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Aaron Pancoast Carriage House (1896)
Built in 1896 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Aaron Pancoast Carriage House offers a secluded getaway nestled in the King William Historic District under a majestic pecan tree planted in 1900. Three large suites provide the perfect site for private honeymoons, quiet vacations or small reunions.
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Crockett Hotel (1909)
Built in 1909 on the site of the Alamo battlefield, the Crockett’s local artistry and views of the Alamo set it apart from traditional hotels. This cozy retreat was the romantic getaway of choice for Texas native, President Lyndon B. Johnson on his honeymoon. In 1982, the building was carefully renovated to preserve its original distinction, earning it a place on the National Register of Historic Structures. It was once again extensively renovated in 2007.
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Drury Plaza Hotel (1929)
The Drury Plaza Hotel is an elegant property housed in the beautifully restored Alamo Bank Building, which opened its doors to San Antonio in 1929 and features a rooftop pool and prime River Walk location. This 24-story skyscraper was recently renovated to maintain its historical character while creating modern comfort. The lobby features 50-foot ceilings, travertine flooring and stained glass windows—solidifying its classic ambience.
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Emily Morgan Hotel (1926)
Just steps from the famed Alamo, the Emily Morgan Hotel is one of the most recognizable landmarks in downtown San Antonio. It was built in 1926 as the Medical Arts Building, the first doctors’ building in the city. The building’s distinctive form and ornamentation are influenced by the Gothic revival style that was popular with skyscrapers in the 1920s. Today, the Emily Morgan Hotel is a AAA Four Diamond boutique hotel located in downtown San Antonio. This intimate and elegant property has 177 rooms and suites, a restaurant and bar, library, outdoor pool and fitness center.
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Fairmount Hotel (1906)
Originally built in 1906, the Fairmount Hotel holds a place in the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest structure ever moved on wheels for when it was relocated to its current location across the street from the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and one block from the historic arts village of La Villita. The Fairmount was recently renovated to restore its classical Victorian elegance. It has 37 individually decorated rooms and suites; exquisite banquet, reception and meeting space; a jeweled granite and marble courtyard and an intimate European-style bar and restaurant.
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Havana Riverwalk Inn (1914)
A state and national historic landmark, the Havana Riverwalk Inn is located in the heart of downtown on the River Walk. Built in 1914, the building has the air of an Italianate villa. Any one of the hotel’s 28 rooms and suites are capable of transporting guests to a turn-of-the-century European hotel in Old Havana, Colonial India or Africa. With eclectic antiques, an impressive collection of historic photographs and objects d’art from all over the world, the Havana Riverwalk Inn creates an atmosphere of sophistication.
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King William Manor (1892)
Located in Texas’ first historic district, the King William Manor is an intimate bed and breakfast established in a gracious 1892 Greek revival home and the adjacent 1901 guest house. Its 12 guest rooms are furnished with comfortable Victorian antiques and period reproductions.
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Menger Hotel (1859)
Built 23 years after the fall of the Alamo, the Menger Hotel is a national landmark located just steps from this famous battle site. Here, guests are treated to a destination of traditional elegance with rich wood architecture, historic heirlooms and original works of art, though many find the Menger’s bar among its most intriguing features. It was here that Teddy Roosevelt recruited Rough Riders to fight in the Spanish-American War. Still, others prefer to relax by the tranquil pool while indulging in the Menger’s signature mango ice cream—known to have tempted the palate of President Bill Clinton. Other notable guests from the Menger’s 150 years of service include Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, Babe Ruth and Mae West. Today the Menger welcomes guests with a well-tenured staff, ornate décor and upscale amenities, offering guests a window to the past while indulging them with the luxuries of today.
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Noble Inns Jackson House (1894)
A beautiful Victorian retreat built in 1894 by Moses Jackson and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Jackson House offers guests the sense of another era with the comforts and conveniences of today. Here, guests can sit on the porch and enjoy views of the King William Historic District, stroll through the property’s gardens or unwind in the heated spa pool.
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Oge House Inn (1857)
The Ogé House (Oh-jhay), built in 1857, is one of the King William Historic District’s crown jewels. Now restored to its original classic elegance, the home is open to the public for the first time in history, welcoming guests as a bed and breakfast inn.This exquisite antebellum neoclassical property sits on 1.5 acres overlooking the famed River Walk while surrounded by lush plantings, rose gardens and lawns. The Ogé House was chosen by the U.S. Department of the Interior to be recorded in the Historic American Buildings Survey for its archives in the Library of Congress.
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Omni La Mansion del Rio (1867)
Originally built as a school by four brothers of the Society of Mary in 1852, the Omni La Mansión del Rio opened its doors as a San Antonio luxury hotel in April of 1968, just in time for HemisFair, the 1968 World’s Fair. Located on the River Walk, the hotel's blend of Spanish colonial architecture, storybook setting, celebrated restaurant and elegant accommodations are just a few of the reasons it is recommended by the most discriminating travelers. Each guest room has a separate dressing area with double French doors, many overlooking either the San Antonio River or one of the hotel courtyards.
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Riverwalk Vista Inn (1883)
Built in the early 1880s as a grand mercantile store, the Riverwalk Vista Inn is now a celebrated property in the heart of downtown. Guests can watch the activities of the River Walk and streets of downtown from one of 17 comfortable rooms where four by ten foot windows frame different panoramic views of San Antonio's downtown skyline.
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Sheraton Gunter Hotel (1909)
Opened in 1909 as the largest building in San Antonio, the Sheraton Gunter Hotel remains one of San Antonio’s top properties and location plays a big role in that. Nestled in historic downtown across from the River Walk and the 1929 Majestic Theatre, this grand hotel surrounds guests with warmth and luxury, from an old-fashioned barber shop complete with chairs from the 1920s to a traditional pub and a sensational restaurant. It was at the Gunter that the King of Delta Blues, Robert Johnson, recorded portions of his music. Through the last century, the Gunter has played host to movie stars and military generals, circus performers and society’s elite. In 2007 it was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places, forever enshrining its place in the annals of San Antonio history.
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The St. Anthony - A Wyndham Historic Hotel (1909)
Across form historic Travis Park and two blocks from the River Walk, the St. Anthony Hotel is restoring the tradition of San Antonio luxury as it welcomes guests with 1909 grandeur including beautifully restored furnishings, a new lobby bar, and bronzes and works of art from around the world. Known throughout its existence as a haven for the socially elite, the St. Anthony has hosted such icons as Princess Grace and John Wayne— Ernest Hemingway even called the St. Anthony home at one time. Here, guests can stroll among priceless French Empire antiques, peruse ornate chandeliers that drop delicately from vaulted ceilings, and recline on antique Russian furnishings. Combining the elegance of the past with the comforts of today seems a natural progression for the legendary St. Anthony Hotel.
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