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By Dana Rebmann
T
here’s something about a view
of the water that makes life
better. We travel all over the
world because we enjoy waking
up to a view of waves, some
choppy, others calm, but always
some shade of blue. Some of the
most popular cities in the world
enjoy a bay view, but none quite
like San Diego’s. This sunny SoCal
destination may be a military town,
but all that might comes complete
with a shine that resonates on and
off the water.
The San Diego waterfront has
a number of easily recognizable
landmarks. Truth be told, the sheer
size of the USS Midway aircraft
carrier and the Coronado Bridge
a ten minute drive away. Seaport
Village is steps outside the backdoor,
the Gaslamp Quarter and Little Italy
make for a nice walk on a sunny day.
make both next to impossible to
miss. But an argument could be
made for yet another landmark
that stands watch along the water.
As the tallest waterfront hotel on
the west coast, the Manchester
Grand Hyatt has earned its
reputation as an urban luxury
resort and spa.
That is, if you decide to leave
the hotel.
Posh Home Away
from Home
Location, Location,
Location
The Manchester Grand Hyatt is
what I consider a huge hotel. After
all, it’s not an easy feat becoming
the tallest waterfront hotel on the
west coast. With an amazing 1,628
rooms, it wouldn’t be hard to
imagine guests getting lost, but an
attentive staff does a great job
making the hotel feel small. Sure, I
These three words can make or break
a vacation. When it comes to real
estate, the Manchester Grand Hyatt
has a primo location. On the edge
of downtown San Diego, the
International Airport is only
had to learn which elevator would
deliver me to my room, but the
clear, concise welcome I received at
check-in had me off in running in all
of the right directions.
Be prepared to drop everything,
except your camera, when you unlock
your door. The inspiration of a
multi-million dollar renovation will
be crystal clear. All rooms feature
floor-to-ceiling windows that
showcase views of the San Diego Bay
and downtown. Kudos to the folks
who realized the Hotel’s neighbors
offer better views than any artwork
hung on a wall ever could. Just when
you think the panoramic views can’t
get any better, it’ll hit you – the
windows open – letting all that
fresh sea air in.
Pools with a View
Note the plural. The Main Pool is
located on the hotel’s 4th floor. Grab
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