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U.S. Grant - A Wyndham Historic Hotel(****)
 This hotel features 285 rooms decorated in period decor, with Queen Anne-style mahogany beds; minibars in alcoves; TVs with movies and games in armoires; CD players; high-speed Internet connections; multiple phones; and tile baths with a large window and mirror, shower/tub combinations, and designer toiletries. Deluxe Room - These guestrooms feature one king bed or two double beds, and can accommodate a maximum of four guests. Located on floors three through eight, these rooms have city views. Executive Suite - These 819-square-foot guestrooms feature two king beds, and can accommodate a maximum of four guests. Located on floors three through seven facing Broadway, the rooms feature half-wall partitions between beds and separate sitting/dining areas, and baths with two sinks.
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 Rooms include Air conditioning, Bathrobes, Cable/satellite TV, CD player, Clock radio, Coffee/tea maker, Designer toiletries, Hair dryer, High-speed Internet connection, In-room safe, Iron/ironing board, Mini/honor bar, Modem Internet access, Multi-line phone, Non-smoking rooms, Pay movies, Premium bedding, Refrigerator, Video game consoles, Voice mail, Wheelchair accessible.
U.S. Grant - A Wyndham Historic Hotel amenities include Grant Grill: Meticulously prepared and presented meals are served for lunch and dinner in this popular restaurant, which features an exhibition kitchen, private-club ambience, and a decor of rich woods and polished brass. Grant Grill Lounge: Adjacent to the restaurant, this cocktail lounge with pillars and wood paneling features intimate seating, a mirrored bar, a fireplace, and a giant-screen TV. Bruegger?s Bagels: Bagels, sandwiches, soups, and other light fare are available daily at this independently owned shop that opens into the hotel lobby.
Horton Plaza ? across the street
Gaslamp Quarter ? 2 blocks
San Diego Convention Center ? 8 blocks
The Embarcadero ? 11 blocks
Balboa Park ? 3 miles
San Diego Zoo ? 3 miles
Coronado ? 6 miles
Old Town ? 5 miles
Mission Bay ? 7 miles
Ocean Beach ? 8 miles
La Jolla ? 12 miles San Diego International Airport (SAN): Approximate driving time is 6 minutes and distance is 3 miles. Driving directions from San Diego International Airport: Exit airport and follow the signs to N. Harbor Dr. Follow N. Harbor Dr. to Broadway, turn left onto W. Broadway, and proceed to the hotel. The hotel is at 326 Broadway (turn left on Third Ave. for parking entrance).
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What to expect: This gracious hotel is full of grandeur, with a lobby decked out in 18th-century reproduction furnishings, marble floors, hand-carved ceilings, beveled mirrors, gold leaf, crystal chandeliers, Chinese porcelains, and Dutch and Venetian oil paintings. The hotel?s leisure and business guests, as well as the locals, frequent the well-respected restaurant. Amenity highlights: High tea is served Thursday?Saturday in the lobby of this painstakingly restored 1910 hotel. The hotel features a locally popular, club-like restaurant with an exhibition kitchen; a wood-paneled cocktail lounge with a giant-screen TV; a fitness center with massage room; and free airport transportation (limited hours). Guests can use the pool, spa, steam room, sauna, and other facilities at the Wyndham San Diego Emerald Plaza, 5 blocks away. Insider tip: The hotel is a tribute to former president Ulysses S. Grant by his son, Ulysses S. Grant, Jr. When it opened in 1910, this was the place to be seen. It quickly earned a following with other U.S. presidents and foreign dignitaries. Some of the notable guests who have shared these rooms include John F. Kennedy, Franklin Roosevelt, Albert Einstein, Charles Lindbergh, and Bill Clinton.
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Audio/visual equipment, Babysitting or child care, Banking/ATM, Bar/lounge, Business services, Cellular phone rental, Coffee shop/cafe, Complimentary newspaper, Computer rental, Concierge, Conference rooms, Cribs available, Fitness center, Free airport transportation, Gift shops or newsstand, Internet access, Multilingual staff, Parking (fee), Room service (limited hours), Safe-deposit box - front desk, Secretarial services, Translation services, Valet parking, Wheelchair accessible, The eight-story U.S. Grant ? A Wyndham Historic Hotel features elegant public areas, a prestigious restaurant, a wood-paneled cocktail lounge, a fitness center with massage room, garage parking (fee), computer and cell phone rentals, and free airport tran .
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