US Grant, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego
Old World grandeur meets carefully curated contemporary art. Think Belle Époque bones with modern Yves Clement drip-painting headboards. Formal but not stuffy. History is everywhere — a brass plaque commemorates the 1969 'Grant Grill Invasion' when female attorneys staged a sit-in to end the men-only lunch policy.
The complimentary Saturday hotel history and art tour (11am from the concierge desk) is genuinely excellent and free for overnight guests
Why It Matters
One of San Diego's oldest continually operating hotels. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Grant Grill has held AAA/CAA Four Diamond status and has been running since 1951. The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation — whose ancestors originally owned the land — purchased and restored the building in 2003–2006, a genuinely unusual ownership story that shapes the hotel's art and cultural programming.
Built by Ulysses S. Grant Jr. and opened in 1910, this is one of San Diego's great civic monuments. It's a Beaux Arts castle — soaring ceilings, marble floors, crystal chandeliers, ornate ironwork — that has hosted 13 US presidents, Albert Einstein, and Charles Lindbergh. Now owned by the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation and operated as part of Marriott's Luxury Collection, it carries a $6.5 million art collection across 11 floors and 270 rooms. The Grant doesn't try to compete with newer boutique properties; it simply operates on a different plane.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Deluxe Room
Everything in the Superior, plus city views, a residential foyer with wood flooring, and a bit more space. Still king or double options. A solid step up without going into suite territory.
King or 2 Doubles
Grand Deluxe Room
Top-floor rooms with a quieter, more elevated feel. First-class technology, an even more impressive foyer, and a bathroom upgrade: there's a whirlpool tub to go with the enclosed glass shower.
King or 2 DoublesPenthouse Suite
The entire 11th floor — formerly home to San Diego's first radio station. 1,300 sq ft of Art Deco design with panoramic 360-degree views of the skyline, San Diego Bay, and the Coronado Bay Bridge. The bathroom is built around an infinity overflow tub with Chromatherapy LED controls and a separate rain shower. Marble-topped bar, king bed, full dining setup. Reserve by calling the hotel directly.
King
Presidential Bi-Level Suite
Two-story suites on the 9th and 10th floors. The master bedroom and bathroom are on the 10th floor, with a 9th-floor entertaining level featuring a 50-inch TV, dining table for six, and a wet bar. A 9th-floor balcony delivers unobstructed views of the San Diego skyline and Cobalt Bay. Two suites exist at this tier.
KingSenator Suite
Two-bedroom, two-bathroom suite with one king and one queen bed at 800 sq ft. Separate living and dining rooms, walk-in closet. Located adjacent to the hotel's second-floor event spaces — well-suited to business travelers or small groups.
1 King + 1 Queen · 72 sqmSignature Suite
A 770 sq ft studio layout with two king beds — the go-to for families and bridal parties. Living and dining area, dedicated workspace, and the standout: a 10×10 foot walk-in marble shower with six heads. His-and-hers sinks, plush robes and slippers.
2 Kings · 69 sqmSuperior Room
Entry-level rooms with nine-foot ceilings, crown moldings, and Empire-style furnishings. Custom Yves Clement drip-painting headboards, 300-thread-count Italian sheets on pillowtop beds, marble bathrooms with enclosed glass showers. Choose king or two doubles.
King or 2 DoublesThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Behind-the-scenes kitchen tour with Executive Chef Mark Kropczynski's team. Exclusive tastings from a scratch kitchen, hands-on cooking of the day's dish, and an introduction to the beverage program with a surprise wine or cocktail tasting. You leave with the recipe. Bookable via Marriott Activities.
On-site gallery detailing the hotel's history alongside the heritage of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, the hotel's owners. Features rotating and permanent works from European, American, and Native American artists.
Every Saturday from 4–6pm in the grand lobby. Live piano music, complimentary gourmet bites, and Champagne available for purchase. A good way to appreciate the lobby's Beaux Arts architecture without committing to a full dinner.
24-hour gym with treadmills, ellipticals, rowing machines, stair climbers, exercise bikes, free weights, and weight machines. Complimentary for guests. No fitness classes offered.
Complimentary 11am Saturday tour led by the concierge team. Covers the hotel's 110+ year history, the $6.5 million art collection (Native American, European, and American works), notable guests, and stories like the 1969 Grant Grill Invasion. Only for overnight hotel guests.
Local musicians perform Thursday through Saturday nights in the lounge — jazz, blues, soul, rock, samba, and pop. The room fills up. No cover charge; buy a drink and settle in.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
24-hour business center. Also available: 19 meeting and event spaces totaling more than 33,000 square feet, including a former Prohibition-era speakeasy and the Presidential Ballroom.
Wi-Fi available in all rooms. Complimentary for Marriott Bonvoy members who book direct. Premium access fee of $15.95/day for non-members.
Pets welcome. One pet maximum per room, up to 35 lbs. Non-refundable $150 fee.
There is no swimming pool at this property. Some aggregator sites incorrectly list an outdoor pool — this is inaccurate. The hotel sits in an urban downtown block with no pool facilities.
Full-service concierge desk with a Les Clefs d'Or certified concierge. Also offers the exclusive Luggage Liaison baggage transport service before arrival.
Same-day dry cleaning and laundry service available.
Marriott Bonvoy app mobile key access available.
Electric vehicle charging stations on-site, subject to availability.
On-site valet at $70/day. Event parking available at $30. No self-parking on-site; off-site lots are within 0.3 miles. EV charging stations available.
Fully equipped with cardio machines, free weights, treadmills, ellipticals, rowing machines, stair climbers, and weight machines. Open 24/7.
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