The Us Grant, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego, San Diego

The Us Grant, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego - A Historic Downtown Hotel with AAA/CAA Four Diamond Dining and Live Entertainment

Standing as a San Diego hotel icon since 1910, The Us Grant occupies a prime location in the Gaslamp Quarter between 4th and 6th avenues. The property features crystal chandeliers, hand-carved columns with the Grant family crest, and contemporary artwork by European, American, and Native American artists. Guest rooms offer modern amenities including Mobile Key access, flat-screen TVs, and air conditioning. The Grant Grill, a AAA/CAA Four Diamond restaurant, serves seasonal California produce, Pacific seafood, and sustainably-sourced meats, while the Grant Grill Lounge presents live music Thursday through Saturday. The Luxury Collection property maintains multiple historic venues for events, including a former Prohibition-era speakeasy. The light rail stops at Civic Center Station directly in front of the hotel, connecting to both Tijuana and the airport. Within 1.5 miles, guests can access the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park's museums, USS Midway Museum, and Seaport Village.

Pros

Art collection features work by world-renowned artists, including Urban Lawrence Gray's 1910 portrait of Ulysses S. Grant

Live entertainment in the Grant Grill Lounge features local artists performing jazz, blues, soul, and rock

Historical venues include an authentic former speakeasy

Light rail access directly in front provides convenient transportation options

Cons

4 PM check-in time is later than some hotels

Pet fee of $150 is non-refundable