A great choice for business and to see the Gas Lamp District
I recently stayed at the US Grant on business and had a great stay. The hotel is located at the edge of the Gas Lamp district and directly across from the shopping area at Horton Plaza. The location can’t be beat and the staff was terrific. The only issue I had over my several day stay was the room key stopped working. This happened 3 different times on the first few days. I saw very few children during my stay; the US Grant does not have a pool but was told that a nearby property (the Westin) allows US Grant guests to use their pool. I did stay on a higher floor and was aware of the street noise especially on Thursday morning when the garbage trucks serviced the nearby businesses. The rooms were nicely appointed and the old hotel construction provided 10 ft+ ceilings in my room. The bathrooms as mentioned were also tastefully remodeled with a thick heavy clear glass shower door and wall. Some homeless were present near our hotel but they did not bother any of our group. There is an active police presence in the area, and always felt safe. I took a long walk one morning to the waterfront and did not encounter anyone but business people and street construction workers. I don’t however think I would take that same walk at 10pm alone. However in the Gas Lamp district next to the hotel the streets are alive with vast crowds of 20-30 year olds frequenting the amazing array of food and beverage choices. This area seemed very safe even late at night on Wed, Thurs, Fri, and Sat when the area comes alive. I would definitely come back with my spouse but probably not stay here with my family as the US Grant seems to be best suited for the Adult traveler. Home now but already miss the Gas Lamp nightlife.