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The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

3.5 star property
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Courtyard
Exterior
Serves dinner and happy hour
Fireplace
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Gym

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311 Island Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Petco Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Seaport Village
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, City View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, City View

  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Suite with Balcony | Living area | Fireplace

Premier Suite with Balcony

  • 56 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, City View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, City View

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, City View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, City View

  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Victorian hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour business centre
A restaurant, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business centre and valet parking. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter offers 132 accommodations with fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the comfortable beds at The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Petco Park. Enjoy features like a restaurant, a gym and a bar.
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Salt & Whiskey
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness, comfy beds and spaciousness
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Petco Park and Seaport Village
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre, 4 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service.

Event space at this hotel measures 22766 square feet (2115 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the historic The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter. Parking is available for a fee.

This Victorian San Diego hotel is smoke free.

Salt & Whiskey – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Salt & Whiskey – This piano bar specialises in American cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 59 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Salt & Whiskey
  • Salt & Whiskey

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 22,766 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1886
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • HDTV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 27.05 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business centre/computer access
  • Faxes
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 59 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Grand Horton
Grand Horton Hotel
Horton Grand
Horton Grand Hotel
Horton Grand Hotel San Diego
Horton Grand San Diego
Horton Hotel
Hotel Horton
The Horton Grand Hotel San Diego
The Horton Grand Hotel
The Horton Grand Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
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The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter San Diego
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter Hotel San Diego

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1479 out of 2314 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 529 out of 2314 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 194 out of 2314 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 2314 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 2314 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jovita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was wonderful Love that it was so close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brady

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tianna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This has been our regular go to place to stay when we come to San Diego. Love this vibe Thai gives off and even though it is an older hotel, it is very clean and staff is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Inner courtyard,and free drink package
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Location

This hotel in the Gaslamp District and I loved the location—everything was within walking distance, from great restaurants to shopping. The room was spacious and extremely comfortable, though it felt a bit warm and stuffy at times. Overall, the convenience and cozy atmosphere made for a great stay. Would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Horton Grand was a unique property to stay in. Conveniently located near the convention center. It was pretty loud with thin walls. Got woken up several times throughout the night from people talking loudly in the hallways. Wish there was a microwave and fridge. Only one outlet in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Liked location, dislike daily fee. It should be included in price quote not revealed after booking. And, drink tix should be provided for every day you pay fee
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikolai

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful vintage location close to everything we wanted to do for the weekend. Super friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My girlfriend and I recently stayed at the Horton Grand Hotel in San Diego, and unfortunately, our experience was disappointing, especially considering the price we paid. We booked the best room with a full balcony seating, based on the photos and descriptions provided on their website. However, when we arrived, we found the room in poor condition. There was smelly food left in the fridge, a giant cobweb in the corner, and a tiny door to the outside that was barely big enough for one person to be outside. The room looked nothing like what was advertised online, which was incredibly misleading. The cob web had to have been there and complained about before - it was huge the picture doesn't even capture it on with the white walls. After complaining, we were moved to another room, but it only got worse. The new room had a much smaller balcony than the one we initially booked and paid for. Not only was it not the full balcony we were promised, but the room itself was downgraded, and we were not compensated for the difference in pricing between the two rooms. Overall, our stay was incredibly disappointing. It was advertised as vintage and charming, but it was really just old and dirty. The online photography for each room package is deceiving and does not reflect the reality of what you'll get. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone looking to experience San Diego.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Hotel

My stay at the Horton Grand Hotel was absolutely wonderful! The historic charm and elegant atmosphere made for a truly unique experience. The room was beautifully decorated, featuring a cozy fireplace and a lovely balcony that added to the charm. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure I had everything I needed for a comfortable stay. Plus, the hotel's location in the Gaslamp Quarter was perfect for exploring San Diego’s best restaurants and attractions. I couldn’t have asked for a better stay and would definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

cristina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room did not look like the pictures on the website. Not updated and with a strong strange odor.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley, London

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are exceptional and engaging. The hotel has great character and is conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service

Cute but very outdated.

Nice boutique hotel. Could do with some updates.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel definitely met my expectations. It provided what I was expecting, for the price I expected to pay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Creaky floors above

The creaky Flores above kept us up most of the night! Won’t do that again. Very nostalgic but stay on the upper floor.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID, BURR RIDGE

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is 160 years old and is decorated with many antique which is very interesting.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025