Elite Traveler Spring 2022

WHERE TO STAY

The Presidential Suite at The St. Anthony, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Texas is famed for its beautiful wide open spaces, and San Antonio o ff ers a whole host of equally gorgeous and expansive suites for your stay

LA CANTERA RESORT & SPA, VILLA BRISCOE SUITE

Just a few minutes from downtown on the edge of the Texas Hill Country, La Cantera embodies the Texan passion for ranches and wide open spaces. It occupies 500 acres atop the city’s highest hill. Limestone arches, fi ve swimming pools, an immense spa and fl owing lawns de fi ne the resort. Choose the 1,600-sq-ft Villa Briscoe Suite, a golf cart ride away from the rest of the resort in the dedicated villa section of the property. Aside from a spacious king room, this suite has a parlor replete with dining area and kitchenette, a terrace with an outdoor shower and fi re pit, and a living room complete with a fi replace. From $1,299 per night. Contact Matt Lauzon, resort manager, +1 855 499 2960, thevillasatlacantera.com

THE ST. ANTHONY, A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL, THE PRESIDENTIAL SUITE Three blocks from The Alamo and across the street from Travis Park, the elegant St. Anthony, a 10-story National Register landmark built in 1909, has been nicknamed ‘the Waldorf of the Prairie.’ With gold-tipped Corinthian columns, a signature emerald accent color and chandeliers fashioned after those on the Titanic, it has hosted princesses, politicos and movie stars. The three-bedroom Presidential Suite is a cream-colored, 3,012-sq-ft outpost complete with kitchen. Or enjoy the 1,198-sq-ft John Wayne Suite featuring a masculine decor and stellar city views. Presidential Suite from $4,500; John Wayne Suite from $3,800. Contact Doreen Patino, director of sales and marketing, dpatino@thestanthonyhotel.com, +1 210 227 4392, marriott.com

THE THOMPSON SAN ANTONIO, PENTHOUSE SUITE A wealthy city once fed by ranching dynasties, San Antonio has always been an art hub. Celebrating that cultural penchant, the strikingly futuristic, brand-new Thompson San Antonio proudly dominates the Arts District with its curated collection of original contemporary art. The 20-story hotel captivates with artwork by famed modern artists like Je ff Koons and Koray Akay from its scenic location on the Paseo del Rio. The urbane mood continues in the sleek Penthouse Suite, a 2,100-sq-ft abode featuring a pool table and a private terrace with jaw-dropping views, with ample space for your brood. The suite’s spa bathroom is furnished with a luxurious soaking tub and a six-head shower. From $2,100 per night. Contact Asheli Trevino, concierge, +1 210 942 6051, thompsonhotels.com

HOTEL EMMA, EMMA KOEHLER SUITE This LEED-certi fi ed aesthetic marvel ensconced in the extant innards of the original Pearl Brewery, circa 1883, cleverly draws from its industrial setting. Factory artifacts and repurposed architectural elements — think beer vats fl anking a ballroom, chipped plaster walls and a chandelier made from bottle labelers — contrast with tooled leathers, dark woods, velvets, animal skins and damask to create a Mexican ranch-house vibe. Book the opulent, bi-level Emma Koehler Suite, named for the brewhouse founder’s wife, with a grand piano, clawfoot bathtub, handcrafted custom furniture and a terrace with river views. It also features classic Emma amenities, such as peerless art, etched crystal glasses and seersucker Guayabera robes. From $7,500 per night. Contact Nathan Gri ffi n, director of revenue management, nathan.gri ffi n@thehotelemma.com, +1 210 448 8331, thehotelemma.com