My partner was scheduled for a conference in San Diego- When asked if I would like to go I jumped at the chance. Being the person I am, I started researching this hotel and the area 6 months before we were to go- The reviews were a bit disappointing- Not much detail and complaints about trains and traffic etc… A city with transportation- wh o new trains are noisy? lol- really folks if thats the only thing wrong you have nothing to complain about.
This reviewer wanted more info. I was on a mission now.
From the time we arrived with our rental car- to the day we checked out we were met by every employee with respect and nothing asked was ever denied.
When I asked if I could see one of their top-notch rooms and was personally escorted to the 40th floor of the Harbor tower where the view and the room was more than I even could imagine. The Elizabeth Suite greeted me with a (grand) piano. The entryway was beautiful and the double molding and gold accents made you feel as if you were royalty just walking in. The piano separated the large living room and dining room that seated 8-10 comfortably. The small kitchenette looked ready to serve the next occupants with wine glasses and tray all set. The suite had 2 bathrooms a huge walk-in closet and grand (yes that word again) bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and rain shower! THANKS Nick for the tour.
Next I was on to the SPA. The KIN salon personnel gave me a personal tour of the facilities, and informed me they were planning on opening a club next week! In the outdoor pool area it is planned to have music and a bar during the weekends after hours- I believe the name will be the KIN CLUB or the Club KIN… Whichever, the intimate cabanas along with its bay views will be a great spot to go. While there I had Victoria do my hair. She was fantastic- taking time and explaining many of the extras available- you should pamper yourself just once like that. She made sure my beverage was always filled and fresh whole nuts snack available. I could have spent the whole day here and many others did. The staff was pleasant and personable to anyone who walked in. I was impressed, very impressed. I am not one who would normally go to a spa and now will think differently about them. They were not in the least bit uppity! I felt like a queen. The sauna and large rain showers were inviting and I wish I had made more time to take advantage of them.
The Lael restaurant off the lobby in the harbor tower puts on a mean breakfast buffet- Complete with chefs doing personal omelets- and the regular breakfast fare- I couldn’t have tried even half the selections- Was a bit disappointed in the potatoes, but the rest especially the variety of bread selections was astounding. The staff even made sure we had coffee to go when we left. How nice. While also on the 40th floor I took in the TOP of the HYATT bar- spectacular views again - I could say the best in San Diego, and the appetizers were tasty and reasonably priced.
The location on the bay- is great- Just step outside the back door and you find yourself in Seaport Village. A nice walk and you can visit the USS MIDWAY museum. I loved the Surrender Kiss statue of the famous TIME magazine cover and the tribute to BOB HOPE and the military statues as well. With the restaurants and shops in the village it was nice to not have to depend on only the hotel for food and entertainment.
I loved having a Starbucks- type coffee shop in the lobby- At Redfield’s Deli I purchased a small beverage (3.50 tax included) at least once every day!
Some people will say this is a pricy hotel- and I am reminded of the saying “you get what you pay for.” This reviewer was happy with the experience and would recommend the GRAND to anyone visiting this fine city. I know I will be returning!
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