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Horton Grand Hotel vs Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

The Horton Grand Hotel and Hard Rock Hotel San Diego are both endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, Hard Rock Hotel San Diego ranks slightly higher than The Horton Grand Hotel. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego is ranked #23 in San Diego with approval from 8 reviewers such as BlackBook, Oyster and Jetsetter.

Horton Grand Hotel
Horton Grand Hotel
7 / 10
311 Island Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
From $172 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
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  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"A cross between an elegant hotel and a charming inn." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"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 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 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 Michelin Guide
"Period decor-including the refurbished hand-carved oak grand staircase in the lobby bar-recaptures the glory of the Gas lamp District."
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Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
8 / 10
207 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
From $179 /night
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  • Hot Tub
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Self-billed as a hip playground for rock stars and people who want to party like them, the Hard Rock is conveniently located near PETCO Park overlooking glimmering San Diego Bay." Full review
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For the true rock-star experience, choose from 17 Rock Star suites, including one designed by the pop group the Black-Eyed Peas.
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The 420-room Hard Rock, located in the hip Gaslamp Quarter, hosts wild parties on weekends at its popular rooftop pool and bar." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This formidable hotel captures the hearts of well-heeled survivors of Woodstock and Altamont—most bound for the convention center across the street." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Not surprisingly, the scene at this hotel is full of young, beautiful people looking for a rocking good time ... needless to say, the Hard Rock delivers."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Nobu? Check. Rooftop pool and skimpy waitress uniforms? Check. Vegas has arrived in the Gaslamp, replete with Intervention Sundays."
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