The Watermark Hotel and Spa

Location. Rising eight stories above a quiet stretch of the Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas, the Watermark Hotel and Spa is located three blocks from the historic Alamo and six blocks from the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Within one mile of this luxury boutique hotel are the King William Historic District and the Alamodome.
Hotel Features. Epitomizing the art of relaxation, the Watermark Hotel and Spa's open-aired lobby is embellished with a limestone fireplace and supple leather seating. A candlelit foyer leads to a 17,000-square-foot spa with 19 private treatment rooms, several experienced therapists and a rooftop pool, spa tub and poolside café overlooking the San Antonio skyline. Signature spa therapies include Spanish Rosemary massage, Lime Blossom Scalp and Body Treatment and Purple Sage Salt Glow. Candlelit spa tubs, separate locker lounges and a Spa Boutique are also found within the spa area. The 24-hour fitness center features strength-training machines and cardiovascular equipment with individual LCD television screens. Adjacent to the fitness center, the Mind & Body Center offers complimentary yoga classes. Chefs at the Pesca on the River restaurant prepare succulent steak and wild fish flown in daily, complimented by an extensive wine list, a stone-and-glass oyster bar and exquisite dining terrace along the Riverwalk. Meeting space throughout the hotel, including an original 19th-century saddlery room, accommodates up to 150 guests.

Guestrooms. The Watermark Hotel and Spa's 99 guestrooms feature 12-foot coffered ceilings draped with Italian Frette linens. All rooms include wrought-iron, four-poster beds. Marble bathrooms house jetted tubs, separate showers and bathrobes. High-speed Internet access, CD players and cable television are available in all guestrooms.

Expert Tip. The Watermark Hotel and Spa's concierge desk takes special requests for a fully-stocked guestroom minibar before guests arrivals. The complimentary minibar is not stocked until a request is made to the hotel.