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204 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, Texas 78205
The original property opened in 1859. A member of Historic Hotels of America since 1989.
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Just steps from the historic Alamo is the original Menger Hotel, which was built on the site of Menger’s brewery, the first of its kind in Texas. Opened on February 1, 1859, “the finest hotel west of the Mississippi River” has been host to such notables as Teddy Roosevelt, Sam Houston, Generals Lee and Grant, and former U.S. Presidents McKinley, Taft, and Eisenhower. This historic hotel in San Antonio is renowned for its beautiful architecture, a restored 19th-century wing with Victorian-style guestrooms, rare antique furniture, and paintings, all which lend an air of historic luxury. Guests will enjoy a truly unique and unforgettable vacation experience while celebrating 160 years of Texas-sized hospitality.
The Menger Hotel has been named to these Historic Hotels of America Top 25 Lists
The 2024 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Haunted Hotels
The 2024 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Literary Hotels
The 2024 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Where U.S. Presidents Made History
The 2023 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Haunted Hotels
Location Map
Explore the San Antonio River Walk, the Aztec Theatre, Hemisfair Park and Yanaguana Garden, and the Alamo just steps away.
Discover
Discover the stunning Victorian-style architecture of "the finest hotel west of the Mississippi River" at the Menger Hotel.
Explore
Explore The Alamo nearby.
Experience
Experience the San Antonio Musuem of Art.
