Menger Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (2322 reviews)
204 Alamo Plaza , San Antonio , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Beautiful decor
Cons:
Moldy smell
Outdated service
Minor plumbing issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.75
Some reviews mention issues such as moldy rooms and plumbing problems.
Service
9.25
Generally friendly and helpful staff, but some complaints about service being outdated.
Location
9.25
Excellent location near the Alamo and Riverwalk, as highlighted in several reviews.
Room Quality
7.75
Rooms were comfortable but had issues such as cold temperatures and small showers.
Amenities
8.75
Historic charm and aesthetic are praised; minor issues like plumbing were noted.
Value for Money
8.25
Considered somewhat expensive, but a decent experience for the price.
Food and Beverage
8.25
Good coffee noted but limited options for food, especially non-dairy.
Overall Experience
8.75
Overall, a lovely stay with historical charm; some minor inconveniences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 14:50

Property Description

Historic Hotel with Prime Location
Located next to the Alamo and the River Walk, Menger Hotel offers a blend of history and modern comfort. Enjoy a meal at the Colonial Room Restaurant or take a dip in the outdoor pool.

Charming Amenities
Relax in the courtyard garden or stay active in the gym. With free WiFi, cable TV, and coffee makers in guest rooms, your stay is sure to be convenient and comfortable.

Convenient and Central
Adjacent to Rivercenter Mall and close to popular attractions like the San Antonio Zoo and Botanical Garden, Menger Hotel is the perfect base for exploring the city. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please note that special conditions apply to guests booking more than 3 rooms. Contact the property for further details.

Pets may not be left unattended.

While staying at The Menger Hotel it is required you park Valet. Valet parking is an additional charge.

Valet Parking is available for a fee of $49/night. Only valet parking is available.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SAT

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 2 years old to 17 years old stay for US$20 per person per stay when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 45 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 2322 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.75
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 7.75
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 8.25
Food and Beverage: 8.25
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Troy • family_with_children • au
10
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Leslie • family_with_children • us
8
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2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Louie • couple • us
8
Pros:

Room was great, location middle of downtown which was perfect for what we wanted to do that weekend

Cons:

Bed was a little hard for our comfort, but everyone is different

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Freida • couple • us
9
Disappointed
Cons:

They charged me an additional $75.00 over the advertised price. I did not incur any additional expenses

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Elida Mata • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • family_with_children • us
10
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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davis • couple • us
10
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Jennette • couple • ca
7
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Raymond • solo_traveller • us
10
Not sure which was more impressive about the Menger Hotel... the experience, the location or value
Pros:

Heard about the Menger for years becasue of its ghostly and historical reputations so I took the opprtunity to experience it on a recent trip to San Antonio. First of all the location is unreal. Adjacent to the Alamo and across the street from the River Walk . I could not imagine a better location to experience SA for the first time. My room was clean and comfortable and the common areas of the hotel itself are magnificent. It is truly Texas' version of the Stanley Kubrick's Overlook. The most impressive thing was the value. I've paid more for the national chain business motels. I cannot wait to go back.

Cons:

There is contruction around The Alamo (but no construction noise in my room) and it is not the simplest to get to the valet for the first time... but you'll get the hang of it.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • tw
9
Cons:

The ghost never showed up

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Hansen • couple • us
7
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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use this account • extended_group • us
9
Overall, the location, the room the staff were wonderful
Pros:

The location was wonderful. We loved the history and architecture of the hotel. When my elderly aunt became too tired to walk the city they provided a wheelchair for us to borrow.

Cons:

Like we had breakfast at the hotel and we’re disappointed the servings were cold and the hashbrowns tasteless

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Agostino • family_with_children • it
9
Pros:

Soggiorno perfetto!

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Roxanne • couple • us
10
It was a magical experience that made us fall in love.
Pros:

Gorgeous historic hotel at a reasonable price and near river walk.

Cons:

Parking was a bit pricey.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Alvaro • extended_group • us
10
It was great staying
Pros:

Environment

Cons:

N/a

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • us
8
Great location, beautiful property, difficult to get to it due to all the construction
Pros:

Historic, interesting, great location

Cons:

Very difficult to get to it, construction has roads closed everywhere. Had to park and pay in a lot away from the props and hike in.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Omar • couple • us
8
Pros:

The location

Cons:

The room was to way small

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Michael • extended_group • au
3
Pros:

Foyer and historical aspects are good, rich history

Cons:

Rooms are run down, as is the bathroom. No mini bar, they left 2 water bottles on top of the fridge which I assumed was complimentary as there was no signage for price. Nope, my credit card was charged an exorbitant amount

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Beth • couple • us
1
Disappointing.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

We came back this year for the New Years Eve party. Last year was sooo much fun. This year was the greatest disappointment ever. I wish we could get our money back. It was way past the band’s bedtime. They were not able to read the extremely small crowd. The party was quite dead. But since the hotel waited till the very last minute to try to put a party together, in a dark corner, way in the back, hidden, there is no way you could have been able to secure even a half way descent band. A very sad expensive disappointment. Can we get our money back for that?

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • us
10
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee