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The Fairmount Hotel

401 South Alamo
San Antonio, TX 78205
Nightly Rates: ( 169.00 - 209.00 )
3 Star


Property Description

A perfect downtown San Antonio hotel location, The Fairmount Hotel is situated directly across from the charming shops and restaurants of La Villita on San Antonio's famed Riverwalk, and only steps away from the downtown San Antonio entertainment and business districts. The hotel's Texas style history, romantic ambiance and prime location make The Fairmount Hotel the ideal place for anyone visiting San Antonio. The Fairmount Hotel is a three-story Victorian structure that was built in 1906, six blocks from its present-day location. In1985, the Fairmount was entered in the Guinness Book of World Records when the 3.2 million pound hotel was moved intact to its current location, three blocks on San Antonio's popular Riverwalk. A glass display case in the hotel's lobby contains an array of 19th century military objects from the Battle of the Alamo and an unusual assortment of British china. The Fairmount today boasts 37 guest rooms and suite and has wrought-iron verandas and a red-brick fa?ade as well as a courtyard with lush foliage and garden seating. Inside, the hotel's guest rooms feature canopy beds, overstuffed chairs and elegant marble baths.



Amenities

· Bar/Lounge
· Business Center
· Concierge
· 24 Hour Front Desk
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· Pets Allowed
· Pets Allowed
· Parking
· Restaurant
· Safe Deposit Box
· Laundry/Valet Services


Rate Disclaimer

Rates are subject to change.


Miscellaneous Information

· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 1500
· Check out time is 1200
· 37 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 3 floors.


Directions

San Antonio International Airport is located at 7 miles north from the property.

San Antonio International Airport is located at 7 miles North from the property.


Guarantee Policy

All reservations require a credit card guarantee due at the time of booking.


Cancellation Policy

Reservation must be cancelled 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid a penalty of one night's room and tax.


Restaurant Information

Luca Ristorante Enoteca (onsite)

Luca Ristorante Enoteca Luca, best described as a contemporary regional Italian restaurant with enoteca, provides fine cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Luca features breakfast, lunch dinner and notturna - or late night - offering something for everyone throughout the day. This enoteca noted for its small plated meals and superior wine selection. Luca also features a brick oven and antipasti bar. A community focused restaurant, Luca offers a casual, social environment that is quickly becoming the place to be seen. Wi fi Internet access, patio, seating, open-space dining, superior cuisine and private gathering spaces are among the many amenities offered to the downtown urban environment.


Meeting Facility

Meeting Rooms

Meeting Rooms Number of Meeting Rooms Three Total Meeting Space Square Feet is 1998 Largest Room Space is 895 AV Equipment Available On Site Smallest Room Space is 403 Largest Seating Capacity 75 Smallest Seating Capacity 5


Recreation Information

Fitness Center

Health Club - Limited is available 24 hrs

Recreation

Jacuzzi is Available in our luxury suites Jogging Track/Trail Jogging in the historical King William district nearby Massage


Area Attractions

San Antonio International Airport

San Antonio International Airport is located at 7 miles north from the property.

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center The convention center hosts more than 300 events each year with over 750,000 convention delegates from around the world

The Alamo

The Alamo More than 2.5 million people a year visit the 4.2 acre complex known worldwide as The Alamo. Most come to see the old mission where a small band of Texans held out for thirteen days against the Centralist army of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. Although the Alamo fell in the early morning hours of March 6 1836 the death of the Alamo Defenders has come to symbolize courage and sacrifice for the cause of Liberty. The memories of James Bowie, David Crockett, and William B. Travis are as powerful today as when the Texan Army under Sam Houston shouted Remember the Alamo as it routed Santa Anna at the battle of San Jacinto on April 21 1836.

The Missions - Mission Trail

The Missions - Mission Trail The Mission San Antonio de Valero the Alamo was only one of a chain of missions strung along the San Antonio River. Established between 1718 and 1731 these missions were built not only to spread the faith of the conquistadors but also to serve multiple foreign policy objectives for the Spanish government.


Cities near San Antonio, TX

Elmendorf
San Antonio
Schertz
Selma
Universal City


Airport - Transportation

San Antonio International Airport (SAT)


Art Galleries & Dealers

Love Texas Gallery


Botanical - Strolling Gardens - Convervatories

HemisFair Park
Japanese Tea Gardens
San Antonio Botanical Garden


Churchs - Places of Worship - Wedding Chapels

First Presbyterian Church
San Fernando Cathedral
Travis Park United Methodist Church


Convention & Meeting Facilities - Civic Centers

Alamodome - Convention Center & Meeting Facilities
San Antonio Rose Palace
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center


Golf Courses - Country Clubs - Tennis Clubs

Randolph Oaks Golf Course


Historical Places

Mission San Francisco de la Espada
King William Historic District
Alamo


Hospitals & Medical Care Facilities

Audie L Murphy Veterans Hospital
Nix Health Care System
St Luke's Baptist Hospital
Christus Santa Rosa Health Care
South Texas Veterans Health Care
Southwest Texas Methodist Hospital


Lakes - Marinas - Rivers - Ports - Piers

Calaveras Lake


Museums

Mexican Cultural Institute
Texas Pioneer, Trail Drivers and Texas Rangers Museum
Spanish Governor's Palace
Fort Sam Houston Museum
Buckhorn Saloon and Museum
McNay Art Museum
San Antonio Museum of Art
Texas Transportation Museum
Witte Museum


National or State Parks - Wildlife Preserves

Casa Navarro State Historic Site


Parks - Monuments - Memorials

Mission San Juan Capistrano


Race Tracks

Malibu Grand Prix


Resorts - Spas- Camping - RV Parks

Alamo Plaza Spa


Science Centers - Nature Centers

Scobee Planetarium


Stadiums - Arenas - Athletic Fields

AT&T Center - San Antonio Spurs
Nelson W Wolff Stadium


Theaters - Venues - Amphitheaters

Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center


Theme Parks - Amusement Parks

Sea World San Antonio
Splashtown
Six Flags Fiesta Texas


Tourist Attractions

Natural Bridge Caverns Inc
Ripley's Haunted Adventure
River Walk
Market Square
La Villita Historic Arts Village
San Antonio Central Library
Tower of the Americas
Texas Adventure
St. Paul Square


Tours

Rio San Antonio Cruises


Universities & Colleges

Palo Alto College
University of Texas Health Science Center
University of Texas - San Antonio
University of the Incarnate Word
St. Mary's University
Our Lady of the Lake University
Southwest School for Art & Craft

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