Hotel Emma at Pearl on the Riverwalk
San Antonio, United States
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Is Hotel Emma at Pearl on the Riverwalk good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 8.9/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: character; kind staff; good breakfast. Main complaint: vintage tech.
Staylist AI overview · based on 7 public guest reviews
“Hotel Emma's brewery soul”
Hotel Emma at Pearl on the Riverwalk is a phenomenal brewery conversion with spacious historic spaces — clean cozy rooms (deliberately vintage fittings: cable-only TV, dated taps), first-class staff (Paul, Mercedes Tully and valet Walter praised), a superb breakfast at Supper, the Larder deli, Sternewirth bar, a library where welcome nickels trade for drinks, and loaner bikes for exploring.
- Rooms
- Cozy rooms; vintage fittings by design.
- Service
- First class staff; Walter praised here.
- Location
- At the Pearl on the Riverwalk.
- Food
- A superb breakfast and good dining.
- Facilities
- A library, bar and loaner bikes.
- Value
- A loved stay for the guests here.
- Character
- Kind staff
- Good breakfast
- Bikes
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Gym
- Private parking
- Vintage tech
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How it compares
Hotel Emma at Pearl on the Riverwalk ranks #1 of 201 hotels Staylist lists in San Antonio and #1 of 5 5-star hotels there. At about $605 a night it is 73% above the median for 5-star hotels in San Antonio ($349). The closest listed alternative is Super 8 by Wyndham San Antonio Pearl District / Downtown, 500 m away (score 2.9).
About the hotel
- Address
- 136 East, San Antonio, Texas, 78215, United States
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Check-in / out
- From 15:00 · by 12:00
- Distance to centre
- 1 km
- Getting there
- Airport: San Antonio International Airport (11.98 km) · Train Station: San Antonio Amtrak Station (3.89 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- Super 8 by Wyndham San Antonio Pearl District / Downtown500 m · 2.9 · $66
- Thompson San Antonio Riverwalk by Hyatt1.5 km · 7.5 · $313
- Hotel Indigo SAN Antonio-Riverwalk by IHG1.5 km · 5.8 · $148
- Sonesta ES Suites San Antonio Downtown Alamo Plaza1.8 km · 6.0 · $109
- Hampton Inn San Antonio-Downtown (River Walk Area)1.8 km · 5.6 · $132
Amenities
- Golf course
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Massage room
- Gym
- Private parking
- Car rentals
- Bar
- Library
- Billiards room
- Restaurant
- Cafe
- Conference room
- Childcare service
- Tour and ticket booking service
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Valet parking
- Fax/copying service
- Concierge service
- Safe at front desk
- Room service
- Snack bar
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at Hotel Emma at Pearl on the Riverwalk?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Does Hotel Emma at Pearl on the Riverwalk have a pool?
- Yes: outdoor swimming pool, pool with view, heated pool.
- Is there parking at Hotel Emma at Pearl on the Riverwalk?
- Yes: private parking, valet parking.
- What wellness facilities does Hotel Emma at Pearl on the Riverwalk have?
- Massage room, Gym.
- How far is Hotel Emma at Pearl on the Riverwalk from the airport?
- The nearest airport is San Antonio International Airport, about 11.98 km away.
- How far is Hotel Emma at Pearl on the Riverwalk from the centre of San Antonio?
- About 1 km.
- Is Hotel Emma at Pearl on the Riverwalk suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.