Lafayette Hotel
Hotel · San Diego ·
Bold maximalist hotel channels 1940s glamour with unique rooms
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2223 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104 Get directions
Bold maximalist hotel channels 1940s glamour with unique rooms
2223 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104 Get directions
"Beyond the exquisite finger sandwiches at the Holiday Tea Service, almost nothing here is dainty — from a whimsical bar to an Instagrammable pool — and the already ultra-colorful, retro-glam bar design gets amped up with sparkling red bows and silver tinsel strewn across the ceilings, floating Christmas trees, and larger-than-life wreaths, while weekends pack out with tourists and locals chasing festive cocktails like an eggnog bourbon bev or an amaro milk punch." - Kayleigh Ruller
"Included as an example of the trend toward bold, rich design, the LaFayette Hotel and Club in San Diego demonstrates what that design emphasis looks like among the new Keys." - The MICHELIN Guide
"An iconic San Diego institution decked in retro glamour, it offers boudoir-inspired rooms with velvet and tassels, curated cocktail kits, an Olympic-sized pool, a bowling alley, and eight bars and restaurants, all tied to a dazzling Golden Age Hollywood history." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Tasked with designing seven distinct restaurants and bars under a single roof, the project used cinematic and cultural references to give each venue its own identity while maintaining a cohesive hotelwide sensibility. The team leaned into storytelling and period detail—reviving iconic elements, commissioning historical research, and collaborating closely with the owner—to ensure each outlet felt like a captivating, deliberate escape. Across the venues the mood ranges from swanky supper-club glamour to nostalgic, historically grounded dining, all arranged so guests can linger and discover different experiences within one unified property." - ByKate Kassin
"An all-day food menu is available for those perched at the Lafayette Hotel’s pool bar or on the deck overlooking the handsomely restored pool area. Ranging from classics like deviled eggs topped with smoked salmon roe and a club sandwich to a banh mi, the dishes can even be ordered straight to one of the poolside lounge chairs, though visitors who want to take a dip in the pool will need to purchase a Swim Pass through OpenTable." - Helen I. Hwang