BEYOND THE BORDER

Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk

BEYOND THE BORDER»

SAN ANTONIO

Editor Teresa Kenney explores the three moods of Hyatt in San Antonio.

BY TERESA KENNEY

WHEN THE WEATHER IN THE NORTHWEST TURNS TO GRAY and you dream of sunnier climes, consider Texas’s Hill Country for a destination meeting or event. San Antonio is a dynamic city, energized by its rich culture of art, fine food and history. There are the obvious—but no less fascinating—sightseeing musts, such as the Alamo and Mission Trail.

For even more local flavor, be sure to visit Historic Market Square to pick up some art or stroll along the lively Pearl Weekend Market, a relatively new attraction for the city. Go Rio also offers an entertaining introduction to the city via boat.

And when you are contemplating where to get the actual business done, Hyatt offers three distinct ways to complete your agenda in San Antonio. Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa

Although it’s just off the highway and 20 minutes to downtown San Antonio, as you drive up the road to Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa, framed by the bowed branches of heirloom oaks, you feel the stress of the everyday lift. The hotel was once the RogersWiseman ranch, and many spots throughout the resort are named for the family’s ancestors, including Aunt Mary’s Porch, Pat’s Playground, Henry’s Hollow and Vince’s Watering Hole. A photo gallery located in one of the halls near the meeting spaces tells the story of the family.

The resort is expansive, with multiple spaces to choose from. The Luckenbach Pavilion is a golf course-adjacent, covered open-air setting. The RW Pavilion is fully enclosed for year-round comfort but has a rustic, outdoor feel. The resort’s three ballrooms include the oversized Independence Ballroom at 20,200 square feet, the large Hill Country Ballroom at 13,590 square feet, and the more intimate Fredericksburg Ballroom at 5,712 square feet. There is also ample pre-function and meeting breakout space.

Amenities include a spa, multiple casual and fine-dining options, a 27-hole golf course and a five-acre water park.

Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk

Located directly on San Antonio’s famed Riverwalk, the Hyatt Regency San Antonio is the only hotel on the Riverwalk, and it takes

Hill Country Resort Waterpark

Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk private dining room

full advantage of its prime location within walking distance of the Alamo and other visitor destinations.

The hotel features two ballrooms: the Regency at 10,700 square feet and the Rio Grande at 4,264 square feet. Plenty of smaller spaces allow for meetings of all sizes—from board meetings of 18 to breakouts of 110 classroom style. The Losoya Conference Center directly across the street from the hotel offers a great option for groups of up to 250 for receptions, banquets and lectures. Also nearby is La Vista Terrace, a stunning setting for a VIP party, wedding or private celebration. Overlooking the Alamo, this penthouse is luxurious without losing its warmth, comfortable without sacrificing elegance and has a full kitchen, living room with fireplace and both indoor and outdoor spaces to gather and commiserate.

The hotel’s amenities include a rooftop pool, fitness center, Q Kitchen and Q Bar. And of course, there is the entire Riverwalk just beyond the doors, waiting to be explored.

Grand Hyatt

With 115,000 square feet of meeting and event space and its location adjacent to the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, the Grand Hyatt knows how to get right down to business. The hotel includes two upscale post-meeting gathering options: Ruth’s Chris Steak House for fine dining and Bar Rojo for handcrafted cocktails. The hotel also has an outdoor heated pool overlooking the city that can be used for private receptions.

The hotel has three floors of meeting space, including the 21,222-square-foot Lone Star Ballroom on the second floor and the 30,906-square-foot Texas Ballroom on the fourth. The total meeting space equals more than 115,000 square feet, and its décor, as suggested by the hotel’s brand, is grand.

If you’d like to hold an event away from the hotel, consider one of the city’s celebrated restaurants, such as Iron Cactus Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar (ironcactus.com). Set right on the Riverwalk, the restaurant has five private dining rooms which can accommodate 40 to 500 guests. The atmosphere is upscale without being fussy, the food is superb, and the service is attentive and gracious. For farm-to-table culinary artistry, try Meadow Neighborhood Eatery + Bar (meadowsanantonio.com). The restaurant is located outside of downtown San Antonio and almost hidden away on the Alley on the Bitters. The warm and welcoming husband-and-wife team of PJ and Lindsey Edwards are focused on seasonality, with plenty of vegetarian options that will sate even the omnivores in your group. The Meadow has a private dining room, a bar, a large outdoor courtyard with fireplace, and the entire restaurant is available for buyouts.

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