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St. Anthony- A Wyndham Historic Hotel
Labeled as a Wyndham Historic Hotel, the St. Anthony
has certainly seen its share of history and probably even made some
at the same time. Construction began on the hotel in 1909, when
San Antonio was just a Texas cow town.
Soon after its opening, it was rated in the same
category as New York City’s Waldorf-Astoria by some visitors.
The property was bought in 1935 by entrepreneur Ralph W. Morrison,
who initiated many changes including the addition of a 10-story
tower and air conditioning.
| Suite 884 at the St. Anthony Hotel was renamed
for actor John Wayne. The star of The Alamo film stayed
at the hotel in 1960 and again in 1978 for the National Entertainers'
Conference. |
Since 1909, the St. Anthony has been the place for
celebrities and dignitaries to stay while in the Alamo City. First
Lady Eleanor Roosevelt stopped here, as well as General Douglas
MacArthur, President Eisenhower, Prince Rainier and Princess Grace
of Monaco, Judy Garland, Lucille Ball, Fred Astaire, John Wayne,
Gregory Peck, and Rock Hudson. More recently, Arnold Schwartzenegger
and Maria Shriver, Bruce Willis, George Clooney, and many others
have stayed at this elegant accommodation.
But don’t be intimidated by all the names surrounding
the St. Anthony, its rooms are available to anyone who wants to
stay there. Every room is equipped with hair dryers, coffee makers,
phones with data ports and voice mail and irons and ironing boards.
If you’d like to dine where the stars eat,
look no further than The Madrid Room, found on the grounds of the
St. Anthony. The Madrid room serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
in an old world Spanish atmosphere and features Italian cuisine
with a Southwestern twist. Also on property, Pete’s Pub offers
guests drinks and light meals while they relax after a long day
or converse with fellow guests. Don’t miss the St. Anthony’s
Sunday Brunch, regarded as one of the best weekend brunches in San
Antonio.
Location: 300 E. Travis
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