La Jolla, California · San Diego hotels with a jacuzzi in the room
Empress Hotel La Jolla: the whirlpool room
At Empress Hotel La Jolla, the room with the whirlpool is the Spa suite with whirlpool spa tub. Book it by name and the tub is in your room, not by the pool.
- Whirlpool tub
- Spa tub
- 11 miles from downtown San Diego
- 4.4 from 711 Google reviews
The whirlpool room at Empress Hotel La Jolla
Room to book
Spa suite with whirlpool spa tub
- Whirlpool tub
- Spa tub
- Only some rooms
- Separate living or sitting area
| Room to book | Spa suite with whirlpool spa tub |
|---|---|
| Tub type | Whirlpool tub, Spa tub |
| Which rooms have it | Only some rooms. Book the named room type. |
| Separate living or sitting area | Yes |
| Source checked | October 26, 2026 |
What the sources say about the whirlpool
…Suites that provide a separate bedroom featuring a plush king-sized bed, a soothing whirlpool spa tub, two flat-screen televisions (one in bedroom, one in…
From the hotel website
From 6 Google reviews that mention the tub or hot tub. Most say it was worth it.
How to make sure you get the whirlpool room
- Book the Spa suite with whirlpool spa tub by name, not a standard king or queen.
- Tub rooms are usually a small share of the rooms. Book early for weekends and holidays.
- Call Empress Hotel La Jolla the day before on +1858-454-3001 and ask them to confirm the room has the whirlpool.
- Ask whether the tub is in the bedroom or the bathroom, and whether it fits two.
Breakfast and your stay at Empress Hotel La Jolla
| Check-in / check-out | 11 AM |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | No |
| Parking | Yes extra charge |
| Pool | No |
| Fitness room | Yes |
| Restaurant on site | Yes |
| Bar on site | Yes |
| Pets | Allowed extra charge |
| Hotel class | 3-star |
Share of positive Google review mentions.
Surrounded by Downtown boutiques and galleries, this polished hotel is half a mile from La Jolla Cove's sandstone cliffs, 6 miles from Torrey Pines Golf Course and 11 miles from the SeaWorld San Diego theme park.
Contemporary rooms have designer linens, flat-screen TVs, minifridges and complimentary Wi-Fi. Upgraded rooms feature pull-out sofas. Suites add in-room whirlpool tubs, wet bars and separate living rooms. Limited room service is available. Massages are offered for a fee.
Hotel description from Google Hotels.
Around Empress Hotel La Jolla: restaurants, theatre and things to do
Walkable7 well-reviewed restaurants and bars are within a 20 minute walk.
- Things to do3.9
- Restaurants4.9
- Transit0.0
- Airport access4.5
Google location scores, out of 5.
Safety11 Google reviews mention safety: 9 positive, 2 negative. Most reviewers felt safe here.
Places near Empress Hotel La Jolla
Restaurants
- Puesto La JollaMexican restaurant · 4.6★ (5,150)about 5 min walk
- Duke's La JollaHawaiian restaurant · 4.5★ (5,819)about 9 min walk
- The Taco StandRestaurant · 4.6★ (6,659)about 9 min walk
- Georges at the CoveNew American restaurant · 4.4★ (4,470)about 9 min walk
Bars and pubs
- CataniaBar · 4.6★ (1,309)about 3 min walk
- Cove HouseBar · 4.6★ (1,105)about 6 min walk
- Birdseye Rooftop & BarCocktail bar · 4.6★ (1,100)about 6 min walk
Theatre, live music and comedy
- The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts CenterPerforming arts theater · 4.8★ (324)about 4 min walk
- La Jolla Music SocietyLive music venue · 4.7★ (60)about 4 min walk
- The Comedy Store - La JollaComedy club · 4.3★ (1,000)about 8 min walk
Things to do
- Museum of Contemporary Art San DiegoTourist attraction · 4.5★ (713)about 4 min walk
- Concrete Steps to the BeachTourist attraction · 4.9★ (419)about 8 min walk
- Ellen Browning Scripps ParkTourist attraction · 4.8★ (2,318)about 9 min walk
- The Cave StoreTourist attraction · 4.2★ (2,277)about 11 min walk
Places and ratings from Google Maps, October 26, 2026. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Empress Hotel La Jolla whirlpool room questions
Does Empress Hotel La Jolla have rooms with a whirlpool?
Yes. Book the Spa suite with whirlpool spa tub. We confirmed it on the hotel website on October 26, 2026.
Do all rooms at Empress Hotel La Jolla have a whirlpool?
No. Only the Spa suite with whirlpool spa tub has it, so book that room type by name.
Is breakfast included at Empress Hotel La Jolla?
No.
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