“Many La Jollans have friends and family coming to town who need a local hotel to stay in, and we'd like them to consider The Empress Hotel as an extension of their own home for their visitors,” said Joel Majors, general manager. The Empress on Fay Avenue in the Village Center of La Jolla always had a lot to offer, but now this boutique hotel has even more — owners recently completed a $2 million renovation project of the 73 spacious guest rooms. The all-new décor features a turquoise-and-beige color scheme that reflects La Jolla's spectacular beach and Cove scene, which is all just a short, walk away.