The Crockett HotelvsThe Emily Morgan San Antonio - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
Both properties are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Crockett Hotel scores marginally better than The Emily Morgan Hotel. Crockett Hotel ranks #18 in San Antonio with positive reviews from 5 publications including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Fodor's.
The Crockett Hotel
320 Bonham, San Antonio, TX 78205
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Rooms in both sections of the hotel are attractive; all were remodeled recently and have a clean, uncluttered look to them." Full review
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Lonely Planet
"No wonder pictures of the Alamo are always tightly cropped. Pull back and you can see the Crockett's sign hovering just behind the fort." Full review
Gayot
"In 1909 the International Order of Odd Fellows built a lodge and hotel on the site of the historic battle for The Alamo."
Fodor's
"Built in 1909 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this hotel (named for frontiersman Davy Crockett) is a relic of turn-of-the-20th-century San Antonio." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The mid-range Crockett Hotel has been a downtown San Antonio landmark since it opened next to the Alamo back in 1909." Full review
Frommer's
"It’s a few steps from the Alamo—and lots of local character make this an excellent choice. Fresh-looking rooms are attractive and airy, with work by local artists." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Rooms are basic but stylish and pleasant. There's an outdoor pool and Jacuzzi, plus a great complimentary breakfast buffet." Full review
The Emily Morgan San Antonio - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
705 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205
From $99/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Star Service
"Urban and sophisticated, contemporary and comfortable, the decor throughout is largely tone-on-tone without being monotonous, showing dozens of cream and brown shades." Full review
Frommer's
"This hotel is located next to the Alamo and is housed in a Gothic skyscraper from the 1920s. ... The location is ideal for visitors. ... The combination of style, comfort, and history is hard to beat." Full review
Fodor's
"Built in the 1920s and named for the woman who inspired the song "The Yellow Rose of Texas," this boutique hotel sits across from the Alamo on a triangular piece of land." Full review
Gayot
"This property draws attention to the local legend with its name and is one of the most popular hotels in the downtown area." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Located across from the famous Alamo and boasting a rich history (as well as, potentially, a few ghosts), the Emily Morgan Hotel is an excellent upscale property in downtown San Antonio." Full review
Frommer's
"Rooms are colorful and stylish, with salmon walls and leather accents. This historic—and reputedly haunted—hotel is a fun place to stay, and the lobby bar during happy hour is a lively local scene." Full review
Frommer's
"Rooms are colorful and stylish, with salmon walls and leather accents. This historic and reputedly haunted hotel is a fun place to stay, and the lobby bar during happy hour is a lively local scene." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The name sounds as though it should be awash in floral prints and lace runners, but this historic hotel right behind the Alamo is actually pretty stylish, and is now a Hilton property." Full review