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The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

3.5 star property

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Serves dinner and happy hour
Exterior
Interior entrance
Courtyard
Interior entrance

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

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, City View

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

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Premier Suite with Balcony | Living area

Premier Suite with Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 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

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, City View

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, City View

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(96 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Diego

Located in San Diego (Downtown San Diego), The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter is within a 10-minute walk of Petco Park and Seaport Village. .This historic hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from San Diego Convention Center and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Port of San Diego.

What's nearby

  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Petco Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Seaport Village - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Port of San Diego - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Convention Center Station - 4 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 16 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Achilles Coffee Gaslamp - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Puerta - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rustic Root - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cali Cream Homemade Ice Cream - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Victorian hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour business center
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 phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 132 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this Victorian hotel include concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
You can enjoy a meal at Salt & Whiskey serving the guests of The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Planning an event in San Diego? This hotel has 22766 square feet (2115 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms.
Salt & Whiskey - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Salt & Whiskey - This piano bar specializes 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 available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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
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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. 1567 out of 2431 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 546 out of 2431 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 2431 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 2431 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 2431 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We chose it because of its historic look and as far as that side of it goes, it was beautiful. Very charming and authentic, but it definitely shows in the wear and tear in areas like the bathroom. Overall beautiful place in a very walkable area with plenty of places to eat/drink. Close to the ballpark
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

Horton 5 1 25

The staff was excellent... very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Julian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness

Did not match our expectations

Great location for the convention centre and also downtown Gaslamp quarter and aside from Victor providing a great welcome, great service in the bar and the beautiful public areas, the room was small and cramped, the Internet was patchy at best making work impossible and the drainage in the bathroom certainly needed attention…disappointing as I had very much been looking forward to staying at this historic hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph, Los Angeles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice quaint property. Staff was very nice, especially Robert, the valet guy. He was older, but was very helpful and really hustled. Rooms are on the smaller size, but adequate. Electrical outlets in the room were somewhat scarce. Lots of streaming TV choices although intermittent pausing was sometimes annoying. Easy walking distance to Petco Park & PHX Arena. Overall, a very nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome stay! Beautiful hotel with great service!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anka

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire staff was amazing, attentive and welcoming. I especially appreciated Robert the valet. This property is well maintained, clean, great central location downtown and perfect for a work stay. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jannete

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

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacey

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

Location & staff excellent (but noisy hotel)

Unfortunately we had a mixed experience during our 4 night stay at The Horton. Positives: staff (particularly victor), the location is amazing (walking distance to pretty much everything), cleanliness, hotel bar, WiFi Negatives: possibly the noisiest hotel I’ve ever stayed in. Staff hoovering the courtyard first thing in the morning (which amplifies the sound), creaky floorboards in which it sounds like the person upstairs is in your room with you. And if you are unluckily enough to have someone who doesn’t sleep in the room above, and it sounds like they are trying to increase their step count for 9 hours overnight, you will have an extremely sleep deprived night!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stay here every Business trip I make to San Diego. Great staff, bartenders and even the valet.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kaitlin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We arrived very early (noonish) from the airport and were expecting to wait for our room. They quickly checked us in and we were in our room within 10 minutes of arriving. Everyone was very nice and helpful. The grounds are beautiful and interesting to walk through. Great history of the hotel. Found everything to be immaculate. Close to Petco park which is why we were there. We found a great little place for breakfast (Cafe 222) just a few short blocks away and a Ralph’s a couple blocks further. They also give you one coupon per person for a drink at their bar and 20% off their restaurant. I would not hesitate to stay here again. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here and still amazing. Great location, staff was great. Room was very nice and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfectly cute hotel

Charming, clean, great location and the staff were REALLY friendly and helpful. Cute restaurant and bar onsite. Our SD trip was amazing and it was awesome to come back to this hotel every night.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Angel

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

Cozy Stay

Beautiful historic building. Absolutely loved the courtyard area, especially at night. Bed was very comfortable & having a fireplace in the room was a cozy touch. Cashed in our complimentary drinks tickets at the onsite bar. Very nice bar & dining area, drinks were good, service was slow though. Would definitely stay at this location again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel itself was fine, but the firmness of the mattress caused us both to rotisserie sleep all night because more than 30 minutes on any side was painful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ramiro

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

claudia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique property, great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and easy to walk to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025