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The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

3.5 star property
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Dinner served
Serves dinner and happy hour
Interior entrance
Interior entrance
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

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311 Island Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Petco Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaport Village
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬
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Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(114 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(108 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, City View

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Suite with Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • City view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, City View

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

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.

Our customers tell us 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
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations 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 center, 4 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service.

Event space at this hotel measures 22766 square feet (2115 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, 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 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 transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 62 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

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
  • 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

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs 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 27.83 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'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.

  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 62 per day (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
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
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

  • Children 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
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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1925 out of 2822 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 571 out of 2822 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 216 out of 2822 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 2822 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 2822 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

liudmyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Beautiful place to stay and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and perfectly located hotel. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel with great enclosed courtyard and very friendly staff. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay. Old historical hotel but kept so well. It was lovely to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were great and the room was amazing we will be coming back to this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent value and very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved spending the first part of our trip at this beautiful historic hotel. Close to so many attractions and tasty restaurants. And the staff was absolutely amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly, fantastic atmosphere and walking distance from restaurants and bars. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, very comfortable bed - quiet compared to nearby Gaslamp.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel and wonderful location in Downtown!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the quiet family feel .The hotel is very charming and all of the staff from the front desk, to the valet & the security were all super friendly & helpful. Close to everything & yet tucked away enough to be peaceful. Will definitely stay here again when visiting the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michaelann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, very friendly staff, our room was comfortable and clean. loved the walkable location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Staff & service
Very old and beautiful hotel I loved the vibe in it … it’s definitely an old hotel but as clean as it can be
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and staff was very polite.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff, accommodations, and location were ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Eowyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really nice and the vallett employee, Victor was awesome too. The location was really great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location. Comfortable rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, suite was nice! We had a wonderful stay…
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great historic place to stay downtown San Diego! Close to convention center and water. The staff was so helpful with restaurant ideas, what to see and how to get there. Great choice outside standard chain hotels!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and view. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

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