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Hotel Overview
Great Location to visit Alamo
The location of this hotel is perfect for visiting the Alamo, Riverwalk and other San Antonio...
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California Lady
- Apr 26, 2012
A luxury boutique hotel steps away from the Alamo
The Emily Morgan Hotel is a 1920s-era gothic marvel within walking distance of every major attraction in downtown San Antonio and offers plenty of luxury to soothe both the tuckered tourist and busy business traveler. With the AAA Four Diamond rating to maintain, Emily ensures her guests feel at home with 400-thread count sheets, Aveda skin care products and premium bathrobes. In-house restaurant Oro dazzles diners, and the Library is a quiet lounge good for sipping Wolfgang Puck coffee, surfing the web or reading.Highlights
- Within walking distance of the Alamo and other attractions
- In-house restaurant hosts happy hour with complimentary appetizers from 5 to 7 p.m.
- Library allows dual-lounge inputs with coffee: books or Internet surfing
- A sunny deck holds a stainless steel pool and matching hot tub
Rooms
All of the 177 sleek, modern rooms of the Emily Morgan Hotel offer comfy feather-top beds, Jacuzzi bathtubs and views of the Alamo and downtown San Antonio. Sink into 400-thread count Egyptian cotton sheets, slather on Aveda skin care products and wrap up in premium waffle cotton bathrobes. Muted shades of green, brown and gold help each room's fresh flower arrangement pop. Larger and even more deluxe accommodations are available in a fleet of suites, including the Sam Houston Presidential Suite, which clocks in at 830 square feet and features a granite-topped dining table that seats eight.
Features
Architecture fans will marvel at this 1924 standout building, which is a stunning example of Gothic Revival style. Guests can nestle in for some dedicated lounging at the Library, where books and data ports abound, or enjoy Oro, the Emily Morgan Hotel's restaurant and bar. The pool and Jacuzzis on the deck are stainless steel. The fitness center offers a view of the pool, dry sauna and TRUE cardio machines.
Transportation
- Amtrak Station (0.7 mi./1.1 km)
- San Antonio International Airport (7.5 mi./12 km)
Attractions
- The Alamo (0.1 mi./0.2 km)
- River Center Mall (0.2 m./0.3 km)
- La Villita (0.4 mi./0.6 km)
- Open Air San Antonio Trolley (4.3 mi./6.9 km)
- The Mission Trail (11.3 mi./18.2 km)
Business
- 4,000 square feet of event space can accommodate groups up to 90 seated people.
Policies and fees
- Pets are welcome when registered, and offered a Pet Food menu through room service. Pet fee is $75 per guest room.
- Wi-Fi is $9.95 per stay.
- 24-hour valet parking with unlimited in-out service is $26 per day plus tax
This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.
Emily Morgan Hotel Rooms
- Non- smoking Queen Room
- Designed for an intimate night for two, the queen room contains a queen feathertop bed, Aveda skin care amenities, and waffle cotton robes. Although smaller rooms, the queens provide an experience not to be forgotten. 32" Flat Screen TV's
- Non- smoking Double Bedded Room
- The deluxe double bedded room is a guest favorite. A larger room with two feathertop beds, Aveda skin care amenities and waffle cotton robes. Some of these rooms have views of the Alamo and Jacuzzi bathtubs. (an upgrade charge may apply). 32" Flat Screen TV's
Hotel Map
- Area served
- The AAA Four Diamond Emily Morgan Hotel is located right in the heart of San Antonio's downtown area and just across the street from The Alamo! There is no better location to stay in San Antonio than with Emily! The Offical Hotel of The Alamo.
- Nearby airports
- San Antonio International Airport is eight miles away and takes about 15 minutes to travel to the hotel.
- Area description
- With her spectacular location in downtown San Antonio - a very pedestrian-friendly city - Emily provides easy access to all there is to see and do in the heart of the city. In fact, located just 14 steps away from the Alamo, the Emily Morgan Hotel is the perfect place to call home when you are in San Antonio. Take a stroll on the Riverwalk and experience cuisine from around the world. Shop in the Rivercenter mall. Both are minutes away on foot. If you are looking for the excitement of Theme Parks, Sea World and Six Flags are both only 20 minutes away.
Amenities
- 24 Hour Room Service
- Bar/Lounge
- Business center
- Concierge
- Conference Facilities
- Elevators
- Fitness center
- Fitness center or spa
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Health Club
- High-speed Internet
- Internet Access
- Laundry Service
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Outdoor Pool
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe Deposit Box
- Wireless Internet
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- At the Emily Morgan Hotel, small groups seeking a unique venue in downtown San Antonio get individualized attention at our AAA Four Diamond luxury boutique hotel. Emily offers more than 4,000 square feet of remodeled event space able to accommodate groups up to 75 people seated for your downtown San Antonio meeting or special event.
Dining
- Daily Parking Fee
- There is a parking fee of $26 + tax per day at this property.
- Pet Fee
- There is a $75.00 non-refundable pet fee for any guests that are traveling with a pets. Limit 1 pet per room under 75 lbs. May not be left unattended.
- Oro Restaurant and Bar
- Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and with high-speed wireless Internet service throughout the restaurant and bar, ORO features a daily Happy Hour from 5:00 to 7:00pm with drink specials and a superb Tapas menu is also available. The ORO margarita was recently selected as the "Best Margarita in all of San Antonio." The extensive martini menu has been rated as one of the top three in all of San Antonio.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (133)
Ratings and reviews for Emily Morgan Hotel
- All travelers (133) 3.9 / 5
- Business (25) 3.8 / 5
- Couples (54) 3.8 / 5
- Families (30) 3.9 / 5
- Friends (12) 4.3 / 5
- Singles (11) 3.9 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.7
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4.2
- Room comfort:
- 4.2
- Location:
- 4.8
- Value:
- 3.8
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
nacosta
great stay
Enjoyed the view from our room. Room.size great...
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
California Lady
Great Location to visit Alamo
The location of this hotel is perfect for visiting the Alamo, Riverwalk and other San Antonio attractions. It is only a few steps to the Alamo and within walking distance to Riverwalk. The hotel only valet parks your vehicle so there is a daily charge however, you can are retrieve it very quickly by calling the valet. This may not be a family friendly hotel since the restaurant selection is limited to one and the cost is high. But if you don't mind walking a short distance you can find a Subway, Mc Donalds and the Rivercenter foodcourt for kids meals.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
Rivercenter is located within 5 minutes walk of the hotel. Local attractions such as Wax Museum and Ripley's are just across the street. Trolley and horse drawn carriages are just outside the hotel.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
SS Family
Will Return to this Hotel
Our stay at The Emily Morgan Hotel was wonderful. Our corner room had a great view with two windows and was comfortable. We were right across the street from the Alamo and within easy walking distance from the Riverwalk and many other shops, restaurants and attractions. The Breakfast Buffet was fantastic! There's a pool and small exercise area on 2nd floor but we didn't use either this trip.Would recommend this Hotel however overnight parking is $28.00, a bit high considering we walked everywhere.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
The Riverwalk is about 3 blocks away and there are Many great places to eat there. The food is fantastic and the River Cruise is delightfully informational. Also, a longer 7-8 block walk to the Market Square is worth it to eat at La Margarita Restaurant and to browse at the many shops there.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Tired n Hungry
My stay at the Emily Morgan
Beds were not made, bathroom was not clean and the valet was absolutely rude. The valet fees are 30.00 and we had to carry our bags. The bedsheets were wrinkled and the bed skirts were dragging on the floor. The location was great. When we checked in our reservation was not even on system. We had to wait until they could find out what was happening. Not likely to stay there again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Victoria's Secrets
Emily Morgan - July 2011
We love staying at the Emily Morgan! Very close to the River Walk and lots of other great stuff! The kids loved playing in the pool and relaxing in the rooms. The only thing lacking a bit was the service in the restaurant...there wasn't always a host on duty at the front so it sometimes took a few minutes to find someone to seat us. The food was ok...not enough flavor for my taste, but not terrible either. We'll definitely be back!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
In Hotel
Skip the hotel and go to the River Walk...the only problem with San Antonio in general is finding a place to eat breakfast. There's one Denny's nearby, but it's packed, so go early!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Business Traveler
Downtown San Antonio
Stayed at this hotel as a more affordable option within walking distance of the Hyatt where my conference was held. Did not get to do much except eat at the Riverwalk restaurants and ride the river boat as all of the historical and tourist sites were closed everyday by the time my classes were over. The hotel was also within walking distance of the mall. Overall, experience was all right. Just the following issues could have been better: Water pressure!!!-not good on the 14th floor! Takes forever to rinse shampoo/conditioner out of your hair trying to get ready in the morning. A different review said the elevators (only 2) were slow, they were. The bigger issue was that they were very noisy. If not for Ambien, probably would not have been able to fall asleep. Other than that, hotel is clean. Staff is nice. Housekeeping somewhat absent-minded though. Two days in a row, they cleaned my room, swapped out towels but did not leave any clean washcloths, even after I called downstairs after the first time and specifically asked for them.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Food is wonderful at the Iron Cactus. (Don't get the new guy as your waiter though.)
Reviewer score
Would recommend
ThePrincePawel
Nice Hotel, Not really Hunted
Pros: I do recommend this hotel, it is nice. What was nice about it were the following things. First the lobby was nice and as well as the front desk staff. The hotel is located right next to The Alamo and the River walk which was great for night adventures. The hotel restaurant was pleasant and did have a happy hour. The beds were very comfortable and did not want to get up. Cons, Valet was not cheap it was $28.11 a night and they added someone to my room which I had to talk to the front deck to fix. I would suggest the parking next to the hotel not that much of a walk but it is only $10.00 a day so you have $18.00 Already. The rooms where nice but the bath/spa tub could use a little more updating and not a fan or the fogged glass doors if sharing a room with several people, but over all not bad. The worst thing I could say about this hotel was the pool area, it is small and the water temp was not at all what you would be hoping for, the pool stayed cold and the hot tub was way way to hot and the jets did not work. Over all review, I would recommend staying at this hotel it was nice and not bad besides price of parking.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Nightlife tip:
Short drive from hotel
The clubs are very close and the cab rides were about $5-$10 per trip
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Kentucky Wildcat
Super Getaway spot
This is a historic hotel with a historic feel. We could look out our window right into the courtyard of the Alamo. It had a touch of luxury without the cost. The only drawback was the parking charge: $28 per day. The hotel staff was courteous and informative on the surroundings. Perfectly located to experience the heart of San Antonio.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
One of our favorite getaways.
My first stay here was a romantic weekend getaway with my husband. We had a gorgeous room with a king size bed, jacuzzi tub and a view of the Alamo. The bed was comfy, the jacuzzi tub was awesome and the location was perfect! There was one downfall: There was a used washcloth draped over the shower head when we arrived. GROSS! My second stay here was just a need to get the heck away from home for a couple nights and spend some time with my daughter. She had just covered The Battle of the Alamo in her Texas History class, so we had a great time walking the Alamo and checking out all the historic sites. The Riverwalk is a close walk and the horse drawn carriages are everywhere! Our room was a Business class Queen and it was absolutely perfect! The bed was so comfy and we had a great weekend. There were no downfalls to this visit. I love staying here. I divide my visits between the Emily Morgan and one other Riverwalk hotel.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
I had to chose "Short Walk" because Orbitz didn't offer a "Right Next Door" option.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Texas experience
Hotel
Hotel location & facilities are great. However its a shame that front desk & ballet parking staff service is truly the worst I´ve ever experience. They are very unpolite and far from the customer service standards you look in a 4 starts hotel. Really a shame !!!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 1
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