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| Address | 204 Alamo Plaza | ||
| Location | At Crockett St, Downtown | ||
| Phone | 800/345-9285, 210/223-4361 | ||
| Fax | 210/228-0022 | ||
| Web site | www.historicmenger.com | ||
| Room Information | 316 units | ||
| Prices | $159-$229 double; $250-$495 suite. Internet specials sometimes available | ||
| Credit Cards | AE, DC, DISC, MC, V | ||
| In Room Amenities | A/C, TV w/pay movies, high-speed Internet access, hair dryer, iron | ||
| Parking | Valet parking $25 | ||
Frommer's Review
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. Ulysses S. Grant, Sarah Bernhardt, and Oscar Wilde were among those who walked -- or, rumor has it, in the case of Robert E. Lee, rode a horse -- through the halls, ballrooms, and gardens. Successfully combining the original, restored building with myriad additions, the Menger now takes up an entire city block. The hotel's location is terrific -- smack between the Alamo and the Rivercenter Mall, a block from the River Walk. And its public areas, particularly the Victorian Lobby, are gorgeous. The Menger Bar is one of San Antonio's historic taverns, and while nearly every historic hotel in town promotes a ghost, this one claims to have no fewer than 32. The Menger also has a small spa, still a relative rarity in San Antonio hotels.
Ask for one of the recently refurbished rooms, as those that haven't been redone are somewhat tired. Decor ranges from ornate 19th-century to modern. If you want one of the antiques-filled Victorian rooms, be sure to request it when you book. All rooms are nonsmoking.
Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; outdoor pool; fitness room; spa; Jacuzzi; shopping arcade; limited room service; laundry service; 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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