Menger Hotel - San Antonio, Texas
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 29° 25.479 W 098° 29.198
14R E 549796 N 3255144
Historic hotel located near the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas.
Waymark Code: WM38K6
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 02/26/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member manchanegra
Views: 33

The Menger Hotel was built in 1859 and for many years was the place to stay while in San Antonio. The hotel's guests have included Theodore Roosevelt, Babe Ruth, Mae West, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, Sarah Bernhardt, Benjamin Harrison, William Howard Taft, and William Jennings Bryan. The hotel originally had two stories but over the years expanded and now occupies five stories with 316 rooms. The hotel is well maintained with great amenities.
Name of the Hotel: Menger Hotel

Address:
204 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205


Number of Rooms: 315

Hotel since: 01/01/1859

Date Building was built: 01/01/1859

First use of building:
Hotel


Historic Hotel (Historic Building, National Monument or similar): yes

Urban Hotel (located in a village or town): yes

Mountains Nearby (less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil): no

Beachs Nearby (less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil): no

Historic Place nearby (Unesco or National monument/site less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil): yes

Major Pilgrimage Place Nearby (less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil. Consider any religion).: yes

Hotel website (if available): [Web Link]

Height in floors: Not listed

Hotel Rating: Not listed

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