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The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

3.5 star property

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Dinner served
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central chandelier.
Serves dinner and happy hour
Interior entrance
A vintage car parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "Horton Grand Hotel."

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $199
$172 nightly
$199 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1

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311 Island Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Petco Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaport Village
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, dresser, desk, chair, ceiling fan, and a view of the city through a window.

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(117 reviews)
  • City view
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(112 reviews)
  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a fireplace.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a seating area with chairs and a table, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Premier Suite with Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • City view
  • 602 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, a ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • City view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, City View

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

DOUBLE CITY VIEW

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

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 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Petco Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Seaport Village - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • USS Midway Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Balboa Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

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

  • ‪Barleymash - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Puerta - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Sevilla of San Diego - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Chingon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lumi - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

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. Open daily.
Salt & Whiskey - This piano bar specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 62 per day; 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1886
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property 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 27.83 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 62 per day (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
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The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1961 out of 2867 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 574 out of 2867 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 222 out of 2867 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 2867 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 2867 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the history of the hotel and the convenient location to restaurants and other activities.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the interior decoration, room did not have a mini fridge
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for business travel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, cool historic vibe, overall a good value considering the location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Haya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, cool bar, spacious suite. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location! Property was beautiful and well staffed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely stay here again. The location was great, the rooms were clean, and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel with wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, quiet and I would recommend the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

liudmyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Beautiful place to stay and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a renovated old hotel , full of charms, but very functional and in a great location. Ideal for couples.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in a lively area of San Diego. A historical building and very nice inside! I would stay again here
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was wonderful. Staff was very professional and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff, comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and perfectly located hotel. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classically elegant lobby bar area, lots of light. Modernized rooms, great location, reasonably priced. A solid value in the heart of The Gaslamp Quarter.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, GREAT LOCATION, classic building, the shower was easy to operate, quiet, good bar with drink coupons upon checking in, Cafe 222 right down the street is a fantastic breakfast spot, Lou & Mikey’s restaurant is a couple of blocks away, great food for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the whiskey bar selection was oustanding . As was the location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable hotel in a great location. Plenty of walkable locations for meals. Hotel check in was quick and very nice to receive 2 free drink coupons and 20% off food at the adjacent restaurant, good food and atmosphere. Rooms were neat and very clean and comfortable. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

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