Menger Hotel
The Menger Hotel is a historic property in downtown San Antonio with 316 guest rooms, from the Menger Petite to named suites such as the Teddy Roosevelt, Victorian and Presidential.
Menger Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in San Antonio, United States, hosting 350 at dinner and 400 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$22,000 (our estimate).
About Menger Hotel
The Menger Hotel is a historic property in downtown San Antonio with 316 guest rooms, from the Menger Petite to named suites such as the Teddy Roosevelt, Victorian and Presidential.
Weddings are held both indoors and outdoors, with an outdoor ceremony option, a pool on site and meeting and banquet space that seats up to 350 for a dining reception.
Smaller celebrations are welcome too, with a minimum of 25 guests, and venue fees run from 400 to 2,500 USD alongside a 2,500 USD minimum spend.
The elegant, urban setting sits roughly 20 minutes from San Antonio International Airport (SAT), we estimate.
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I stayed at the Menger while I was on vacation and it was great. For a history buff like me it was like spending the night in a museum. The interior was very nice and very old too.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 350 guests
- Standing reception
- 400 guests
- Smallest party taken
- 25 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 316 rooms
- Room types
- 30 listed
- Whole property must be taken with the wedding
- No
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
- Indoor option if it rains
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$22,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$400 to US$2,500 venue fee
- Minimum spend
- US$2,500
- Included
- Ceremony space and reception space
- Not included
- Service and VAT
House rules
- Exclusive use required
- No
- Pets
- No
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- SAT, 20 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Urban, historic, elegant
The place
- Swimming pool
- Yes
- Gardens
- Yes
- Historic building
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Outside caterers allowed
- No
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- 316 guest rooms across more than 25 room types, including the Presidential, Honeymoon (Spa Access), Babe Ruth and Alamo Plaza suites
- Seated dining capacity of up to 350 guests, with a 25-guest minimum for smaller weddings
- Venue fees from 400 to 2,500 USD, plus a 2,500 USD minimum spend
- Indoor and outdoor options, including an outdoor ceremony and an on-site pool
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- SAT · about 20 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into SAT.
- Direct line
- (210) 223-4361
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can the Menger Hotel seat for a wedding dinner?+
The venue seats up to 350 guests for a seated dining reception, and the minimum guest count is 25.
What does a wedding at the Menger Hotel cost?+
Venue fees range from 400 to 2,500 USD, and there is a minimum spend of 2,500 USD. Full details are in the wedding brochure at https://mengerhotel-cdn.zambezimarketing.io/assets/files/1/wedding-brochure.pdf.
Can we hold our ceremony outdoors?+
Yes. The Menger Hotel offers an outdoor ceremony option and hosts both indoor and outdoor events, and there is a pool on the property.
Where do guests fly into, and where can they stay?+
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (SAT), around 20 minutes away by our estimate. The hotel has 316 rooms, including options sleeping up to five in the Classic Double Room with Accessible Bathtub.
How do we get in touch about a wedding date?+
Call +1 210-223-4361 or email reservations@mengerhotel.com. Wedding information is also listed at https://www.mengerhotel.com/wedding-venues-in-san-antonio-tx.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 350 guests
“* Guest Maximum: 350 w/ Dance Floor”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 400 guests
“Accommodating up to 400 guests, this space includes large spectacular crystal chandeliers, and dramatic high ceilings set the mood for your event.”
Read the source for standing receptionSmallest party taken: 25 guests
“* Guest Minimum: 25”
Read the source for smallest party takenRooms: 316 rooms
“The Menger Hotel offers 316 elegant guest rooms and suites, each infused with historic charm.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 30 listed
“Standard Full Room”
Read the source for room typesWhole property must be taken with the wedding: No
“We accommodate receptions without sleeping rooms provided.”
Read the source for whole property must be taken with the weddingOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Spectacular crystal chandeliers and a spacious dance floor set the mood for elegant indoor wedding receptions, while the adjacent poolside terrace provides an inviting space for outdoor ceremonies and al fresco hors d'oeuvres under the stars.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIndoor option if it rains: Yes
“If your event is scheduled for outdoors, a back-up space will be assigned at the time of the booking and will be utilized upon the final decision of the Banquet Manager.”
Read the source for indoor option if it rainsIn-house catering: Yes
“The Menger Hotel offers customized catering services for corporate meetings, conferences, weddings, receptions, and social events in San Antonio.”
Read the source for in-house cateringOutside caterers allowed: No
“All food and beverage must be provided by The Menger Hotel.”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedBar on site: Yes
“The Menger Bar is open Sunday through Thursday from Noon – 11 p.m. and Friday & Saturday from Noon to Midnight.”
Read the source for bar on sitePrice: US$400 to US$2,500 venue fee
“* Room Rental: $400”
Read the source for priceMinimum spend: US$2,500
“* Minimum Catering: $2,500”
Read the source for minimum spendIncluded: Ceremony space and reception space
“All wedding packages include ceremony room and reception room rental fee.”
Read the source for includedNot included: Service and VAT
“Catering minimum is subject to 24% service fee and applicable sales tax.”
Read the source for not includedExclusive use required: No
“We accommodate receptions without sleeping rooms provided.”
Read the source for exclusive use requiredPets: No
“The hotel does not allow pets.”
Read the source for petsParking: Yes
“The hotel only offers valet parking.”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“Accessible meeting and event facilities and accessible route to all meeting and event facilities from the public entrance and accessible rooms.”
Read the source for step-free accessEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“Menger Grand Ballroom offers an elegant setting for wedding receptions in San Antonio, featuring sparkling crystal chandeliers, a spacious dance floor, and a refined atmosphere for formal celebrations.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“Both the poolside terrace & the Court provide inviting space for receptions under the stars.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“Menger Grand Ballroom offers an elegant setting for wedding receptions in San Antonio, featuring sparkling crystal chandeliers, a spacious dance floor, and a refined atmosphere for formal celebrations.”
Read the source for space for dancingIndoors or out: Both
“Spectacular crystal chandeliers and a spacious dance floor set the mood for elegant indoor wedding receptions, while the adjacent poolside terrace provides an inviting space for outdoor ceremonies and al fresco hors d'oeuvres under the stars.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Urban, historic, elegant
“The historic Menger Hotel is located directly on Alamo Plaza, adjacent to Rivercenter Mall and San Antonio's celebrated River Walk.”
Read the source for settingSwimming pool: Yes
“Our property is home to San Antonio’s largest outdoor pool, which guests can enjoy daily from 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.”
Read the source for swimming poolGardens: Yes
“Yes, we have a Garden courtyard.”
Read the source for gardensHistoric building: Yes
“Steeped in more than 160 years of tradition and style, the elegant Menger Hotel is proud to be a member of Historic Hotels of America and the oldest continuously operating hotel west of the Mississippi.”
Read the source for historic building