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The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

3.5 star property

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Serves dinner and happy hour
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Gym
$179
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24

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311 Island Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Petco Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaport Village
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
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  • City view
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9.0 out of 10
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  • 300 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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9.4 out of 10
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  • 602 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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  • 355 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

3.5-star hotel in Downtown San Diego
A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business center, 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 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.

The hotel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This 3.5-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center, 4 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service.

Event facilities measuring 22766 square feet (2115 square meters) include conference space. This Victorian hotel also offers a fitness center, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter is a smoke-free property.

Salt & Whiskey - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Salt & Whiskey - This piano bar specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • 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 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

  • 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 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

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

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 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 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

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
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

Reviews

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1740 out of 2616 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 552 out of 2616 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 214 out of 2616 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 2616 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 2616 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tyler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Newmarket

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Throwback to a past era. Nice little bar area. Pleasant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIA, ESCONDIDO

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second time staying here.We love it walking to everything is near there.Love coming here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

Marlyn

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

Old but well maintained

Interesting old hotel with lots of original architectural features. Good walkable neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very well situated to baseball field, stores and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

2/10 Terrible

Mauricio

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is gorgeous! They’ve done an amazing job with this historic building. The room was VERY clean, it was very charming and comfortable. The staff and valet staff was extremely kind and helpful. We loved how close everything was. Thank you to all for making our stay so memorable:) We will for sure be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They put me in a room mext to elevator and couldn’t sleep. This they would have maintenance check knowing all long is was the elevator that shared the wall. Should have refunded me.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

justin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maynard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding customer service from front desk, valet service and maintenance. Beautiful hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brad

Disliked: Amenities
Unethical , customer support was unable to help. A very poor experince, booked wrong day realized error within 30 seconds Expedia and I could not get ahold of you. Paid for an expensive room for anniversary that I was not able to use. Tried every avenue to get ahold of you with no success. Epitomy of poor customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kacee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The music and festivities in the bar, which was just downstairs from our room, were so loud that even with the door closed it was at full volume. When we called the front desk, they informed us that this would be happening until 10PM. They told us we could not switch rooms as they were fully booked. We immediately checked out! luckily we booked with Expedia and we were able to get another hotel room right away. Not to mention the gas fireplace in our room had a pilot light that was probably 3 inches tall and there was no option to shut it off whatsoever. If you brushed by it too fast there was fear of it going out and then gas filling the room. when we arrived there were homeless people and sex workers outside the property directly outside the front door. Our room had not been updated in many many years. Everything was old and stained, including the bedding. So gross. The furniture was peeling paint and wood veneer the door that lead out to our balcony did not shut properly and was not sealed. You could see the outside through the bottom and the sides of the doorway and the door jam. While the staff was very kind at the front desk and understood why we were checking out, There wasn’t very much professionalism. The staff were not wearing uniforms. They looked disheveled. The front desk was old and outdated. I felt like I was walking into a cheap motel, not a $400 a night hotel that we had expected to be romantic, clean and beautiful. Don’t trust the pictures
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Ann

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

The hotel is
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Melanie, Toronto

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

6/10 Okay

Brent

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Too expensive, out of repair

Door key failed 6-7 times during the stay. Each time I would have to treck downstairs from the 4th floor to the front desk for yet another new door key (card), but why don’t you just go fix the door?? Also, the bathroom sink was so dinky that it was nonfunctionaland the bathroom fan was SO LOUD. For what you’re charging, fix that crap!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fallon

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice vintage hotel close to the Rady Shell which was where we went to see Alison Krauss and Union Station. We dined at Salt and Whisky, good food and friendly staff. The Cat Cafe across the street had great coffee in the morning, very convenient! The Valet parking team were great too!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice looking facility. Friendly and helpful staff and just a really nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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