Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, San Diego

We stayed here for 6 nights and although I am generally not a "big hotel" person, I loved it. We stayed in a regular king room on the 7th floor that was attached to a beautiful 4 times as large suite room (compliments of my mother-in-law's business with the Hyatt). The rooms (and all the rooms on this side of the hotel) have a lovely view of the Harbor, accented by big windows as well the ability to partially open them. The bed was supremely comfortable, with high thread count sheets, a down featherbed, and a down comforter. The room was average sized, extremely clean, with a luxurious bathroom (lighted make up mirror, upscale toiletreis), sizeable closet. The self parking garage is attached to the hotel and easy to maneuver in and out of (and we had rented a Jeep, not the smallest car possible). We were also on a concierge level, which meant that we could partake of free drinks, breakfast, and happy hour snacks every day if we desired. The breakfast was particularly good, with tons of fresh fruit, including pineapple, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and melons, along with fresh-baked muffins and other pastries, yogurt, granola, cereals, and platters of gourmet cheeses. My favorite breakfast item was a platter of garden-fresh, delicious sliced tomatoes, which I topped with lox, capers, and diced onion. The bagels were horrible and I didn't try the various breads available for toasting, but the bread looked okay. My 6 year old enjoyed rice crispies and nutrigrain cereal bars, which we pocketed for snacks on the go. The happy hour snacks were the typical tortilla chips, cheese and crackers, and not-so-fresh rolls. I was happy eating there every morning for breakfast, but we only went once to happy hour. The hotel is structurally beautiful and it has a large pool and hot tub on the 4th floor overlooking the harbor. The pool was nice, but it was overrun with teenagers in the late afternoon who slung water balls around (provided ironically by the hotel, who listed "no ball playing" as one of the posted pool rules). We were there over labor day weekend and the hotel was crowded, but it was never noisy-- the soundproofing around rooms and between floors in excellent. We never heard noise outside our rooms. The fitness center has many upscale machines and over looks the pool, and despite other reviews, there is no charge and it is available 24 hours/day. The spa is also beautiful and for $10, you can swim in their outdoor, all-adult pool. I tried to make a spontaneous facial appt there but they were all booked up. The location was exceptional. If you walked out the back door, you are in Seapport Village, which is a little touristy but it still has some great shops (a combination bookstore/coffee & desert cafe) and restaurants (try Buster's for exceptional hawaiian-inspired food and drinks-- like macademia encrusted chicken and with a children's menu for the kids (my picky 6 year old ate an adult-size portion of pasta with butter & cheese). If you walk across the street, you can catch the Trolley and go pretty much anywhere in the city-I took a 30 minute ride to the Northeast section of the city and it was fast and comfortable. If you walk 15 minutes, you are in the heart of the Gaslamp, and we ate at a delicious Persian restaurant, a good Indian restaurant, and a very good Chinese restaurant. All the restaurants in the Gaslamp have ambiance and style. I really can't evaluate the value of this hotel-- I don't think that my opinion of it was swayed by the fact that our room was a comp. The rack rate is fair for Southern CA and the hotel's location and class. It is a very good choice for families, and a very good choice for anyone who enjoys luxurious bedding and comfortable beds, a great location, and more upscale amenities.

I had a wonderful experience attending the convention and staying at the Grand Hyatt. Unfortunately while there I had two nosebleeds which I could not stop and had to be taken to Mercy Hospital. The nosebleeds happened on two separate nights during my stay. The first responders at the Hyatt were quick to come to my aid and assisted me in getting an ambulance to the ER and gave my friend who accompanied me a voucher for us to use to come back to the hotel. I couldn't have asked for better treatment. I would certainly recommend the Grand Hyatt to anyone who stays in San Diego. The fact that the hotel is so near to the Sea Village, restaurants, the airport and shopping is a reason to stay at the Grand Hyatt. Pat Graves

great location,friendly staff,beautiful views of the bay, and nicely decorated clean rooms.food prices are high,but there are enough places that are close,to choose from. seaport village offers a great variety of shops, along a beautiful walkway along the harbor, and just a few steps away from the back of the hotel.close to all major attractions, and transportation

perfect location downtown. close to the airport, Gas Lamp District, Petco Park and right on the waterfront with a beautiful view. I didn't need to rent a car on a short stay, I was able to walk everywhere I wanted to go. Service was very good. I arrived early on my check-in day and was in my room by 10am (I expected to have to wait until afternoon). Staff was very helpful.

We went there for our honeymoon. The location is great because you're right next to seaport village and not too far from gas lamp. The only complaint I had was our check in experience. Check in time was 3:00 pm and we were there at 3:15 and we had to wait for 45 minutes because our room wasn't ready. When I went to complain to the front desk I was snubbed by the attendant telling to stop complaining because some people had been waiting for 2 hours for their room. It may not seem like a big deal, but after you've been traveling since early in the morning... The room was clean and parking was not an issue. The fact that you have to pay for wireless internet access is a little annoying. Also, the train tracks run in front of the hotel and I was woken up a couple nights by trains blasting their horns.

nothing for children, not suitable for family stay, except for breakfast you should eat somewhere else, housekeeping does not do dusting or vaccuming or bathtub.

thumbs up!! Beautiful! Large hotel with every amenity. Stayed here on a business trip and loved every moment of it. The pool is large. Great place for a conference. A must place to stay when visiting San Diego!

Very nice large hotel. Walk out your door to shopping. Great place to walk and take in the sights. The breakfast buffet was to die for. Very fresh and wonderful. Location can't be beat.

Spent 6 nights at the Manchester Grand Hyatt with my wife and daughter. The Good: Excellent location - close Seaport Village, Gaslamp Quarter, convention center, PETCO Park, public transportation, etc. - gorgeous lobby - fast elevators, attractive, resort-like outdoor pool area, decent restaurants (recommend Anne-Marie's for Starbucks coffee, light snacks. Seafood at Sally's was also very good, though on the pricey side) - generally good service The Not-so-Good: - very average, smallish room, poor soundproofing (could hear neighbors talking, showering), running toilet (leaked on last day), spotty housekeeping, had to ask twice for cot, pricey breakfast buffet ($22 p.p.) with no children's discount, only a la carte kids menu. The Bad: - overbilled for breakfast at Lael's Restaurant. Bill for three of us came out to $149!!! Hotel is investigating, however after spending more than $1,600 over 6 nts this was not a pleasant ending to our stay. - also charged $7.50 for mini-bar even though declined at check-in. At least this was quickly reversed. All in all, I might have given the Manchester Grand Hyatt a qualified 4-star rating were it not for the breakfast billing issue. As it is, I strongly advice anyone considering staying there to keep/request copies of all receipts charged to their room.

We stayed at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in April 2007 and it was an amazing place. Rooms were great, beds were great, food was great. The special breakfasts were wonderful. Giving each guest a free breakfast like that everyday is awesome. Can't wait to go back. everyone was so nice and cooperative, they all try to make your stay there amazing. Thanks