach, Crate & Barrel, Donna Karan, Kenneth Cole, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and more. Just North of Downtown San Diego.
  
  
• Fashion Valley
  San Diego's finest collection of stores featuring beautiful outdoor shopping center featuring 200 stores & restaurants. Six department stores include: Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's, Robinsons-May, and JCPenney. Restaurants include: The Cheesecake Factory, PF Chang's China Bistro, Crocodile Cafe, California Pizza Kitchen, Pizzeria Uno and twelve bistro cafes.
  
  
• Las Americas
  Adjacent to the world's busiest border crossing, where San Diego and Tijuana meet, Las Americas is at the heart of one of the most dynamic regions in the world: uniting two countries, two exciting cities, two cultures. It is at the epicenter of one of the world's fastest growing and dramatically changing trade areas.
  
  
• Seaport Village
  Seaport Village is San Diego's waterfront landmark set among three distinctive plazas designed to capture the ambience of Old Monterey, Victorian San Francisco and traditional Mexico. Stroll on charming winding paths and watch ships sail across the bay while you explore our one-of-a-kind shops looking for that perfect treasure, a unique souvenir or just the right gift.
  
  
• Viejas Outlet Center
  Discover the Sunny Side of San Diego! The San Diego East Visitors Bureau Tourist Information Center is located betwee Linen Outlet and Farberware.
  
  
• Westfield Shopping town Horton Plaza
  Seven city blocks of shopping, dining, entertainment and award-winning architecture. More than 140 stores; Nordstrom, Macy's and 14-screen movie theater.