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Welcome to Our Historic Hotel in San Antonio
Steeped in more than 160 years of tradition and style, the elegant Menger Hotel is proud to be a member of Historic Hotels of America and the oldest continuously operating hotel west of the Mississippi. Located next to the Alamo and just steps from the River Walk in downtown San Antonio, the Menger offers an unforgettable blend of the city’s colorful past and cosmopolitan present.
Step into our stunning Victorian-era lobby and be transported to a time when Theodore Roosevelt recruited his Rough Riders in the legendary Menger Bar. The hotel’s rich legacy is reflected in its historic architecture, museum-worthy artifacts, and a guest list that includes presidents, military leaders, celebrities, and visionaries.
Relax in our serene Spanish courtyard garden, where palm trees, blooming azaleas, and a three-tiered fountain create an urban oasis. Enjoy the largest heated pool in San Antonio, refined service, and modern comforts designed for today’s traveler. Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, staying at the Menger feels like coming home to history.
Change is Happening!
2024 marks the 165th anniversary of our historic hotel and we couldn’t be more excited that the city has begun
Phase Two of "The Alamo Master Plan," a dramatic renovation of the entire site and surrounding areas, including the Menger Hotel.
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1809
La Villita is developed, becoming one of San Antonio’s first neighborhoods.
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1836
On March 6, 13 days after Santa Anna's entry into the city, the Alamo falls.
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1859
William and Mary Menger build a two-story, fifty-room hotel for their brewery guests. It’s so popular that a three-story addition is built soon after.
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1871
After a little over a decade of running the Menger Hotel, William Menger passes away. His wife and son continue to run the hotel and brewery.
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1881
The Menger Hotel is sold to Major J.H. Kampmann, who adds a three-story addition to the north and an east wing with a cherry-wood bar modeled after the House of Lords Club taproom in London.
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1909
Noted architect Alfred Giles makes extensive changes to the hotel. An ornamental marquee is added to the exterior, and the original (south) lobby is embellished with a new marble floor and Renaissance-revival style details.
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1949
Air conditioning is installed in the hotel along with a new lobby and a four-story, 125-room addition. The bar is moved to the Crockett Street side.
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1975
The Menger Hotel is added to the National Register of Historic Places.
