US Grant Hotel
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My wife and I spent three days in the San Diego area, the first two days at Loews in Coronado (a disappointment, see my review there), and the last night at the US Grant. This is what a luxury hotel should be! From the moment we drove in until the time we checked out, the staff at the US Grant treated us like royalty. We had no sooner stopped out car when two bellhops came and took out luggage, and a third escorted us to the beautiful lobby. While checking in, the manager came out from his office, introduced himself, and told us to call him if there was anything we needed. We were then escorted to our upgraded room (it was our anniversary), our luggage was brought up (and laid out where we could use it), everything was wonderful! I've done my share of travel (about 10 business trips a year), and this was the nicest hotel I've ever stayed at! As far as I'm concerned, there is no finer hotel in the downtown San Diego area.
Reviewed by: James from on Jul 11 2009
The positives: Beautiful, high quality materials & fixtures used throughout the rooms and hotel. Fantastic professional services throughout, especially at The Grant Grill. On the day of the departure there were 3 valet staffs attending to the loading, door opening, etc. Very efficient. Food was superb at The Grant Grill, where we had roast duck with fig, salmon with artichoke and sea bass with fennel and golden beets. Small negatives: Although the superior room we stayed in was beautifully appointed, we were disappointed by the view since it overlooks the rooftop of the main lobby. The A/C is loud when it kicked off. Housekeeping is ok; bed not as tightly made as other 4-star hotels. We stayed through the AAA Partner Offer where we get two complimentary cocktails and parking. I believe it offers good value.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jun 25 2007
Fantastic location if you want to experience the city. Right next door to the Gaslamp District & Horton Plaza, an easy walk to the harbour, and within walking distance of Balboa Park & the zoo.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 28 2007
The history of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation is wonderfully shown throughout the hotel, the sculptures to the pictures are amazing!
Reviewed by: Raymond from on Oct 17 2006
The HISTORY! Imagining the political figures that actually took the sames steps I was taking and sleeping in the same rooms! That was cool! The people were GREAT too! Very courteous and helpful! The room had a BEAUTIFUL view and was very comfortable too!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 15 2006
We went to San Diego for a romantic New Year's get-a-way and were disappointed with the hotel. Although it's lovely in an old-stately-hotel-sort-of-way, the photograph they use on the Web is definitely false advertising. To get this perspective of the hotel, you have to go across the street to a mall and use your hands to block out the street. The hotel sits flush up against the sidewalk, near-not-in the Gaslamp Quarter. The staff is disinterested, the food in the restaurants is of average quality and above-average price. After breakfast in the hotel a couple of days, we wanted to try somewhere different. We asked three different hotel employees for suggestions and were told each time there was nothing available within walking distance. Not true! "Croce's", owned and operated by the late Jim Croce's widow, is a few short blocks away and serves a marvelous breakfast! (Along with several other places along the way.) Valet parking was slow, housekeeping standards varied each day and the room was much too small for the amount & size of furniture in it. We loved San Diego, and enjoyed the convenient location of the Grant. But stay there again? Only if it was a freebie...
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 17 2005
My stay at the U.S. Grant was nice, but it was nothing special. As it was a historic hotel, I expected it somewhat, so I was not surprised.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 12 2005
Extras: internet $13/day; gym $10/day; parking $24/day...for $270/night some of the services above should be free.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 21 2005
the only reason why the value was good was because I only paid $40/night, compared to almost $100 if u book on their website...this used to be a spectacular hotel but not any more. The room was OK, though from reading other sites, this place could be worse. If you get this cheap, just be careful and hope your stay doesn't go bad. Mine was all right, though I wouldn't take the chance again until they renovate.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Dec 31 2004
The staff are very rude and the service at the hotel is terrible. Over the years I have stayed at many hotels, and I can sincerely say that this is the worst hotel that I have ever stayed at.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Nov 30 2004
Step Back in Time
Back to US Grant Hotel
My wife and I spent three days in the San Diego area, the first two days at Loews in Coronado (a disappointment, see my review there), and the last night at the US Grant. This is what a luxury hotel should be! From the moment we drove in until the time we checked out, the staff at the US Grant treated us like royalty. We had no sooner stopped out car when two bellhops came and took out luggage, and a third escorted us to the beautiful lobby. While checking in, the manager came out from his office, introduced himself, and told us to call him if there was anything we needed. We were then escorted to our upgraded room (it was our anniversary), our luggage was brought up (and laid out where we could use it), everything was wonderful! I've done my share of travel (about 10 business trips a year), and this was the nicest hotel I've ever stayed at! As far as I'm concerned, there is no finer hotel in the downtown San Diego area.
Reviewed by: James from on Jul 11 2009
The positives: Beautiful, high quality materials & fixtures used throughout the rooms and hotel. Fantastic professional services throughout, especially at The Grant Grill. On the day of the departure there were 3 valet staffs attending to the loading, door opening, etc. Very efficient. Food was superb at The Grant Grill, where we had roast duck with fig, salmon with artichoke and sea bass with fennel and golden beets. Small negatives: Although the superior room we stayed in was beautifully appointed, we were disappointed by the view since it overlooks the rooftop of the main lobby. The A/C is loud when it kicked off. Housekeeping is ok; bed not as tightly made as other 4-star hotels. We stayed through the AAA Partner Offer where we get two complimentary cocktails and parking. I believe it offers good value.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jun 25 2007
Fantastic location if you want to experience the city. Right next door to the Gaslamp District & Horton Plaza, an easy walk to the harbour, and within walking distance of Balboa Park & the zoo.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 28 2007
The history of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation is wonderfully shown throughout the hotel, the sculptures to the pictures are amazing!
Reviewed by: Raymond from on Oct 17 2006
The HISTORY! Imagining the political figures that actually took the sames steps I was taking and sleeping in the same rooms! That was cool! The people were GREAT too! Very courteous and helpful! The room had a BEAUTIFUL view and was very comfortable too!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 15 2006
We went to San Diego for a romantic New Year's get-a-way and were disappointed with the hotel. Although it's lovely in an old-stately-hotel-sort-of-way, the photograph they use on the Web is definitely false advertising. To get this perspective of the hotel, you have to go across the street to a mall and use your hands to block out the street. The hotel sits flush up against the sidewalk, near-not-in the Gaslamp Quarter. The staff is disinterested, the food in the restaurants is of average quality and above-average price. After breakfast in the hotel a couple of days, we wanted to try somewhere different. We asked three different hotel employees for suggestions and were told each time there was nothing available within walking distance. Not true! "Croce's", owned and operated by the late Jim Croce's widow, is a few short blocks away and serves a marvelous breakfast! (Along with several other places along the way.) Valet parking was slow, housekeeping standards varied each day and the room was much too small for the amount & size of furniture in it. We loved San Diego, and enjoyed the convenient location of the Grant. But stay there again? Only if it was a freebie...
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 17 2005
My stay at the U.S. Grant was nice, but it was nothing special. As it was a historic hotel, I expected it somewhat, so I was not surprised.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 12 2005
Extras: internet $13/day; gym $10/day; parking $24/day...for $270/night some of the services above should be free.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 21 2005
the only reason why the value was good was because I only paid $40/night, compared to almost $100 if u book on their website...this used to be a spectacular hotel but not any more. The room was OK, though from reading other sites, this place could be worse. If you get this cheap, just be careful and hope your stay doesn't go bad. Mine was all right, though I wouldn't take the chance again until they renovate.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Dec 31 2004
The staff are very rude and the service at the hotel is terrible. Over the years I have stayed at many hotels, and I can sincerely say that this is the worst hotel that I have ever stayed at.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Nov 30 2004
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