One of eight vibes
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
2 hotels
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Hotel Emma
An 1894 brewhouse conversion preserving original machinery, named for pioneer executive Emma Koehler.
Omni La Mansión del Rio
An 1853 Marianist schoolhouse and law library converted for HemisFair sixty-eight.
3 hotels
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Kimpton Santo San Antonio - Riverwalk by IHG
The 1858 German-English schoolhouse contains eight suites with original exposed limestone walls.
Mokara Hotel & Spa
Restored nineteenth-century saddlery that once outfitted the Rough Riders, featuring original structural lines and leather details.
Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection
Three restored 1850s bungalows on the National Register anchor the lush grounds.
Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.