With a stay at Menger Hotel, you'll be centrally located in San Antonio, steps from Shops at Rivercenter and Alamo. .This historic hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Ripley's Believe It or Not! and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.
What's nearby
Shops at Rivercenter - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Alamo - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
River Walk - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Henry B. González Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Getting around
San Antonio Station - 17 min walk
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Yard House - 6 min walk
Marble Slab Creamery - 7 min walk
McDonald's - 2 min walk
Starbucks - 1 min walk
Rainforest Cafe - 4 min walk
About this property
Menger Hotel
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.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 316 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Mengeritas, for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. To-go breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in San Antonio? This hotel has 11618 square feet (1079 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.
To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Mengeritas - This café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Awards and affiliations
The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Secured, uncovered valet parking on site (USD 54 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Daily on-the-go breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 20 for adults and USD 10 to 20 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
Restaurants on site
Mengeritas
Things to do
24-hour gym
Outdoor pool
Piano
Shopping
Family friendly
Fenced pool
Mini-fridge
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Wedding services
Business services
11,618 square feet of conference space
24-hour business center
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Handrails in stairways
Pool hoist on site
Raised toilet seat
Stair-free path to entrance
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
5 floors
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Built in 1859
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Fireplace in lobby
Victorian architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Mini-fridge
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 75
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 75
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 for adults, and USD 10 to 20 for children
Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 54 per day (in/out privileges)
Early check-in fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Hotel Menger
Menger
Menger Hotel
Menger Hotel San Antonio
Menger San Antonio
Menger Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 2633 out of 4012 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 712 out of 4012 reviews
8 - Good
712
Rating 6 - Okay. 367 out of 4012 reviews
6 - Okay
367
Rating 4 - Poor. 167 out of 4012 reviews
4 - Poor
167
Rating 2 - Terrible. 133 out of 4012 reviews
2 - Terrible
133
9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
4/10 Poor
REBECCA
Feb 20, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nothing was said about the construction and street blockage. Very confusing and hard to park and that was very expensive. The walls are so thin we could here snoring in the room next to us. The staff was nice hard to understand but nice. The hotel was clean and the antiques in the lobby were very nice. Biggest problem was getting to the hotel.
The history of the hotel is great. But, means old, small bathrooms. The room was dated and the bed was just ok. No luxury there. The staff was not friendly or helpful. Long lines for valet and the front desk. The drinks in the historic bar were horrible. Cheap wine and terrible margaritas ( which is bad for being in Texas). No waitstaff in bar.
Constance
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
6/10 Okay
Paulette
Traveled with family
Feb 20, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our room was next to construction being done on the Alamo. Very noisy. Bathrooms need updating. The room air conditioner would not stop running. We could not control it. The hotel said they controlled the air. We were freezing. Had too just shut unit off. They were supposed to bring a portable heater but I had to call three times and wait a while for it to arrive. When checking out they said they would email my receipt. After two calls back to hotel asking for and emailed receipt I still have not received one. Disappointed!
We book two rooms. When we got to our room, we found leftover food in the fridge. We reported it to room service, they said they would send someone to throw it out. No one came. When we went for ice, green and black gunk came out. It was nauseating! When we returned to the room at night, our room smelled like they were cooking in our room. We reported all of these things and they gave no confidence in their services. It was not a comfortable stay.
Staff was great, room was wonderful, bed was a little uncomfortable but other wise good. Room was incredibly cold even with the heater on, never got above 65. If I could make a note to add waters to the room
Wonderful staff and the best of locations. The rooms were lovely and the Menger Bar was terrific. The only issue was the bathroom, which had no stable water temperature control and a bizarre pipe in the ceiling above the shower which dripped cold water into the bathtub. This made for a somewhat challenging showering experience.
No air conditioning had to fix the shower head myself just fell off. Then only had hot water in the shower so I just loaded my things and checked out.
QUINTEN
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
6/10 Okay
Fran
Traveled with partner
Feb 18, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The dining hall was only open for breakfast. During our stay the front desk gave key cards to our room to another couple while we were occupying it. Not a pleasant surprise when strangers enter your room without your knowledge or permission. No apologies for their error. Water in bath tub dripped constantly and couldn’t be stopped. $300.00+ a night you would expect better.
They canceled our reservation before we even got there. They didn’t even call us or let us know. We dressed up for Valentine’s Day, packed, and drove there and then they told us our reservation has been canceled. They said that my credit card had been declined so they canceled the reservation. The reservation specifically said. “Pay at property”. I booked it with my corporate card, and was going to pay with my personal card when I got there to check in. I got no alerts saying that transaction had been declined or any information to support it. They didn’t try to do anything, but just turned us away. It basically ruined all of Valentine’s Day.
Everything was great except the parking!!! We did not realize that we had to park blocks away and walk dragging our luggage. We tried to call the hotel to ask if they had valet but of course did not get to talk to a human. It would have been helpful at booking if we had clear information.
The amenities weren’t that great, we forgot shampoo, conditioner, and wash……every other hotel we stay at has big bottles attached to the bathroom walls, they had expired tiny bottles we had to call down for 10 more. We stayed for four nights. Also they don’t have a snack corner in the lobby for late night munchies 😩
Lyzette
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
4/10 Poor
Ted
Feb 15, 2026
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Front desk person was not engaging. Treated us as second class because we “ booked through Expedia”
There was trash left in the room from a previous visitor and the room had an unappealing odor.
Hotel location was great! 😊
Historic. My only issue was with the restaurant at breakfast. Waited 45 minutes for my food - it never came. Had to get to my meeting- hence I didn't get to eat.