Lafayette Hotel

Set in bustling North Park, this retro-style hotel is 1.5 miles from the San Diego Zoo.

Rooms (some with reclaimed wood floors) offer luxury linens, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers and free WiFi.Suites add bunk beds, mini fridges and microwaves.

Amenities include multiple upscale restaurants, complimentary coffee in the lobby, a fitness center and a historic Olympic-size pool with lounge chairs. Refrigerator rentals are available for a fee.