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Horton Grand Hotel

311 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Horton Grand Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 4.1 out of 5 based on 469 reviews from 4 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
Value: Rating of 3.6 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 469 reviews
from 4 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "We would stay there again in a minute." source Orbitz

    "I would not recommend staying here if the hotel is busy - unless you don't mind the noise." source Travelocity

    "We had a great stay, and were pleased with the hotel except for two things." source Expedia

    "Overall, a pretty depressing interior." source Travelocity

    "WeÂ’ll stay there again." source Expedia

  • Clean: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "The rooms are small but clean and decorated for the period." source Hotels.com

    "Very nice old rebuilt hotel in the downtown San Diego Gaslamp area." source Travelocity

    "Rooms were comfortable and clean." source Hotels.com

  • Service: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "Extremely helpful staff and excellent location." source Orbitz

    "But it's a beautiful place with great friendly service." source Hotels.com

  • Location: Rating of 4.8 out of 5

    "The location was great, within walking distance of everything I needed and what was not within walking distance was close by via Pedicab." source Orbitz

    "Very convenient location in the Gaslamp District and generally much cheaper than other hotels in the area." source Hotels.com

    "Except for the location, this place is a DUMP." source Travelocity

    "The Hotel is very nice, it is located near everything I wanted to do/see." source Expedia

    "The rooms are a hair small, and parking is expensive, but it's hard to find it any cheaper in the area. Rooms are in good shape, and there are lots of things to see and do within walking distance." source Hotels.com

  • Room: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "I thought the rooms were a little small, but it was cute." source Travelocity

    "The room I stayed in had a connecting door to the next room. Unfortunately the door does not seal all the way as I can see through the crack to the next room which means I could hear *everything* from the other room." source Expedia

More information on Horton Grand Hotel

Located in downtown San Diego in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, the friendly, gracious, and very helpful staff awaits your arrival. One of the most popular and unique hotels in all of San Diego, the Horton Grand is situated within 4 blocks of the San Diego Convention Center and Horton Plaza Shopping Mall. Just 6 blocks away is Petco Park and 2 miles away is the San Diego Zoo. Within easy walking distance are dozens of fun and fine cuisine restaurants. Truly reflective of the Gaslamp District, you can experience the elegance of the Victorian Era at the Horton Grand, a superbly crafted recreation of San Diego history and Victorian architecture.No two rooms at the Horton Grand are alike, every guestroom is decorated with Victorian furnishings including armoires, marble framed gas burning fireplaces, and ceiling fans. Some rooms with balconies and desks overlooking our open-air New Orleans style courtyard or the Gaslamp district. Some rooms are very spacious boasting 600 square feet of space, sitting areas, and wet bars. In all rooms are Wireless Internet (surcharge), cable television, and complimentary toiletries.

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1200

Year Renovated:

1996

Total Rooms:

Fireplace Room with Balcony:Fireplace Room with Balcony, with 1 king bed and balcony, includes full bathroom, armoire, alarm clock, fireplace, radio, telephone, iron and ironing board, cable TV and wireless internet (surcharge). Horton Grand Hotel is a 100% non-smoking property.Grand King Room:Grand King Room with 1 king bed and a sofa sleeper, an oversized room with sitting area, table and a wet bar with a coffee maker, refrigerator and microwave. Victorian style furnishings, gas burning fireplace, ceiling fan and wireless internet access (surcharge). Horton Grand Hotel is a 100% non-smoking property.Fireplace Room:Fireplace Room, with 1 queen bed, includes full bathroom, armoire, alarm clock, fireplace, radio, telephone, iron and ironing board, cable TV and wireless internet (surcharge). Horton Grand Hotel is a 100% non-smoking property.

Total Floors:

4 floors.

Rooms:

Fireplace Room with Balcony:Fireplace Room with Balcony, with 1 king bed and balcony, includes full bathroom, armoire, alarm clock, fireplace, radio, telephone, iron and ironing board, cable TV and wireless internet (surcharge). Horton Grand Hotel is a 100% non-smoking property.Grand King Room:Grand King Room with 1 king bed and a sofa sleeper, an oversized room with sitting area, table and a wet bar with a coffee maker, refrigerator and microwave. Victorian style furnishings, gas burning fireplace, ceiling fan and wireless internet access (surcharge). Horton Grand Hotel is a 100% non-smoking property.Fireplace Room:Fireplace Room, with 1 queen bed, includes full bathroom, armoire, alarm clock, fireplace, radio, telephone, iron and ironing board, cable TV and wireless internet (surcharge). Horton Grand Hotel is a 100% non-smoking property.

Price

$169-$199 double; from $269 suite. Extra person $20. Children under 18 stay free in parent's room, M

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, MC, V

Cancellation Policy

24 hr notice, city wide conv & special events differ

Directions

Located in the Gaslamp Quarter of downtown San Diego, The Horton Grand Hotel is the closest luxury hotel to the San Diego Convention Center. We're centrally located near world-class shopping in Horton Plaza, diverse restaurants and nightclubs in the Gaslamp and beautiful Seaport Village. In the Gaslamp, you'll find a truly eclectic blend of food, fun, and culture--all within one of San Diego's most historic areas. Stroll past the district's other grand, historic buildings restored to their original character. The Gaslamp has something for everyone, whether you're seeking theatre, upscale shops, or fine dining.

Area

San Diego, Coronado, Del Mar, La Jolla, Mission Bay, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, Gaslamp, Downtown, Chula Vista and Ocean Beach

Parking

Valet parking $20

Pets

True

Attractions

Sea World the world famous San Diego Zoo San Diego Wild Animal Park LegoLand Harbor Excursions Trolley Tours Balboa Park Reuben H. Fleet Space Science Center AeroSpace Museum San Diego Museum of Art Birch Aquarium at Scripps Embarcadero Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala San Luis Rey Mission Deep Sea Fishing Whale Watching

Dining

Palace BarOpen 4:30pm-10pm, casual.Ida Bailey'sIda Bailey's is open 7:00am-10am, Saturday's 2:30pm-4:30pm for High Tea.

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