The Fairmount

Frommer's Review

Not to be confused with the Fairmont luxury hotels, this is a small San Antonio original, independently owned and one of a kind. It was built in 1906 -- a three-story, red-brick Victorian -- for the benefit of railroad passengers. In 1985, the entire building was moved 6 blocks (in one piece) to its present site. The move made headlines and the Guinness Book of World Records. Elaborate decorative details in the hotel's interior were thus preserved and add to the charm of staying here. In 2004 the hotel underwent an extensive restoration. All the rooms are decorated in period style and furnished with antiques. They vary a great deal, but most are of comfortable size and have lovely marble bathrooms. All rooms are nonsmoking. What doesn't vary is the personal service, which is quite attentive. Staying here, you won't be lost among the masses, as can be the case at larger hotels, and because the rooms are so different, you can come several times and have a different experience on each visit.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; exercise room; concierge; business center; room service; in-room massage; laundry/dry cleaning

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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