The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

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

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Courtyard
Serves dinner and happy hour
Exterior
Interior entrance
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
311 Island Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Petco Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Seaport Village
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, City View

  • 355 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Suite with Balcony

  • 602 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

  • 300 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, City View

  • 300 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, City View

  • 285 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

What's nearby

  • San Diego Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Petco Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Seaport Village - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • USS Midway Museum - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Port of San Diego - 2 min drive - 1.2 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

  • ‪Achilles Coffee Gaslamp - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Puerta - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rustic Root - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cali Cream Homemade Ice Cream - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lumi - ‬3 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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 night; 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

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 night (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
Some rooms at this property are not suitable for children; please add child ages in the search parameters to display available rooms
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. Some rooms at this property are not suitable for children. Please add child ages in the search parameters to display available rooms. 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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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 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter on Apr 21, 2025 start from $134.0, 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 night.

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1468 out of 2314 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 533 out of 2314 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 196 out of 2314 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 2314 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 2314 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The valet were so friendly and the receptionist was one of the best and friendliest ever
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our time in San Diego
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and friendly. Room not so good. Shower and tub didn’t drain. Hard to start shower. Had to be a contortionist to get to tp. Bed squeaky. Comfortable though and room clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie (mom)

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient and historically interesting. Will come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANAISSA

Traveled with group
I’ve enjoyed my recent stays at the Horton. Brought my friends along and they loved it as well. Everything is close by
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near everything. The staff is exceptionally nice and takes care of any needs to may come across.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

maribeth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There wasn’t much of a bar and restaurant. ( I didn’t see a restaurant). The Gaslamp area was very busy, yet the Horton Hotel bar was dead. The room was clean, cozy, and quiet. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniella

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of my favorite places to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Horton Grand.Our room was CLEAN, COMFORTABLE, SAFE, and exactly as advertised. This historic hotel has a wonderful and friendly staff. The building is beautiful, especially in the bar, and oozing with historic charm. Despite the age of the building, there was no lack of modern comfort or amenities. The Wifi was strong and our room was very comfortable and secure. Situated in the heart of the Gaslamp area, we were not short of options to dine or shop. The tram is only two blocks away and gave us access to the Little Italy neighbourhood with ease. San Diego is very walkable from this hotel but the tram made it a little easier. Within just a couple of blocks of Petco Park, The Coronado ferry, The Convention Centre, and the Midway Museum. Being this close to all the action did expose us to the noise that downtown in a major city will have. If you are seeking a quieter stay, the hotel has a courtyard with rooms on the inside that I'm sure are much quieter than our room on the street side was for whiskey Wednesday across the street. Our windows muffled it significantly so I was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My top choice in The Gaslamp Quarter

Beautiful, old-fashioned place in The Gaslamp Quarter. Friendly staff, clean, nice hotel bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely older hotel. Service from the hotel staff was excellent. Bar and restaurant were delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jas

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Older hotel in a very walkable area
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was skeptical but this property was amazing!!! The room was such a great size! It was an easy walk to to Petco Park and the surrounding bars, the staff was great and place was really beautiful and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel and great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. Hotel bar made a very good margarita
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025