The lobby is beautiful and very interesting. The outdoor pool is loevely. Staff were professional and courteous. Unfortunately, the room and its condition were awful. My room was truly the size of a shoebox, but there was adequate room to walk on all three sides of the bed. The carpet was very worn, some of the furniture chipped, getting a... more

I spent a week at The Menger Hotel in San Antonio. From an historic stand-point this hotel rates an A+. Beautiful, and well-kept lobbies really tell the story of this hotel resting on Alamo grounds. I was not prepared for the "ghostly atmosphere" that seem prevalent, especially in the older section of the hotel over the dining room. The staff... more

This is a belated review but sure it still holds true. We spent a weekend there last December for the Big 12 Championship game and were very pleased. Great location as near the Riverwalk and across from the Alamo. Our room was comfortable and the staff pleasant and the rate very reasonable. We love to stay in historic old hotels... more

I have been staying at the Menger all of my life and I will continue to do so anytime I visit San Antonio. Please do NOT go if you can't appreciate the historical importance and beauty of this hotel. It is not set up for contemporary guests. It's an invitation to an era back in time and only those who... more

This hotel was in the perfect location in San Antonio. You could walk to every attraction....The Alamo, The Riverwalk, Buckhorn Saloon and Musuem, La Villita. I would recommend this hotel b/c of its location. more

This hotel is leagues above the chain hotels that surround it. The location, directly across from the Alamo, makes it easy to find for "geographically challenged" travelers like me. It's about a block from the Riverwalk and very close to other attractions and the mall. The hotel was established in 1859 and the staff take great pride in discussing its... more

This is a historic hotel, built in 1859. There is a new part and the "old" part. We chose to stay in the old part b/c we were hoping to see a ghost or two, since it is well known that this is a haunted hotel and most ghosts have been seen in the older part. Our room looked more... more

Historical is charming when you are able to get a good night's sleep. The rooms and the furniture in them were worn out (the mattress and seat bottoms in the two chairs) and no luggage stands. [We stayed in the old section of the hotel, which is no excuse for worn out furniture.] If you have any business to do,... more

The pros: It's right next to the Alamo, the building itself is lovely, and the rooms are large. The cons: only one bath towel, just enough coffee in the room for one person, and no pen & paper in the room. Sure, these "cons" are just pesky little items, but they represent an overall lack of attention to detail. So,... more