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The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

3.5 star property
3.5-star historic hotel near San Diego Convention Center

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Serves dinner and happy hour
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Courtyard
Exterior
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
  • 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

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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
(104 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • City view
  • 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
(98 reviews)
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • City view
  • 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
(28 reviews)
  • 602 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • 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
(41 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • City view
  • 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. Port of San Diego and San Diego Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Petco Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Seaport Village - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Port of San Diego - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • USS Midway Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

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

  • ‪La Puerta - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Achilles Coffee Gaslamp - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Prince Street Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tabac Cafe & Hookah - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Whiskey House - ‬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 59 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 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

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 Dec 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter on Dec 12, 2025 start from $131.0, excluding 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 59 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.

Reviews

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1813 out of 2697 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 554 out of 2697 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 217 out of 2697 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 2697 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 2697 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Beautifully renovated building

Check-in at the Horton was great. The renovations to the building are very impressive. However, the wall hanging hair dryer didn't work and the replacement that maintenance installed smelled like burned toast so a hand held one was finally found on day 2. Housekeeping could not read the "Do Not Disturb" sign.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lance

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Staff was very helpful. Cool old Victorian hotel. Needs a refresh, but it was clean and comfortable and it was priced accordingly

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Its always clean and staff are great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
So torn on this place. Positives: Victor up front (concierge?) and Todd at valet were amazing. Room was clean. Loved the suite setup, spacious for my wife to work. Loved the charm of the old building. Negatives: 1. Gaslamp is iffy. Safe in the hotel but area around, like most downtowns now, is hobo-ridden and dirtier than I’d hoped. Hotel did best they could, this is certainly not their fault. 2. Front desk staff was disappointing. Late check in (we informed them beforehand), the girl checking us in was bothered we showed up and took 5 min from her tik-tok. The other 3 days, most front desk were buried in their phones and often didn’t look up to acknowledge us. Gotta be tough for an owner now, you can’t take phones away but they should make an effort to greet people while they are being paid to work. 2. Salt & Whiskey- One great night getting cocktails & dessert. Wonderful bartender. Night 2 we sat down and spent 10 min being ignored while staff mostly chatted with each other. Walked out without being spoken to, spent our $ elsewhere. 3. Maintenance- tried to open the bathroom door in our room and the handle fell off from a light touch. I had to screw the shower head tight to stop it from leaking. 4. Room- bathroom is old. Felt like a motel 6. 5. WiFi sucked. My phone wouldn’t connect for some ‘not trusted’ warning. Sketchy. I want to like the hotel but for the price I expected more. IMO worth $200/night. Drop the $20/night ‘resort fee’ and be up front on price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kandace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is absolutely lovely! Enjoyed my stay and the staff was wonderful! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle, Yucaipa

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to restaurants and convention center.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old building in a vibrant downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sharise

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the history behind the museum and the aesthetic of the lobby, courtyard, bar, etc. It felt like staying in a museum and that was exciting. It was walking distance from all the hot spots in gaslamp quarter and major grocery stores and drug stores, so please just take a 5 min walk to get water instead of purchasing it from the museum gift shop. I highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe J

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff is very accommodating. The building is unique, with a stunning staircase. Our room was comfortable and had lovely vintage furniture. The bar has outstanding bartenders. The hotel is located in a neighborhood with diverse restaurants. We look forward to our return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gisela

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Mixed thoughts....

The housekeeping department did a terrific job in the room. The hotel itself could use somewhat of a refresh. The beds are very comfortable. Some of the staff are personable, others were not. The valet parking is the weakest link, too much money,also had to wait 20 mins one day to get my car. On different occasions 2 people were busy with cell phones as a distraction. Not impressed at all. To end on a positive note, the location suited my needs this trip.
Very vintage, nice touch.
Put a smile on my face...
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha Eugenia

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

10/10 Excellent

Mari

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved looking at all the old pictures on the back staircase. Tons of charm and the rooms were nice. Only upgrade may be to the pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Siboney

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They style of the property was soooo beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the courtyard sitting area and the balcony off of the room
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the traditional look. Bar area was awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very hot in hallways & lobby. Need to put in AC for comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025