HOTEL EMMA CELEBRATES A DECADE OF DECADENCE, GRANDEUR AND SOUTH TEXAS CULTURE WITH SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS AND ANNIVERSARY EXPERIENCES
Hotel Emma, a 146-room MICHELIN Two-Key hotel housed in a former 19th century brewery, in the heart of San Antonio’s vibrant Pearl community at the headwaters of the River Walk is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025
“When we opened Hotel Emma ten years ago, we worked meticulously to preserve and honor the rich history and legacy of the property,” said Jon Sakshaug, Chief Executive Officer, Hotel Emma “Over the past ten years we have curated a guest experience authentically rooted in South Texas culture and community, with deep connection to the region’s artisans and makers By design we remain inspired by the hotel’s namesake, Emma Koehler, a towering figure in the Pearl history whose trailblazing spirit of innovation, courage and resiliency remain integral to everything we do today ”
Emma’s Party
Hotel Emma is a gathering place that feels as if guests are staying in the wellappointed home of extremely interesting friends. To celebrate a decade of hosting friends and family, the property has curated an experience for guests and nine of their own family and friends to celebrate a weekend of indulgence in the Emma Koehler Suite Starting at $12,995 00, the 10th anniversary package includes:
Overnight stay in the Presidential-style Emma Koehler Suite
Welcome reception where guests learn the mixology behind the signature La Babia Margarita
10 limited-edition signature La Babia glasses etched with personalized guest details, created and designed by the skilled Mexican artisans at
family-run Rose Ann Hall Designs. An exclusive, fine-dining feast for 10 personally tailored to preferences and hosted by award-winning Executive Chef Geronimo Lopez in the suite. 10 custom monogrammed seersucker robes designed by Hotel Emma’s signature partner, Dos Carolinas.
10 limited edition 10th anniversary medals, a signature keepsake of the Hotel Emma experience.
A private concierge-led tour to walk the history of the building’s brewery origins and learn about Emma Koehler’s colorful legacy, alongside the intentional design and preserved artifacts captured in the Hotel Emma experience today.
Special turn down for 10 incorporating a handcrafted Elephant Milagro charm crafted by San Antonio metalsmith, Alejandro Sifuentes.
Nine Terrace River Cellar King Guestrooms can be added to the experience, with a starting cost of $19,995.
10 Dinner Celebrations
The new Executive Chef Geronimo Lopez, a James Beard TasteTwenty chef and an integral part of San Antonio’s UNESCO city of gastronomy program, is hosting 10 special dinner celebrations as an homage to the anniversary in the coming months Lopez has championed the restaurant’s commitment to quality, fresh ingredients while supporting the homegrown businesses behind the production of South Texas’ unique flavors The March 22 FullCircle Dinner will celebrate this legacy, and include:
The immersive “full circle” dinner celebrates the journey of a whole Aberdeen Angus cow from its source at Double J’s Driftwood, Texas property to
the plate, highlighting the commitment to sustainability, ethical sourcing, and the fine artistry of butchery. Special pairings will be featured from two brewers in Austin, TX: Still Austin Whiskey and Pinthouse Brewing. The catch – all of their spent grain is sent to Double J Ranch, and Hotel Emma will be purchasing a whole cow from that very Ranch that has been finished on the spent grain from the beverage makers. Guests will have the opportunity to appreciate the multidimensionality of the brewing process, and enjoy cuts raised with local grain. The reception style dinner will feature stations of smoked briskets, roasted and grilled sub primal cuts, braised meats, raw preparations, and a selection of offal cuts. Tickets are $200 per person.
For more information and upcoming events, or to book a reservation at Hotel Emma, visit thehotelemma.com.
