The 5 Best Luxury Hotels in San Antonio

Hotel Emma exterior

San Antonio is the historic city of Texas, but it's also a place of hipsterish, gentrified neighbourhoods of upmarket boutiques and classy breweries. And it has a fine, and effortlessly cool range of luxury hotels, and we've got them all! The best luxury hotels in San Antonio range from hip industrial conversions, all the way to A-list celebrity haunts dripping with Old-World glamour. We've done the leg-work - all you have to do is read on and start planning!

Post-industrial-chic

Guestroom

  • Hotel Emma is a beautiful example of a seriously chic industrial-conversion, and is one of the best luxury hotels in San Antonio. It does things simply, and with a unique flourish: elegant rooms feature exposed brickwork, antiques, stylish, muted furnishings and sink-into beds. Plus there's a spacious swimming pool and a cool bar. For true luxury, book a Terrace Room and enjoy the private terrace, complete with its own fireplace!

Old world glamour

Presidential Suite

  • Old World glamour meets urban cool at The St Anthony. Boasting an impressive collection of original artworks, plus you'll discover Venetian tiled flooring, Corinthian columns and grand pianos. There's a rooftop infinity pool, and a legion of bars and restaurants to choose from - it's no surprise that it's a favourite of A-list celebrities.

For a Spa break

Spa

  • At Mokara Hotel & Spa, you're in for a real treat! With its seafood restaurant, oyster bar, rooftop pool and spa spanning well over 17,000 square feet, it's an haven of pampering luxury and elegance, and one of the best luxury hotels in San Antonio. The rooms are simple, elegant and designed to ensure maximum relaxation.

For a Romantic getaway

Living area

  • Homely yet plush and stylish, Sonder Southtown Apartments are a great option for couples. These luxury self-contained apartments are light-filled, elegant, havens of intimacy, coloured in muted reds and greens. All with access to the rooftop terrace, swimming pool, 24h gym and in close proximity to the hipster, upmarket neighbourhood of King William District.

For families

Sonder Pearl District

  • Sonder Pearl District is a great stay for families. The self-contained apartments can accomodate up to 6 people. Smart, pampering, modern rooms with a wholesome feel, decorated in gentle splashes of muted colour. The best apartments come with a private balcony, and all have access to the gym and swimming pool.

Still not sure?

The 5 Best Luxury Hotels in San Antonio

Hotel Emma
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 $445 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
The St Anthony
The St Anthony

San Antonio (Downtown)

The St. Anthony boasts an extensive and modern business and meeting suite, but its true delights lie in the impressive architecture, rooftop pool, and the excellent range of on-site restaurants and bars. Ideally located in the heart of downtown for an extremely stylish San Antonio stay.

  • Foodies - The hotel's restaurants and bars boast fresh, gourmet, and locally inspired cuisines, as well as excellent cocktails
  • City Style - Stylish in the extreme, from the rooms and spaces, to the restaurants, bars and excellent location
  • Restaurant - The hotel boasts a range of restaurants and bars, lunch and dinner can be taken at Gallery On the Park or ReBelle
  • Local markets - In walking range of the Ripleys Believe It Or Not Museum and the Briscoe Western Art Museum
from $415 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Mokara Hotel & Spa
Mokara Hotel & Spa

San Antonio (Downtown)

A luxury establishment in the cultural heart of the city by the River Walk, featuring elegant and spacious rooms in easy reach of San Antonio's major historic and tourist attractions. Boasting a rooftop pool, great seafood restaurant and an excellent spa for a comprehensively relaxing stay.

  • Total relaxation - Attractive and inviting rooms, 24 hour room service and an excellent spa and rooftop pool, for a total relaxation experience
  • Spa breaks - One of the best equipped hotels in the city for a comprehensive spa, wellness and relaxation experience
  • Restaurant - The hotel features both the impressive Ostra riverside restaurant and a rooftop cafe bar serving light dishes and cocktails
  • Spa - The Mokara Spa offers a range of skin and facial treatments, as well as salon services
from $350 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Sonder Southtown Apartments
Sonder Southtown Apartments

San Antonio (Lone Star)

A luxury collection of suites located just south of the city centre in the Lone Star neighbourhood, next door to the historic King William District's bars, restaurants and craft beer breweries. Thoroughly modern in amenities and design, boasting access to a rooftop terrace, gym and pool.

  • Romantic Break - The attractive, luxury rooms are ideal for couples visiting the city on a romantic break
  • City Style - Stylish, self contained apartments just outside the city centre
  • Local markets - In easy reach of Southtown Commons, which hosts regular arts and crafts markets
  • Secluded setting - Boasting private entry in a modern block of contained apartments
from $199 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Sonder Pearl District
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 $183 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Written by Edmund Wise

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