The Most Pet-Friendly Hotels In San Antonio Texas

Making a trip to San Antonio, Texas’s most historic city and home of the famous Alamo? There’s no need to leave your dog or cat behind, as San Antonio has plenty of pet-friendly hotels to choose from. Many lie near the vibrant San Antonio River Walk, which is ideal for dog strolls, and offer plenty of pet treats and amenities. Read on to discover our top picks for the best pet-friendly hotels San Antonio has to offer — bookable with Culture Trip.

1. Menger Hotel

Boutique Hotel, Budget Hotel

The elegant exterior of the historic Menger Hotel in San Antonio.

The Menger Bar, built in 1859, counts Theodore Roosevelt and his Rough Riders as some of its most famous patrons. The grand hotel, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, boasts Victorian-era decor and museum-grade furnishings in its suites – many of which showcase views of the Alamo. Dogs up to 40lb (18kg) can stay at this pet-friendly hotel for a $125 fee. While they can’t be left alone, there’s an on-site Spanish courtyard garden, and you’re adjacent to the River Walk.

2. Omni La Mansión del Rio

Chain Hotel, Luxury

Spacious queen room with a television, dining area and private balcony at the Omni La Mansión del Rio pet-friendly hotel in San Antonio.

Two cats or dogs – weighing no more than 50lb (23kg) – are welcome at this hacienda-style hotel on the River Walk. You’ll need a valid credit card on file, and there’s a cleaning fee of $125. However, your pets can be left alone, if crated, while you explore San Antonio. The Four-Diamond hotel dates back to 1853 and has a Spanish feel, with wood-beamed ceilings, terracotta floor tiles and a heated pool in the fountain courtyard.

3. Mokara Hotel and Spa

Resort, Hotel

Spacious living space with a private balcony offering impressive city views at the Mokara Hotel & Spa in San Antonio.

Mokara Hotel and Spa, which allows two pets weighing up to 25lb (11kg) each to stay for a $125 charge, is perfectly positioned for dog outings on the River Walk. Your cat or dog can also be left unattended in a crate while you’re out enjoying Mokara’s rooftop pool, a seafood feast at its award-winning restaurant, Ostra, or a tranquil treatment at the spa. Suites are ideal for pet stays, with separate living areas and balconies.

5. Crockett Hotel

Hotel

Named for the American war hero and Alamo defender Davy Crockett, this 1909 hotel celebrates all things Texas. Expect views of the Alamo when you open the plantation shutters in your room, Texas-shaped waffles at breakfast and fiery local whiskeys and microbrews at Ernie’s Bar. For a $60 fee, up to two pets – cats or dogs – are welcomed at the Crockett Hotel with treats and bowls, and there’s a grassy relief area on the property.

6. The Emily Morgan, a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

Business Hotel, Chain Hotel

Street-view image of the elegant exterior of The Emily Morgan, a DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton in San Antonio.

You’ll get bowls, treats and a map of San Antonio’s pet-friendly attractions, restaurants and dog parks when you check into Emily Morgan with your furry companion. Two dogs, weighing no more than 50lb (23kg), can stay for $50 per guest room; bring a crate so your dog can snooze in your room while you sightsee. The River Walk is only three blocks away from this hotel, named after the woman who helped defeat the Mexican army during the Texas Revolution.

7. Omni San Antonio Hotel at the Colonnade

Budget Hotel

Luxurious and warmly-lit living space with stylish, plush furnishings at Omni San Antonio Hotel at the Colonnade in San Antonio.

Pet-friendly rooms are on the eighth floor of this San Antonio Omni hotel, overlooking downtown, and they offer plenty of space – some with living areas and wet bars. You’ll get a pet bed, bowls and a special chef-made snack for your companion at check-in – two dogs up to 50lb (23kg) or cats are permitted for a $125 fee. Give your phone number to reception if you want to leave your pet unattended while you sightsee or use the hotel pools.

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