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A hotel that opened over 115 years ago in San Antonio has recently completed a multi-million dollar renovation project.
The details
The Gunter Hotel, situated at 205 E. Houston St., announced its grand opening on Sept. 22 in a news release, showcasing the upgrades.
Renovations totaled approximately $57 million, adding 20,000 new square feet of meeting spaces, 311 reimagined guest rooms and a new digital recording studio.
Additionally, the news release outlined the launch of four new bars and eateries on the hotel’s property, two of which are already open to the public—Jot’s, a new restaurant and The Keystone Club, a new brass bar.
Bar 414, a speakeasy and Paris Baguette, the new cafe and bakery, currently have no opening dates but will be announced “soon,” according to the news release.
The four-star hotel has traditional guest rooms and suites, venues for weddings and events and a fitness center.
There's also a pool and a new vinyl record library, the website states.
The local impact
“We are confident that The Gunter will offer an unforgettable stay for both locals and travelers from around the world,” Jiwon Choi, the owner and managing director of the property, said in the release.
Originally named The Frontier Inn, The Gunter Hotel saw its roots begin as early as 1837, shortly after the fall of The Alamo, according to the hotel’s history page.
The hotel as it stands today officially opened back in 1909.
