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Built in the wake of the city’s World War II boom, local entrepreneur Larry Imig’s motel – now the Lafayette Hotel and Club – stood out as an example of Colonial Revival and Neoclassical architecture that was rare in San Diego. The hotel, with its celebrated designer pool, quickly grew in status as a local and regional fixture. Star comedian Bob Hope owned one of the hotel’s penthouses, and many other famous entertainers and athletes came to the hotel to unwind. The hotel was even personally owned by Conrad Hilton and served as his headquarters for the San Diego Chargers.

Now, following a renewal in 2023 that was the most extensive since Hilton’s ownership, guests can enjoy the same facilities that were so celebrated decades ago, with engaging new additions. The hotel’s lush rooms and suites, along with many common areas, maintain their traditional ambiance with the added benefit of modernized amenities. These original offerings have been further augmented with new options for dining and sharing with friends and family. And of course, there’s always relaxing by the pool.

The Lafayette Hotel and Club is central in San Diego – for those interested in exploring the city’s Old Town, Balboa Park, or anything in between.

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The Lafayette Hotel and Club is central in San Diego – for those interested in exploring the city’s Old Town, Balboa Park, or anything in between.

Discover The Lafayette Hotel and Club’s historic rooms and celebrated designer pool.

Discover

Discover The Lafayette Hotel and Club’s historic rooms and celebrated designer pool.

Explore San Diego’s variety of natural and cultural outlets, all within easy reach of the hotel.

Explore

Explore San Diego’s variety of natural and cultural outlets, all within easy reach of the hotel.

Experience relaxation and fun at the hotel’s on-site pool and bowling alley.

Experience

Experience relaxation and fun at the hotel’s on-site pool and bowling alley.

Taste the hotel’s revitalized new options, from all-day diners to trendy bars.

Taste

Taste the hotel’s revitalized new options, from all-day diners to trendy bars.

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