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4.7 out of 5

"Next door to the Alamo " More

By a verified traveler on Mon 11 Mar 2024

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Hotel Description

Historic hotel near Alamo

Heart of San Antonio

With a stay at this Downtown San Antonio hotel, you'll be steps from Ripley's Believe It or Not! and Alamo. Shops at Rivercenter and Henry B. González Convention Center are also within half a mile (1 km).

Business services

This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center, free WiFi in public areas, and valet parking. There's a gym on site, and concierge services and wedding services are also offered.

Menger Petite

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$116* Per night/room Apr 2 - Apr 3

Suite, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Classic Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Classic Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Menger Hotel ratings based on 48 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.7 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Menger Hotel

Everyone (17) Couples (10) Family (16)
4 out of 5
Next door to the Alamo

Posted by , from BRYAN on Mar 11, 2024

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Mar 18, 2024 by Alisen Garcia-Teniente, Front Office Manager

Hi Christie,Thank you for taking the time to leave us a rating from your most recent stay. Should your travels bring you back to San Antonio, we would love to host you again!

5 out of 5
Hotel is very clean and the rooms are excellent. Easy to check in and close to shopping, restaurants and the Riverwalk was 1 block over.

Posted by on Feb 21, 2024

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Feb 22, 2024 by Alisen Garcia-Teniente, Front Office Manager

Dear Lynda,Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback from your most recent stay. We are so pleased to see you had an excellent stay and enjoyed the convenience of our location. Should your travels bring you back to San Antonio, we would love to host you again!

5 out of 5
An older hotel but in very good condition

Posted by on Feb 20, 2024

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Feb 22, 2024 by Alisen Garcia-Teniente, Front Office Manager

Hi Brad,Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback from your most recent stay. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the rich history we have to offer. Should your travels bring you back to San Antonio, we would love to host you again!

5 out of 5
Clean and centrally located.

Posted by on Feb 19, 2024

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Feb 22, 2024 by Alisen Garcia-Teniente, Front Office Manager

Hi Jon,Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback from your most recent stay. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Should your travels bring you back to San Antonio, we would love to host you again!

5 out of 5

Posted by on Feb 3, 2024

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Feb 4, 2024 by Xylina Hernandez, Assistant Front Office Manager.

Dear Mitchell,Thank you for taking the time to leave us a rating from your most recent stay. We would love to host you again, should your travels bring you back to San Antonio!

5 out of 5
Full of history! Vey unique.

Posted by on Jan 28, 2024

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Jan 29, 2024 by Alisen Garcia-Teniente, Front Office Manager

Hi Marsha,Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback from your most recent stay with us. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciated our rich history. Should your travels bring you back to San Antonio, we would love to host you again!

5 out of 5

Posted by on Nov 30, 2023

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Dec 20, 2023 by Alisen Garcia-Teniente, Front Office Manager

Hi Kathleen,Thank you for taking the time to leave us a rating from your most recent stay. Should your travels bring you back to San Antonio, we would love to host you again!

3 out of 5
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Posted by on Nov 9, 2023

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Nov 14, 2023 by Xylina Hernandez, Assistant Front Office Manager.

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a rating from your most recent stay. We would love to host you again, should your travels bring you back to San Antonio!

5 out of 5
The close proximity to The Alamo. Loved the historic aspect of The Menger

Posted by on Oct 27, 2023

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Oct 27, 2023 by Alisen Garcia-Teniente, Front Office Manager

Hi Darla,Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback from your most recent stay. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and all the history our hotel has to offer. Should your travels bring you back to San Antonio, we would love to host you again!

5 out of 5
This is a historical hotel, very beautiful. We loved it, and were appreciative that it is next to The Alamo.

Posted by , from COLUMBIA on Oct 23, 2023

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Oct 25, 2023 by Alisen Garcia-Teniente, Front Office Manager

Hi David,Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback from your most recent stay. We are so pleased you enjoyed all the history we had to offer and the convenience of our location. Should your travels bring you back to San Antonio, we would love to host you again!

Property Features

Menger Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 11618 square feet (1079 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Menger Hotel. Parking is available for a fee. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian San Antonio hotel.

  • 316 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 11618 sq ft of conference space
  • 1079 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1859
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: San Antonio Station (1.7 km / 1.1 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Menger Hotel offers 316 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Colonial Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per stay.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 17
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Children stay free
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Number of children who can stay free - 3
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per night
  • 1.25 percent destination fee will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 17–35 for adults, and USD 15–35 for children
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 45 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Hotel Menger
  • Menger
  • Menger Hotel
  • Menger Hotel San Antonio
  • Menger San Antonio

You should know

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Awards & Affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.