A historical hotel, authentic and welcoming, Hotel Emma was once a 19th-century Brewhouse. Now it’s an extraordinary 146-room riverfront hotel and the flagship for Pearl’s culinary and cultural community on the northern edge of downtown San Antonio. When you stay at the Pearl Brewery Hotel Emma, you’ll experience San Antonio as if you are staying at the well-appointed home of extremely interesting friends, your visit peppered with warm social experiences, genuine cultural flavor, insider knowledge, and delightful surprises unique to the hotel, the neighborhood, and the city.
“Of course, great hotels have always been social ideas”
— Joan Didion
Food is joy, so at Hotel Emma we celebrate San Antonio’s lively foodways at Supper, our seasonally driven American bistro, at Larder, the hotel’s gourmet market and deli, and at Sternewirth, our city bar and clubroom. And keep an eye out for intriguing pop-up tastings and demonstrations throughout the hotel.
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.”
― Virginia Woolf
“The only really interesting thing is what happens between two people in a room.” — Francis Bacon
view offersRomance, history and a riverside location — Emma’s eclectic venues add extraordinary panache to every social celebration and business gathering. Hotel Emma, San Antonio’s timeless culture and The Pearl’s vitality become the memorable backdrop for your wedding, party, dinner or business event.
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Located just a short walk from Hotel Emma in the former Samuels Glass Co. building, Pullman Market is San Antonio’s newest culinary destination, featuring a specialty grocer, five quick-service eateries, and four all-new restaurants. Stay tuned for more details on our partnership.
read moreYou’re just a four-minute stroll from immersive live entertainment at our partner venue Stable Hall, a landmark building that originally housed the Pearl Brewery’s fleet of draft horses. Our Guest Experience team has created an exclusive package to enjoy this marquee music destination to its fullest during your stay.
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