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Horton Grand HotelvsTower23 Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Tower23 Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to The Horton Grand Hotel. Tower23 Hotel comes in at #7 in San Diego with positive reviews from 13 sources such as Condé Nast Traveler, Afar Magazine and Oyster.
Horton Grand Hotel
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Star Service
Gayot
Oyster
Jetsetter
Afar Magazine
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."
OysterUpper-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
Tower23 Hotel Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's Lonely Planet Rough Guide Star Service Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat Frommer's Show All Reviews
4551 Ocean Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92109
From $243/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Featuring clean lines and glass-box architecture, Tower 23's rooms all have private balconies or patios... a guest-only second-story deck with industrial fire pit overlooks the beach. " Full review
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The hotel's Tower Bar, which has indoor/outdoor seating along the boardwalk, and JRDN restaurant, serving contemporary steak and seafood (there's also an eight-seat sushi bar), are worth checking out whether you're staying here or not.
Concierge "Opened in July 2005 and the first luxury oceanfront hotel to be built in San Diego in a decade."
Fodor's "A neomodern masterpiece with a beachy vibe, this boutique hotel is a favorite of the young and young-at-heart." Full review
Lonely Planet "If you like your beach stay with contemporary cool style, this is the place for you." Full review
Rough Guide "Named after a lifeguard tower, this is among the most chic of San Diego’s boutique hotels, offering rooms with flat-screen TVs, internet access and designer furnishings."
Star Service "Adjacent to Crystal Pier, just south of the more tranquil and sophisticated Pacific Terrace Hotel, this lively, light-filled modernist remains the newest beachfront hotel in the neighborhood." Full review
Gayot "Sleek and sophisticated, the Graham Downes-designed Tower23 Hotel caters to the style-conscious set."
BlackBook "This beachfront boutique property remains the sleekest spot in P.B., with its open air bar, killer late night sushi and some serious eye candy."
Zagat4.3
"Just steps from the sand, this Pacific Beach hotel gets high marks for its "A ambiance", solid staff and "fantastic" rooms featuring "modern, fun" decor."
Frommer's "This modernist oceanfront property offers luxe accommodations in the heart of Pacific Beach." Full review
