Industrial brewhouse salon
Arriving guests sip margaritas in a two-tier library, surrounded by salvaged nineteenth-century brewery machinery, custom leather, and vaulted industrial ceilings.
“the décor melds salvaged items with lots of rich woods, buttery leathers, and handwoven textiles, resulting in spaces that are warm and cushy.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Salvaged brewing machinery and concrete beams meet Redondo tilework and hand-tooled leather.
Remarkable
Morning coffee delivered to rooms, welcome margaritas, and custom Dos Carolinas seersucker bathrobes.
Remarkable
An 1894 brewhouse conversion preserving original machinery, named for pioneer executive Emma Koehler.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
The tale continues in the sumptuously appointed public spaces, a throwback to bygone hotels of old, when hospitality was more central to civic functions.
“It’s hard to believe this used to be an old brewery... this hotel has a timeless elegance that feels like a particularly luxurious stop on San Antonio's annual parade of homes tour.”
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set in the revived Pearl District along the river, the grounds place independent restaurants, weekend markets, and river taxis at your doorstep.
The rooms
Rooms feature Spanish porcelain tile baths, freestanding clawfoot tubs, and custom armoire iceboxes stocked with South Texas provisions.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Loungers line the third-floor rooftop pool, where a restored vintage delivery truck pours cold drinks under a pergola.
The gym and spa
Cardio machines look straight out over the River Walk, and Hiatus Spa provides customized in-room bodywork.
Bar
Sternewirth
Under 25-foot ceilings, the tavern pours craft cocktails and tucks banquettes inside repurposed cast-iron fermentation tanks.
The lobby, oversized brewery machinery and pipes stand alongside subtle South Texas design touches, like hand-tooled saddle leather wall coverings...
Restaurant
Supper
The flagship bistro serves seasonal South Texas dishes across wood-paneled dining rooms and candlelit tables.
At the table
Set in the former fermentation cellars, Larder packs picnic provisions, fresh pastries, and local South Texas groceries.
How it began
The 1894 brewhouse owes its survival to Emma Koehler, who steered operations through Prohibition by pivoting to soda and dry cleaning.
“Rooms in the brewhouse tower feature chipped plaster walls kept fresh with hand-crafted white oak and caramel leather sofas strewn with rough natural linens.”
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The medals
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.
The eight vibes
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.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
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.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.