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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 a high ceiling, large windows, and a central chandelier.
A vintage car parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "Horton Grand Hotel."
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and elegant furniture.
A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large chandelier.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $188
$162 nightly
$188 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2

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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

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a dresser, and a ceiling fan.

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

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

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

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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

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, City View

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
(47 reviews)
  • City view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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
  • ‪Tacos El Franc - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Chingon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Puerta - ‬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
  • Covered, secured 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)
  • Individually decorated
  • 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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
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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. 2052 out of 2992 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 601 out of 2992 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 228 out of 2992 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 2992 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 2992 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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location & staff!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horton Grand Hotel is excellent! One of the best hotel and staff in San Diego!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has everything going for it, location, charm, sharp staff, and a great bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great night life atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed out stay at the Horton. Close to the harbor and numerous restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy our stay will definitely come back, nice view, clean room love the fireplace
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The history of the hotel is amazing. The hotel is beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The whole staff was kind and helpful. The hotel was beautiful and well kept. The hotel is so retro and absolutely gorgeous.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great hotel. wish they had food available for breakfast or lunch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for another wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised at how cute this hotel was. Great location, friendly staff, and I especially loved the fireplace in my room (even though I did not use it).
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Quiet hotel within walking disrance to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a super cute hotel !! It gives historic in downtown and a super cute balcony
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little hotel with a cute balcony and bar/restaurant on property. A short walk to more bars/restaurants! Definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this place. The staff is amazing, very helpful and accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. The location was great with lots of restaurants and coffee shops nearby. Very clean and beautiful hotel that preserves and honors the history. Friendly staff at the desk, in the restaurant, and doing the housekeeping. We will be coming back whenever we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay staff is very willing to assist you with what ever you need. Clean rooms and the grounds are well maintained. This is a great get away and convenient location for things to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, in a good location. Walking distance to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good location of your are going to the stadium
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

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