Horton Grand HotelvsLoews Coronado Bay Resort
Both hotels are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Horton Grand Hotel scores marginally better than Loews Coronado Bay Resort. The Horton Grand Hotel comes in at #27 in San Diego with recommendations from 9 reviews like DK Eyewitness, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
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
Loews Coronado Bay Resort Show All Reviews
4000 Loews Coronado Bay Rd., Coronado, CA 92118
From $126/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"On its own private 15-acre peninsula 4 miles south of downtown Coronado, across the highway from the Silver Strand State Beach, the Loews is an all-inclusive resort destination." Full review
Concierge
"With three outdoor pools, five tennis courts, an exercise club, and a private 80-slip marina with rentals galore... there's enough going on here to make it a good bet for a family vacation."
Fodor's
"Rooms glow in sand and sea hues and feature upgraded beds with sea-grass headboards; all rooms have furnished balconies with water views." Full review
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2010 Fodor's 100 Hotel Award Winner
At this beautiful waterfront resort, families can choose between rest and recreation.
Oyster
Upscale
"This 439-room resort right on the San Diego Bay, five minutes from the beach, is made for families, with three pools and activities galore." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"For an ultimate splurge, check into one of the bayside villas with views across San Diego Bay."
BlackBook
"Located on the tip of the Silver Strand, this Loews locale has always been a staycation destination."
Jetsetter
"Set on a 15-acre peninsula across the bay from San Diego, the 439-room hotel transforms your daily to-do list into nonstop splashing in the resort’s three sprawling pools." Full review
Gayot
"Far enough from downtown for tranquility, yet close enough to cab in for nightlife, Loews combines the best of what San Diego has to offer."
Time Out
"Another beauty by the Coronado bay, Loews has prime waterfront real estate." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Offers a more off-the-beaten path option that’s five miles from the downtown hubbub yet still opens up to views of the bay and San Diego skyline. The design screams “vacation!"." Full review