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Reviews of Horton Grand Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

311 Island Avenue, Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA 92101, United States of America

#93 of 238 hotels in San Diego

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1750 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: May 4, 2024

    8.0
    Had a great time. Would return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 1 King Bed with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had a weird interaction with the cleaning staff urgently knocking on our door 15-20 minutes before checkout when we had a do not disturb just to ask us when we would be out. It was off putting but otherwise the staff was friendly, welcoming and accommodating.

    Beautiful hotel, great location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    7.0
    Good but could be improved
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 1 King Bed with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Maintenance in the rooms is lacking. Air filters were caked with dust, shower heads and faucets showing considerable mineral buildup, and painting is sloppy crossing over boundaries. The towel rack was coming out of the wall and the bath spigot required two hands to rotate on and off. Wifi is not properly secured and is sporadic, often disconnecting without notice.

    The location is great for walking in the gaslamp area and just two blocks away from rail (SD MTA) access. The hotel has an abundance of charm with two small elevators on the west side of the building and a beautiful staircase on the east side that leads to and from the restaurant and bar area. The bar service is friendly, and the drinks and food are good. The meat and cheese board is exceptional.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    8.0
    Very relaxing. Comfortable bed!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The elevator and the buggie to load up luggage was old so it was hard to maneuver. That’s all really.

    Great location Unique atmosphere

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Hotel staff provides excellent service. Night desk staff was very responsive. After 11:30 pm the smoke alarm in my room started beeping each minute to indicate a new battery was needed. Despite not having a ladder available to use, the desk staff and security person went above and beyond to reach the smoke alarm and remedy the situation.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    8.0
    It was a nice hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2 Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very expensive parking. But you can park in the public parking lot nearby.

    Good location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    9.0
    Perfect for a pre cruise stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Location, room and public areas

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    9.0
    Elegant and well appointed luxury, but could use some attention to details
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 1 King Bed with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Fan in bathroom, quite noisy, and not sure it even worked. Desk chair was very uncomfortable, bathroom towels were surprisingly small and felt very cheap, not soft at all. Bed pillows were tiny, typical of a much less expensive motel.

    Friendly Staff, Clean building, great location. They have done a great job of working modern conveniences while keeping the old charm of the historic building. Courtyard was amazing, Balconies are a very nice feature.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    8.0
    A hotel with some limitation but worth a stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shops selection was very lack luster, parking was expensive compared to what I'm used to. The lack of a mini fridge really brought the room quality down. Electric ports were severely limited, and the TV was dated with limited channels of which most were news. The room would sometimes be boiling hot when we returned to it even though I had set it to 70 it'd sometimes be set to 85.

    The location was probably the best thing about the hotel, I'm very happy we got to start off the night with a complementary drink, I liked the valet services, and that staff were great. I liked the AC in the room. There was always something to do in the area.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    7.0
    Great location if you are looking to have a party night with friends.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Outside noise later in the evening, however it was a Friday. Lots of bars and restaurants within walking distance, which could be good or bad. Could use more plugs for phone, tablet, watch.

    Historical looking building. Able to walk to Petco Park.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    9.0
    A wonderful hotel in a great central location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It would have been nice to have more breakfast options available at the hotel but there are lots of great restaurants nearby so it wasn't a deal breaker.

    A beautiful hotel in a central location and close to everything. We really enjoyed our stay at the Horton Grand Hotel and would highly recommend this to anyone, those interested in history and drawn to character hotels, who enjoy walking to different places, those coming to town for ball games or concerts. Perfect for adults and couples for sure.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 1 King Bed with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Salt and Whisky not as advertised

    Palatial

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • 2 Queen Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Didn't tell us charge for bottle water

    Beautiful place, convenient transportation

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    9.0
    A beautiful and historic hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Low water pressure in the bathroom, and the lock to my door did not work.

    This hotel is always sold out when I'm in town for Comic Con, but I was in town for a concert and had to stay here. It's gorgeous, and it has an old-fashioned/historic feel to it. The big selling point was the fireplace, I just loved it.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We couldn’t use the atrium bc a group was filming an interview

    The location was great

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Wifi is problematic, need to log-in again every hour.

    Staff is great, bar downstairs (salt & whiskey) is really nice

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    8.0
    Glad to have found this place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed was uncomfortable

    Location and staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    9.0
    This is a nice hotel in a great location and excellent staff
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • 2 Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Room is small

    Ambiance and excellent staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 1 King Bed with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had to wake up early the next morning, and they had a band that played good music, but loud and til 10pm. That's the only thing remotely negative that 8 can say.

    Perfect location, clean/comfortable room, friendly staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    9.0
    Overall it was very nice. Staff were wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 1 King Bed with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Restaurant

    Small and intimate

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very conveniently location. Beautiful building!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 1 King Bed with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Free bottled water would be a nice touch but stores close by.

    Great location, short walk to restaurants and quite central. Really quirky old style hotel with character, cute courtyard and balconies.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2024

    7.0
    Unless the building, nothing is special.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • 1 King Bed with Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No breakfast, no food on the room, shower isn’t comfortable, unstable internet and house keepers speak loud and wake us up early.

    Building is beautiful, employees are kind and polite, right inside a beautiful neighbor with a lot of restaurants and bars, it’s clean and quiet.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2024

    9.0
    good hotel
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2 Queen Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room layout is relatively compact.

    The hotel has a good location and is convenient to go to the exhibition hall. There are many places to eat and shop around, and the accommodation is cost-effective.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2024

    7.0
    Great historic hotel and area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 1 King Bed with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Towels could do with an upgrade.

    Location was wonderful, beautiful building with trees and hummingbirds in the central courtyard. Staff were lovely and helpful. Very comfy bed.

    Stayed in March 2024

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