San Diego's US Grant Hotel Awarded Four Stars

  • February 18, 2009
San Diego's US Grant Hotel Awarded Four Stars
THE US GRANT, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego kicks-off its 99th year of excellence with a Four-Star Award by Mobil Travel Guide. One of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Luxury Collection properties, THE US GRANT is the only hotel in downtown San Diego to join this list which has been defining the industry's highest standard in excellence in hospitality for over fifty years. This accolade is added to the Four-Diamond rating awarded the hotel by AAA, making THE US GRANT the only property in downtown San Diego to receive both awards.

"We are thrilled and honored to be given this prestigious award," said Douglas Korn, General Manager, THE US GRANT. "In its 99 years, THE US GRANT has established itself as the leader in superior luxury service. We are proud to be added to Mobil Travel Guide's list of premiere hospitality destinations."
"It is undeniable that the travel industry has felt the affects of the recent economic downturn. However, it is in these difficult times that consumers recognize the importance of great service and hospitality," stated Shane O'Flaherty, President and CEO of Mobil Travel Guide. "For over 50 years, Mobil Travel Guide has been a trusted travel companion to millions of people across the country. These latest additions to the Mobil Travel Guide Four-Star family exemplify what extraordinary service is all about."

Since 1958, the Mobil Travel Guide's ratings process has been based on more than 750 standardized criteria for hotels making it the most rigorious and comprehensive in the industry. The process begins with a facility inspection that considers every aspect of the property, incuding its overall cleanliness, condition and location. To achieve Mobil Travel Guide Four-Star status, properties must meet or exceed Mobil Travel Guide's bar-setting service standards, which are determined through an unannounced, undercover service evaluation conducted by Mobil Travle Guide's expert inspectors.

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