The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Property class: 3.5

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A restaurant with outdoor seating, brick walls, and decorative lighting.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and elegant furniture.
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A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large chandelier.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central chandelier.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $211
$182 nightly
$211 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29

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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

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, City View

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Suite with Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • City view
  • 602 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, City View

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

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE CITY VIEW TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, City View

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
  • Port of San Diego - 18 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
  • ‪Happy Does Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Sevilla of San Diego - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Puerta - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tacos El Franc - ‬2 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

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2028 out of 2956 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 595 out of 2956 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 225 out of 2956 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 2956 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 2956 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great little hotel close to lots of restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and rate
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay at a clean property with very friendly staff!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so nice. Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute beautiful boutique hotel lots of New Orleans vibes amazing rooms !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable hotel! Staff was wonderful, helpful and polite.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Allysse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was gorgeous! We enjoy our stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the great San Diego hotels. Outstanding all around—from the room amenities to the hotel bar and grill.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful historical hotel ! Simply gorgeous and very well situated!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

janis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was great! The location was perfect, especially the distance to Petco Park, fun restaurants and bars too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, clean hotel, friendly staff. Excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff. Fun little bar area with tasty bites.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie Morton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing hotel. Everyone was so friendly. Loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for business travel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful hotel. Staff was friendly and accommodating. The adjoining bar with dining options was a big plus. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique with a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great place to where our event is, a few minutes by foot. Great restaurants around the area as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was a very nice boutique hotel! Room was clean and easily locatable. The bed was comfortable and the room rate was not bad. We will be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay here every time. The staff is extremely nice and rooms are very clean. Salt and Whiskey has a good variety of craft cocktails as well
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The room was clean and comfortable and we really liked the overall style of the place. Location was convenient and cool.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026