Ulysses Grant Jr. built the US Grant, a luxury collection hotel in 1910 to honor his father, the Civil War hero and eighteenth president of the United States, with world-class architectural design in downtown San Diego. Almost a century later, in 2006, Grant's icon of legendary style reopened after a $56 million restoration and renovation. From the Beaux-Arts lobby to the sophisticated suites, every detail reflects the standard required for inclusion in the Luxury Collection brand of Starwood Hotels & Resorts.
Groups gather in 22 distinctive rooms inspired by over nine decades of visiting presidents, celebrities, and other movers and shakers. At the same time, the 33,000 square feet of space feature the latest in wireless Internet access, event lighting, and an array of audiovisual capabilities. Seasoned conference coordinators and catering professionals guarantee seamless events in everything from the Vintage Boardroom to the aptly named Presidential, Celestial, and Crystal Ballrooms.
Meeting planners and attendees alike benefit from other highlights as well, such as the legendary Grant Grill & Lounge, the availability of relaxing in-room spa treatments by Away Spa, and an extraordinary collection of 223 rooms and 47 suites crowned by the Penthouse Presidential Suite and a pair of bi-level Presidential Suites. For some, however, the two Event Planner Suites prove the most impressive of all with their elegant living and working quarters conveniently located near the business center and meeting spaces.
Planner Reviews
From our planner community
Average Planner Rating
4.7
Arrival Experience:
4.8
Meeting and Function Facilities:
4.3
Accommodations:
5.0
Activity or Recreation Options:
5.0
Food & Beverage:
5.0
Conference Services Staff:
4.0
Guest Service Experience:
4.8
Recommendation to Planners:
4.0
This property is rich in history, and a unique travel experience right in the heart of San Diego.
Overall Rating: 4.7/5
Kelly L. Exact Macola Corporate Planner
The staff at US Grant in San Diego was supportive and extremely accommodating. I would not hesitate to bring back another group to them at any time. This historical building is beautiful with so much more to look at and is definitely not your typical meeting hotel. A special thanks to Krista Nagoya who worked very hard to welcome us and to make sure we had a great experience.
Overall Rating: 4.6/5
Charlene F. Travel Well Consultants 3rd Party Planner
Outstanding job. Everyone loved the hotel—the staff was great and food was excellent. Thank you for making the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers 2007 a success.
Sue T.
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4.7
3 reviews
Arrival Experience:
4.8
Accommodations:
5.0
Food & Beverage:
5.0
Guest Service Experience:
4.8
Conference Services Staff:
4.0
Meeting and Function Facilities:
4.3
Activity or Recreation Options:
5.0
Planner-to-Planner Recommendation:
4.0
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Capacity Charts
Room Name
Albright Boardroom
23
4
3
247
13
11
12
20
10
15
10
0
0
0
Celestial Ballroom
523
19.5 x 26.8
3
5,632
64 'x 88'
11
200
280
300
500
60
54
50
0
Chaffee Court
41
N/A
3
442
N/A
10
12
25
20
30
16
0
0
0
Charimans Court
70
4.3' x 16.4'
3
756
14' x 54'
10
40
60
50
75
40
0
55
0
Crystal Ballroom
247
11.3 x 21.9
3
2,664
37' x 72'
10
100
225
150
225
0
50
70
0
Crystal Ballroom Foyer
67
7.3
3
720
24
10
16
0
0
100
0
0
0
0
Executive
130
N/A
3
1,395
N/A
9
60
100
90
150
24
24
24
0
Grant Hall A, B C or D
65
N/A
3
700
N/A
10
24
50
40
60
24
21
24
0
Horton Room
70
N/A
3
756
N/A
9
28
50
50
75
24
27
24
0
Long Boardroom
28
4.9
3
304
16
9
15
30
20
20
14
0
10
0
Presidential Ballroom
753
22.9 x 32.9
5
8,100
75' x 108'
1,116
400
800
650
900
0
54
0
36
Presidential Ballroom Foyer
189
5.8
0
2,033
19
0
0
0
0
350
0
0
0
0
Presidential Salon A
135
7.9
3
1,456
26
11
48
80
70
125
28
36
34
0
Presidential Salon B
195
8.5
3
2,100
28
16
120
200
130
225
40
30
34
0
Presidential Salon C
195
8.5
3
2,100
28
16
120
200
130
225
40
30
34
0
Presidential Salon D
135
7.9
3
1,456
26
11
48
80
70
125
28
36
34
0
Senate or Congressional
58
N/A
3
620
N/A
9
24
50
30
40
24
21
24
0
Sickles Boardroom
23
4
3
247
13
9
12
20
10
15
10
0
0
0
Sycuan Parlor
95
N/A
3
1,026
N/A
9
40
80
60
75
30
24
28
0
The Palm Court
344
19.8 x 17.4
5
3,705
65' x 57'
16
80
225
250
350
30
36
30
0
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