My wife, 7-year-old daughter and I just returned from a weekend in downtown San Antonio, where we stayed at The Fairmount. It's a great alternative to some of the more expensive hotels that are right on the Riverwalk. The Fairmount borders the south side of La Villita, which offers easy access to the river through the Arneson River Theater. The... more

We stayed 2 nights at the Fairmount and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. There was an initial snafu with Orbitz. Apparently, Orvitz didn't communicate with the Fairmount about my reservation (which was prepaid 5 months ago), but Nathan, the front desk clerk, was quite professional and helpful. He settled the entire issue with Orbitz, and we never heard another word about... more

I had an excellent stay - This is a beautiful hotel!!! And, yes - don't kid yourself - it is an antique - so, the floors are crooked - and it does smell a bit musty - but - it is BEAUTIFUL!!!! And the staff was excellent. Don't expect people to be waiting on you, hand and foot - it... more

We stayed here in May 2007 and were disappointed. Our singular memory of this hotel will forever be an unattended front desk. From the moment we arrived and, afterwards, almost every time we needed anything there was nobody available at the front desk. The reason is that the hotel is understaffed. During our stay, only one person covered the front... more

Our stay at the Fairmont was disappointing. The phone in the room didn't work, the room smelled musty and seemed like it was damp. Their might have been mold in the rooms which triggered our allergies. When we checked out expecting maybe a cup of coffee....the coffee pot was broken. At these prices you would expect the hotel to keep... more

Several years ago my wife and I stayed at the Fairmount in San Antonio and had a wonderful stay. The room was filled with antiques but still provided the modern necessities a traveler needs. The restaurant was incredibly good and was rated one of the best in all of San Antonio. The bar provided an elegant respite and the customers... more

The Fairmount Hotel was so charming, romantic and clean. The rooms were some of the most beautiful, like home rooms I have ever seen. (I travel 250 days a year staying and hotels) The decorating is outstanding. The staff is so knowledgeable and was always willing to go the extra mile to make my stay memorable and comfortable. The dog... more

As a business traveller who spends more than 300 days in hotels per year, I was pleasantly suprised to find myself in the Fairmount San Antonio. This place has class, character and great service. Not another big box with a brand name and product indistinguishable from the chains. The place is small (37 rooms), and it oozes character. Personable and... more

Not at all impressed with this so-called "luxury" hotel. The owner sure is impressed with himself and quite upitty. Our hotel room was a dive. I'm all for historic and "quirky" for ambience, but our room was completely a joke. It was on a slant (okay, it IS a 100 year old facility, and part of the original hotel), but... more