Menger Hotel

The Menger Hotel brings 316 guest rooms and suites to Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio, making it the oldest continuously operating hotel west of the Mississippi and a charter member of Historic Hotels of America since 1989. Opened in 1859 directly adjacent to the Alamo, the property carries more than 165 years of history through its Victorian-era architecture, museum-worthy artifacts, and a guest registry that includes presidents, military leaders, and celebrities. The Colonial Room Restaurant serves breakfast and lunch in a gracious historic setting, and the Menger Bar, a faithful 1887 replica of London’s House of Lords Pub, draws guests and locals alike for craft cocktails steeped in Texas lore. Mengerita Tacos, the hotel’s newest on-site dining concept, operates in Plaza de Valero with direct views of the Alamo.

The Menger offers approximately 10,400 to 11,600 square feet of meeting and event space spread across 11 uniquely designed venues. The Grand Ballroom anchors the program with 4,500 square feet and capacity for up to 300 guests for receptions, banquets, and large corporate meetings. The Minuet Room, the hotel’s original ballroom, features a fireplace, dance floor, and French doors opening onto the Spanish courtyard garden and pool, making it a standout for wedding ceremonies and gala dinners. The Renaissance Room adds a Victorian-inspired option with a private balcony overlooking Alamo Plaza. The Sam Houston Room, set in the original wing, offers dark wood-paneled walls and a pre-set boardroom configuration suited for executive-level meetings. Additional breakout rooms and a full catering program cover all-day meeting packages, breakfast through dinner, and morning and afternoon breaks.

Amenities

• Free WiFi throughout the property
• Heated outdoor pool, described as the largest in San Antonio, with a surrounding Spanish courtyard garden, palm trees, and poolside terrace
• Fitness center with cardio and weight-training equipment
• Colonial Room Restaurant serving breakfast and lunch, with alfresco courtyard dining available
• Menger Bar, a 1887 House of Lords replica and recipient of a Top 10 Most Historic Bars in the United States designation
• Full business center, multilingual staff, 24-hour front desk, dry cleaning, gift shop, and wheelchair-accessible facilities throughout

Event Facilities

• Approximately 10,400 sq ft of total meeting and event space across 11 distinct venues
• Grand Ballroom: 4,500 sq ft, capacity up to 300 guests for banquets, receptions, and conferences
• Minuet Room: Original hotel ballroom with fireplace, dance floor, and French doors to the courtyard garden
• Renaissance Room: Victorian-inspired space with private balcony overlooking Alamo Plaza
• Sam Houston Room: Wood-paneled boardroom in the original wing, ideal for executive and intimate meetings
• Full catering team offering all-day meeting packages from breakfast through dinner, plus morning and afternoon break options

Local Attractions

• The Alamo, directly across the street on Alamo Plaza
• San Antonio River Walk, steps from the hotel entrance
• Rivercenter Mall, adjacent to the property
• Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, approximately one mile south
• Tower of the Americas, located in downtown San Antonio
• San Antonio International Airport, approximately 8 miles away

The Menger Hotel’s 316 rooms, multiple named event venues, and Alamo Plaza address make it a strong fit for corporate room blocks tied to conventions at the nearby Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, as well as weddings, association gatherings, and group travel programs that benefit from a walkable downtown footprint. Engine users coordinating large group stays will find a property where historic character and practical meeting infrastructure share the same roof.