The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly

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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 options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Suite with Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(91 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(97 reviews)
  • 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 spaciousness, cleanliness and comfy beds
  • 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.

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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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
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Horton Grand Hotel San Diego
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Horton Hotel
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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 Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1637 out of 2498 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 539 out of 2498 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 206 out of 2498 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 2498 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 2498 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marcia

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
So quaint with all the history. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint hotel. Well-located, and terrific restaurant and bartenders! Not quite up to what I needed for a business trip (not many outlets, toiletries, etc) but overall good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the lil history Robert provided for us! Planning our next visit soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Yvonne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
It was nice however, the front desk clerk wasn’t friendly or nice at all. The clerk in the morning was much better. Wasn’t happy about having to pay fees as soon as I got there. When I paid in Full before my stay. And 59 dollars for valet a day is disgusting . Would NOT recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The Front Desk and Valet Service were Excellent , Salt and Whiskey was Good but not Great ... The Housekeeping Service was not good , the shower dispensers were not refilled and the Towels were not restocked daily ....
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Alisha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel needs a refresh, old and charming should not mean falling apart and smelly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

Thank you

Friendly and will come back again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erwin Lenowitz

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

8/10 Good

Andrea Adame

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for a quick get away. Nice history.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

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

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Employee who checked us in was very helpful and knowledgeable. Room was clean and a good size, though a little dated/worn down. Hotel was in a good location and parking nearby was easy.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this hotel!! It is a historic but updated hotel with so much charm! Loved the scenery in the elevator too
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suné

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay at The Horton Grand, right in the heart of Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter. The location is perfect—walking distance to everything we needed, from great restaurants to shops and entertainment. Our suite was spacious and spotless, with a surprisingly large kitchen that made it feel like a home away from home. The room was well-appointed, comfortable, and quiet, which made it easy to relax after a day of exploring. What really stood out was the staff—everyone was so friendly, helpful, and accommodating. They made us feel genuinely welcome and went out of their way to make sure our stay was enjoyable. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re in San Diego. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
One of the best places I’ve stayed. Exceptional service and the historical value make the hotel one the best places to stay while in San Diego.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ester

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

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

Vacation

The property was beautiful, clean and comfortable. Within walking distance to Gaslamp. Friendly staff. I would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

hassan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very old hotel rather have stayed at a motel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The style of the hotel was fantastic, so close to all the main areas of the gaslamp. Great services.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025