The St. Anthony Hotel

to anyone looking for a venue in San Antonio. A few things to note that I noticed: * Showed us a different style suite than what we received, never once told us the room showed during the tour was an upgraded room, didn’t offer it when making room reservation. Never saw the room we received until we checked in so it threw a wrench in some getting ready plans. When I brought this concern up, it felt like they didn’t really care. * When we went for the tasting, they specifically asked us what requests we had for the day of to make sure everything was great. We requested extra water bottles in our suite, a garment rack in our suite and they offered to have dented sachels of the hotel signature smell for us to bring home with us. None of that was done. * No mini fridge in suite, which i thought was weird — had to call down and order to room * No full length mirror in room, I would have thought that if it’s the suite that they are putting the bride and groom in that there would be a full length mirror. * No usb plugs, this is not a high priority but something to note * Got charged extra for water in swearingen room * Total price given when we signed contract was different than actual total price because they didn’t account for tax and didn’t make us aware until we pointed it out

nitial inquiry, I worked with Bridget Klish and she was an absolute rock star! We couldn’t have had a better coordinator and she made our special day come to life. I (groom) was very in depth into the details of budgeting and planning and some coordinators could have become irritated by the amount of questions and concerns I had, but Bridget quickly and thoroughly answered every single one. As long as I emailed her before early afternoon, I would almost always get a response within an hour or two… We would even exchange emails late into the evening discussing little details. My wife and I visited the venue a couple times during the planning stage, and Bridget always made sure that the entire staff was ready for our arrival and everyone greeted us by name. I can’t speak highly enough Bridget and how much of an amazing job she did making our special day come life. If you are on the fence at all about a venue, please do yourself a favor and hop on the phone with Bridget at the St. Anthony. She will take amazing care of you!

cation with the point of contact at the hotel left some room to be desired. We would have to follow up multiple times to get questions answered, and even then not everything was. Would have expected a more prompt response time for the $$.

everything we've dreamed of and the experience of planning was better than imagined because of the professionalism and personality of Bridget Klish. Bridget listened to our needs and desires, she made thoughtful recommendations and gently moved us in a different direction when necessary. You are blessed to fall in love, fortunate to get a chance to wed at the St. Anthony and exceptionally lucky to work with Bridget Klish. We also enjoyed working with Mohammed during our tasting. Our guest who stayed at the St. Anthony only had the best reviews.

de the entire planning process a breeze! I highly recommend Bridget and the St. Anthony Hotel for anyone planning their dream wedding!

ny holds a very special place in their hearts and they knew there was no better place to celebrate such a special occasion. Bridget and the St. Anthony team went above and beyond to accommodate every need and make sure every little detail was perfectly executed! The service all around was top notch from catering to concierges to housekeeping staff. The location absolutely beautiful and holds so much history! Will definitely recommend the St. Anthony to other couples!

we were happy and getting what we needed. The space was beautiful and all guests loved being able to have fun and go back up to their room after. Would highly reccommend St. A's and Bridget!

rrace, to the elegant and festive Anacacho Ballroom--everything was beyond beautiful. Bridget and her team went above and beyond to meet every accommodation and request, and we appreciate the kindness and professionalism we constantly encountered. From the catering, to the concierges, to the cleaning and housekeeping staff--everyone played an important role in making our day so special.

vendors, making sure they were also in place. My reception from the cocktail party to the dinner through the end of the evening was perfect, on time and could not have been better. I HIGHLY recommend looking to the St. Anthony. They helped me create the execute the perfect celebration.

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t day of coordinator. We really liked the person we thought would be our day of coordinator and were very disappointed because the new one was not as friendly and helpful. Overall we had a wonderful night.

the best in the world. The chef at that hotel for weddings is a sweetheart and food is beyond delicious and the service of the staff was out of this world!

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he guests stayed at the hotel and spoke very highly of the staff and accommodations. Additionally, the overall ambiance and appearance of the historic hotel only made the celebration that much more beautiful and special for my daughter and new son-in-law. The reception was perfectly executed by the hotel and its staff, and it made for a stress-free evening for me, the mother of the bride. If given the opportunity, I would love to throw another party at The St. Anthony Hotel!

to the chef took special care of us and made sure all our needs were taken care of. They even had two salon chairs delivered to our suite for hair and makeup the morning of the wedding. We have received so many compliments on the food and the beautiful venue from our guests. The neutral color palate and crystal chandliers help set the mood for a very elegant affair. The guest rooms have been beautiful remodeled and the rooftop terrace and pool was a great gathering place for our guests. Sara was wonderful work with and made sure all the details at the reception were taken care of. I would highly recommend the St. Anthony as a venue for anything from a special weekend to a wedding reception. Mother of the Bride

n incredible help planning the event for us. She was also there the entire weekend! Since we had a lot of family and friends staying at the St. Anthony, we decided to spend the weekend there also. It just made everything so much more convenient and gave us chance to spend time with our family and friends. The hotel and rooms are elegant and luxurious. The staff was very accommodating and helpful. Our guests fell in love with the St. Anthony! The hotel reception manager and Sara were wonderful to work with, I could not have survived without them!! Chief Mata is the best chief in the World! His gourmet creations were not the normal fair that you find at weddings. The food was incredible, the layout beautiful and service impeccable. Chief Mata worked with my daughter to create a menu that was uniquely hers. He sets the bar very high! When planning an event like this, you hope for the best. The St. Anthony delivers big time! The hotel is stunningly beautiful, the staff amazing, the food unbelievably delicious. we are still receiving compliments from guests about food and hotel. The reception was truly enchanting. We are so glad we chose the St. Anthony and would do it again!

hotel provides guest. You are really paying for a wedding support team when you book with the St. Anthony's. The moment we walked into the hotel we were treated like royalty. I can not even begin to describe how much the staff especially Wendy (wedding coordinator) went out of her way to help us plan our special day. She was very patient with all of our questions, had great advise on different details of the wedding, and she remembered all of request. My husbands parents are from Mexico and the St. Anthony provided us with a wonderful translator for our dinner menu tasting and bilingual waiters for the wedding. Chef Mata is a very passionate about his menu and you can taste it in every bite you take!!! The bar and wait staff are top notch!! All of our guest were taken care of and had a great time!!! Our wedding night couldn't have been more magical thanks to the St. Anthony Hotel!!

, the catering manager, who was our contact person throughout the planning process and was there the whole day of the wedding. The entire hotel staff made us all feel so welcome and was so helpful with anything we needed. The venue is just breath taking, with the gorgeous chandeliers and grand piano in peacock alley. We had our ceremony in the Peraux room and the reception in the Anacacho Ballroom. After the ceremony the flipped the ceremony space into the bar area where we had our bars, cakes, and flipbook station. They were so willing to work with whatever we needed. The staff at the reception was phenomenal. We had a plated duet that was served to all of our guests and everyone loved the food. It was so delicious and everything was cooked just right! Chef Mata was so lovely to work with. During our tasting he would listen to our feed back on the food we were trying and offer suggestion we may like better. That's actually how we settled on the final dish that was served at the reception it was a suggestion that Chef Mata made that sounded just right. Many of our guest stayed at the St. Anthony being that it was an out of town wedding and everyone loved their experience. The rooms were beautiful and they offered a special rate for our guests which was very appreciated. I took my bridal shots at the hotel earlier in the day before the wedding and it was the most beautiful setting for them. The roof top offered a unique and pretty background for our bride and groom shots at sun set and some late night shots with the city in the background. The history and character of this venue is unmatched in the downtown area. It was the perfect venue for us and we would definitely recommend it to any couples looking for a venue with character and charm.

ways there if I had questions or if there was any help needed. The food was fantastic, and the hotel was beautiful. A perfect place to start our happily ever after.

at least 250 people, located downtown and was unique, charming, and elegant. The St. Anthony is it! Our wedding took place during the complete restoration, renovation and remodel of the hotel. None of our guests were aware of this process! Peacock Alley was perfect for our cocktail hour. The Anacacho Ballroom comfortably accommodated our guests and the Peraux room was a perfect lounge space. We had a band perform at our wedding - there is a stage in the ballroom and the acoustics were outstanding! Most importantly, I can't say enough about the staff at the St. Anthony. Chef Mata and his team are incredible! We had a custom made vegetarian entrée that was out of this world! Jesus, the catering manager, checked on us all night and made sure our dinner went perfectly. And Sara Wilson...our most wonderful coordinator...she is the reason our reception was so perfect. All of the staff at the St. Anthony will go out of their way to take care of you. I strongly encourage you to consider the St. Anthony - you will have the most incredible, memorable wedding!

and elegance that The St. Anthony Hotel offered. They were able to accommodate our wedding of 315 people. My husband and I have nothing but great memories and experiences at The St. Anthony Hotel and highly recommend this reception venue.

sband. I have always loved historical buildings and antique decor. The St. Anthony has all of these things and so much more. As an out of state bride, it was important to me that the venue included as many things as possible. The food, alcohol, cake cutting service, tables, linens, table settings, and even some of the decor was provided by the hotel. Having one source for all of these things was invaluable. They really took care of everything and are not near as expensive as you'd think with all of these items added in. We had our reception in the Pereaux Room, which was absolutely magical with its chandeliers, large tapestry, and ornate wood carving details. Wendy and the staff there at the St. Anthony are extremely professional and made sure that everything went smoothly the night of. And the food was delicious! The St. Anthony has been making bride and grooms' dreams come true for over a hundred years and I am sure they will continue to for a hundred years to come!

Room our guests enjoyed everything. Sara was very easy to work with and was very knowledgable. Chef Michael was wonderful....but don't serve ice cream for dessert with the wedding cake. It melted because it was difficult to control when people were at their tables. The hotel rooms are "vintage" or as we told our guests "charming". This is the type of venue my daughter wanted and the decor in the public areas don't disappoint.

Wilson as our planner. She helped with cost projections and menu planning. On the day of the event everything was ready as we requested. We made one last minute change that was dealt with immediately and courteously. The food was excellent and we got many compliments. We also received many compliments on how lovely the room itself was. - Mr and Mrs. Peek

r bride/groom on the night of the wedding. Also, two complimentary rooms suites for the night of the wedding (we used for our parents). Rental fee for reception room is waived as long as food total is a certain amount (including alcohol). Sara Wilson was my coordinator at the hotel...AWESOME!!! Very accommodating and helpful. Discounted rate for guests staying at hotel, however, lots of my guests's rooms were not ready by time of checkin so lots of waiting around. Also, have to pay for parking ($24/day). Nevertheless, overall good experience.

joy the sites of of San Antonio. It was also close to the church we used, St. Mary's. For the rehearsal and reception the food was amazing. We had fajitas and enchiladas for the rehearsal, and I just couldn't get enough. We had lemongrass chicken and ginger salmon for entree choices at the reception. My husband said the lemongrass chicken tasted just like his mom's asian chicken soup, and I thought the ginger salmon was delicious. The venue was perfect because we were going for a 1940s theme, and the hotel certainly offers that historic vibe. Just be prepared that it is historic, and some of the fixtures and accomodations reflect that. We stayed at the hotel and I thought the bathrooms were rather small compared to other hotels I had stayed at in the area, but then again there were two bathrooms in my room. The rooms were also a pretty generous size with many layouts to choose from. Sara did a great job coordinating our event, making sure everything ran smoothly. There was another wedding going on at the same time in a different room, and it was so well coordinated that I didn't really even notice. We had a few problems with some guest reservations, so when they send you the list of people who have reserved rooms for the block, double check with your guests. I think I had some people make reservations under my name instead of just referencing my name for the block of 20 rooms we reserved. Then, when they checked in they couldn't find the reservation. We also had problems with them charging valet parking to people who didn't have cars because they mixed up rooms. However, my husband had no problem fixing this when he went down to address the problem. Every time there was an issue they took his side and were happy to help. I had a few comments from guests that rooms were not completely cleaned when they checked in. I heard the hotel had been incredibly busy that weekend with large groups checking in, and they were having problems getting all of the rooms ready. My mom also had a complaint that the front desk would not call our priest, Father Michael, by his title. She noted that while the overall service was great, they should be more sensitive to titles like Father or Rabbi as a sign of respect.

sure our guests were inside the reception before we got there and it was amazing. They had repainted the balcony railing that week, and the soft color worked very well with the lighting the DJ set up. Also, the set up, with the cake being the centerpoint of the room, was perfect. It stood out, but also balanced the room out.;It got really hot. I don't know if it was because there were so many people or if the A/C had problems, but by the end of the night we were melting.