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The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

3.5 star property
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Courtyard
Fireplace
Interior entrance
Serves dinner and happy hour
Exterior

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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, City View

  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Suite with Balcony | Living area | Fireplace

Premier Suite with Balcony

  • 56 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, City View

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, City View

  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Victorian hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour business centre
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 cleanliness, comfy beds and spaciousness
  • 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.
Salt & Whiskey – This piano bar specialises in American cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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
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

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 27.05 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 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)

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1491 out of 2334 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 536 out of 2334 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 195 out of 2334 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 2334 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 2334 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Livingston

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to convention center
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Santhosh, Redmond

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Guests upstairs kept making noice. Reported the noice, but not much done. The bathroom was not draining properly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

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

Going back in time.

We enjoy historic properties. This place was wonderful along with a very unique bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iynna

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had great customer service from Addi and Kat and Victor & Todd. I had lost my phone and Addi helped me.. also my husband had a scare & had to go to emergency & Kat was so helpful too! Thanks so much for all the great customer service.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Iain McAllister

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great, kindly moved us when we had a noisy neighbour. Made all the difference to our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful hotel, and very close to all restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, historic building. Room was small, but very comfortable. Very walkable to waterfront and Gaslamp district with many dining options. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

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

Quaint, historic, and Beautiful Setting

The room was comfortable and clean. Good value for the price with an expensive feel. We’ll go back. Centrally located so we were able to walk to many places.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia, Wichita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wallke everywhere
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The area Horton Grand is in, Gaslamp, is great. But the room didn't meet my expectations. Owing to its age, it was super noisy. I could hear my neighbors coughing, laughing and talking at normal volume. They sounded like they were in my room with me. Same with footsteps on the floor above--woke me up all night. My room was dark, dingy and charmless. The fireplace was broken. My bathroom looked old--and not in a charming, historic way. The shower curtain was yellowed, paint was chipping on the wall, and fixtures were rusty. Value for the money was great; it was very affordable to stay here, but it was nothing special and the photos on Expedia didn't at all reflect the actual experience of staying in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Margrit

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a great location but needs renovation urgently.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

sCOTT

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Older hotel Nicely located Excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Larysa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Could use a little more updating! Great location though probably should offer a little bit better amenities as well..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very warm and welcoming history-laden hotel with many unique offerings. The condition of my room and the common areas was excellent, both from a cleanliness and appointments perspective. Some of the carpets and woodwork in the hallways and elevator are in need of a little TLC, but it's understandable in a post-COVID world with an independent hotel that's probably faced a number of financial challenges. The staff was friendly and check-in was fast and pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Close to Gas Lamp but not too close. Very quiet for an urban hotel close to a nightlife area. Staff were great and attentive. Good value.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Guy who checked us in had a bad attitude and so does the security guard. Other than that is was great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Fredrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Gas Light/down town location. We had a great stay with a large party for my daughter’s 40th birthday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025