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MUST-SEE: 'Hotel Emma' — A Hotel That's Texan, Rustic & Modern, All At Once

April 19, 2016 in Decorating, Design Stars, Designing, Inspiration

Exterior by the riverwalk - Hotel Emma

I had a nice, quick weekend trip to San Antonio this past weekend. 

No special reason for the trip, except that I’ve been dying to see this hotel that opened up last November: Hotel Emma. I can’t believe my husband finally relented for one night. 

 

This is real luxury.

It is so incredibly unique, and a real destination all it’s own. It’s on the river (they’ve extended the riverwalk to it’s front door), located in the old Pearl brewery. The interior was gutted and cleaned up, and this fabulous hotel created within, keeping some of the original equipment, details, and industrial elements, while incorporating all the luxurious amenities of a world class hotel. It’s industrial, Texan, rustic, and modern, all at once. With an old money feel, a historical background, and a really great story, it’s more than just a hotel, but an experience in itself.

I’m not going to relate that story, because someone else has done it so well: Joni Webb, of Cote de Texas, wrote about the background and history of the site and the hotel. So I’m just going to link to her wonderful post, here.

 

What I’m sharing today are some overall shots, and some of the interesting details that I captured while there. 

These are the things designers notice: the tiny touches that are often overlooked, but when paired with the rest, make for thoughtful and impactful design. To say that designers of the project, Roman and Williams, did a truly remarkable job is an understatement. They interpreted this unique combination of a luxury hotel and sense of place so well that you would think they are Texan.

Enjoy!


The Reception / Entry Patio

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Front Entry Patio - Hotel Emma
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Front Entry Outdoor Tile - Hotel Emma
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Reception desk - Hotel Emma
View fullsize Tile Floor - Reception, Hotel Emma
Tile Floor - Reception, Hotel Emma

The Lobby

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Overall Lobby - Hotel Emma
View fullsize Lobby - Hotel Emma
Lobby - Hotel Emma
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Lobby Fireplace - Hotel Emma
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Lobby - Hotel Emma
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Lobby seating - Hotel Emma
View fullsize Hotel Emma Lobby chair and table
Hotel Emma Lobby chair and table
View fullsize Library table lighting - Hotel Emma
Library table lighting - Hotel Emma
View fullsize Antique doors - Hotel Emma
Antique doors - Hotel Emma
View fullsize Water Feature - Hotel Emma
Water Feature - Hotel Emma
View fullsize Public Restrooms, Lobby - Hotel Emma
Public Restrooms, Lobby - Hotel Emma

The Larder & Bar

Bar -  Hotel Emma

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The Larder - Hotel Emma
View fullsize Wrought Iron Barn Door - Larder
Wrought Iron Barn Door - Larder

The Library

View fullsize Stair railing detail in the Library - Hotel Emma
Stair railing detail in the Library - Hotel Emma
View fullsize Accent lighting in the Library - Hotel Emma
Accent lighting in the Library - Hotel Emma
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Rug detail Library - Hotel Emma
View fullsize Stair railing detail - Hotel Emma
Stair railing detail - Hotel Emma

Upstairs Hall

View fullsize Tooled leather panels - Hotel Emma elevator cab
Tooled leather panels - Hotel Emma elevator cab
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Signage - Hotel Emma
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Hall Rug - Hotel Emma
View fullsize Wainscot Detail - Upstairs Hall, Hotel Emma
Wainscot Detail - Upstairs Hall, Hotel Emma
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Upstairs Hallways
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Room Door Details - Hotel Emma

The Bedroom

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Room details, bed, pillow - Hotel Emma
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Cabinet, room details - Hotel Emma
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Cabinet detail in rooms - Hotel Emma
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Inside cabinet, room details - Hotel Emma
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Room details, chair and bench - Hotel Emma
View fullsize Room details, Mexican glassware - Hotel Emma
Room details, Mexican glassware - Hotel Emma

The Bathroom

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Bathroom Details - Hotel Emma
View fullsize Bathroom Details - Hotel Emma
Bathroom Details - Hotel Emma
View fullsize Bathroom Details - Hotel Emma
Bathroom Details - Hotel Emma
View fullsize Bathroom Details - Hotel Emma
Bathroom Details - Hotel Emma

I've also done a post on all the fabulous flowers and books styled in the Hotel Emma. You can check those stunning arrangements out HERE.

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