The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is downtown San Diego's grand historic hotel — opened in 1910 and built by the son of President Ulysses S. Grant in his honor. Restored to its original opulence, it offers classic, elegant rooms, lavish public spaces and ballrooms, and refined dining and cocktails, with a level of old-world grandeur the city's modern hotels can't match. Its central location on Broadway, facing the historic Horton Plaza area and steps from the Gaslamp Quarter and the waterfront, makes it a refined, well-placed base.
Opened in 1910, the US Grant was built by Ulysses S. Grant Jr. in honor of his father, the president and Civil War general, and it quickly became downtown San Diego's premier grand hotel — host to presidents, dignitaries, and high society over the decades. Now part of Marriott's Luxury Collection and beautifully restored, it remains the city's most historically grand downtown hotel.
The hotel's appeal lies in its classic elegance: opulent, chandeliered public spaces, grand ballrooms, traditionally refined rooms and suites, and a sense of occasion and history throughout. Its dining and its handsome bar (with a reputation for craft cocktails) are well regarded, and the service matches the setting. It offers a more traditional, stately luxury experience than the city's sleek, contemporary hotels.
The location, on Broadway in the heart of downtown facing the historic Horton Plaza, is excellent: the Gaslamp Quarter's dining and nightlife are a short walk, the waterfront and USS Midway are nearby, and the trolley and transit connections are convenient. The US Grant suits travelers who appreciate historic grandeur, classic luxury, and a central downtown setting over modern minimalism.
Why stay here
- ✓Grand historic public spaces
- ✓On-site dining and craft cocktail bar
- ✓Ballrooms and event space
- ✓Fitness center
- ✓Concierge
- ✓Valet parking
- ✓Central downtown location
- ✓Historic Gaslamp-adjacent setting
Good questions
How historic is The US Grant?+
It opened in 1910, built by the son of President Ulysses S. Grant in his honor, and has hosted presidents and dignitaries over the decades. It's downtown San Diego's grand historic hotel, now part of the Luxury Collection.
What's the style?+
Classic, opulent grandeur — chandeliered public spaces, grand ballrooms, and traditionally elegant rooms — a more stately experience than the city's sleek modern hotels.
Where is it located?+
On Broadway in the heart of downtown, facing the historic Horton Plaza, a short walk from the Gaslamp Quarter, the waterfront, and the USS Midway, with convenient transit nearby.
