SAN ANTONIO (July 29, 2025) – The San Antonio group meetings footprint continues to get better and better. The Henry B. González Convention Center, situated on the famous River Walk, is a short stroll to some 4,000 hotel rooms, with 15,000 total downtown and 48,000 citywide. Event venues, shopping, restaurants and nightlife also are a close walk in the Alamo City’s vibrant center city.
Investment in one of the nation’s most sought after host cities continues, with 20 new hotels opening in the last few years and 18 new hotels in the pipeline citywide. Here’s a quick sampling of what is recent and on the hotel horizon for San Antonio:
MORGAN’S HOTEL BREAKS GROUND, EXPANDING ITS MISSION WITH ULTRA-ACCOMMODATING™ HOTEL (FALL 2026) - Morgan’s—the umbrella organization supporting five Ultra-Accessible™, fully inclusive entities—has just announced the groundbreaking of its latest venture: Morgan’s Hotel™. Located at 18211 Wurzbach Parkway in San Antonio, near the renowned Morgan’s Wonderland Ultra-Accessible theme park, this new hotel aims to transform the hospitality industry with its Ultra-Accommodating™ approach. By combining intentional design, advanced technology, and a highly responsive staff, the hotel goes beyond standard ADA requirements to deliver a thoughtful, personalized experience for guests of all ages and abilities. Founded by Gordon Hartman, Morgan’s Hotel™ will feature more than 90 spacious, accessible rooms, digital room keys, voice-activated controls, and an AI-powered concierge that tailors each stay to individual needs. Additional luxury-level amenities include a rooftop lounge, a scenic restaurant platform, a fitness center, and an outdoor pool. With private entrances, extra-wide hallways, and sound-absorbing décor, every detail supports comfort and inclusivity. All net proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Morgan’s, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned upon the hotel's completion in Fall 2026.
THE GUNTER HOTEL BRINGS HISTORY AND LUXURY (MAY 2025) - The Gunter Hotel — which opened in 1837 on historic Houston St. — is undergoing major interior and exterior renovations with new restaurant concepts and more than 18,000 square feet of meeting space. The Gunter joins Marriott International's Tribute line of boutique properties. It is beyond historic—it’s legendary. For over 116 years, it has been where San Antonio has celebrated moments big and small, and it’s easy to see why. Both timeless and ahead of its time, every square inch is designed to inspire. Its architecture hails from an era when people expected to be awed. The Gunter’s kitchens boast a smorgasbord of culinary hits and have a longstanding history of soul in a city known for good eating. When it comes to nightlife, it is anything but sleepy—the Studio Bar, Lobby Bar, and Speakeasy stay open late. Music lovers will also delight in the hotel’s vinyl library, a complimentary collection of records in the lobby that guests are invited to enjoy at their leisure. And just steps from all the best sites in the city, guests won’t have to worry about the walkin’ blues. Speaking of, only at The Gunter can visitors trace the footsteps of history to Room 414, where Robert Johnson changed music forever and a new sound was born. Echoes of an energetic past buzz around every corner, with colorful stories filling all 12 floors. The Gunter has welcomed legendary artists, musical pilgrims, and curious seekers. Photos.
NEW BOUTIQUE HOTEL THE MONARCH SAN ANTONIO COMING AT HEMISFAIR (2026)
The new 200-room, 17-story boutique hotel located at Hemisfair has officially been named The Monarch San Antonio, in reference to the Monarch butterfly that migrates through the San Antonio region each winter. The hotel is designed to be a convergence point for visitors and locals alike, drawing people together through enlivened interiors that reflect the journey of the butterfly. In addition to luxury guest rooms, the hotel will feature a modern full-service spa, a terrace pool, five food and beverage concepts with indoor and outdoor service, including a rooftop restaurant and bar and a basement speakeasy, as well as a garden area, fitness center and approximately 10,000 square feet of meeting and event space. The Monarch will mark the exciting debut of Curio Collection by Hilton in San Antonio.
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KIMPTON HOTELS DEBUTS FIRST SAN ANTONIO PROPERTY – LARGEST KIMPTON IN TEXAS (AUGUST 2024) - Located in Downtown San Antonio at the intersection of the vibrant La Villita and Southtown neighborhoods, the 347-room Kimpton Santo is part new-build and part adaptive reuse of an 1850s-original schoolhouse. The property’s juxtaposition of the historic and the modern embraces the city’s spirit of authenticity and the neighborhood’s creative energy. The Kimpton Santo features a 10-story tower housing a modern and airy lobby, luxurious guest rooms and a rooftop pool and lounge with views overlooking downtown and the neighboring greenspace. Two adjacent historic buildings underwent careful adaptive reuse to become a high-end restaurant, lively lobby bar and eight one-of-a-kind hotel suites. Bridging the historic buildings, the courtyard and its natural foliage become an unmatched outdoor entertainment and event venue for hotel guests and the local community. In addition to the courtyard, the hotel features more than 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, inclusive of a 5,000-square-foot ballroom. As is true with all Kimpton properties, the hotel features beloved perks such as morning coffee and tea service, evening social hour, “Forgot It? We’ve Got it!” amenity program, 24-hour fitness center, in-room yoga mats, complimentary bicycle rentals and a friendly no-fee pet policy. Photos.
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