San Diego, CaliforniaCore-Columbia
The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Historic presidential beacon
Core-Columbia San Diego, California
Renovated
2006
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Heritage ClassicOutside the door
The house
MarriottHistoric presidential beacon
Built by a president's son, this Beaux-Arts landmark operates as a downtown civic monument steeped in political history and Old World formality.
“Each features added luxuries such as a 10-foot-by-10-foot walk-in marble shower with six shower heads.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Pillow-top beds dressed in Italian linens, accompanied by attentive concierge-assisted service.
Remarkable
Built in 1910, preserving grand Beaux-Arts architecture, crystal chandeliers, and presidential history.
Notable
Grant Grill continues its decades-old power lunch tradition with sherry-laced mock turtle soup.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
it’s a Beaux Arts castle, rich in lore and fable, though thankfully not tweed or toile.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Anchoring Broadway in downtown San Diego, the hotel sits right on the edge of the historic Gaslamp Quarter's dining and nightlife.
The rooms
High ceilings, crown moldings and Empire furnishings frame custom drip-painting headboards, with beds dressed in crisp Italian linens.
The gym and spa suite
Cardio machines and free weights outfit the lower-level gym, and an eighth-floor private suite is dedicated to massage treatments.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Grant Grill
The dining room serves prime steaks, Pacific seafood, and seasonal California dishes among dark mahogany paneling and damask banquettes.
Inside, the lobby feels palatial, with sparkling chandeliers, glossy tile floors, and impressive Corinthian-style columns.
At the table
Grant Grill Lounge hosts weekend live music beside the grand piano, and Rendezvous serves French-inspired punches.
How it began
In 1969, local businesswomen staged a famous sit-in at Grant Grill, successfully overturning the venue's long-standing men-only lunch policy.
“When you enter the Grand Lobby, crystal chandeliers and hand-loomed carpets provide a sneak peak of the elegant decor found throughout the property.”
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.