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Introduction When I visited San Diego I looked for a hotel inside the centre. I found the US Grant to be the best choice as it seemed to be a nice historic hotel. From the pictures I liked it. Also prices are often very responsible and it is much cheaper than options like the Del Mar or Park Hyatt Aviara. Check In The lobby is really nice with great marble, chandeliers and nice seating areas.The door was efficient, the parking fee ridicolous high.I arrived early at the hotel and as my booked Legacy-Suite wasn´t ready I got an upgrade to a Signature-Suite. I was told it had no view but normally I don´t decline upgrades. Also view isn´t everything. Room If I had paid for the suite I would have been angry. As an upgrade the view doesn´t matter. I guess they normally use this suite for upgrades.Now the view! OK, it is not really a view but as I said not too important.The highlight was the shower room which was the biggest shower I ever saw. In some hotels the bathroom is smaller. To be fair showering itself wasn´t very conveniant as there wasn´t a hand-held shower and the overhead showers weren´t really strong. Size isn´t everything.....One of the most interesting things was the bathroom. I read it had a 10 x 10 foot shower what didn´t tell me too much. Indeed the bathtoom itself wasn´t too big with toilet and two sinks.The Signature Suite was one of the more interesting suites I had in my life. It was one huge room with 2 King beds what is quite unusual. It had also a seating area with sound-system and a dining table. Service I can´t say negative things about service. Front desk was very friendly and I got everything I needed. It may be not on on thevel of high end options but on a city-trip it is absolutely fine. Dining Breakfast was served at the Grant Grill and was an a la carte menu. Quality was very good and srvice attentive. Location The hotel is in the middle of Gaslamp-quarter just opposite the Westfield Horton Shopping Centre. I like the area also you see some homeless people around and it´s not in walking distance to the main spots like Balboa-Park or USS Midway. Amenities The hotel doesn´t offer a pool but you can use the pool of the Westin Gaslamp quarter. I didn´t try. Overall I was satisfied with my stay and would recommend the hotel. It has a lot of history and offers good comfort. The rooms are modern and the location good for a city hotel. Nevertheless I am not sure if I will stay again, if the other options like Del Mar or Park Hytt Aviara are simply more attractive with nice pool and the ocean in front of the door.