This Historical Texas Hotel Was Voted One Of The 'Best Of The Best' Stays In The US This Year

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The lobby of Hotel Emma. Right: A woman uses her laptop at Hotel Emma.

The lobby of Hotel Emma. Right: A woman uses her laptop at Hotel Emma.

Texas Staff Writer

A hotel in Texas was recognized as one of the best places to book a stay in the United States this year.

Tripadvisor released their yearly "best of the best" list that is decided by top reviews made on the travel website, and the historical Hotel Emma in San Antonio, Texas, made the seventh spot.

The luxury hotel sits within an old brewhouse building that was built there in the late 19th century, and it sits surveying the famous River Walk. There's still much of that old, prohibition-era charm in the hotel's interior design today.

People can't seem to get enough of the cool, yet archaic vibe of the original red brick walls and towering ceilings. It's possible they love that much of the original building has been maintained.

The location is exclusive to San Antonio's historic Pearl District, which makes it all the more special to visit. There are tons of restaurants and boutiques nearby, so you'll be right in the middle of the action during your stay.

Plus, the surrounding streets of the Pearl resemble Paris, further adding to the rustic surroundings.

If you'd rather stay in, there are a few in-house restaurants and a bar on-site, beautiful gardens to stroll through, a spa that can come to your room, and a fully-stocked library.

You can also chill in the pool and order a snack straight from your pool-side setup.

Hotel Emma is the "best of the best" because of its rich history built into the very structure, while still giving you a modern-day hotel experience.

Hotel Emma

$615+/night

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Address: 136 E. Grayson St., San Antonio, TX

Why You Need To Go: If it made the "best of the best" in the U.S. list, it must be doing something right!

Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

  • Staff Writer

    Brittany Cristiano (she/her) was Narcity USA's first full-time Texas Staff Writer. She's a lifelong Houstonian but enjoys every corner of the Lone Star State. Brittany is passionate about highlighting the beauty and rarities in the places we live in or visit–whether it’s showing North American readers something they never knew existed in the South, or helping Texans appreciate the beauty that’s been there the whole time. Oh, and she also loves to spill the tea on the latest trending figures in Texas and beyond. She previously served as an Editorial Intern for Houstonia magazine and as Editor-in-Chief of the University of St. Thomas’ student newspaper.

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