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Hotel Information: Located in the historic Gaslamp Quarter, this four-story hotel features an atrium lobby with a carved-oak front desk and antique guestroom mailboxes. Victorian antiques and reproductions are scattered throughout the hotel, which is popular with couples, conventioneers, and leisure travelers.
Amenity highlights: Guests can enjoy breakfast in a Victorian-style dining room, or outside on a large brick patio with a fountain, trellised bougainvillea, and intricate wrought-iron tables and chairs. Cocktails and beverages are served in a lounge with a hand-carved wood bar, marble-topped tables, and tapestry chairs. The hotel provides discounted access to a health club three blocks away.
Insider tip: There are two large farmers' markets within a half-mile of The Horton Grand Hotel. On Sundays, the Third Avenue Market and Asian Bazaar sells produce, food items, clothing, and gifts in old Chinatown; on Thursdays, the market at Horton Plaza Square offers fruits, vegetables, flowers, and prepared foods.
Rooms
The Horton Grand Hotel's guestrooms are individually decorated with Victorian-style furnishings and feature gas-burning, marble-framed fireplaces. Wireless Internet access is available (surcharge).
All rooms are nonsmoking.
Room Amenities
- Internet access - wireless
- Cable/satellite TV
- Fireplace
- Ceiling fan
- Air conditioning
- Internet access - surcharge
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Designer toiletries
- Makeup mirror
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Iron/ironing board
- Non-smoking rooms
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Clock radio
- Desk
- Cribs (infant beds) available
Recreation
The Horton provides discounted access to a health club three blocks away. Five blocks away, the Embarcadero recreation area offers jogging trails and bike, boat, and kayak rentals. Within two miles of the hotel, the 1,200-acre Balboa Park has two golf courses and a driving range, 13 museums, and the San Diego Zoo. Surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, and other water activities are available at local beaches and Mission Bay Aquatic Park, 7.5 miles from the hotel.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Whale-watching nearby
- Boat launch nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Pilates classes/instruction nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
- Aerobics nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Playground nearby
Property Amenities
The Horton Grand Hotel is three blocks from the San Diego Convention Center, four blocks from Horton Plaza's shops and restaurants, and five blocks from PETCO Park.
This Victorian-style hotel reflects its Gaslamp Quarter location. Guestrooms are accessed via a 100-year-old, hand-carved wood staircase or a glass-enclosed elevator. A small museum, off the main lobby, features memorabilia and Victorian-era photos.
Palace Bar offers cocktails and beverages. Ida Bailey's serves breakfast daily, champagne brunch on select holidays, and Saturday-afternoon high tea.
The hotel provides 8,500 square feet of event space, that includes a grand ballroom accommodating 350 guests. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel (surcharge).
- Concierge services
- Billiards nearby
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Bar/lounge
- Room service (limited hours)
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Exhibit space
- Banquet facilities
- Ballroom(s)
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Internet access - wireless
- Audio-visual equipment
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Business services
- Number of rooms: 132
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Security guard
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Dry cleaning service
- Patio
- Coffee in lobby
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Number of floors: 4
- Parking (valet) $25 Per 24 Hours
- Elevator/lift
- Wedding services
- Smoke-free property
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are 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.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
Know Before You Go
Parking at this hotel is by valet only (surcharge).
The Horton Grand Hotel is smoke-free.
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at either check-in or check-out.
- Valet parking: $25 for overnight parking; with in/out privileges
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Dining
Ida Bailey's - Daily breakfast and champagne brunch on select holidays, served in a Victorian-style dining room with indoor or patio seating. Traditional high tea served on Saturday afternoons.
Palace Bar - Lounge featuring a grand piano, Victorian-era photographs, period decor, and a wall fresco. Cocktails and beverages from late afternoon until late evening.
Address
311 Island Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
USA
Nearest major airport:
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
Area:
Downtown - San Diego Intl Airport (SAN), California, United States of America
