The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

3.5 star property
VIP Access

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Courtyard
Interior entrance
Serves dinner and happy hour
Exterior
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
311 Island Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Petco Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Seaport Village
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, City View

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

Premier Suite with Balcony

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, City View

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

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

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
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
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Horton Grand Hotel San Diego
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The Horton Grand Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
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The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1412 out of 2244 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 517 out of 2244 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 198 out of 2244 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 2244 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 2244 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sergio

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super nice place to stay on a business trip. Location was excellent + Whiskey bar attached was a nice touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay
Michael at the valet as well as the entire staff..names I didn't obtain, were great. Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsi

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful historic hotel with the most charming bar and lobby. The rooms are beautiful. The location is great.

8/10 Good

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place overall
It was great. Only hiccup was out coffee maker was defective and we didn’t get any credit for not being able to have coffee in our room for 2 mornings.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy J.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice stay. We wish there would have been free breakfast and better coffee in the room. The historic atmosphere was nice and the rooms were clean and well kept.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, lovely step back in time. The restaurant and bar are amazing. Will definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Taranika

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location but some cons
We stayed for three nights, the first night there was a loud party in the courtyard till 10:30 PM which made it hard for us to sleep with the baby. The rooms were a little crampy, but the service was overall good. The best part of the day was the gaslamp district and close proximity to restaurant and shopping and the convention center.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brandon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here before and I'd stay here again. The hotel has character, with some of the trade offs that entails. The wifi is good and included (good), but the beds aren't as firm as those in a chain hotel (bad). They've stopped offering breakfast, but there are good coffee shops literally around the corner.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great historic hotel! Had a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Ithaca

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained 19th century gem with a beautiful courtyard and a nice bar. Recommended for a few days in the gaslamp district.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Akiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Stanley

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for the location. It’s right next to the heart of gaslamp. Don’t expect a 5 star hotel and you’ll be fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This facility is old and therefore not in the best mechanical condition. The bathtub had no grab bars, il functioning drain (which means you had to stand in 2 - 3 inches of water to take a shower) very risky especially with a slippery bathtub floor. Sometimes the door to the room wouldn't open and sometimes the elevator wouldn't work. Coffee maker in the room was a single serve portable NOT suitable for making your own coffee. The price was outrageous for such a poor facility. No normal food service on premises.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Joohyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent. Great location to downtown. Helpful staff. Large rooms.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alexander

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

DONALD, Louisville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rather bland room was minimally decorated, but spacious enough. The balcony, for which I paid extra, overlooked an inner courtyard and offered no privacy. So was worthless.Small bathroom. Comfortable bed Cozy bar w. personable bartenders. Very limited, expensive food menu .Most positive: great location, near many restaurants. Most negative: no breakfast available. Might stay again, mainly for the location. 7/10.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024