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The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

3.5 star property
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Dinner served
Front of property – evening/night
Interior entrance
Interior entrance
Serves dinner and happy hour

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

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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
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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
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(111 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 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
(32 reviews)
  • City view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, City View

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(43 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

A restaurant, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business centre and valet parking. Housekeeping is available on request.
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 telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the comfortable beds at The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Petco Park. Enjoy features like a restaurant, a gym and a bar.
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Salt & Whiskey
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the spaciousness, cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Petco Park and Seaport Village
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre, 4 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service.

Event space at this hotel measures 22766 square feet (2115 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the historic The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter. Parking is available for a fee.

This Victorian San Diego hotel is smoke free.

Salt & Whiskey – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Salt & Whiskey – This piano bar specialises 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 transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 62 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

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
  • 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
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 27.83 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business centre/computer access
  • Faxes
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your 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. 1952 out of 2853 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 571 out of 2853 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 220 out of 2853 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 2853 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 2853 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

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

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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel with wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff, comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Monica

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel with great enclosed courtyard and very friendly staff. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The hotel itself has a lot of charm and great ambiance. My family and I would recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay. Old historical hotel but kept so well. It was lovely to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at The Horton Grand. It is a beautiful property and everyone was so nice and helpful. The location is great with a lot of fun things to check out nearby. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

KATHRYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Horton Grand is my favorite hotel when I come to San Diego - it is close to the water and the many restaurants and has a nicer, more homey vibe than a standard big hotel. The courtyard area is a great respite from the city.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel! A little piece of Nee Orleans right in the Gas Lamp district.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were great and the room was amazing we will be coming back to this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved spending the first part of our trip at this beautiful historic hotel. Close to so many attractions and tasty restaurants. And the staff was absolutely amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent value and very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026