Where to Stay in San Antonio - Hotels & Inns

1. Hotel Emma

Hotel Emma is a historical hotel located on the 22-acre Pearl mixed use space that has become North San Antonio’s cultural and culinary destination. The 146-room riverfront hotel exudes an ambiance of Texas warmth and charm.

Guestrooms come in five styles and suites in an additional six styles that include seven top-floor suites. This distinguished hotel offers a variety of culinary delights that include Supper, its signature restaurant, Larder, a distinctive specialty store, and Sternewirth, the hotel’s intimate tavern and club room. Guests can also dine in-room, or rely on the expertise of the hotel’s culinary concierge.

Hotel Emma , 136 East Grayson Street, San Antonio, TX, Phone: 210-448-8300

2. San Antonio Noble Inns

Visitors to San Antonio who are looking for a romantic getaway have the choice of three fantastic bed and breakfasts in the King William Historic District, all located on or near Riverwalk. Oge House is an antebellum mansion right on Riverwalk with the characteristic white columns, balconies running the width of the house, and large windows.

It has 10 luxurious guestrooms on three floors. Pancoast Carriage House is a secluded property near Riverwalk with a suite and two guestrooms and an outdoor pool and spa. Jackson House is a historic 1894 Victorian home near Riverwalk with six guestrooms that feature fireplaces and marble bathrooms. Jackson House also has a spa pool.

San Antonio Noble Inns, 209 Washington Street, San Antonio, TX, Phone: 210-223-2353

3. Arbor House Bed & Breakfast

History buffs will appreciate a stay at Arbor House Bed & Breakfast. It is comprised of separate structures built in 1903 and 1904. They have been welcoming visitors to San Antonio for over 30 years. Arbor House décor is inspired by the estates of Texas Hill Country and features antiques and Old Texas accents.

Each of the seven suites is uniquely decorated – no cookie cutter accommodations here. Suites are named in honor of San Antonio historical heroes. A central courtyard with lush landscaping, a water fountain, and plenty of shady places to rest, eat, or play provides guests with relaxing outdoor space away from the hustle and bustle of Riverwalk.

Arbor House Bed & Breakfast, 109 Arciniega Street, San Antonio, TX

4. Inn on the Riverwalk

Inn on the Riverwalk is a compilation of three early 20th century homes nestled together at the end of a cul-de-sac along Riverwalk. The century-old main home houses the dining room for the inn, the check-in desk, and seven suites and a penthouse suite. Cottage House is a Craftsman-style home with four suites, and a wraparound porch facing Riverwalk. The third house is the inn keeper’s residence with the Mockingbird Suite above it.

A full, hot, made-to-order breakfast is served in the main house at a set time each morning. Guests can expect everything from French toast to eggs benedict, plus an organic coffee bar.

Inn on the Riverwalk, 129 Woodward Place, San Antonio, TX, Phone: 210-225-6333

5. Brackenridge House Bed and Breakfast

Brackenridge House Bed and Breakfast, built in 1901, is a lovely antebellum-style home in San Antonio’s Historic King William District. It features three rooms and three suites with Victorian décor, comfortable beds, and modern amenities. Each room and suite has a private entrance and an ensuite. Other room amenities include a microwave, coffee maker, a mini-fridge, and lots of gracious touches like bonbons and cream sherry at bedtime. Stays at Brackenridge offer guests relaxing spaces on the front porch, upper veranda, and backyard hot tub and garden. Breakfast here includes a three-course meal with mouth-watering choices like their wildly popular Baked Eggs Benedict or Apple Baked French Toast. Guests are even able to purchase the B&B’s souvenir cookbook.

Brackenridge House Bed and Breakfast , 230 Madison Street, San Antonio, TX, Phone: 210-271-3442

6. Menger Hotel

Self-described as “the oldest continuously operating hotel west of the Mississippi,” the elegant and Historic Menger Hotel is the epitome of Southern style and warm hospitality. This opulent Victorian hotel has a long and storied past that includes such prestigious guests as Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders. There are 316 guest rooms, all with historic charm and décor that come in five types. Guests can choose from among Deluxe King, Deluxe Two Queens, Deluxe Two Doubles, Victorian Standard, and Menger Petite guestrooms. Hotel amenities include a Spanish courtyard garden, a rocking chair porch, San Antonio’s largest heated pool, a hot tub, poolside fitness center, and access to Alamo Plaza Spa.

Menger Hotel, 204 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX, Phone: 210-223-4361

7. Hotel Valencia - Riverwalk

Situated along San Antonio’s famed River Walk, Hotel Valencia - Riverwalk is a blend of Modern Mediterranean and Spanish Colonial design with a contemporary edge. The hotel offers 213 sophisticated rooms with amenities that include custom-made signature beds, luxurious bed linens, Italian marble bathrooms, cozy robes, California Modern bath products, complimentary Wi-Fi, leather club chair, honor bar, and in-room spa services. There are seven room styles, junior suites, and a Presidential Suite. Guests at Hotel Valencia will also appreciate the complimentary FIT breakfast and open-air courtyard. The hotel’s signature restaurant is Dorrego’s, serving Argentinean-inspired cuisine. Naranja is Valencia’s trendy bar and lounge.

Hotel Valencia - Riverwalk, 150 East Houston Street, San Antonio, TX, Phone: 210-227-9700

8. Omni Mokara Hotel & Spa

Epicurean travelers may want to choose San Antonio’s only four-star hotel, Omni Mokara Hotel & Spa. Located on the famous River Walk, this hotel offers stylish accommodations in a sophisticated ambience. Tastefully appointed Premier rooms offer 400 square feet of luxury with four-poster beds, soaking tubs for two, and signature bath amenities. River View rooms add 50 square feet of space, king beds, and private balconies. Spa rooms are located on the spa level and feature king beds, whirlpool soaking tubs for two, hardwood floors, and expansive arched windows with views of River Walk. Suites and ADA accessible rooms are available too.

Omni Mokara Hotel & Spa, 212 West Crockett Street, San Antonio, TX, Phone: 210-396-5800

9. The Westin Riverwalk

The Westin Riverwalk is a Spanish Colonial hotel located on San Antonio’s scenic Riverwalk. This hotel offers guests 473 spacious rooms featuring their signature Heavenly Beds. Guests can choose from five room styles and four suite styles, including the 1,560-square-foot Luxury Suite. Hotel amenities include a state-of-the-are fitness studio, outdoor heated pool, and Woodhouse Day Spa. Zocca Cuisine D’Italia is the hotel’s signature restaurant serving sumptuous Northern Italian fare. Diners can enjoy a meal in their soft-lit dining room or on the riverfront terrace. Other enviable hotel perks include Westin Kids’ Club, concierge desk, and 24-hour business center. The hotel is also pet-friendly.

The Westin Riverwalk , 420 Market Street, San Antonio, TX, Phone: 210-224-6500

10. The Hotel Contessa

Another superb choice along the famed San Antonio Riverwalk, The Hotel Contessa is a waterfront all-suite hotel. Each of these 265 suites has a loft ambience with a brick accent wall, bold fabrics and colors, dramatic contemporary artwork, floor-to-ceiling window, and modern amenities. Suites have vibrant full living rooms with sofa beds and separate private bedrooms. Bedrooms have either a king bed or two double beds with ensuites. Las Ramblas is Hotel Contessa’s signature restaurant overlooking Riverwalk, and Cork Bar is the hotel’s wine bar, also serving cocktails and beers. Other amenities include a 24-hour fitness center and a rooftop pool and hot tub.

The Hotel Contessa, 306 West Market Street, San Antonio, Phone: 210-229-9222