Constructed in 1852 as a seminary building, Omni La Mansión del Río has been renovated but stays true to its original flavor. Earning a "very highly recommended" rating from Frommer's, the hotel has added modern amenities, including a fitness center and heated swimming pool. Guests can access the Watermark Spa on the San Antonio River Walk. Rooms feature marble bathrooms, high-speed Internet access and dual-line speaker phones.
Omni La Mansión del Río
112 College St.
San Antonio, TX 78205-1811
(210) 518-1000
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Ogé House Inn on the River Walk is an 1857 Greek revival-style mansion that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Texas Historical Landmark. The hotel, "very highly recommended" by Frommer's, features seven guest rooms and three suites, all with air conditioning, cable television, refrigerator and veranda access. Most rooms are equipped with a fireplace.
Ogé House Inn on the River Walk
209 Washington St.
San Antonio, TX 78204
(210) 223-2353
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The Emily Morgan Hotel is two blocks from the River Walk in a 13-story Gothic-style 1920s skyscraper that formerly housed the Medical Arts Building. In 2008, readers of "Condé Nast Traveler" magazine voted the Emily Morgan 33rd top hotel in the United States. The Emily Morgan features an on-site restaurant, exercise room, hot tub, sauna and 24-hour room service.
Emily Morgan Hotel
705 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 225-5100
emilymorganhotel.com