Hotel Emma

San Antonio is a pretty hip place with its combination of rich history, thriving food and drinks scene, and that individual Texan flare. King William District - the local hangout for hipsters - is flooded with trendy craft breweries, innovative restaurants and a whole host of chic boutiques. The city's hotel scene reflects the old and the new, with both historic properties and some uber contemporary design. Our hotel experts have compiled a collection of cool hotels in San Antonio chosen on their story, individual service, and design credentials. So why not browse through our list and ensure you bag a room at one of the most sought after addresses in town?

For post-industrial chic

Guestroom

  • Hotel Emma is chic without being loud about it. A converted brewery featuring exposed brickwork, antiques, plush sink-into beds, and heavy floral drapes. The stylish post-industrial-chic design is what gets this property a spot on our 'cool list'.

For a flavour of 1950s Cuba

Restaurant

  • Hotel Havana occupies an enviable spot overlooking the iconic River Walk of San Antonio. Cuban-inspired interiors juxtapose dark wooden antiques with the chic pastel hues. The elegant restaurant (complete with glittering chandelier) is a real gem while the bar is renowned across town!

For an apartment

Suite

  • Couples love the privacy that Sonder Pearl District offers. Intimate, romantic, self-contained apartments painted in muted tones. The best come with private balconies and all have access to the shared swimming pool and 24h gym. For sightseeing, shopping and eateries it's perfectly placed between the City Centre and Downtown areas.

Still not sure where to book?

Cool Hotels in San Antonio

Hotel Havana

San Antonio (Texas)

This Cuban chic Riverwalk hotel offers contemporary decor with classic Latin elements. The comfortable rooms range in size, but all are light with mod-cons and private bathrooms. Ocho pan-Latin restaurant is a greenhouse setting overlooking the Riverwalk. The Bar is notorious across town.

  • Sights nearby - Cathedral of San Fernando.
  • Full of character
  • Lively area
  • Boutique
from CA$280 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Hotel Emma

San Antonio (SAN ANTONIO)

A hip hotel set in a converted brewery. Reception rooms keep the buildings character with large open spaces, exposed brick and enormous windows. Rooms are spacious and elegant. The restaurant does not disappoint with a gourmet fresh menu hitting the spot. A winning choice.

  • Local exploring - Well positioned to access the city's tourist spots, restaurants and shops.
  • Sights nearby - Visit the impressive Cathedral of San Fernando.
  • Swimming Pool - Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
from CA$624 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Sonder Pearl District

San Antonio (Government Hill)

Private, self-contained studios and apartments some with private balcony, minutes from the City Centre and Downtown. Modern and supremely stylish, the spacious units offer access to the building complex's pool, gym and communal areas. The ideal residence for couples visiting San Antonio in style.

  • City Style - This stylish apartments boast excellent access to the best of the city's cultural attractions
  • Romantic Break - Plush, private and luxurious, ideal for couples visiting the city
  • Local markets - In easy reach of the Historic Market Square authentic Mexican market
  • Sights nearby - Less than 2 miles from the River Walk's attractive promenade
from CA$257 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Written by Edmund Wise

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