San Antonio International Airport (SAT): Approximate driving time is 18 minutes and distance is 10 miles.

Driving directions from SAT: Follow signs to Rte 281 south and continue on I-37 south. Exit to Houston St and turn right. Turn left on Broadway and right on Travis St. The hotel is on the left.

Getting there: For solo travelers, the best option from the airport is SA Trans shuttle ($5–$15). For groups of two or more, a taxi ($16–$25) is a better value. (Fees subject to change without notice.)

Getting around: The hotel is centrally located, and many attractions are within walking distance. Other attractions can be reached on the trolley that stops in front of the Alamo (less than $5). Self-parking ($5–$15) and valet parking ($16–$25) are available at the hotel. (Fees subject to change without notice.)

Pete's Pub - This traditional Victorian pub offers fine spirits, light lunches, and complimentary hors d'oeuvres during early evening social hour. Open weeknights from early evening to very late. On Saturdays and Sundays, the pub opens at midday and stays open until late at night.

Amenity highlights: Dining options include the casually elegant Madrid Room, serving Southwestern and Continental cuisine, and Pete's Pub, offering fine spirits and light fare in a Victorian setting. The hotel's large pool, spa tub, and sundeck overlook San Antonio. The rooftop Starlight Terrace is a popular wedding spot, and the hotel offers 22,000 square feet of event and meeting space. High-speed Internet access is available in all public areas and guestrooms (fee).

Insider tip: A black-and-white photo outside Pete's Pub shows Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, Shirley Temple, Fred Astaire, and Rita Hayworth visiting the St. Anthony Hotel. Other great photos in the lobby include a snapshot of Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco, and one of John Wayne taken during the filming of The Alamo. The guest register reveals famous signatures from cattle barons to celebrities.