The Hotel King William

We recently sat down with Randy Dalton of The Hotel King William and he gives us the insider look.

RE Newsline: Greetings, Randy! What is your history with San Antonio and Hotel King William? Can you share your background with us?

Randy Dalton: I have proudly called San Antonio home for nearly two decades, having relocated from Dallas in the early 2000s.

I am a Film, Television, and Advertising executive, and I have always been blessed professionally. I started my career in Los Angeles doing finance and production work for CBS Entertainment, and my involvement in the production of Walker Texas Ranger brought me to Texas. While working in Dallas, I had the good fortune of meeting the dynamic family behind some of the most iconic Children's Television ever conceived, produced, or distributed.

The Leach family holds the distinct honor of creating, producing, and distributing "Barney and Wishbone." The small group of us that started that important work in Allen, Texas, eventually saw the company become a global leader in Children's Entertainment headquartered in London. I proudly served as the Executive Producer and Managing Director of "Barney and Friends" for over a decade. That experience forever changed and shaped me by demonstrating how three-year-old children WILL change the world when empowered by love and simple lessons of Kindness, Caring, and Sharing. I Love You; You Love Me... across four distinct structures with combined square footage + 15,000 Square Feet. desire to lift and promote the creative talents of our friends and neighbors. The artwork hanging in the rooms is original, local, and available for purchase. The hand-forged lighting fixtures are all sourced from the hands and hearts of individual craftspeople; the jewelry in the boutique is designed and manufactured by artists sourced from estate professionals. We are particularly proud of a recent garden installation by a local artist, and bartender, Steven Gonzales. He designs and builds garden planters, water features, and birdbaths from organic or repurposed material. The texture and shape will stop you in your tracks.

The main structure at 1037 S. Alamo sits prominently on the corner of South Alamo and Sheridan Streets. Its imposing white columns speak to the building's grander, strength and resiliency; it was built in the 1890s and has served many purposes and owners through the years. Initially a family home, later housing for nursing staff at St. Benedicts, multiple Bed & Breakfast concepts, a bookstore, and various professional offices. Today it serves as Reception, Lobby, Conference Space, and Business office for Hotel King William.

RE Newsline: Thank you, Randy, for all the excellent information about your Hotel King William, the grounds, and all the history. You are a genuine diamond in this SouthTown Community.

I have lived in the King William Neighborhood since 2016 and have been an advocate for even longer. I am driven by the excitement of visitors to the neighborhood and bought this property to be an active contributor to the growth and success of the business district. I firmly believe that local ownership of these shops, restaurants, boutiques, bars, and art galleries is the key to longevity. The neighborhood feels alive, and welcoming-You can't fake an authentic experience.

RE Newsline : Please tell our readers about Hotel King William and its beautiful grounds and purpose.

Randy Dalton : The South Alamo property is comprised of 3 individual parcels with a combined size of +/- 1

The Guest House sits next to the main building and was built in the 1920s specifically for individual accommodations, so each room has an onsite bath, larger closet space, and generous proportions. The twostory structure also houses a Library, Business Center, Terrace with downtown views, and Laundry and housekeeping facilities.

The Casita, situated behind the main structure, has access to Sheridan Street and the shared gardens. It is distinctly Southern and has generous space, a full kitchen, and easily accommodates extended stay guests, guests with pets, or a small family.

The fourth and final structure in the complex is a three-bedroom two, bath house with a large open kitchen and living space, full laundry, and direct access to the pool. It is ideal for family reunions or an extended stay base camp.

RE Newsline : Tell us about the beautiful gift shop and the artisans.

Randy Dalton: The decor and retail experience here expresses a

HOTEL KING WILLIAM

1037 S. Alamo San Antonio, Texas 78210 Phone: 210 668-3936 HotelKingWilliam.com

Management: Randy Dalton - Owner/Operator Randy@hotelkw.com (210) 315-9333 mobile

Mary Dee Martinez: General Manager Mary@hotelkw.com (210) 510-8208

Business Hours: Lobby Open to Visitors Daily 9 AM - 6 PM Retail Shop open Wednesday thru Sunday 9 AM - 6 PM