A new list by US News and World Report has ranked San Antonio’s Hotel Emma the No. 1 best hotel in Texas, and No. 13 in the nation.
The 14th annual report by US News analyzes more than 37,000 properties across the United States, Europe, Bermuda, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean. Hotels are ranked based on industry awards, star ratings, and Tripadvisor customer ratings.
Hotel Emma is located in the Historic Pearl district, offering 146 luxurious industrial-style rooms inside a former 19th century brewery. The hotel provides easy access to Pearl foodie favorites, including Supper, the hotel’s own restaurant led by executive chef Ned Elliott, and Larder, the hotel’s deli market.
The hotel’s crowning achievement is a three-spot improvement from its former No.4-rank in 2023, outshining Houston’s distinguished Post Oak Hotel, which fell into No. 2 this year.
Hotel Emma CEO Jon Sakshaug shared his gratitude for the hotel’s prestigious ranking in a press release.
“We are extremely proud and honored to receive this title as a way to celebrate the unique cultural and hospitality experiences we curate for our guests,” said Sakshaug. “It’s a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional service and crafting authentic memories that leave our guests with a long lasting impression. This honor only fuels our passion to continue delivering one-of-a-kind adventures within our hotel and the surrounding Pearl community.”
Four more San Antonio hotels earned recognition on US News’ “2024 Best Hotels in Texas” list, including:
- No. 13 – Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa
- No. 17 – La Cantera Resort & Spa
- No. 20 – Thompson San Antonio – Riverwalk
- No. 23 – JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
The only San Antonio hotel that didn’t make a reappearance in 2024 was Mokara Hotel and Spa, which ranked No. 21 in last year’s list.
Houston had the greatest number of hotels in the top 25, at 10 hotels:
- No. 2 – The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston
- No. 7 – Hotel Granduca Houston
- No. 10 – The Lancaster
- No. 11 – JW Marriott Houston Downtown
- No. 12 – The St. Regis Houston
- No. 14 – Hotel ZaZa Houston Museum District
- No. 15 – The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa
- No. 16 – Four Seasons Hotel Houston
- No. 21 – Hotel ZaZa Houston Memorial City
- No. 25 – C. Baldwin, Curio Collection by Hilton
The five Austin hotels that earned recognition in 2024 are:
- No. 5 – Austin Proper Hotel & Residences
- No. 6 – Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection
- No. 18 – Four Seasons Hotel Austin
- No. 22 – The Loren at Lady Bird Lake, Austin
- No. 24 – Archer Hotel Austin
Dallas had five luxurious hotels earn spots on US News list:
- No. 3 – Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, Dallas
- No. 4 – The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas
- No. 8 – Hall Arts Hotel Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton
- No. 9 – The Joule, Dallas
- No. 19 – Hotel Crescent Court, Dallas
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