The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

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

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Interior entrance
Serves dinner and happy hour
Interior entrance
Premier Suite with Balcony | Balcony
Banquet hall

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, City View

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, City View

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

Premier Suite with Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • City view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

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 USS Midway Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Petco Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Seaport Village - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Port of San Diego - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

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
  • ‪Happy Does Bar - ‬3 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

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The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1874 out of 2762 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 555 out of 2762 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 219 out of 2762 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 2762 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 2762 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay at the Horton grand. Great location in the Gas Lamp district. 5 min walk to convention center as well as numerous places to eat and enjoy. Would highly recommend and will stay there on my next visit to San Diego. I didn't eat in the Hotel so cannot rate that.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sera

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great!
A interesting view from the elevator.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, friendly staff, and clean facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean older property in the gas lamp district. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Vic was outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sophie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff offered great customer service. Rooms were clean and nicely decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I didnt expect that the room was little!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josue

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maeghan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The valet staff was fantastic. I think you need to add behind the toilet shelf for more storage in the bathrooms. The drink tickets are worthless as they preclude simple wines such as Chardonnay. Also the last call at 945pm on a Saturday was odd. We were told only beer, wine and shots at that time. The hotel is beautiful and history is phenomenal.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great , room was great the only thing we were missing in the room was a mirror besides the bathroom mirror
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and historic, very comfortable. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great accommodations. Lower rating because the delivery trucks arrived at 4am each morning right outside our qibdow!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vinicio

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good vintage style hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nando

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great! This place is a gem and close to the gaslamp and Petco park,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very cool vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love this place. Was sad that roger in room 309 didnt want to come out and play on Halloween but he was probably just shy haha
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025