The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

3.5 star property
VIP Access

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Serves dinner and happy hour
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Exterior
Courtyard
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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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.)
    ‪5 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
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  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, City View

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, City View

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

Premier Suite with Balcony

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, City View

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

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About this property

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Victorian hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour business center
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 comfy beds, cleanliness, 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 59 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
  • 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
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 27.05 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'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 59 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1819 out of 2700 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 552 out of 2700 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 214 out of 2700 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 2700 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 2700 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

Isabel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It felt like we walked into a place in New Orleans! Absolutely loved the place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genesis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The historic features of the property were so beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location. Comfortable room.

Great location. Nice to have the bar downstairs and restaurants and the Convention Center so close. Staff mostly friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel walking distance of 5 Avenue
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizbeth, Tulare

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean very welcoming, the staff was great great size bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolle

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great stay, very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms were clean and the hotel was beautiful. The problem was that I could hear every step the person above me took and it made a loud popping sound in my room with every step. I know that hearing sounds from neighbors is totally normal but the loud popping sound was enough to wake me up and the person above me was up most of the night walking back and forth.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great service, really appreciated the preservation of the building
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Sally

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Initially booked this because the rating was pretty high and decent. First off the elevator up is creepy, Checked in and the room smelled terrible, we were so uncomfortable to stay here that we checked out and booked the Pendry the same night. Don’t recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

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

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were fantastic and property was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kim, La Mesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay in this historic and quaint hotel. It would have been a long night if we hadn't gone to the Padre game, because there was a wedding and our balcony opened right up in to the reception area. We were happy it got quieter right at 10pm. The restaurant was awesome too and we appreciated the drink coupons and 20% off for dinner. Staff were impeccable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

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

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Boutique Hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel that maintains historic charm. We absolutely loved looking out on the courtyard! The homeless population in this area of San Diego is definitely a bummer, and I did not feel safe walking alone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Front desk wasn't particularly attentive. Just did the basics and that was about it. Didn't ask if I needed help to bring luggage up or down.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classy hotel ..room was bigger and cheaper than most places near gas lamp.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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

10/10 Excellent

Deana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here! Close to amazing restaurants. Room was beautiful. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025