Horton Grand HotelvsHotel Del Coronado
The Horton Grand Hotel and Hotel del Coronado are both recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Hotel del Coronado ranks significantly better than The Horton Grand Hotel. Hotel del Coronado comes in at #9 in San Diego with accolades from 12 reviews including Michelin Guide, Travel + Leisure and Concierge.
Horton Grand Hotel
311 Island Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
From $172/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"A cross between an elegant hotel and a charming inn." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Some rooms in this 1886 brick hotel in the Gaslamp have wrought-iron balconies on the street, but the rooms facing the inner courtyard are the quietest." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Rebuilt from two Victorian-era hotels, this hotel reflects the character of the Gaslamp Quarter. Rooms are individually decorated in period style and each has a gas fireplace."
Rough Guide
"This classy amalgam of two century-old hotels has fireplaces in most of the rooms and balconies in some, plus a restaurant and piano bar."
Michelin Guide
"Period decor-including the refurbished hand-carved oak grand staircase in the lobby bar-recaptures the glory of the Gas lamp District."
Star Service
"It sits in a convenient, central location, an easy stroll from downtown San Diego's premier dining options and nightlife, as well as PETCO Park (home of the Padres)." Full review
Gayot
"Fans of the Victorian era will be charmed by the frilly decor, hand-crafted antiques and in-room fireplaces."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Horton Grand Hotel is a charming destination property, with a prime location in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter that's a short walk to the convention center." Full review
Jetsetter
"A room with a fireplace at a luxurious boutique hotel in San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter District." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The Horton Grand is a unique historic hotel in the Gaslamp District of San Diego." Full review
Hotel Del Coronado Show All Reviews
1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
From $229/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"It's gotten knocked recently for being a bit tired, but this 1888 landmark is still packing 'em in for vacations, weddings, dinners, and conference…but especially vacations."
Fodor's
"The resort is always alive with activity, as guests—including U.S. presidents and celebrities—and tourists marvel at the fanciful architecture and ocean views." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"San Diego’s iconic hotel provides the essential Coronado experience... even the basic rooms have luxurious marbled bathrooms."
Oyster
Upscale
"The iconic, family-friendly Hotel del Coronado is one of the largest and best-known resorts in Southern California, with 679 rooms right on the beach." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This National Historic Landmark re-creates a bygone golden age. Suites in the original Victorian building have balconies that face a lovely white-sand beach."
Rough Guide
"The luxurious spot that put Coronado on the map and is still the area’s major tourist sight."
Michelin Guide
"Accommodations include newly-renovated rooms in the original Victorian building, tropical-themed chambers in the Towers and Cabana buildings, and oceanfront cottages at the Beach Village."
BlackBook
"This Marilyn-approved hotel property just got better, thanks to a va-va-voom remodel of the spa and a modern take on California cuisine at 1500 Ocean. Some like it hot."
Frommer's
"Opened in 1888 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977, the "Hotel Del" is the last of California's stately old seaside hotels." Full review
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Even if you don't stay here, be sure to stroll through the sumptuous, wood-paneled lobby and along the pristine, wide beach.
Travel + Leisure
"With its red-roofed turrets and Victorian-style façade, the Hotel del Coronado is one of San Diego’s most iconic landmarks." Full review