Omni La Mansión del Río
Built in 1892 as a seminary, this converted Spanish Colonial structure exudes old-world charm. With arched passageways, terra-cotta tile floors, wrought-iron balconies, and beamed ceilings, it’s quintessential San Antonio. Rooms are simple, cool, and spacious, with oversize hand-hewn wood furnishings and subdued Southwestern hues. Those facing the river stand level with tall cypress and palm trees; others look out on an inner courtyard or (less desirable) on a busy street. Caveat: An upgrade planned for late 2019 is much-needed—public areas look a bit run-down and some of the modern electronics guests expect from pricey downtown digs are missing here. But excellent service helps compensate. And when you dine at Las Canarias or sip a craft cocktail at El Colegio Bar, you’ll forget that you ever wanted to plug your laptop into your TV. Guests have charging privileges at the Mokara across the river.
Built in 1892 as a seminary, this converted Spanish Colonial structure exudes old-world charm. With arched passageways, terra-cotta tile floors, wrought-iron balconies, and beamed ceilings, it’s quintessential San Antonio. Rooms are simple, cool, and spacious, with oversize hand-hewn wood furnishings and subdued Southwestern hues. Those facing the river stand level with tall cypress and palm trees; others look out on an inner courtyard or (less desirable) on a busy street. Caveat: An upgrade planned for late 2019 is much-needed—public areas look a bit run-down and some of the modern electronics guests expect from pricey downtown digs are missing here. But excellent service helps compensate. And when you dine at Las Canarias or sip a craft cocktail at El Colegio Bar, you’ll forget that you ever wanted to plug your laptop into your TV. Guests have charging privileges at the Mokara across the river.
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