Omni La Mansión del Río

This hotel is pure San Antonio and is the favorite choice of Texan out-of-towners. The core of the building was constructed in 1852 for a seminary, which later became old St. Mary's College. Architectural elements such as old-style Mexican tile floors, wrought-iron work, and beamed ceilings lend the hotel a sense of place instead of a sense of corporate concept. Moreover, La Mansión makes being on the river more enjoyable than its high-rise neighbors. The balconies of the river-view rooms are level with the tall cypress and palm trees that line the riverbank and look out over a particularly attractive stretch of the River Walk. I could idle away many hours on one of those balconies. Other rooms have courtyard views and, though not quite as much fun, are preferable to many of the standard rooms of other hotels. Rooms are for the most part large, are comfortably furnished, and don't go overboard with the decor. The Omni chain took over the property in 2006 and provides attentive, personal service. Guests have signing privileges at the Mokara (another Omni property on the opposite bank) for that hotel's restaurant, fitness room, spa, and salon.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; babysitting; children's program; concierge, outdoor heated pool; room service

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