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Top 10Historic Hotels, Inns, and B&Bs

1Menger Hotel

Located next to the Alamo, this Victorian-style hotel was built in 1859 and has hosted many famous people throughout its long history. The Menger Bar is also a legendary San Antonio saloon.

2Ogé House

A spectacular antebellum mansion located in the King William Historic District. Classically decorated with period antiques, it is known for its majestic verandas where one can enjoy breakfast.

3Emily Morgan

Once the Medical Arts building, this luxury hotel combines chic elegance with cozy touches. Exceptional service and proximity to the River Walk and downtown attractions make it a very popular choice.

4Marriott Plaza San Antonio

Beautifully landscaped grounds with strolling peacocks and historic buildings create an oasis of comfort near La Villita. The hotel is elegant and sophisticated.

5Riverwalk Vista

A charming boutique hotel housed in the historic 1883 brick Dullnig building downtown. The contemporary restoration combines high ceilings, polished pine floors, and large windows with antiques, and whimsical touches such as a teddy bear on the bed.

6St. Anthony Hotel

Now one of the Wyndham Historic Hotels, the St. Anthony, the world’s first air-conditioned hotel, provides European-style elegance with its lavish carpets and French Empire antiques. The guest rooms are formal yet comfortable with modern amenities and high-speed Internet access.

7Noble Inns – Jackson House

This traditional B&B, housed in the historic home built for Moses Jackson in 1894, offers an elegant Victorian experience, complete with a library, home-made breakfast served in the dining room, with afternoon refreshments of fruits and desserts, and an evening sherry in the parlor.

8Fairmount Hotel

This historic hotel built in 1906 entered the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest structure ever moved on wheels, when it was shifted along the river to its present location in 1985.

9Brackenridge House

The rooms at this cosy B&B are a mix of modern and antique – with clawfoot tubs, wireless Internet, microwave, and small refrigerator.

10King William Manor

Victorian charm fills this 1892 Greek Revival home. Some rooms have fireplaces or jacuzzi tubs for two. The friendly inn-keepers will also help plan your day.