Hotel Overview
Convenient Location
When looking for hotel accomodations for a recent convention in San Antonio, the Fairmount showed...
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MaryAnn
- Jul 29, 2010
Weekend Getaway
Nice quite place. Walking distance to the Riverwalk. Had a real personal feel and less commercial.
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Scott
- Jul 26, 2010
Turn-of-the century charm, near convention center and HemisFair Park
Originally built in 1906, the Fairmount Hotel San Antonio was saved the fate of demolition and moved five blocks in 1985, earning a space in the Guinness Book of World Records. The hotel reopened in 1986 and was renovated in 2006. This Victorian gem is loaded with turn-of-the-century charm, and is located between the Convention Center and HemisFair Park. The Insignia features eclectic twists on Tex-Mex classics. Rooms have high ceilings, sitting rooms, and individual climate control. Some rooms feature private balconies with stunning views.Highlights
- Located between the convention center and HemisFair Park
- Turn-of-the-century Victorian architecture with balcony views
- Free Wi-Fi throughout hotel
- 24-hour fitness center and computer workstation
- Restaurant features eclectic twists on Tex-Mex classics
Rooms
Individual climate control and high ceilings are in every guest room, along with a sitting area. Wireless Internet access is complimentary throughout the Fairmount Hotel San Antonio and each room features two telephones with data ports, CD player and 27-inch cable TV including HBO. Local calls are free. The combination shower and baths have hair dryers and plush cotton robes to snuggle into. Luxury suites feature the same high ceilings and features as guest rooms, but also include a private balcony, separate tub with spa feature and shower, mini-refrigerator and flat-screen TV.
Features
Restaurant Insignia opened in the Fairmount Hotel San Antonio in 2009 and features American eclectic twists on Texas favorites, including cast-iron fried chicken and piloncillo waffles with maple gravy and haricot vert. The 24-hour fitness center features an elliptical machine, treadmill, universal machine with resistance exercises and free weights. A 1,200-square-foot courtyard venue named "The Jewel Box" has an intricate polished granite floor, lit torchiers and a tented canopy which may be used to cover the area for a wedding or other party. A quiet Labrador is stationed in the lobby and will quietly bring guests the daily newspaper.
Transportation
- San Antonio International Airport (7.9 mi./12.7 km)
- Enterprise Rent A Car (0.3 mi./0.5 km)
- Hertz Rent a Car (0.4 mi./0.6 km)
- Greyhound Bus Station (0.6 mi./0.9 km)
- Amtrak Station (0.6 mi./1 km)
Attractions
- The Magik Theatre (0.1 mi./0.1 km)
- San Antonio Convention Center (0.2 mi./0.3 km)
- Tower of the Americas (0.3 mi./0.5 km)
- The Alamo (0.4 mi./0.6 km)
- HemisFair Park (0.4 mi./0.7 km)
- Market Square (0.7 mi./1.1 km)
Business
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Complimentary use of a computer workstation and printer with high speed Internet access
- Other business services include copy, fax and courier service
- Executive floors and meeting space available
Policies and fees
- Valet parking costs $21 per day
- Well-behaved pets of 35 pounds or less are welcome at a fee of $75 per day and must be leashed or carried while on the hotel property
This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.
The Fairmount Hotel Rooms
- Deluxe
- Deluxe Double Queen - Two Deluxe Queen Beds with Sitting Area. Internet. Daily newspapers. Coffee maker. CD alarm clock radios. Movie channels. Balcony access in many rooms.
- Deluxe
- Deluxe Queen - Queen bed with Sitting Area. Internet along with local calls. Daily newspapers. Each room offers individual coffee maker. Movie channels. Iron/boards. Balcony access in many rooms
- Standard
- Each room is furnished with antique furniture from all over the world. A standard suite has a queen size bed with a workspace and chair. Also available are plush robes in each closet with an iron starch and ironing board. Free wirless internet access.
- Suite
- Veranda Suite-Features entertainment/living and BD area with deluxe queen bed. Comp-WiFI along with local calls and daily newspapers. Individual coffeemaker CD alarm clock radios. Movie channels. Iron/boards. Balcony access in many rooms.
- Suite
- Veranda Deluxe Double Suite-Features entertainment/living and bedroom area with two deluxe queen beds. Comp-WiFi along with local calls and daily newspapers. Coffeemaker. CD alarm clock radios. Movie channels. Balcony access with each room.
- Suite
- Junior Suite - Queen Bed Living and bedroom areas. Marble and brass appointments with hairdryers. Wireless internet along with local calls. Daily newspapers. Coffee maker. Movie channels. Balcony access in many rooms.
Hotel Map
- Nearby airports
- San Antonio Intl Airport, (SAT), 7.00, MI, N;
- Area description
- City Center
Amenities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Accessible rooms
- Air Conditioned
- AM/FM Alarm Clock
- Audio Visual Equipment
- Balcony
- Bar/Lounge
- Bath Tub
- Bathroom Telephone
- Business center
- CD Player
- Coffee Maker in Room
- Concierge Desk
- Copy Service
- Desk with Lamp
- Double Bed
- Elevators
- Exercise Gym
- Fire Alarm with Light
- Fitness center
- Free Newspaper
- Gift Shop
- Hairdryer in Room
- Heated Guest Rooms
- High-speed Internet
- Internet Access
- Iron
- Ironing Board
- Jacuzzi
- Jogging Track
- Laundry Service
- Laundry/Valet Services
- Lounge
- Maid Service
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- News Stand
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Porters
- Radio
- Restaurant
- Safe Deposit Box
- Security
- Shower
- Single Bed
- Smoke Detectors
- Sprinklers In Rooms
- Telephone
- Television with Cable
- Temperature Control
- Turndown Service
- TV
- TV Remote Control
- Valet Parking
- Wake-up Service
Dining
- Luca Ristorante Enoteca
- Luca Ristorante Enoteca is a onsite restaurant. It is a full service restaurant. Type of cuisine served is Italain cuisine. Luca best described as a contemporary regional Italian restaurant with enoteca provides fine cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Luca
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out:
- 12:00 PM
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 (22)
Ratings and reviews for The Fairmount Hotel
- All travelers (22) 4 / 5
- Business (5) 3.6 / 5
- Couples (12) 4.3 / 5
- Families (4) 3.3 / 5
- Friends (1) 5 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.3
- Hotel staff:
- 4.5
- Room comfort:
- 4.3
- Location:
- 4.9
- Value:
- 4
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Would recommend
MaryAnn
Convenient Location
When looking for hotel accomodations for a recent convention in San Antonio, the Fairmount showed up on my list. At first, the proximity to the convention center caught my attention, and then I remembered that this was the hotel that had been moved through downtown San Antonio to its present location on S. Alamo. The combination of the location and the historic background made the decision easy.When I arrived at the hotel, I was greeted by friendly and polite personnel including Luke the concierge, a Lab mix that was rescued by the owners. The occasional greeting by Luke made this hotel stay feel more like home to me. The furnishings and decorating created an atmosphere of luxury that transported one to the past. I found this a welcome change from the typical hotel decor.The one thing I missed was an option for breakfast. The in-house restaurant did not open until ll:00 a.m., and there was no continental breakfast offered. A coffee maker was available in the room, but other hotels offer that and at least a continental breakfast.All things considered, my stay was very enjoyable.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Moby for Jesus
Pitiful, very bad, disgraceful
We attended a banquet, walk on the Riverwalk, visited the Hemisphere Park,we really enjoyed San Antonio.We checked in and went to our room.The closet had a strong urine ordor, also all the pillows and sheets were infested with that urine ordor. We told the front desk about our experience and they immediately gave us another room.Guess what? Yes, this room was the same. The smell of urine was overwhelming, the shower was very dirty,globs of hair in the drain, the furniture is not antique, it was just really old and ragged.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
FUDRUCKERS BURGERS, Antelope. Buffalo, Turkey, and Beef burgers, and I think a few more differient meats.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Scott
Weekend Getaway
Nice quite place. Walking distance to the Riverwalk. Had a real personal feel and less commercial.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
emilyindenver
Great place to stay!
This is a wonderful, quiet refuge away from the Riverwalk. You are near all attractions, including across the street from La Villita, but without the noise. It's a small hotel with lots of character and history. The staff are super friendly and there is a great dog who lives there. I would definitely stay here again. Also, the rooms are spacious and the bed was fantastically comfy, as was the A/C!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Jlip
Charming, friendly place to stay
I was on a business trip looking for a nice hotel at a reasonable price. I found it at the Fairmont
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Dr. Drowsy
The Fairmount Hotel
While the bedroom was comfortable and nice there was dust on the headboard, the bathroom was clean except for the ceiling and the ventilation duct which was covered in dust There was some type of water leak on the ceiling and it was bubbling the paint. The main entrance and furniture is old and dirty appearing and the smell from Luke the big dog( I am a dog lover) but the lobby had a musty dog smell. The staff was great and the value was good. Don't expect Fairmont hotel here this is completely different!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Money-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
Very Close to the River Walk and the Convention Center
Reviewer score
Would recommend
viotaz
Charming Romantic Getaway
[...] the dog concierge was excellent and he donates all his tips to a rescue for animals. The place was quiet and romantic. Our room was nauticle an beautiful. We had a great view of the park.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Al
Amazing place with captial letters.
One block from the River Walk,the "Jewel"lives up to her name.The place is perfect if you want the older hotel in perfect shape.It's worth the trip to meet [...]the hotel mascot.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Accountant
Enjoyed my stay
I was there to attend a continuing education course. The hotel was located right off the river walk and was close to everthing you'd want to go to. The service was excellent. Only down side was that there was no continental breakfast.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
shyne
"Fantastic family getaway"
everything was great and we had a good time me and my wife and I will return in the future.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
