Historic Gothic Revival meets urban contemporary at the Emily Morgan Hotel. Adjacent to the famous Alamo, this 14-story hotel is a modern oasis surrounded by Texas history. Polished stone floors and Texas limestone blends with traditional mahogany furnishings and custom fabrics. A transparent stone fireplace flanks a commanding central staircase.

A large flowing fountain graces the entrance to this 20-story Omni Hotel. Inside the gleaming marble lobby, guests find a European-style ambience with plush brocade and velvet fabrics, a shimmering crystal chandelier, ornate French-style accent tables, and potted palms. From there, the lobby flows into a warmly paneled piano bar. The hotel caters primarily to weekday business travelers visiting nearby corporations; leisure guests arrive on weekends.

A domed glass ceiling crowns the three-story lobby atrium. On the second floor, overlooking the lobby, is a grand piano. With 60,000 square feet of meeting space and proximity to the convention center, the hotel hosts many business travelers. Vacationing families enjoy its spot near Rivercenter Mall and the River Walk.

Glass elevators offer bird's-eye views of this 16-story hotel with its unique shops and restaurants. On the ground floor, a diverted portion of the San Antonio River, banked by tropical plants and channeled into a serene waterfall, creates a photo opportunity. The second level of the multi-tiered atrium lobby houses the hotel's reception desk, concierge, Chap's Restaurant, the River Terrace Lobby Lounge, and a Starbucks coffee kiosk.

This restored 1906 building, listed as a National Trust Historic Hotel of America, is a classic three-story updated Victorian hotel, with red-brick construction, soft green trim, and wrought-iron verandas. The small, quiet lobby overlooks a serene courtyard with a fountain, palmettos, and garden seating. Fine custom fabrics and carpeting, notable artworks, and arched doorways give the hotel a sense of charm and grace.

Resembling a grand hacienda, the lobby of this seven-story Spanish Colonial hotel offers graceful archways, fresh flowers, and a winding, wrought-iron staircase. The hotel features beamed and molded ceilings, French doors, distinctive artifacts and tapestries, and brick-paved courtyard lush with trees and tropical greenery.

From the cowhide rocking chairs to the twang of country music, the bold lobby of this four-story resort has the feel of a hill-country ranch. There are big iron chandeliers, lots of ceiling fans, massive fireplaces, and tall windows bringing in the sunshine. Outside, guests can sit a spell on a generous wooden porch shaded by a giant oak tree. There's plenty of room to accommodate large corporate groups and enough activities to occupy the most active children in this family friendly resort.

This 30-story hotel welcomes guests into a contemporary lobby with a touch of Texas flair: chili-red walls, dark-wood trim, and wrought-iron accents. Vacationing families mingle with the business travelers gathering in one of the hotel’s 13 meeting rooms or a block away at the convention center. Many guests are loaded down with shopping bags from the Rivercenter Mall, across the street.

Located across from a major conference center, this high-rise “Palace on the River” is a popular destination for business travelers. The lobby is a showcase of marble and stone, mesquite hardwood floors, beveled mirrors, and wrought-iron accents. A graceful waterfall complements a quiet teakwood seating area. Rincon Allegre, the piano bar, has floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Riverwalk.

This stylish, seven-story hotel opens to a flower-lined circular drive with valet parking. The lobby is appointed with upholstered chairs and large floral arrangements. Outside are six acres of lawns, gardens, and century-old oaks. Peacocks and pheasants roam the property. With its close proximity to the Riverwalk and the convention center, the hotel caters to both business and leisure travelers, as well as families.