San Antonio · Downtown
The St. Anthony
J. Flood Walker's 1909 hotel facing Travis Park, whose two eight-story towers were joined behind a single facade in 1935.
- Built
- 1909Original eight-story tower built 1909, second eight-story tower 1910; the towers were joined behind a common façade in 1935. Reopened May 1983 after an 11-month, $20 million renovation.
- Style
- Spanish Colonial Revival details (per NRHP district description)
- Architect
- J. Flood Walker
- Type
- Grand hotel
- Area
- Downtown
- Credentials
- Listed on the National Register of Historic Places; Inside a National Register historic district; Local landmark
The story
The St. Anthony opened in 1909 facing Travis Park, designed by J. Flood Walker; a second eight-story section followed in 1910, and in 1935 the two towers were joined behind a common façade. The NRHP nomination describes it as considered a decade ahead of its time when built. It closed for 11 months and officially reopened in May 1983 after a $20 million renovation.
The ghost story
Visit San Antonio relays the tale behind the hotel's Haunt bar: in the 1940s Isabella, in a red gown, waited in vain for her lover at the Anacacho Ballroom, and guests reportedly still see the "Lady in Red" wandering the halls.
Source: www.visitsanantonio.com
Good to know
- Address: 300 E Travis St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Things to do
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Last verified October 2026. Details change; confirm with the inn before you book.