By: Lily O’Neill | From: San Antonio Express News
For the ninth consecutive year, TripAdvisor has named Hotel Emma at Pearl one of the nation's best hotels.
Hotel Emma landed at No. 7 out of 10 on TripAdvisor’s annual Best of the Best Hotels. It was the only Texas hotel featured.
Last year, it ranked No. 5 on the list. Hotels listed are among the top one percent of the 1.6 million hotel listings on Tripadvisor.
"Tripadvisor's Best of the Best Hotels captures the opinions of millions of travelers worldwide and offers trusted guidance for travelers to plan their best stays. Known for their outstanding hospitality, premium amenities and prime locations, Tripadvisor's Best of the Best Hotels stand out as top choices in their respective destinations and across the globe," said Kristen Dalton, president of Tripadvisor.
TripAdvisor praised the luxe destination for its “top-notch” service, “with the concierge just a text away for any recs or reservations, and daily turn-down service for that extra touch.” The ranking noted that travelers love the outdoor pool, salon and evening entertainment the most.
Hotel Emma has racked up a long list of accolades since it opened in the former Pearl Brewery site in 2015.
In September, the Michelin Guide awarded the Pearl District hotel two Michelin keys, the guide’s benchmark for honoring great hotels across the world. Food & Wine also listed it as one of the top 10 U.S. hotels for food and drink in April, and it was featured in U.S. News & World Report’s Top 25 best hotels in the country this year.
French Quarter Inn in Charleston, South Carolina, earned the No. 1 spot on TripAdvisor’s list this year.