The Fairmount

This hotel calls itself "San Antonio's Little Jewel" and, after a look around these elegant digs, we see why. The property pampers its guests with personal attention and style amid turn-of-the-century elegance.

In 1986, the hotel earned a place in the Guinness Book of World Records when the 3,200,000-pound structure became the heaviest building ever moved. The move took six days, relocating the three-story hotel just across the street from both HemisFair Plaza and La Villita. In excavating the basement at its new home, artifacts from the battle of the Alamo were found. Today the site is a State Archaeological Landmark.

Each guest room here has an alarm clock, hair dryer, color television with VCR, iron with ironing board, data ports, and a coffee maker with complimentary coffee. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower massager and products from Bath & Body Works. The hotel offers its guests a fitness center, laundry and valet services, 24-hour room service, and babysitting services.

Polo's Restaurant and Bar, located on the property, is the perfect place to end a busy day. Polo's Restaurant serves Continental cuisine with a unique Southwestern flavor while the Bar provides guests with a cocktail and live entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays.

The Fairmount (not to be confused with the Fairmont chain) boasts a great location for sightseeing vacationers. The Alamo is only six blocks away, while the River Walk is only four blocks from the hotel.

Location: 401 S. Alamo St., downtown
(210) 224-8800, 877.365.0500 

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