The US Grant - San Diego, CA [Master Thread]
The US Grant - A Luxury Collection Hotel
326 Broadway San Diego, CA US 92101
US Grant San Diego (12 Photos)
The US Grant - A Luxury Collection Hotel
When I visited San Diego I looked for a hotel inside the centre. I also stayed at the Park Hyatt Aviara but I found a city hotel to be more conveniant for Balboa Park and the Zoo. 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.
Check In
The hotels has a good covered drive. 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.
The door was efficient, the parking fee ridicolous high.
The lobby is really nice with great marble, chandeliers and nice seating areas. It was one of the more classy lobbies I have seen in my life.
From outside the US Grant also represents some glance of glory days. It looks elegant and you like to stay here.
Room
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. All rooms at the US Grant has big standing mirrors which are a nice toch in my eyes. Beds were comfortable, but one kept unused....
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 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.....
Now the view! OK, it is not really a view but as I said not too important.
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.
Service
I can´t say negative things about service. Front desk was very friendly and I got everything I needed.
Dining
Breakfast was served at the Grant Grill and was an a la carte menu. Quality was very good and srvice attentive. The credit did not cover the whole bill, perhaps I ate a little bit too much.
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. Can not speak about public transportation as I used my rental-car.
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.
Last edited by offerendum; Jul 2, 2016 at 8:38 am
Valet is up to $48 per night.
The platinum breakfast (must choose in lieu of 500 points) is now $20 per person credit at The Grant Grill. They serve a Sunday brunch that goes through 2:30 p.m., but the credit is only valid if you sit during breakfast hours.
Valet is up to $48 per night.
The platinum breakfast (must choose in lieu of 500 points) is now $20 per person credit at The Grant Grill. They serve a Sunday brunch that goes through 2:30 p.m., but the credit is only valid if you sit during breakfast hours.
I'm wondering how the upgrades are treated here. I'm a Lifetime Plat and I prefer suites. I'd like to treat my friend to a few nights away, as her husband has stage 4 cancer. But if the rooms are very small, I would need a suite. Do they upgrade well here or should I not count on anything? I have no SNAs until next year.
Any good reasons to choose this over Westin?
This is a Staycation destination that we used to combine
with our opera season tickets. It's a beautiful property.
Last edited by damon88; Nov 6, 2016 at 10:09 am Reason: Typo