"A historic, early-1900s hotel in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter owned by the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, this property blends classical revival and Beaux-Arts exterior elements with art-deco interior accents, opulent chandeliers, and richly appointed guest rooms that evoke the Gilded Age. It houses a significant fine-art collection valued at millions and serves as a centrally located gateway to regional Kumeyaay cultural sites; visitors are encouraged to explore the Barona Cultural Center & Museum, roughly 30 minutes east, which preserves thousands of artifacts that chronicle the Kumeyaay-Diegueño cultural history, some dating back millennia." - Carrie Back
"The 11-story historic building is downright regal. Inside, the lobby feels palatial, with sparkling chandeliers, glossy tile floors, and impressive Corinthian-style columns. The hotel has a strong cocktail program, and the Vieux Carré experience is particularly special; bartenders make the cocktails tableside on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Plus, the location is central to Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, buzzy restaurants in Little Italy, and the scenic bayfront area." - Archana Ram, Beth Demmon
"This century-old property located downtown near the lively Gaslamp Quarter exudes historic significance and charm." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"The downtown hotel will be fully decked out in December, offering multiple ways to celebrate the holidays. Running from December 8 to December 31 in the Grant Grill Lounge is a special Holiday Under the Chandeliers menu, offered from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., that features themed bites and cocktails like Grinch Who-Hash! short rib sliders and the Snowman, a decadent mix of mezcal, creme de cacao, Baileys, and half and half. On December 15, 16, 22, and 23, the US Grant will be hosting live entertainment in the lobby, from toy soldier stilt walkers to a visit from Santa, with complimentary small bites and cocktails available for purchase from a festive bar cart from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m." - Candice Woo
"A new Barbie menu makes a special appearance at the Grant Grill Lounge until July 23rd. Available from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., choose from sliders, stuffed with fried shrimp and pinkglow pineapple slaw, or Skipper’s Pool Party, a Barbie pool filled with tiny desserts. Pair with a Malibu Barbie milkshake or a Live Your Dream cocktail, made with Patron Silver and pear puree." - Candice Woo