The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows

Restaurant on first floor. Staff were friendly and helpful.

First of all, don't expect to drink cold water inside the room. You need to walk 5 min to get water from the 7 eleven. Cleaning? I had to ask the front desk to clean our room. Please fill coffee or toilet paper if there is none. Speaking of front desk, I was wondering where to buy a compass card near by hotel to use transit systems in San Diego, we asked "where is the nearest store we can go?" he said that "I don't know. Go check the map next to ATM machine." I guess If you see the map, it shows the nearest store near by hotel? that's very useful? We stayed here for 7 nights. I couldn't sleep at all for a week. Our room was in front of the road. We weren't able to close our windows all the way down because of there air conditioner. They need to clean ac as well. I can smell the dust inside. Noise from ourside and next rooms.... was incredibly loud. U can hear anything from next room and someone tried to open the door at 2am in the morning. I felt so UNSAFE about that. The only reason we chose this hotel cuz we liked the theme which looks historical outlook and a swimming pool that you might feel relaxing. I would pay more and use other hotels if you can. Restaurant staffs were helpful and friendly. Drinks and breakfast food were also good. Location was decent. If you go to Balboa park, use a lime or buses. You can get there pretty quick. North park and Hill Crest was close too. It's on University ave. Fashion Valley and Little Italy, use Uber. It takes 10 to 15min. If you have your own vehicle, you need to pay for parking.