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THE US GRANT, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San DiegovsKimpton Alma San Diego
Both properties are highly recommended by experts. On balance, THE US GRANT, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego is preferred by most writers compared to Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego. THE US GRANT, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego scores 96 with accolades from 15 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Zagat and Condé Nast Traveler.
THE US GRANT, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego
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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."
Zagat4.3
""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 PlanetTop choice
"Though it has aged gracefully for the most part, the historical hotel can't help but have greyed a tad." Full review
Kimpton Alma San Diego Frommer's
Oyster
Travel + Leisure Gayot
BlackBook Zagat Lonely Planet Afar Magazine
Jetsetter Star Service Show All Reviews
1047 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
From $96/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Push through the massive 9,000-pound pivoting brass door of this sexy property, opened in 2008, and you'll enter a world of sophistication and luxury." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The Hotel Palomar (formerly the Se San Diego) is one of San Diego's most luxurious hotels, and also one of its coolest." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Gaslamp District was once a ramshackle area of downtown San Diego, but it has recently been reborn as the city’s hippest neighborhood." Full review
Gayot "This deluxe property features 183 rooms including seventeen suites, twenty luxury flats and two grand penthouses at the entrance of San Diego's Gaslamp District."
BlackBook "Frette linens, designer bathroom amenities, hosted nightly wine hour, onsite spa and fitness center, rooftop pool lounge, scrumptious eats at Saltbox restaurant."
Zagat4.5
"Chilled-out vacationers seeking somewhere "a bit more personal" and "charming" within the "concrete jungle" favor this "pet-friendly", "beautifully designed" Downtown chain boutique."
Lonely Planet "There’s doting service, a chic restaurant, lovely spa and, should you need it, a music studio." Full review
Afar Magazine "Like San Diego, Hotel Palomar mixes beach and city influences seamlessly." Full review
Jetsetter "Fun in the sun is a given in San Diego, and Palomar San Diego, a Kimpton Hotel, adds sophistication, style and superior service to the equation for the complete SoCal experience. A sleek,..." Full review
Star Service "The place is well-lubricated for trendy twenty- and thirtysomethings, and guests here, like those at peer Andaz, are here to party and play house MTV-style. " Full review
