Hotel Emma

Name: Hotel Emma
Address: 136 E Grayson Street, San Antonio, TX, 78215, US
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.9

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Once a 19th-century Brewhouse, MICHELIN Two Key and AAA Five Diamond Award-winning Hotel Emma is now the riverfront flagship for Pearl’s community.
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10/26/2026

Decorating the walls throughout Emma, these vintage German posters date back to the Brewery’s Oktoberfest celebrations in the 1950s and were preserved as part of the original memorabilia unearthed when the compound was purchased in 2002. The folk-inspired pieces capture the spirit of the Brewery’s German roots with hand-painted lettering, striking color combinations, and traditional motifs like b**r steins and pretzels, classic Tyrolean hats, and the Bundeswappen, the German coat of arms.

English translations:
🍻Slide 1: “I praise a beautiful maiden with a merry song and a mug of b**r.”
🍻Slide 2: “Welcome, friends! You are only a stranger here once.”
🍻Slide 3: “Nobody is a stranger here. With drink and cheer, the heart stays cheerful.”
🍻Slide 4: “Do not rejoice in happiness nor complain in misery, but bear the inevitable with dignity.”
🍻Slide 5: “Come, let’s have a drink.”

10/22/2026

Inspired by Pearl Beer’s 1960s slogan “From the Country of 1,100 Springs,” our Artesian River Cellar King rooms are an homage to the natural spring waters that shaped the Texas Hill Country. These peaceful retreats inside Emma’s contemporary River Cellar wing feature expansive king beds, clawfoot tubs, and scenic views of the historic San Antonio River. Explore the special offers of the season and book your stay with us: thehotelemma.com/accommodations/special-offers/

10/18/2026

SPECIAL OFFER: 11 YEARS OF EMMA | On November 12, we celebrate our 11th anniversary at Historic Pearl, and we're inviting our guests and friends to be part of the festivities all month long! Book two or more nights at Emma this November and enjoy 11% off all rooms and suites, a $111 daily hotel credit (for seasonal food, drinks, and shopping), plus a special Sternewirth at Hotel Emma token to raise a glass with our current class of bartenders and a few familiar faces from our original team. Plan for an anniversary getaway and celebrate with us! Explore this special offer and book your stay at the link in our bio.

10/16/2026

Honoring our dearly departed loved ones has been a cherished Día de los Mu***os tradition at Hotel Emma at Pearl since our earliest years. Each fall, the Lobby becomes home to a stunningly adorned ofrenda that celebrates the life and legacy of our namesake, Emma Koehler, along with the family members and friends we hold close to our hearts. For nearly a decade, San Antonio designer and artist Jill Giles and her talented team created these extraordinary displays, bringing their own artistic vision to the traditional fresh flowers, candles, decorations, and personal offerings that give each altar so much meaning. We're grateful for their creativity and dedication to this special tradition, which continues today with our friends at Statue Of Design. As we look forward to unveiling this year's ofrenda in just two weeks, we're taking a look back at the vibrant displays of years past. Swipe through to see a decade of Hotel Emma ofrendas, from 2016 to 2025, and stay tuned for this year's creation!

10/12/2026

Located within the original 1894 Pearl Brewhouse building, our Landmark Brewhouse rooms are furnished with comfortable seating areas for intimate in-room happy hours with friends. Available with one king or two queen beds, these historic accommodations are an inviting home away from home at Pearl. Click here to explore our latest special offers and make plans for your next Emma stay:
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10/09/2026

DÍA DE LOS MU***OS DINNER - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 | We invite you to join us for our annual Día de los Mu***os fiesta honoring the holiday’s vibrant culinary and cultural traditions with festive food and drink, live music, and more. Hosted in partnership with our friends at Patrón Tequila, the evening features a multi-course feast from the Supper culinary team and special Patrón pairings, including pours of our exclusive new “Hacienda Emma” Single Barrel Reposado. Guests will also have the opportunity to experience Hotel Emma's signature ofrenda, created in memory of Emma Koehler and our own dearly departed family and friends. We can't wait to share this meaningful celebration with you! Tickets ($150/person + tax and gratuity) are available now at the link in our bio.

10/05/2026

DID YOU KNOW… our reception desk is made from reclaimed sinker cypress wood that’s more than 150 years old? In the late 1800s, when the demand for wood for construction was at its peak, American logging companies used the network of waterways in the Deep South to transport lumber to processing mills. On these voyages, the hand-cut logs would regularly fall from their rafts and sink to the bottoms of lakes and rivers. Behind the desk is a repurposed mail-sorting shelf that serves as a distinctive centerpiece with carved Art Deco details and vintage numbered lockboxes.

09/30/2026

October brings another festive and fun-filled month of events to Historic Pearl! Spend Wednesday evenings browsing the Night Market, catch live music at Otto's Ice House, cheer on your favorite teams (the San Antonio Spurs are back on October 20!), and take to the dance floor at Stable Hall. And starting on October 27, Pearl comes together for one of our city’s most cherished traditions: Día de los Mu***os. The week-long celebration will fill the neighborhood with colorful ofrendas, live performances, exclusive art installations, and vibrant cultural events. Hotel Emma and our neighbors throughout Pearl will unveil custom ofrendas honoring loved ones who’ve passed, leading into a full day of community festivities and a special nighttime procession on November 1. Check out the full October lineup here: https://events.atpearl.com/events/

09/26/2026

Three years of Two Keys! We’re immensely proud to share that Hotel Emma at Historic Pearl has once again been awarded Two MICHELIN Keys by the MICHELIN Guide for 2026, marking our third consecutive year receiving this prestigious distinction as one of the most “exceptional stays” in the world. Hotel Emma remains one of just three Two Key hotels in Texas, an honor made possible by the extraordinary care and dedication of our entire team. To our Emma family, guests, friends, and San Antonio community: Thank you for continuing to be part of our story. We couldn’t be more grateful to celebrate this recognition with you!

Click below to explore the full list of Key hotels.
https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/travel/all-the-key-hotels-united-states

09/25/2026

Stay with us in the heart of Historic Pearl this October and experience one of the busiest and buzziest months of the year! Catch major acts like Journey, Don Omar, and Lil Wayne in concert; cheer on the San Antonio Spurs at the home opener against our Oklahoma City rivals; take in Top Rank Boxing at the Alamodome; toast to our annual Día de los Mu***os festivities; and celebrate the 2026 F1 United States Grand Prix with special Glenfiddich events right here at Hotel Emma — including a replica Aston Martin Formula One Team race car showcase, a special dinner party with Glenfiddich pairings, and a Sternewirth at Hotel Emma takeover by our friends at The Portrait Bar. Make the most of it all by booking with one of our latest special offers like the “Grand Prix Getaway at Emma,” featuring 10% off room rates, a $200 hotel credit, and exclusive Glenfiddich gifts. Click below to explore our offers and book your stay today.

https://thehotelemma.com/accommodations/special-offers/

09/22/2026

"Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall." - F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby | Today marks the first official day of fall, and one of our favorite seasons for exploring Historic Pearl. Here’s to sunny afternoons, leisurely rides along the San Antonio River, and all the celebrations still to come this autumn.

09/21/2026

The story of Hotel Emma at Historic Pearl is written into every detail of its architecture. Renowned New York design firm Roman and Williams approached the transformation of the 19th-century Pearl Brewery brewhouse with a deep respect for its former life. They preserved the industrial bones of the building and layered them with antique furnishings and artwork, patterned tile floors, and refined modern details. Roman and Williams’ signature interplay between past and present helped shape the distinctive character guests experience throughout Emma today.

09/14/2026

Emma’s distinctive event spaces are ready for all the holiday gatherings ahead! Plan an intimate dinner party in the Swiggle Key private dining room inside Supper American Eatery, take the festivities al fresco in our Courtyard overlooking the San Antonio River, welcome guests to the historic Brewmeister’s Office, or fill the Elephant Cellar ballroom for a company-wide soirée. Click below to explore each of these venues and more stunning spaces for holiday hosting.

thehotelemma.com/venues/overview/

09/04/2026

"Summer afternoon — summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language." - Henry James | Here’s to one more leisurely long weekend by the water. Spend the afternoon poolside with a good book, a sunbathing companion, and a refreshing Hugo Spritz from our Poolside Provisions bar. Explore our current special offers and book a trip to San Antonio today at the link below.

thehotelemma.com/accommodations/special-offers/

08/31/2026

There's so much to look forward to this September! As we welcome the fall season ahead, the calendar is packed with opportunities to experience all the unique sights, sounds, and flavors of the Historic Pearl. We’re kicking off the month by hosting our friends from the Austin bar community for exclusive pop-ups at Sternewirth at Hotel Emma, The Bar at Restaurant Mixtli, and Bar 1919 San Antonio. And that’s just the beginning. Save the dates for the return of the beloved Wednesday Night Markets, active mornings with the newly formed Pullman Market Run Club, live music at Otto's Ice House, Pearl’s annual Mariachi Showcase, an extra-special BBQ dinner at MICHELIN-starred Isidore, Jue Let’s tribute to the ancient Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, and Oktoberfest celebrations at Pullman Market. Click here to see the full list of events: https://events.atpearl.com/events/

Address

136 E Grayson Street
San Antonio, TX
78215

Website

http://www.thehotelemma.com/

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