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Menger HotelvsHotel Contessa - Suites on the Riverwalk
Both Hotel Contessa and Menger Hotel are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Contessa scores slightly higher than Menger Hotel. Hotel Contessa scores 88 with recommendations from 7 reviews including Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor's and Oyster.
Menger Hotel
Insight Guides
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Gayot
DK Eyewitness
Frommer's Frommer's
Lonely Planet
204 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205
From $104/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Insight Guides "Built in 1859, The Menger retains its Victorian-era lobby and the period features. Some rooms are filled with antiques while others are modern additions."
Fodor's "You'll be the envy of many an overheated tourist strolling immediately across the street from the entrance to the Alamo into the cool lobby and up to your room." Full review
Michelin Guide "A glazed iron canopy and intricate railings form the facade of the elegant Menger, built in 1859, barely a generation after the fall of The Alamo."
Gayot "Standing right beside The Alamo, this 1859 hotel has welcomed countless notables."
DK Eyewitness "The lovely three-story Victorian lobby is decorated with antiques, the Menger Bar is a legendary San Antonio tavern, and the hotel is reputedly home to numerous ghosts."
Frommer's "In the late 19th century, no one who was anyone would consider staying anywhere but the Menger, which opened its doors in 1859 and has never closed them." Full review
Frommer's "The hotel’s location is terrific...rooms in the modern sections tend to be a bit plain. Those in the original Victorian section, furnished with period pieces, are much more entertaining" Full review
Lonely Planet "Historic? Definitely. This place was built in the shadow of the Alamo a scant 23 years after the famous battle." Full review
Hotel Contessa - Suites on the Riverwalk Frommer's Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service Gayot Lonely Planet Frommer's
306 W Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205
From $239/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This is one of the newest hotels to be built on the river, and its location makes you wonder why someone waited so long to build here." Full review
Fodor's "This exceptional boutique hotel... takes visitors away from the hustle and bustle of the River Walk, and gives them pause to relax in luxury." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler87.5
""A hidden gem tucked away on a quiet section of the River Walk," two blocks from the Alamo, this 2005 hotel has a marble lobby with glass sconces, palm trees, and a wall of water." Full review
Star Service "Designers recently set this hotel back on top, and the staff look just as fresh and frisky." Full review
Gayot "This contemporary River Walk lodging serves both business and leisure travelers."
Lonely Planet "Fabulous, funky and design-driven, this Spanish castle-inspired hotel opened to acclaim in 2006." Full review
Frommer's "All rooms have a large sitting area and separate bedrooms with king-size bed or two double beds, making them ideal for business travelers and families alike." Full review
