SAN DIEGO, Ca. — Now through June 8, 2006, Lafayette Hotel is offering its “Red Hot Mid-Week Package” to firemen, policemen, and their families. From Sunday through Thursday, each fire and police officer with an optional guest can stay at the boutique hotel for $79 per night. To turn the midweek vacation to a family vacation, children (12 years old and over) can stay at the Lafayette for an additional $10 per night. Children under 12 years old stay for free. During the summer from June 8, 2006 to August 31, 2006, the firemen and policemen midweek special is $99 per night. Weekend rates through summer vary from $129 to $249. Fire or police officer ID required at check-in.
Taking a break from saving lives and protecting our families, firemen and policemen will be welcomed at the Lafayette Hotel with its “Red Hot Mid-Week Package” which includes complimentary beverages, visors, and sun block. Guests will enjoy Lafayette Hotel’s Olympic sized pool and newly renovated rooms. While avoiding weekend travel crowds, they can enjoy the local beaches or visit San Diego downtown’s diverse collection of restaurants, bars, boutiques, and nightlife entertainment. For midweek family vacations, firemen and policemen families can take the Lafayette Hotel shuttle or drive two miles to Balboa Park that houses the famous San Diego Zoo and numerous museums. The hotel offers complimentary scheduled shuttle services to the San Diego Zoo, Sea World, local beaches, and the San Diego Airport.
Local Attractions
San Diego Zoo – 2 miles from Lafayette Hotel
Lafayette Hotel is conveniently located just a couple miles away from Balboa Park that houses the famous San Diego Zoo. Visitors cannot miss out on seeing the San Diego Zoo’s celebrity giant panda cub, Su Lin. The Zoo now houses the largest giant panda population in the United States. In addition to the Giant Panda Research Station, the Zoo also showcases several exhibits including: Polar Bear Plunge, Tiger River, Sun Bear Forest, Monkey Trail, Absolutely Apes, Ituri Forest, and the Rain Forest Aviary.
Balboa Park – 2.5 miles from Lafayette Hotel
In addition to the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park features restaurants, gardens, hiking trails, and 15 museums, including the Museum of Art, Museum of History, Museum of Photographic Arts, and the Aerospace Museum. Also located in the park is the world famous Old Globe Theater that puts on 550 performances a year. Balboa Park museums offer free admission on Tuesdays on a rotating basis throughout the month. For more information visit www.balboapark.com.
Sea World - 8 miles from Lafayette Hotel
Also Lafayette Hotel guests can spend the day at Sea World and experience their new Shamu show, “Believe”, that will debut late Spring. The brand new stage includes a two-story, high tech stage with four giant LCD screens linked to three underwater cameras. Satisfy your adventurous side and take a ride on Journey to Atlantis or Shipwreck Rapids. Explore all the water creatures at their exhibits which include: Forbidden Reef, Penguin Encounter, Shark Encounter, Rocky Point Reserve, Manatee Rescue, and tide pools. For more information visit www.seaworld.com.
About Lafayette Hotel
Since its grand opening on July 1, 1946, the newly renovated Lafayette has been the site of historical glamour. Among its famous guests were Bob Hope, Lana Turner, Ava Gardner, and Betty Grable. Inside, the Mississippi Ballroom takes center stage where Hollywood’s who’s who came to dance the night away. Also, guests can take a dive into the Olympic sized pool designed by five-time Olympic gold medal winner, Johnny Weismuller.
Today, Hampstead Partners is restoring the boutique hotel All rooms have undergone renovations including: new paint, new carpet, curtains, and new linens. Also, a new bar and restaurant, The Spotlight, is calling Lafayette Hotel its new home. In addition, the historic Red Fox, with its 16th century Tudor artifacts and piano bar, will continue to offer guests American cuisine in a unique atmosphere.
Lafayette Hotel is located on 2223 El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego, California 92104.
For more information or to book your firemen and policemen midweek special visit www.lafayettehotelsd.com or call 619.296.2101.