Conveniently located to all shopping, entertainment and business area, the historic Lafayette Hotel and Suites is indeed the lodging choice in San Diego. We are just minutes from the beaches, shopping at Mission Valley and Fashion Valley Malls, historic Old Town and Gaslamp districts, Coronado Island, Sea World, the Sand Diego Convention Center, downtown San Diego and Mexico. San Diego airport is minutes away aw well as the many restaurants, clubs and shopping avenues of Hillcrest. Built in 1946 Lafayette Hotel and Suites has been the site of historical glamour and offers a unique change to a typical hotel experience. Among its famous guests were Bob Hope, Lana Turner, Ava Gardner and Betty Grable. Inside the Mississippi Ballroom took center stage where Hollywood s whose came to dance the night away. To this day, guests can take a dive in the Olympic-size pool designed by Johnny Weissmuller. The hotel offers two restaurants and a lounge. These include the L Bar and Grill and Poolside Terrace off the main lobby as well as the locally famous Red Fox restaurant with its 16th century Tudor artifacts and popular piano bar. For business or leisure, the discerning traveler will enjoy a comfortable stay, complimented by gracious service and facilities which include a business center, exercise room, complimentary breakfast, free delivery newspaper and free hi-speed internet access.