The Menger Hotel was constructed in 1859 under the direction of owner William A. Menger and architect John Fries. The original two-story building (pictured) occupies a prominent location in downtown San Antonio, only 100 yards from the site of the Alamo. It is the Menger that has housed personalities such as Theodore Roosevelt, Sidney Lanier, Babe Ruth, Mae West, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, Sarah Bernhardt, Captain Richard King, and Gutzon Borglum, just to name a few.
More than 130 years of refinements have created a masterpiece of traditional elegance and atmosphere at the Menger. The hotel now boasts five stories, 316 rooms, and unparalleled amenities. Guests not only get to experience the history and charm of a national landmark, but also to enjoy the comfort of a high-class hotel. Although much of the architecture, history, appointments, and artifacts found at the Menger Hotel certainly qualify as museum-quality, it remains a public hotel - as it has been since 23 years after the fall of the Alamo.
So we are excited to announce that Todd from Texas Ghost Poachers Society has invited us to investigate The Menger Hotel with them on August 22. Thanks to Todd and his team for the invitation and the offer to join them on this extended investigation of this historic hotel.
We will be posting any evidence as soon as we have the opportunity to consult with TGPS.
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