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The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star historic hotel near San Diego Convention Center

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Dinner served, American cuisine
Front of property - evening/night
Serves dinner and happy hour
Interior entrance
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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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

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(110 reviews)
  • City view
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(102 reviews)
  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Suite with Balcony | Living area | Fireplace

Premier Suite with Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • City view
  • 602 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • City view
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Downtown San Diego stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown San Diego hotel, you'll find Petco Park and Seaport Village. USS Midway Museum and Balboa Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • San Diego Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Petco Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Seaport Village - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • USS Midway Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Balboa Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Convention Center Station - 4 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 16 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barleymash - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Puerta - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Chingon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Prince Street Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Achilles Coffee Gaslamp - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

3.5-star historic hotel near San Diego Convention Center
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.

  • 132 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 22766 sq ft of conference space
  • 2115 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1886
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • HDTV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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.

Property payment types

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 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter to the airport?

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter is 3.3 mi (17-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter?

As of Apr 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter on Apr 22, 2026 start from $192, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter.

How close is The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter to the beach?

This hotel is 5 mi (20-min drive) from Coronado Beach and 8.3 mi (22-min drive) from Mission Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter offer free breakfast?

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 62 per day.

Does The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter have a pool?

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter does not have a pool.

Does The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter have a restaurant?

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter is home to Salt & Whiskey, which features American cuisine and happy hour.

Does The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter to downtown San Diego?

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter is 0.4 mi away from San Diego.

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1907 out of 2798 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 566 out of 2798 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 215 out of 2798 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 2798 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 2798 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adrianna

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the historic Hotel. Very fun experience 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cool location, building and history. If you want a quiet sleep ask for a room not facing the front street or near the bar. But other than noise from environments the hotel can’t control, my stay was courteous and wonderful. I used the front desk, bar, and valet, and every person was friendly and did their job exceptionally well. Thank you for the wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erickson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This is a prince and the pauper review. The prince would say that the lobby was beautiful and the check-in process was smooth; the furnishings were lovely and everything was clean; BUT for the price, I would have expected excellent coffee instead of Folgers, a shower cap, a shelf to put toiletries, a softer pillow, earplugs because the outside noise was horrendous until 2 AM; writing paper and a pen; a clock that works; and toilet paper/tissue paper that isn’t like sandpaper. The pauper would say: how nice to sleep in a comfortable bed instead of the street and have a warm shower with fresh towels and soap. Both of them would say, five dollars for a bottle of water? That’s not very hospitable!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

carlos

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Calefacion, limpieza
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

George

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Very Beautiful and charming hotel . Very strategically located . Staff was extremely helpful .
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was fantastic!!!!! Room was charming and perfect location for my event! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic hotel with a lot of character. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

We've stayed here twice. Hotel is very charming and clean. Easy walk to anywhere in gaslamp
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Tomoyuki

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Todd at the valet was great. I was there for a convention and the parking was a concern. At $62/night you would think maybe you can keep it parked for the next day until the afternoon, but rates reset at 11am. After asking for guidance the front desk told me they had no idea and was not helpful. Turns out there was a public parking $10 for 12 hours two blocks away. The room was cold. I had turned the heater on but it had problems going above 70 and the comforter was very thin. The toilet seat would come off if I wasn’t careful. The towels were clean and the room was clean but these inconveniences didn’t help with getting a restful sleep. I understand the challenges of an older hotel but the gap between photo and reality was pretty significant for this one. I hope they find budget to renovate as the location is great and it has potential.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, great service, and the location was perfect. The only thing I would add would be a mini fridge in the room. Thanks for the stay. Mary
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great! Loved the atmosphere. My fave hotel in SD.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

lina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was beautiful and clean we had a third floor street view, single bed, we had a fire place in our room that made it romantic and cozy. I love the historical aspect of the property and the fun little secret things you come across depending on what floor you're staying on. I especially enjoyed the architecture and history of the building itself that's what attracted me to this hotel and also it's location. The gaslamp district was beautiful with so much around to do. Balboa, the convention center, ocean beach, Del Mar. The restaurants not only in the gaslamp area but the salt and whisky restaurant attached to the hotel was beautiful and intimate. We went for a short weekend stay 1/9 - 1/11 it was for my birthday. Upon check in we received two complimentary drinks from the hotel restaurant. They have valet only but for a short stay the overnight parking is definitely worth it. You get in and out privilege you wouldn't get from a public garage, thank you to Victor and his staff for being so helpful and welcoming when we arrived. They gave us everything we needed for a smooth check in. This hotel did the one thing most don't when I book on this site. They added in the security fee so I knew right away what I was being charged at check in. Thank you to Aditch the front desk clerk, for being so informative, friendly and professional. I loved everything about my trip and the hotel really made it one of a kind and special.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

COURTNEY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff support was outstanding. The hotel is a classic old beauty. The room was good order. I will likely stay here again. Lived an in room fireplace
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stefany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service and place was impeccable! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is awesome lovely and classical rooms. Suggestion if you stay here get one with a balcony. ❤️❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026