The US Grant - A Luxury Collection Hotel

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March 12, 2010 by

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OK, finally figured out how to post images properly, so here goes a report.

Check In

As others have noted, this is a great property to stay at in SD. The hotel is superb at making a stay gracious and welcoming, right from pre-arrival communications from Demi (their guest loyalty coordinator), to the check-in process (smooth, courteous, quick, Plat amenity and of course: upgraded!), throughout the entire stay and offered 4 pm checkout.

Room

I was very kindly upgraded as Plat to a lovely and spacious Signature Suite. It has two Kings, a dining table, sitting area with sofa and chair, and a large bathroom with rainshower. Demi and Douglas Korn (GM) were also generous in their welcome with a sparkling water and fruit/caramel platter on arrival (no pics, was devoured very quickly).









The artwork is a very, very nice touch to the room. I very much liked the inked/canvas headboards.







Location

The hotel's location cannot be beat if staying downtown. It is right across the street from Horton Plaza, at the top of the Gaslamp, and a short walk to the waterfront and Little Italy. There is no pool, but the Westin Gaslamp is across the street connected to Horton Plaza, and they have a heated outdoor pool that I used several times. The MTS trolley is also a stroll across the street outside of the valet entrance. There is no house car, but a town car is available to hire. I used it to get to the airport for $15 (a cab is $11).



Overall

I wish I had taken more pics of the lobby and the ballroom levels. The common areas are grand and also filled with lovely artwork. Next trip! Also, on the last evening, Demi and the GM provided milk and cookies to make the bittersweet ending more sweet than bitter (again, devoured before camera could make it out).

It was my first time in San Diego. What a beautiful and lovely city. I cannot wait to return, likely this summer when it is hotter. I guess El Nino played havoc on the weather as people kept saying how abnormal the weather was. I wouldn't think of staying anywhere else but the US Grant.



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