Reviews of Horton Grand Hotel 4 stars
311 Island Avenue, Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
#86 of 237 hotels in San Diego
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 1691 hotel reviews
8.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.5
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Comfort
8.6
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
8.1
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Staff
8.7
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Value for money
7.8
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Free WiFi
8.0
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Reviewed: 17 September 2024
Patricia
United States2 reviews7.0“Ok”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No coffee we had Coffee in room with no cream surgar or no lobby for coffee offered
Nice location close to every thing
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Kyle
United States21 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 Queen Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Our fan for air condition made a loud noise all night. As did the cieling fan
Location, furnishings, staff
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Lee-anne
Australia44 reviews5 helpful votes9.0“Want to stay central in boutique style! This is the place”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • 1 King Bed with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
not much can be done from the hotel point of view, but there was a lot of street noise during the night
Awesome location and close to everything. Loved the style of the hotel and the "boutiqueness".
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 15 September 2024
Jaclyn
Australia10 reviews8.0“pretty good for the price. Bit expensive but probably due to demand during a busy period.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
The room smelt a bit old and damp. But clean and well appointed!
I was at the convention centre for work and the location was good for this
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 14 September 2024
Kristen
United States11 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Pretty Hotel, Shi**y Neighborhood”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • 1 King Bed with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The Hotel was great. We stayed there the entire time once we saw the neighborhood outside. Luckily, it had everything we needed and a beautiful courtyard to relax and have our dinner and drinks in. The Gaslamp District however, is unsafe, unclean and we will NEVER return. Stay on one of the islands or in PB or even Little Italy. Gavin Newscum has ruined yet another CA city that used to be charming, fun and full of beautiful history. It is now HIGHLY OVERRUN by homeless, drugs and filth. It's not the hotels fault. The hotel is great in and of itself, if you HAVE to stay in The Gaslamp I'd recommend.
Beautiful hotel in a disgusting neighborhood.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 13 September 2024
Gary
United States19 reviews9.0“This was a birthday present, and it was lovely”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • 1 King Bed with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
60$ for parking was a bit much
Room was lovely, so was the balcony
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 11 September 2024
David
United States9 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Sweet, intimate vintage hotel.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • 1 King Bed with Balcony
- • Stayed 3 nights
Well appointed rooms, great location downtown. We paid for parking in a separate facility (~20 min walk) that was much cheaper.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 11 September 2024
Gabriela
United States7 reviews8.0“Great location, comfortable stay.”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • 1 King Bed with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 7 September 2024
Steve
United States3 reviews8.0“Would stay here again, but not in room 209 because of the water pressure and temperature.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 Queen Beds
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The shower in room 209 took over 5 minutes to get warm and the water pressure was weak.
Love historical hotels. Absolutely beautiful!
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 7 September 2024
Francisco
Mexico8 reviews8.0“Awesome”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • 2 Queen Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Building
Yes
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 7 September 2024
David
United States11 reviews4 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 1 King Bed with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing much to complain
Well kept decor, necessary amenities, access to balcony, for the type of hotel good pricing from booking. Probably was a good day/night to stay over as it was quiet enough at late hours
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 6 September 2024
Josephus
United States25 reviews5 helpful votes9.0“Short, convenient stay for attending local conference”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
All was well!
The location was close to the San Diego Convention Center, the reason of my trip. Friendly staff, sizeable room, comfortable bed.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 4 September 2024
Carter
Canada1 review9.0“Overall loved San Diego, the Horton Grand and the Def Leppard concert at Petco, fun in the sun !”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • 1 King Bed with Balcony
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Being so close to Gaslamp it tended to be quite noisy into the early morning hours if you were on street side rooms ! That’s the price of being in the middle of party town ! Courtyard rooms were better and quieter but you still got the downtown feel.
Fantastic olde world feel in great period heritage style hotel. Just felt like going back in time with modern conveniences. Close to everything in the gas lamp district. Lots of great restaurants, Petco Field , waterfront and trolley system close. Friendly and accommodating staff. Great value Steak Frites in the Salt and Whiskey bar !
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 3 September 2024
Summer
United States9 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Valet parking was $55, not included in the stay. Thankfully, we got to park on the street a ways down.
It was a charming building. Clean. The atmosphere was great. The location was great. Gas lamp and walking distance to Petco park.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 2 September 2024
Deirdre
United States20 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“It was a comfortable visit, but I dined out less due to the cost of the hotel.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Queen Room - Disability Access
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The WiFi kept going out, probably because I was on the top floor.
The building is beautiful, and it’s in a great location. The courtyard is a serene place to just unwind, read, or listen to the fountain.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 1 September 2024
Rob
Netherlands20 reviews8.0“Nice hotel on great location in Gaslamp Quarter”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Valet parking is really expensive
The classic look of the hotel, the patio, the welcoming drinks, location
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 27 August 2024
Lynn
United States9 reviews8.0“Wonderful weekend getaway!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • 1 King Bed with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Wish it had a pool and hot tub!
Comfortable king bed!
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 27 August 2024
Burattini
Canada3 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • 1 King Bed with Balcony
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Room was a little musty smelling. Water occasionally smelled. No bar fridge. Very limited breakfast menu at hotel. WIFI was bad and TV was small for me.
Great location. Staff was friendly. Decent room. Nice historical feeling to hotel. Plenty of external restaurants locally. Getting around was easy by food or transportation. I liked that you could login to your Netflix/ Prime streaming services.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 27 August 2024
Gavriloff
United States2 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It would’ve been really nice to know about the reunion in the lobby before our stay!!
LOVED that you upgraded us! We adored the room!
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 27 August 2024
Herberto
United States21 reviews2 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Outdated, dirty carpet in the room, clogged bathtub, no complimentary personal care items (i.e. cotton swabs/etc), very thin and low quality towels.
The historic feel and beautiful architecture mattress and pillows were very comfortable
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 26 August 2024
Eddie
United States1 review9.0“I would recommend this Hotel to anyone who is thinking of staying near Gaslamp. The rooms are very spacious and clean.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Premier Suite with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was great.
The property was close to all the popular restaurants and bars in Gaslamp District.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 26 August 2024
Irene
United States2 reviews9.0“Very comfortable stay that's only a 7 minute walk to the convention center.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
For some reason the key card didn't always work. Sometimes I had trouble getting into the room and needed to go down to get a new card.
The location was great! It was only a 7 minute walk to the convention center. Bed was comfortable, and I liked that there was a fridge. Shower was good. It was a very comfortable stay!
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 26 August 2024
Oscar
United States3 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • 1 King Bed with Balcony
- • Stayed 3 nights
Easy walk to main attractions. The building was lovely, and the room was clean.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 25 August 2024
Barry
United States1 review8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bar is very cool with tasty food and great service (Thanks Ruby!)
Stayed in August 2024
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