I stayed in a restored 19th-century brewery in San Antonio, Texas

Set in a restored 19th-century brewery, Hotel Emma blends historic industrial charm with modern hospitality

Location

Hotel Emma is situated at the north end of the San Antonio River Walk in Texas, which was once somewhat of a dead zone – but was saved from irrelevance by the rejuvenation of the 16-block Pearl District. This area now houses the hotel, the Culinary Institute of America, around 20 restaurants, and dozens of boutique shops. So, there’s plenty to keep guests busy. It’s a lively, picturesque campus, with some of the best food spots in town.