San Antonio boutique hotels are in good supply, which is good news for visitors who like hotels with a little extra style. In addition to being stylish, San Antonio boutique accommodations are well-equipped, so welcoming amenities will be part of the mix. Many of the best boutique hotels in town can be found in the Riverwalk area, as this is the main tourist area. You can also find a good one out near the airport should you be flying in or out of town and need a convenient place to stay. However, most people who are searching for San Antonio boutique hotels choose to base their searches in the Riverwalk area. This trendy part of downtown is full of great shops, restaurants, and bars, and the picturesque appeal of the San Antonio River only adds to the charm. A handful of excellent San Antonio Riverwalk boutique hotels are available, so you won't want for options.

Among the best is the Hotel Contessa (pictured). This luxury hotel boasts 265 spacious suites that are overflowing with style, and the oversized bathrooms are hard to find fault with. A certain amount of San Antonio style adds to the flare of the guest suites, not to mention the facilities. A Spanish cuisine restaurant is among the Hotel Contessa's facilities, and the atrium bar can make for a fine place to get some drinks. The kicker might just be the 1,700-square-foot Aveda spa, however, especially if you're looking to get pampered on your San Antonio escape.

When searching for San Antonio Riverwalk boutique hotels, you might also keep the Hotel Indigo and the Hotel Valencia in mind. At the Hotel Indigo, colorful patterns mix with cozy furnishings to create an inviting vibe in the rooms and suites. The restaurant also features a chic atmosphere, and the overall style extends out to the small outdoor pool area.

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As for the Hotel Valencia, it is easily one of the hippest hotels in town. This hotel has chic and stylish décor, and as is true at the other San Antonio boutique hotels, the amenities are plentiful. Custom beds with fine linens, huge flat-screen TVs, plush furnishings, and marble bathrooms are among the in-room amenity highlights at the Hotel Valencia, and spa services are available if you want to take your relaxation to another level.

When it comes down to it, most of the San Antonio boutique accommodations are either found along the river in the Riverwalk area or in the general vicinity. Such is the case with the Emily Morgan Hotel and the Best Western Sunset Suites. The Emily Morgan Hotel is located on the northern side of the Alamo. Just two blocks away is the Riverwalk, so the location is pretty much ideal. You can hardly miss it thanks to the predominantly gothic style, and as far as the rates are concerned, it figures among the most affordable boutique hotels in town. Relatively low rates don't mean that you'll sacrifice comfort and style, however. The Emily Morgan Hotel has plenty of style, and discerning travelers should find the luxurious edge to be appealing.

The Best Western Sunset Suites also offers San Antonio boutique accommodations at a good price. If you don't mind staying on the eastern side of Interstate 37, it can make for an excellent place to stay. Within walking distance are a number of top rated attractions, including the Riverwalk and the Institute of Texan Cultures.

In addition to considering the San Antonio Riverwalk hotels, travelers who are interested in staying at a boutique hotel while in town might also look over near the Alamo, as there are a couple of boutique hotels that figure among the Alamo hotels. One of these hotels is the Menger Hotel, which can be found right next door to the Alamo. Some of the rooms and suites at this historic and haunted hotel feature a modern decor, while others are known for their period feel. When trying to pick a room, you might also consider the fact that some offer views of the Alamo. A satisfying array of modern amenities are offered in every room and suite at the Menger Hotel. Guests will also have access to a host of appealing facilities, including the hotel's small spa.

Just a stone's throw from the Menger Hotel is another historic hotel that is worth considering when searching for San Antonio boutique hotels. Renovations have given the guest units at the Crockett Hotel a relatively contemporary appeal, and as far as the amenities are concerned, they include everything that you will need to enjoy a rewarding stay. Deluxe bath products, internet access, air conditioning, cable TV, a coffee maker, a hair dryer, and an iron are among the in-room amenities, and you can request a mini fridge if your room doesn't already have one. The Crockett Hotel doesn't boast as many facilities as the nearby Menger Hotel, but since there are so many great attractions close by, you might not notice.

As for travelers who are interested in San Antonio boutique hotels that can be found near the airport, the Aloft San Antonio Airport Hotel aims to please with its signature beds, its 42-inch flat screen TVs, its multi-media technology stations that can handle all kinds of devices, and its sumptuous bath products. One of the other airport hotels that offers a considerable amount of boutique style and flare is the Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport, so you might keep it on the radar when looking to stay in the area.