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The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

3.5 star property

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Serves dinner and happy hour
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Courtyard
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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, City View

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

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Premier Suite with Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(91 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 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
(99 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

  • ‪La Puerta - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Prince Street Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tabac Cafe & Hookah - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Achilles Coffee Gaslamp - ‬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
Horton Grand San Diego
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

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1676 out of 2551 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 552 out of 2551 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 208 out of 2551 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 2551 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 2551 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

10/10 Excellent

Shayanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, elegant, vintage, beautiful and cozy hotel! Only a 7 minute walk to the convention center/ocean walkway and at the center of many shops and restaurants. The hotel was very clean throughout my entire stay. Thank you to all the Housekeepers who ensured my room was spiffy clean every day and for Robert and the front desk staff for excellent service! Felt safe and had no problems throughout stay. Would definitely come back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot close to restaurants. Salt and whiskey downstairs was fantastic!!!!!! The live music on Friday was such a vibe. The manager Fredrick Ivy was super sweet and helpful. The front desk staff (all of them) were always friendly and happy to help. Amazing experience! Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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

Best Hotel Find So Far!

This hotel was everything I needed it to be and more. I will absolutely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenia

Business traveller
Staff was very professional and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is so romantic! I love the historic atmosphere and my room was surprisingly very quiet, facing the courtyard. I loved laying in bed with the balcony door open, it felt wonderful. Also appreciated the free water bottles and coupons for the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
I really enjoyed my stay at the Horton Grand. It is so convenient to everything in the Gaslamp District and more. It's a beautiful, Victorian hotel, and I loved the vibe. I will definitely return! Our kitchenette provisions were lacking. Coffee maker with pods but no creamer. Utensils that weren't very clean without bowls or plates, and no dish soap or way to clean them. A card saying that those items are available upon request is a good way to go. Loved the mini rooms with antiques as you go up the elevator with a window.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

danny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The manager and staff were incredibly welcoming and attentive throughout my stay, making my travel experience truly enjoyable. The ambience and historical property was such a refreshing change from a regular hotel. It’s kid friendly and dog friendly which I love. The food and drinks at Salt and Whiskey was absolutely delicious! The virgin house drink if you don’t drink alcohol was yummy. The staff was friendly, and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was great. We had a beautiful room and the bed was super comfortable. Had to ask the front desk for the mini fridge but it was there by the time we returned from our outing. Would def ask for a 4th floor room next time as the hotel is old/a landmark and you can hear everyone above you and the floors creak as people walk. Received 2 drink tickets upon check in which was great. Nice selection of beer and wine and a few cocktails to choose from.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paolo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are NO OTHER hotels like this one. Victorian style with modern comfort and convenience, this property is a unique experience. We had the Premium suite with balcony and fireplace. At over 600sft it felt like having an apartement (my wife's comment). What a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alison

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Do not stay here. This 100 plus year old hotel is an old dowager down on her luck and looks. Think Nora Desmond in “Sunset Boulevard.”
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrianne

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow! The inner courtyard/atrium has to be seen to believe . I love the quaint sense of oldness, with old pianos and organs decorating the halls. There IS an elevator, but not any hot tob or pool.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Fred

Liked: Room comfort
nice employees, very polite and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Couple get-a-way

The hotel is lovely. The courtyard is nice and open, great place to sit and read after all the walking in Gaslamp District. The gas fireplace was a nice touch!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
charming hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The property itself was beautiful. But most of the staff was a bit stiff. The Gaslamp district seems to have taken a turn for the worse. But I’ll be ba k
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Joshua, Desert Hot Springs

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We love the Horton, usually stay there 5 or 6 times a year. They were a little off their game this weekend. The hotel room had a sewer order coming from the sink that got bad when you ran the water, but we got faint hints of it randomly during our stay. When we checked out we stood in front of the hotel for about 10 minutes waiting for valet, finally went inside and the guy working the front said he thought we were waiting for an Uber. Dude, we were standing right by the valley stand lol. Great hotel, we’ll be back again soon, just not their best effort this time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025