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The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

3.5 star property

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Courtyard
Exterior
Serves dinner and happy hour
Fireplace
Interior entrance

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

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, City View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, City View

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

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Premier Suite with Balcony | Living area | Fireplace

Premier Suite with Balcony

  • 602 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

  • 300 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, City View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, City View

  • 300 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, City View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, City View

  • 285 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • 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 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

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1487 out of 2327 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 535 out of 2327 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 195 out of 2327 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 2327 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 2327 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

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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

sCOTT

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

6/10 Okay

Larysa

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Business traveler, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

4/10 Poor

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Historical, but not comfortable

No extra blankets in the room, overly fluffy pillows, no electrical outlets on one side of the bed, and the tv remote didn’t work properly. We ended up leaving about 1130pm to drive home, we just couldn’t get comfortable in the room. It had a very spooky vibe. The front desk gal was nice enough to refund our resort fee. I’m not sure why a resort fee is relevant here, it didn’t have any traditional resort amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Fiona, New Malden

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Krystal

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and friendly! The lobby area, entrance and courtyard was beautiful. The elevator passed by window sills covered in heavy dust and cobwebs. The hallways were cute. The room had a fireplace and balcony which was great. The high ceilings were great. The room was clean. However the room was small, the carpet was old and overall the odor was old. The bathroom was also tiny with no room to place anything on the counter. I was looking forward to an older boutique hotel, but unfortunately the older carpet/odor, dust and cobwebs would keep me from staying again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda s

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely and clean, and the hotel was located in a convenient location in the Gaslamp area. Had I known there was going to be a wedding that weekend, I wouldn't have booked because we didn't have access to the bar (which was a selling point-we had planned to spend part of the evening in the cool Victorian bar with our VIP drinks) The hotel did compensate us by not charging the "daily fee." (honestly, I'd rather have the drinks) I was hoping for coffee in the lobby or in the bar in the morning because I am not a fan of the drip coffee / fake creamer provided in our room. I do think $59 is steep for parking so we ended up parking two blocks down. The valets were polite and offered us this option. Overall, this is a beautiful Victorian hotel and since we were only there for one night, the minor inconveniences weren't a big deal.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint and comfortable and everything worked well. Loved the ceiling fan and fireplace
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, convenient, lots of character
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and we loved the fireplace in our room!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

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