Recent Openings and Remarkable Upgrades in the Alamo City
When you plan a meeting in San Antonio, you’re creating an attendee experience that goes far beyond the conference room. The city continues to evolve with new hotels, reimagined venues, revitalized landmarks, and innovative attractions that make every visit feel fresh and unforgettable.
From the historic Alamo and River Walk to the cutting-edge energy of Pearl and Southtown, San Antonio blends heritage and innovation like nowhere else. Discover the newest openings, exciting renovations, and experiences that keep attendees coming back again and again.
Aztec Hotel
A century of San Antonio history enters a new era with the opening of the 77-room Aztec Hotel, a boutique property overlooking the River Walk. The hotel will feature a rooftop restaurant and bar and outdoor event space for up to 120 guests, with the adjoining historic Aztec Theatre offering additional options for meetings, receptions, and special events.
Coming late 2026! Sítio El Tropicano
A San Antonio River Walk icon is coming back to life. The historic 1960s hotel will open in late 2026 as a modern urban resort in the heart of downtown. With 16,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space along 400 feet of River Walk frontage, Sítio El Tropicano offers a distinctive new setting for intimate gatherings, corporate retreats, and larger meetings and events. Adding to the experience, Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group will serve as the property’s culinary partner and debut 4 dining destinations including Barberry, a new brasserie featuring elevated classics through a distinctly Texas lens.
Mexico Ceaty
A new culinary destination at the Shops at Rivercenter, Mexico Ceaty brings four signature food concepts from acclaimed San Antonio Chef Jason Dady together under one roof, along with a hidden mezcal speakeasy and more. Just steps from the River Walk and convention center, the venue offers a convenient new option for attendee dining and group gatherings, with full venue buyouts available for planners looking to create an unforgettable private experience.
The Monarch San Antonio
Located in the heart of downtown, the 200-room Monarch San Antonio, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton portfolio, has made its debut. Adjacent to Hemisfair and near the Henry B. González Convention Center, the luxury hotel also brings 15,000 square feet of meeting space.
Coming late 2026! Morgan’s Hotel
Designed with accessibility at its core, Morgan’s Hotel offers a new level of inclusive hospitality in San Antonio. Ultra-Accommodating™ amenities, services and specially trained staff anticipate a wide range of guest needs, giving meeting planners another welcoming lodging option for attendees of all abilities.
The Ralston
A striking new event venue nestled at the San Antonio Zoo, offering sweeping views of gorilla habitats, the African Savanna, and the downtown skyline — all while hosting up to 500 guests inside (and over 600 with patio space).
The Creamery
The Creamery is a stylishly reimagined event venue housed in a historic San Antonio dairy building, offering a blend of industrial charm and contemporary elegance.
Located just north of downtown, the venue features versatile indoor and outdoor spaces perfect for meetings, receptions, and corporate gatherings.
Pullman Market
San Antonio became home to the largest culinary market in the Southwest in Spring 2024 with the arrival of Pullman Market!
Stroll an incredible 40,000 square feet of full-service restaurants, artisan butcher and fishmonger concepts, quick casual dining, a robust beer and wine selection, Texas-based produce, a bakery, a pasta program, and much more!
Stable Hall
The Stable Hall, located in the historic Pearl District, offers a sophisticated yet soulful setting for private events, meetings, and performances. Originally built in the 1890s as a horse stable, this beautifully reimagined venue combines restored architectural details with state-of-the-art production capabilities.
Its flexible layout—featuring a main hall, mezzanine, and private lounges—accommodates gatherings of varying sizes with seamless flow.
The Espee
The Espee at St. Paul Square is one of San Antonio’s most distinctive event venues, blending historic charm with modern versatility. Originally a 1930s train station, this beautifully restored space offers a unique setting for meetings, receptions, concerts, and galas.
Its variety of indoor and outdoor spaces—including a striking open-air pavilion and the iconic amphitheater—can be customized to suit events of all sizes. Located just steps from downtown hotels and the Alamodome, The Espee provides an authentic San Antonio experience with convenience, character, and style.
Civic Park in Hemisfair
Part of the Hemisfair District redevelopment and adjacent to the Henry B. González Convention Center, Civic Park includes five acres of public parkland, a five-pooled water feature, and a great lawn area that can accommodate large events up to 15,000.
Kimpton Santo Debuted its First San Antonio Property
The 347-room hotel is part new-build and part adaptive reuse of an 1850s original schoolhouse.
The 10-story tower features a modern and airy lobby, luxurious guest rooms and suites, a rooftop pool and lounge, a high-end restaurant, and more than 10,000 square feet of meeting space.
Luxury Intercontinental Hotel Checks into River Walk
With nearly 400 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, world-class dining options, and a wealth of amenities, the InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk features 18,000 square feet of meeting and event space.
Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa is City's First Autograph Collection Property
Located downtown and featuring 253 oversized guest rooms, two restaurants & bars, and repurposed 19th century historic buildings that are home to a day spa and a one-of-a-kind bungalow suite, the Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa offers more than 21,00 square feet of meeting space.
1902
1902 is a stunningly restored event venue set in San Antonio’s historic Sunset Station, offering an unforgettable blend of grandeur and versatility. Originally a 1902 train depot, this architectural gem features soaring ceilings, intricate ironwork, and a striking central stage ideal for galas, receptions, and corporate events.
With multiple spaces—including the elegant main hall, mezzanine, and outdoor plaza—1902 can accommodate both intimate gatherings and large-scale productions.
Culinary
San Antonio’s restaurant culture has moved into the limelight as acclaimed chefs, as well as talented new chefs from the Culinary Institute of America San Antonio, continue to make their mark.
In fact, in 2017 San Antonio was designated ‘Creative City of Gastronomy’ by UNESCO for its rich and confluent culinary scene. With the perfect combination of quality, variety and hospitality, dining in San Antonio offers incredible food served everywhere from upscale steak houses to humble food trucks.
