THE US GRANT

Following a $56-million renovation, one of San Diego's most historic properties has been welcoming visitors to its redone premises since 2006. Originally built in 1910 by the son of United States president and Civil War general Ulysses S. Grant, this grandiose 11-story property sits at the northern edge of the Gaslamp Quarter. An impressive Beaux Arts beauty, the Grant is part of the Starwood Hotel & Resorts' Luxury Collection and is owned by the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation -- a nice touch of irony, as the tribe was given its sovereignty in 1875 by President Grant. Guest rooms all have 9-foot ceilings, plush wool carpets, ornate moldings, custom furniture, Italian linens, and Native American artwork. The Grant Grill, long a clubby spot for power lunches and dinners, has been given an Art Deco modern makeover -- with plenty of curves, creamy white leather booths, rich mahogany, and iron filigrees -- and a sophisticated menu and artisan cocktails to go along with it.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; babysitting; 24-hr. concierge; exercise room; room service; spa services

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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