Horton Grand Hotel 311 Island Avenue • San Diego • CA 92101
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Blending Old World charm with modern elegance, this stunning 1887 hotel holds over 130 years of history—now, it's waiting for your love story to join its rich legacy. Located in San Diego's iconic Gaslamp Quarter, the Horton Grand may be one of the city's oldest hotels... but it's also one of the most thoughtfully renovated, preserving the distinct architectural heritage of its past while showcasing a level of hospitality that feels decidedly up-to-date.
- The Courtyard, a unique New Orleans-inspired interior plaza accented by light-wrapped trees and anchored by a large fountain, connects to the elegant Regency Ballroom through a wall of French doors, creating a seamless indoor/outdoor flow. Another set of doors leads into the Salt & Whiskey Private Dining Room with its warm Victorian-modern atmosphere, complete with hammered tin ceilings, plush leather banquettes, and ornate chandeliers.
- Custom wedding packages are tailored to each couple's vision and designed to delight every guest. Chef-crafted, seasonally inspired menus are joined by a top-tier bar program, including a vast collection of rare, hard-to-find scotch and whiskey. Both locals and out-of-towners will relish the chance to indulge in the hotel's luxurious lodgings, which feature wrought-iron balconies, handcrafted antique furnishings, and marble fireplaces.
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PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Package Prices
- $150/person and up
- Package prices vary depending on:
- Package chosen
All packages include:
- Venue rental
- Tables & chairs
- In-house linens (white, ivory, or black)
- Gold, silver, or clear votive candles for guest tables
- Classic, Contemporary, or Elegant menu
- Full house bar
- Labor
- Cake Cutting
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 22%
COUPLES ARE ASKING: We've got answers
The Horton Grand Hotel in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter offers all-inclusive packages that bundle your venue rental, tables and chairs, in-house linens in white, ivory or black, gold, silver or clear votive candles for guest tables, a Classic, Contemporary or Elegant menu, a full house bar, labor and cake cutting. The main thing to budget for separately is the 22% service charge. Packages are customized, so walk through the menu tiers with the events team to see which one fits your guest list.
Yes, you can host both at The Horton Grand Hotel. The New Orleans-inspired Courtyard, with its tree canopy, brick floor and large fountain, connects through French doors to the Regency Ballroom, so guests can flow between indoors and out. The Salt & Whiskey Private Dining Room, with hammered tin ceilings and leather banquettes, also opens onto the Courtyard. For bigger crowds, the Regal Ballroom seats up to 250 for a banquet, and Copley Alley offers an outdoor urban space for up to 200 at a reception. It's easy to keep the whole night under one roof.
Catering and alcohol at The Horton Grand Hotel are both handled in-house, so your menu and bar come from the hotel's own team. That's a perk here: menus are chef-crafted and seasonal, and the bar carries a large selection of rare scotch and whiskey. On-site event coordinators can help you line up the rest of your team, and the hotel offers audiovisual equipment rentals too.
At The Horton Grand Hotel in San Diego, wedding packages start at $150 per person, and the price depends on the package you choose. Because your venue rental, tables, chairs, linens, menu, full house bar, labor and cake cutting are bundled into that per-person price, your guest count is the biggest factor in your total. Add a 22% service charge on top. Ask the events team to price a couple of package options for your guest count so you can compare them side by side.
Your guests can stay right at The Horton Grand Hotel, in rooms with wrought-iron balconies, antique furnishings and marble fireplaces. Valet parking is $62 per vehicle per day with in-and-out privileges, and event-day parking is $35. Check-in is at 4pm and check-out is at 11am. Dogs are welcome in select rooms for $75 per stay, with up to two per room, so request a pet-friendly room before arrival. Ask the events team about holding a block of rooms for your guests.
The Horton Grand Hotel is a historic hotel built in 1887 in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, so you get more than 130 years of character with your ceremony, reception and guest rooms all in one place. The Courtyard's fountain and string-lit trees give it a New Orleans feel, and the Regency Ballroom opens right onto it through French doors. All-inclusive packages keep planning simple, and the bar's rare scotch and whiskey collection makes for a memorable toast. It's a strong pick if you want a city wedding with old-world charm.
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 250 | 120 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 520 | 200 |
| Reception | Seated | 250 | 120 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 250. | ||
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- On-Site Accommodations
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$ • $$ • $$$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Hotel
- Ballroom
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Restaurant
- Unique
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Cityscape
- Other View
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