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Both THE US GRANT, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego and Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, THE US GRANT, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego scores significantly better than Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages. THE US GRANT, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego is ranked #1 in San Diego with recommendations from 15 sources like Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Jetsetter.
THE US GRANT, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego Show All Reviews
326 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
From $195/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"If you're in San Diego for a beach vacation, this isn't for you, but it is close to the convention center, and attracts a lot of guests with business there."
DK Eyewitness
"A $56-million renovation has restored its past glory, with mahogany furniture and paneling, tile floors, and luxurious rooms."
Rough Guide
"Across from Horton Plaza, this has been Downtown’s poshest address since 1910."
Lonely Planet
"No hotel in the region can compare to the Hotel del Coronado for history, but US Grant, built in 1910, comes close." Full review
Star Service
"Its unusual tenor is that of a quiet whisper, a mood that surprises those aware of this city's rowdy and rambunctious vibe. For those looking for a tranquil retreat this is downtown's top pick." Full review
Gayot
"Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the old-but-new hotel features 270 guest rooms, 47 suites, two bi-level penthouse suites and an eleventh-floor technology penthouse."
Zagat
4.3
""Beautifully appointed" rooms with "wonderful" beds are a highlight of this "elegant" 11-story "grand old lady" at the northern edge of the Gaslamp Quarter near Horton Plaza."
Frommer's
"Following a $56-million renovation, one of San Diego's most historic properties has been welcoming visitors to its redone premises since 2006." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Founded more than a century ago, the US Grant gracefully mixes its historic legacy with contemporary touches." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Though it has aged gracefully for the most part, the historical hotel can't help but have greyed a tad." Full review
Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages Show All Reviews
4500 Ocean Blvd., San Diego, CA 92109
From $0/night
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Beach
- Flatscreen TV
- Refrigerator
- Private balcony
Concierge
"The Crystal Pier is perfect for vacationing families, groups of friends, and pretty much everyone else, too."
Fodor's
"Rustic little oases with a charm all their own, the cottages may lack some of the amenities of comparably priced hotels, but you're paying for character and proximity to the ocean." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Charming, wonderful and unlike anyplace else in San Diego, Crystal Pier has cottages built right on the pier above the water." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"There is simply no way to get any closer to the ocean in San Diego than staying at the Crystal Pier Hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Reservations are essential for these 1927 Cape Cod-style cottages which sit directly on the pier. Many have kitchenettes, and patios with views of Pacific Beach."
Rough Guide
"Beautiful deluxe cottages built in the 1920s and situated right on the pier. All rooms are suites with private decks, and most have kitchenettes."
Michelin Guide
"On a dock that juts into the ocean at Pacific Beach, a series of comfortable, blue-and-white cottages provide unique over-the water lodging."
Gayot
"Picture your own little village of historic cottages set atop the Pacific Ocean and you've envisioned The Crystal Pier Hotel."
National Geographic
"“Rooms are literally above the water, you feel the waves as you sleep”...this 29-room inn has a unique setting on an 80-year-old wooden pier extending into the ocean. " Full review
Afar Magazine
"Crystal Pier Hotel is a group of cottages that were built in the 1920s...they each come with a kitchenette and sit on a pier over the Pacific Ocean. " Full review