Location. Built in 1909, the historic Crockett Hotel is located across the street from the Alamo and the San Antonio River Walk in San Antonio, Texas. The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and La Villita Historic Arts Village are positioned within one-half mile of this property. Hotel Features. Named after Davy Crockett, this hotel occupies grounds that in 1836 were the site of the Alamo battlefield. The hotel's seventh-story atrium lobby is furnished with leather armchairs and a grand piano, and features exposed brick walls. The Crockett Hotel provides complimentary buffet-style breakfasts that include Texas-shaped waffles and varieties of fresh fruit. Ernie's Bar is decorated with dark-paneled walls, houses a big-screen television, and frames Alamo views through tall windows. The hotel's function space accommodates up to 150 people. A lobby Internet kiosk is available for a fee, although boarding pass printouts are complimentary. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool landscaped with palm trees and rock waterfalls. The Crockett Hotel provides complimentary access to the Menger Hotel's outdoor lap pool and fitness room, across the street.

Guestrooms. This seven-story property offers 138 guestrooms decorated in minimalist style with pale color schemes and louvered shutters. Room service for lunch and dinner is provided by an independently owned restaurant. Coffeemakers are standard. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Suites contain sofa beds and refrigerators. Refrigerators are available in guestrooms, on request.

Expert Tip. The Crockett Hotel is the closest lodging in San Antonio to the Alamo. Front desk staff can provide directions to nearby horse-drawn carriage rides that tour the historic neighborhood.

Room Types:

Standard Room - Free Breakfast:   One queen bed or two double beds (bedding type not guaranteed). Renovated in 2007. May have view of Alamo grounds. Sage or vanilla cream decor with interior wood shutters and artwork depicting regional history. Complimentary wireless Internet access. TV with premium cable channels, pay movies, and video games. Clock radio. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Nonsmoking.