Must-see hotels in San Antonio & Hill Country

  • Hotel Emma

    San Antonio

    Is steampunk-glam a thing? Going by this showcase hotel, originally a 19th-century brewhouse and now the centerpiece of the Pearl District, it most…

  • King William Manor

    San Antonio

    In a neighborhood known for beautiful old houses and B&Bs, this grand, Greek Revival mansion occupying a large corner lot still manages to stand out…

  • City View Inn & Suites at Sunset Station

    San Antonio

    Just beyond I-37, a mile east of the Alamo and just two blocks from the Amtrak station, this skinny little three-story building is full of clean, modern…

  • Gruene Mansion Inn

    San Antonio & Hill Country

    This cluster of buildings is practically its own village, with rooms in the mansion, a former carriage house and the old barns. Richly decorated in a…

  • Ogé House

    San Antonio

    Ogé Inn epitomizes the antebellum southern mansion: expansive, gazebo-graced grounds slope down to the riverfront, ancient pecan trees shade the lawns and…

  • Ye Kendall Inn

    Hill Country

    A National Historic Landmark dating from 1859, this is the nicest place to stay in Boerne. The creekside main house is made of hand-cut limestone and…

  • Hill Country Casitas

    Hill Country

    The 10 casitas at this new hillside lodging 8 miles north of Dripping Springs make a stylish but comfortable base camp for exploring Austin and the Hill…

  • Hangar Hotel

    Hill Country

    If you didn't know better, you'd think this rounded, barnlike structure right on the tarmac of the Gillespie County Airport was a converted hangar from…

  • Menger Hotel

    San Antonio

    Built next to the Alamo just 23 years after the famous battle, this historic hotel has hosted Oscar Wilde, Mae West and Teddy Roosevelt; at night, you…

  • Cotton Gin Village

    Hill Country

    Rustic on the outside, posh on the inside. Oh yes, we like it here. Just south of town, this cluster of stone-and-timber cabins offers vacationers a…

  • Rose Hill Manor

    Hill Country

    This exquisite B&B offers top-notch accommodation, with beautifully appointed suites and cottages. A three-course hot breakfast is served. If you like…

  • Omni La Mansion del Rio

    San Antonio

    This fabulous downtown property was born out of 19th-century religious school buildings in the Spanish-Mexican hacienda style. Set beside the River Walk,…

  • Riverwalk Vista

    San Antonio

    Soaring ceilings with enormous windows, exposed brick walls, crisp, white bedding – this is simplicity done right. And just because the decor is simple…

  • Crockett Hotel

    San Antonio

    No wonder pictures of the Alamo are always tightly cropped: pull back and you can see the Crockett's sign hovering just behind the fort. (In Texas, they…

  • Hotel Flora and Fauna

    Hill Country

    The wildlife mural adorning the front privacy wall will pull you in for a closer look, but the gracious service, inviting courtyard and stylish rooms –…

  • Fredericksburg Inn & Suites

    Hill Country

    Tops in the midpriced-motel category, this two-story place, within walking distance of Main St, was cleverly built to resemble the historic house that it…

  • Sunset Inn & Suites

    Hill Country

    This old-fashioned and rather charming family-run motor court, a mile south of downtown on the highway toward Kerrville, offers unbeatable value. The…

  • Mokara Hotel & Spa

    San Antonio

    If you really want to go all out, this luxurious hotel (formerly the Watermark) is a good place to get pampered, with top-of-the-line amenities and an on…

  • Emily Morgan Hotel

    San Antonio

    The name may sound as though this historic hotel, right behind the Alamo and now run by Hilton, will be awash in floral prints and lace runners, but it’s…

  • Westin La Cantera Resort

    San Antonio

    Standard rooms are elegant but on the small side, so you'll enjoy this resort most if you're willing to get out and take advantage of the five pools,…

  • Hotel Havana

    San Antonio

    Texas design guru and hotelier Liz Lambert has turned her sights on revamping a few lucky properties such as this one, judiciously adding eclectic touches…

  • Fredericksburg Herb Farm

    Hill Country

    In a lushly landscaped setting on the west side of town, these comfy flower-trimmed cottages make for a peaceful getaway – particularly if you add a spa…

  • El Tropicano Hotel

    San Antonio

    At El Tropicano, the retro-tropical vibe is a little old-school Vegas, a little Miami Beach – the only thing missing is the tiki bar. But even though this…

  • Hyatt Place Northwest

    San Antonio

    Almost everything out near Six Flags is a chain, but this awesome little Hyatt Place is one of the best. It's clean and fresh, with spacious rooms and a…

  • Wimberley Inn

    Hill Country

    Close to the action, just a quarter-mile east of the square, this motel has large rooms at a fair price. Standard rooms are inexpensive and simple, deluxe…

  • Hotel Valencia

    San Antonio

    Faux-mink throws, molded concrete, light shining through perforated metal – this place is all about texture. It could have been transported from New York…

  • Admiralty RV Resort

    San Antonio

    On the western edge of town, this top-notch RV park with a large swimming pool and plenty of shade is convenient to SeaWorld, which runs a free shuttle…

  • La Quinta Inn & Suites – Downtown

    San Antonio

    It's just over a 1-mile walk to the Alamo from this all-suites La Quinta, where rooms preen with a touch of modern style (we're looking at you, hip green…

  • A Yellow Rose Inn

    San Antonio

    True to its name, this butterscotch-colored house is a beauty. Spacious rooms are tastefully furnished, with well-thought-out amenities like fresh flowers…

  • Inn on the Riverwalk

    San Antonio

    Presided over by a venerable pecan tree, this B&B is in a beautiful, peaceful setting by the river. Each cheery room has its own private bath, with the…

  • Hotel Faust

    Hill Country

    For some true historic charm, spend the night at Hotel Faust. The limestone building dates from the late 1800s, but the rooms have all been gutted and…

  • Jackson House

    San Antonio

    Traditional B&B style, with breakfast included; also has a warm swim spa in a stained-glass conservatory. It's one of three properties run by Noble Inns,…

  • Carriage House

    San Antonio

    One of three B&B's operated by Noble Inns, which also manages Ogé House and Jackson House. This B&B is frilly, but it offers access to a pool and spa…

  • Mayan Ranch

    Hill Country

    With activities such as horseback riding, tubing on the river, tennis and nightly programs, Mayan has tons to do for both adults and kids. Room rates…

  • Faust Hotel

    San Antonio & Hill Country

    Built in the 1920s as a travelers' hotel, the Faust retains its old-fashioned charm – while the rooms have been updated, there's still plenty of evidence…

  • Blair House Inn

    Hill Country

    Two miles south of town, this quiet, lovely B&B has eight rooms and two cabins. Some of the suites are knockouts, with big windows and stone fireplaces…

  • Dixie Dude Ranch

    Hill Country

    This working stock ranch founded in 1901 has an authentic Western feel and 725 acres. Three meals and two horseback rides are included in the price, plus…

  • River Front Motel

    Hill Country

    This friendly, family-run motel on the south side of downtown offers 11 very simple stand-alone cabins by the river, each with a fridge, a coffeemaker and…

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