By Lars Tramilton
San Antonio is a South Texas city that is the second biggest in the entire state. It is a quintessential Southwestern city, and it is a popular tourist destination because of its rich heritage and culture. There are many cultural centers, museums and historical landmarks in San Antonio. If you are planning to visit this Texan city, it's a good idea to learn about some of its finest hotels.
Hotel Valencia
The Hotel Valencia is a lovely hotel located on the vibrant San Antonio Riverwalk, which is one of the city's most popular tourist draws. This luxury hotel has a contemporary decor and consists of 213 guest rooms. The Valencia has exciting features and amenities, such as free high-speed wireless Internet access, bar, lounge, restaurant, spa, valet parking, laundry service (same day), meeting facility, taxi and city shuttle service and room service (24 hours a day).
Hotel Valencia
150 East Houston Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 227-9700
Emily Morgan Hotel
The Emily Morgan Hotel is one of the most famous hotel landmarks in San Antonio. Located just seconds away from the historic Alamo, this elegant boutique hotel in downtown San Antonio is a great place to relax with sophistication. The whole hotel is non-smoking, and its guests have access to exciting features including a fitness center, outdoor swimming pool (complete with hot tub), library, self or valet parking, meeting center and restaurant and bar (featuring Mediterranean-inspired cuisine).
Emily Morgan Hotel
705 East Houston Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 225-5100
Hotel Contessa
The Hotel Contessa is a magnificent Riverwalk accommodation with a deep cultural and historical ambiance. The hotel epitomizes San Antonio, with its Mediterranean decor and warmth. The rooms are spacious and bright, and they come with amenities like flat-screen televisions, large bathrooms, security safes, sleeper sofas and high-speed wireless Internet access. The guest rooms also all have separate parlor sections.
Hotel Contessa
306 West Market Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 229-9222
La Mansion del Rio
La Mansion del Rio is a luxurious Omni hotel (with a Spanish colonial architectural style) located in downtown San Antonio on the bustling Riverwalk. This hotel is in extremely close proximity to many of the city's most famous historical tourist draws, including the Alamo and the Spanish Governors Palace. The rooms are all non-smoking. There is a spa at the hotel, and the rooms are all equipped with flat-screen televisions, marble baths, coffee makers, cotton robes, high-speed Internet access and games and movies.
La Mansion del Rio
112 College Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 518-1000
The Fairmount
The Fairmount Hotel is located in downtown San Antonio. Constructed in 1906, this hotel has a historical ambiance full of authentic Victorian splendor. Located just across from the San Antonio Convention Center, the Fairmount offers guests convenient amenities such as a 24-hour exercise center, business facility, meeting and banquet area, valet parking and laundry service. This is a pet-friendly hotel ($75 fee).
The Fairmount
401 South Alamo
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 224-8800
About the Author:
Lars Tramilton has been writing professionally since 2007. His work has appeared in a variety of online publications, including CareerWorkstation. Tramilton received a bachelor's degree with a focus on elementary education from Kean University.
