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Horton Grand Frommer's Highly Recommended

311 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Rates from
$148.00+
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Location At Fourth Ave, Downtown, the Gaslamp & Little Italy
Transportation Bus: 3, 11, or 120. Trolley: Convention Center
Phone 800/542-1886, 619/544-1886
Fax 619/239-3823
Web site www.hortongrand.com
Room Information 132 units
Prices From $229 double; from $279 suite. Extra person $20. Children 17 and under stay free in parent's room
Credit Cards AE,DC,MC,V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV, hair dryer, Wi-Fi ($15/day)
Parking Valet parking $25

Horton Grand Review

A cross between an elegant hotel and a charming inn, the Horton Grand combines two hotels that date from 1886: the Grand Horton (once an infamous red-light establishment) and the Brooklyn Hotel (which sat above a saddlery). Both were saved from demolition, moved to this spot, and connected by an airy atrium lobby filled with white wicker. The facade is original. Each unique room at this nonsmoking property contains vintage furnishings and gas fireplaces; bathrooms are lush with reproduction floor tiles and fine brass fixtures. Rooms overlook either the city or the fig tree-filled courtyard. The suites are in a newer wing; choosing one means sacrificing historical character for a sitting area/sofa bed and minibar with microwave. If you're lonely, request room no. 309, where the resident ghost, Roger, likes to hang out. The Palace Bar serves afternoon tea Saturdays from 2:30 to 5pm.

Facilities:
Restaurant (breakfast only); bar

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