just checked in at this hotel after staying 2 nights in another hotel on the Riverwalk. the other hotel was more expensive but looks like a motel 6 with a bad smell. this place is amazing it's beautifully decorated and we had the kindest people helping us. we were going to leave first thing in the morning but now I've decided to have a leisurely morning and enjoy this hotel to its fullest. it's amazing that Chris Johnson the general manager gives you his cell number for concerns questions about the Alamo or anything else you want to talk to him about. we hope we get to meet him while we're here if not we want him to know we had a great time. our son is a soldier at the Air Force Base so we know will be visiting again and this will be the hotel we choose!

My husband and I recently stayed at the Emily Morgan for the first time after visiting Downtown San Antonio for over 30 years. My husband was quite fond of the warm chocolate chip cookies we received at check in. I booked the room online, and requested the corner suite. It was a nice room with a living area and a large jacuzzi tub. I especially liked the dressing table area that was separate from the rest of the bathroom. Although I called to ask about the privacy of the room with all it's windows, we noticed, as we walked outside, one CAN see into the bathroom, so keep the shades closed! The bed was comfortable, the couch/hide-a-bed was adequate for our son. We made use of the small refrigerator and bar sink. There was plenty of storage cabinets and drawers. The jacuzzi tub was also a nice touch, but we found out after going to bed it was a self-cleaning jacuzzi, and is rather loud! It kept turning on several times for about an hour after we used it.
I saw where another guest's review commented on the elevator situation, so I will, too. There were two or three school groups staying at the hotel at the same time, and we had a difficult time getting on the elevator, being that each time the door opened, it was packed with kids. Also, we found out that some of them thought it great fun to ride it up and down, pushing all the buttons. Perhaps hotel security could be tightened up a bit when these large groups are in house. We gave up and took the stairs (dirty and scary) and ended up in the kitchen!
The outside of the hotel is very interesting architecturally. The lobby is well appointed and there are displays of artifacts from old San Antonio featured throughout. Situated across from the Alamo, the street in front of the hotel was busy, but the double paned windows helped block out noise.
Overall a nice stay, and we would definitely stay again.

The room was immaculate. Service of the staff was on point of the duties. Their kindness was very much appreciated and added comfort to my stay. I had a beautiful view of downtown and an overlook of a beautiful garden with palm trees. White horse carriages awaited across the street for romantic rides throughout the day and evening. This will definitely be the only hotel in San Antonio I make reservations at.

We stayed at the Emily Morgan during a music convention as it was the hotel where my daughter's performance choir was staying. I was expecting musty and old fashioned but the property has been recently updated and was decorated in an airy, Texas chic style. The staff at the bell desk and check-in were all consistently helpful. We ate in the Oro restaurant onsite a couple of times and were pleased with the menu variety and pricing. The best thing the hotel offers aside from its historical vantage is the superb location next to the Alamo. It was extremely central to be able to get to locations on the Riverwalk, at the convention center and all the surrounding activities. The only downside I have to comment on is regarding the elevators. I understand we were staying there when the elevators were inundated with large groups at times, but they seemed to have an out of date programming logic in making sure they went to each floor efficiently. Otherwise I would say that we did not regret the premium price point for this hotel.