The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Gym

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

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 the area

San Diego

Located in San Diego (Downtown San Diego), The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter is within a 10-minute walk of Petco Park and Seaport Village. .This historic hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from San Diego Convention Center and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Balboa Park.

What's nearby

  • San Diego Convention Center - 6 min walk
  • Petco Park - 6 min walk
  • Seaport Village - 10 min walk
  • USS Midway Museum - 19 min walk
  • Port of San Diego - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Convention Center Station - 4 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 16 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Achilles Coffee Gaslamp - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Puerta - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cali Cream Homemade Ice Cream - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lumi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Happy Does Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Victorian San Diego hotel in Downtown San Diego with a fitness center
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.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 132 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this Victorian hotel include concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
You can enjoy a meal at Salt & Whiskey serving the guests of The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Planning an event in San Diego? This hotel has 22766 square feet (2115 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms.
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 public transport

  • Secured covered valet parking on site (USD 59 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Salt & Whiskey
  • Salt & Whiskey

Things to do

  • Fitness centre

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space (22766 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 4

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Lift
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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

  • Shared microwave
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • 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

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

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 fire extinguisher and window guards

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
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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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1338 out of 2154 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 505 out of 2154 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 195 out of 2154 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 2154 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 2154 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

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool hotel. Lots of character. Nice courtyard area. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruby E

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Valet parking only. Staff were lovely. With the $$$
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it
Great place and great location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thies

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and stay!! We loved this historical hotel and all it had to offer. The bar and outdoor seating area were amazing. So close to everything. We’ll definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, staff was really friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the people at the hotel were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location in Gas Lamp
This old hotel is awesome. Central to gas lamp and walking distance to rail, ferry service and the ballpark. The staff was awesome and the foood/drinks were great. My only petty complaint is the pillows and noise passed through the halls easily. Old hotels are that way, so it’s to be expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great local hotel with lots of character and charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jean-Pilippe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great choice for quick acces to Gaslamp where there is a great choice of restaurants and bars. The hotel itself is a bit dated but yet comfortable and location is unbeatable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

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

8/10 Good

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice and given it's age, kept up very well. Staff at check-in was excellent and smooth as well. Only minor downsides would be some of the maintenance staff with their exceptionally noisy carts through-out the hallways and the back of service alley which echoed up into our room with the windows closed (woke us a couple of times), and the parking is a little pricey and limited to Valet only.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Adele

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t realize the Gaslamp district was so run down. The homeless population was disturbing. Hotel was clean and historic but would not stay in that area again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Monica R

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don’t Stay Here.
I am never staying here again. The front desk had an attitude and was not helpful. Valet was not available so we had to park our car outside until the morning. The security guard was getting beat up by a homeless man and ran inside the main entrance where the homeless man proceeded to throw the bell cart inside. Also the fire place did not work but the room smelled like gas. When we checked out the front desk lady looked sick and unhappy she didn’t even ask how our stay way or say good morning. This property was supposed to be a VIP property but there was no special accommodations or upgrades.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice experience. Parking is little pricey and inconvenient also they doint provide some basic necessities upfront. Other than that very nice stay and very nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024