Horton Grand Hotel

Set in a 19th-century building, this elegant hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter is a 12-minute walk from the San Diego Civic Theatre. Individually decorated rooms feature antique furniture and gas fireplaces, plus tea and coffeemakers, flat-screen TVs and free WiFi. Some have balconies with separate living areas and/or kitchenettes. Amenities include an on-site bar and a New Orleans-style courtyard with a fountain.