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The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

3.5 star property
Victorian hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour business centre

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Serves dinner and happy hour
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Exterior
Interior entrance
Courtyard
VIP Access

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, City View

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Suite with Balcony | Living area

Premier Suite with Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(89 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, City View

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, City View

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(97 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Ceiling fan
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Downtown San Diego, a neighbourhood in San Diego, The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter is in the entertainment district and near the airport. USS Midway Museum and North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for San Diego Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, parasailing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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311 Island Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Petco Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Seaport Village - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Port of San Diego - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Convention Center Station - 4 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 16 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Achilles Coffee Gaslamp - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Puerta - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tabac Cafe & Hookah - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Prince Street Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Whiskey House - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Historic hotel near San Diego Convention Center
Petco Park and Port of San Diego are located near The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter, which provides a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and an outdoor entertainment area. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Salt & Whiskey, features happy hour and dinner. Guests can also expect to find a bar, a gym and a 24-hour business centre.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Limo/town car service, valet parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • A banquet hall, ATM/banking services and a ballroom
  • A gift shop, concierge services and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things the dining options, breakfast and central location
Room features
All 132 individually decorated rooms feature comforts, such as fireplaces and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, size rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and coffee/tea makers

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 are 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 18 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on 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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 18 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter?

Valet parking is available for USD 59 per night.

What time is check-in at The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this historic hotel is within a 10-minute walk of New Children's Museum, Petco Park, and Seaport Village. San Diego Convention Center and USS Midway Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km). Convention Center Station and Convention Center Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1602 out of 2462 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 542 out of 2462 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 2462 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 2462 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 2462 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Great location and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Walking distance to restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location, historic hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcela V

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the history of the hotel and the location to the Gaslamp area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The location of the hotel was great. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Always easy here at the Horton Grand quiet clean great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cool place!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk and cleaning staff were very helpful and polite! I will stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay there again when in town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel! Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Loved being able to walk to places to eat and walk the wharf definitely a do over if we ever come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located within walking distance of myriad attractions and activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Central to everything. Rooms very nice, beds and pillows comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

DARLENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay, staff we're helpful and friendly. The hotel is well kept and room was clean and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful hotel, lots of history, room was spectacular!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolaie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a historic hotel, with great architecture and style. Beautifully organized to preserve the spirit of the epoch.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little spot in the center of the gaslamp! Spent a few nights here after SDCC to unwind and loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet. Friendly staff. Great valet services bar tenders friendly! I would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mithun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had great experience
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I had such a nice time! The Horton Grand is a beautiful hotel with so much history. It was a fabulous place to stay, in a great location in Gaslamp, and the staff was helpful and very welcoming. 100% would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MELANIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for a conference nearby. It was very convenient location and an easy walk to the conferences. Area felt safe and the hotel itself was very nice. The staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVE H.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Gaslamp. Hotel is well taken care of and staff is very friendly. No parking and valet is steep. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025