Must-see hotels in San Antonio

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Brackenridge House B&B

    San Antonio

    This hospitable B&B serves up a gourmet three-course breakfast (included). The rooms are of the frilly sort, with quilts, floral prints and lace, but they…

  • La Quinta Inn – Market Square

    San Antonio

    The updated rooms have been tastefully redecorated (hooray for no more Southwestern motif!) and right across the street is Mi Tierra Cafe & Bakery, which…

  • Red Roof Inn Plus San Antonio Downtown

    San Antonio

    It's an easy walk to both the Alamo and River Walk, but the trade-off is the freeway location. Still, it's a good deal and the standard rooms are huge…