Welcome to the St. Anthony Wyndham Historic Hotel A National Historical Landmark The St. Anthony hotel named after the city & a Saint, San Antonio de Padua, the St. Anthony was built in 1909 as the first luxury hotel in the city. The hotel was created by three ambitious Texas cattlemen B.L. Naylor, F.M Swearingen and A.H. Jones who viewed the city of San Antonio as the future tourist and historical destination for Northeastern travelers. With its rich history, elegant decor, and luxurious feel; The St. Anthony became the first hotel to boast a number of firsts. The St. Anthony was the first hotel to be air conditioned, and first to have a drive up garage level registration desk, first to use electric eye automatic opening doors, and first to install the sophisticated Dimension telephone communication system. A hundred years later, the St. Anthony remains as the first hotel of choice in San Antonio and for travelers around the world. Located across from historic Travis Park in the heart of downtown San Antonio; The St. Anthony is located only a few blocks from the San Antonio Convention Center, Paseo del Rio Riverwalk, Rivercenter Mall, the Alamo and La Villita. Conveniently located one block from the riverwalk, the St. Anthony provides the perfect atmosphere for relaxation while allowing you to be near to all the downtown attractions, fine dining, night entertainment, cultural events and historic attractions. After a historic tour of the city and the hotel, you can enjoy a relaxing session of therapeutic indulgence. With a state-of-the-art fitness center and a variety of specialized spa services, the St. Anthony provides a fulfilling experience designed to relax your senses. One stay at the St. Anthony is all it takes to experience the magnificent decor and historical tradition accompanied by fine dining, luxurious accommodations, and first class service. Be part of San Antonio's Grand Tradition and reserve your place in history today