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Horton Grand Hotel vs The Sofia Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, The Horton Grand Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to The Sofia Hotel. The Horton Grand Hotel is ranked #27 in San Diego with positive reviews from 9 sources including Rough Guide, DK Eyewitness and Frommer's.
Horton Grand Hotel
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
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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."
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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."
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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."
The Sofia Hotel
Fodor's
Oyster
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
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150 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
From $131 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's
"This stylish and centrally located boutique hotel has small rooms, but clever details help guests feel pampered."
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Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 211-room Sofia Hotel in Downtown San Diego features small, but stylish rooms, with mini-fridges, microwaves, and tiny flat-screen TVs."
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Star Service
"This diminutive and well-seasoned downtown hotel combines historic roots with sleek modern residential design, producing one of the top boutique-style hotels in the city."
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Gayot
"Stylish, yet affordable, downtownâs Sofia Hotel offers a host of amenities in a prime location."
BlackBook
"Friendly staff and spacious, comfortable rooms greet guests upon arrival. In-room spa services available for extra pampering and VIP upgrades are yours for the taking."
