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Veteran institution showcasing local & regional contemporary artists in an airy, industrial space.

Stylish rooms in a 1920s hotel with an outdoor pool, plus a Texan restaurant with Alamo views. This iconic 1920s hotel overlooking the Alamo is a 10-minute stroll from galleries in the colorful La Villita Historic Arts Village, and 3 blocks from the iconic River Walk. Polished rooms include modern furnishings and custom-designed beds, plus flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers and Wi-Fi (fee). Suites add living areas; some have whirlpool tubs. A laid-back restaurant with Alamo views serves American cuisine with a Texan twist, and a lively bar offers signature cocktails and local beers. There's also an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a 24/7 fitness room, along with 5 event spaces, a business center and valet parking (fee).

Casual lodging with an outdoor pool, plus free continental breakfast & WiFi. This traditional hotel is an 11-minute drive from the San Antonio Zoo and a 13-minute drive from San Antonio International Airport. The casual rooms include pillow-top mattresses, free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with HD channels, plus coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms and some suites add minifridges and microwaves; other suites add whirlpool tubs. Kids 18 and under stay free with a parent or grandparent. Free continental breakfast and parking are offered, as well as an outdoor pool, a gym and a business center. There's also a market and 4 meeting rooms.

This stylish eatery offers a fresh spin on steakhouse fare and cocktails, all set in a chic vibe that's perfect for unwinding after a long day.

Nestled in a charming old convent, this laid-back bar and eatery dishes up creative American bites all day, perfect for a lively brunch or cozy dinner.

Kid-friendly ice house with 250-plus brews, Mexican & American fare & brunch in a relaxed setting.

A shared dining room & patio join these 2 relaxed eateries fixing up donuts & breakfast tacos.

Quaint B&B offering antiques-filled rooms with private access & free WiFi, plus in-room breakfast. Fronting a tree-lined residential street in the south of Downtown, this elegant Victorian-style B&B is 2 blocks from the San Antonio River, a 15-minute walk from the Tower of the Americas observation deck and less than a mile from The Alamo. The quaint, antiques-filled rooms offer private access from a wraparound porch. All feature free WiFi, TVs and en suite bathrooms, plus minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Some add seating areas. Full breakfast is served in-room. Parking is free. A wraparound porch has seating.

Discover a humble Sichuan gem serving up tapas, hot pots, and standout dishes like pork belly and Kung Pao shrimp, all in a cozy, welcoming setting.