"We are delighted to welcome THE US GRANT to the Luxury Collection. The hotel's historical significance, indigenous qualities and sheer beauty make it a perfect fit within the brand, beautifully complimenting a portfolio which includes The Gritti Palace in Venice, The Princeville in Hawaii and the Hotel Imperial in Vienna," commented Kerry Hatch, President of the Luxury Collection.

An internationally renowned team of interior designers, architects and craftsman has been assembled for the project. The 11-story hotel is being enhanced to emphasize its circa 1910 origins, including the addition of wrought iron exterior lights, stunning third floor rooftop gardens and the restoration of the original grand entrance on Fourth Avenue. Guests will arrive through a travertine-lined foyer to a Grand Lobby that promises to be as lively as it is exquisite. THE US GRANT'S classical European and Beaux Arts interior and exterior designs, which features more than two dozen types of stone and marble, gold leaf, brass work and exotic woods, will be enhanced with striking contemporary accents and extensive commissioned art.

Nine-foot ceilings, extensive crown moulding, imported custom wool carpets, and rich white-on-white Italian linens are featured in each room. Native American art decorates each foyer and bath and one-of-a-kind works by noted French artist, Yves Clement, have been blended into the wall mouldings above each bed. Custom designed Empire style influenced furnishings are complimented by modern technology with 32" flat screen plasma TV's, cordless phones and WiFi seamlessly incorporated into each room. Bathroom appointments include stone counter vanities, basin sinks and spacious marble showers.

Guestrooms on the 11th floor and specific suites have been specially designed to accommodate unique in-room Spa Services. The hotel will also have the city's only custom-designed Meeting Planner Suites, with separate sleeping and business accommodations, including a conference table and technical enhancements. THE US GRANT'S 272 rooms include 45 suites, three of which will be of true Presidential calibre, each carefully designed to accommodate and service the current prerequisites of the Secret Service.

The 35,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space in is also undergoing state-of-the-art enhancements. The premier address for social and business gatherings, the Hotel boast's a 9,300 square foot Presidential Ballroom with a built-in 1,000 square foot theatrical stage. 22 separate event rooms will all include state-of the art technology amidst architecturally and artistically distinctive space. San Diegans' preferred destination for weddings and social galas for many decades, THE US GRANT will return this fall as the ultimate location for social celebrations and important business gatherings.

24-hour room service; spa guest rooms, meeting planner suites, state-of-the-art business and fitness centres; on-site audio visual professionals; world-class concierge service, conference and wedding consultants; airport shuttle and valet parking among others.