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
Interior entrance
Courtyard

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
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Petco Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaport Village
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, City View

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Suite with Balcony

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, City View

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

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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

  • ‪La Puerta - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Achilles Coffee Gaslamp - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Prince Street Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tabac Cafe & Hookah - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Chuchys - ‬2 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.

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

Reviews

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1763 out of 2640 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 554 out of 2640 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 212 out of 2640 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 2640 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 2640 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Always easy here at the Horton Grand quiet clean great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

caryssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

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

6/10 Okay

Ian

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Spent lots of money on the appearance but forgot the basics - keys didn’t work and WiFi terrible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I had such a nice time! The Horton Grand is a beautiful hotel with so much history. It was a fabulous place to stay, in a great location in Gaslamp, and the staff was helpful and very welcoming. 100% would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sid

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

BEST LOCATION!

Nice hotel. Great location, great staff, and comfortable bed! Would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Great location and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis, Chandler

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located within walking distance of myriad attractions and activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARCOS

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

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

10/10 Excellent

jaime

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location only a few blocks from gaslamp and Petco. Great service and fast. I didn’t even have to asked for my Gold Member VIP perk, the free room upgrade was ready upon arrival, quick check in and the room was a large suite that was upgraded yet they kept the charm of the boutique style hotel. The inner garden quad is quaint and the attached bar/restaurant, “Salt and Whiskey,” was excellent. Great service, good food, and good ambience. Came here with my wife of 27 years to see a concert at PETCO. Only critique, lower the cost of valet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was quick to respond. Very helpful. Perfectly served its purpose. Bar and food was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will be back

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is our 4th time staying here? Rooms are comfy staff is great bar is perfect but should be able to stay open longer if guests are still there the bar closes at 10pm also they should have a coffe counter for the morning they did on the past
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julita

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

One night to remember!

The overall experience was awesome! We only stayed one night, but the property was beautiful and staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place and well maintained. Was also able to check in early which was very helpful since my flight arrived so early. And the gym was clutch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Alicia

This is a fine hotel and kind of quirky but with super basic amenities equivalent to a best western or holiday inn express. The lighting in the rooms was awful and the interior quartyard is the balcony not really outside. It was fine as a place to crash, but not as a fun hotel stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Demetrius

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcela V

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the history of the hotel and the location to the Gaslamp area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025