Brackenridge House Bed and Breakfast — Hotel in San Antonio

This charming Bed and Breakfast is in a beautiful, quiet, historic neighborhood. The architecture among the homes is very impressive and varies so from house to house. There is a lot to do in the immediate area within a short walking distance. This BnB is so very close to walking trails along the riverwalk, neat shops, art galleries and studios and very enjoyable locally owned restaurants and bars; each with a different neat vibe. It is also a short walking distance to a good grocery store (H.E.B). A bus stop is right nearby, which we used one day. The bus was easy to use and quick and helpful getting us to the Witte Museum and area, and then back.|The BnB host and owner, Lily is a delightful person; was very attentive to making our stay relaxing and comfortable. And very accommodating to any requests. The hospitality and care were way beyond expectations. Lily’s advice on things to do was extremely helpful, as well. |We enjoyed our spacious room with its beautiful wood moldings and floor; windows on two sides with nice views to the front porch and beyond, and side views down the street and the neighbor’s house. The graceful furniture went perfectly with this Victorian room and house. If you want brand new or a sterile hotel room, this place is not for you. If you want charm and character in a clean, well-kept historic home, you should be happy staying here. The bed and mattress seemed quite new, which was confirmed by our host (very comfortable, large bed with a beautiful wood headboard). |We did hear a train horn on a regular basis, but it was just far enough away to become a minor background sound, kind of a nice sound, at times, too. I used my ‘white noise’ app on my phone at night, which certainly made for a restful sleep. |We very much enjoyed the front porch; mostly gliding slowly on the 2-person hanging swing chair while reading, talking or sipping a beverage. We also had some of our breakfast meals at the table and chairs on the porch. So scenic and relaxing… Speaking of relaxing, wow, this place has a (well maintained) hot tub. You don’t usually see that at a bed and breakfast. It’s on the patio by the...

My wife and I stayed 3 nights in the Wren's Nest during the first week of Nov 2025. We had the place pretty much to ourselves. The room was clean, and the bed was comfortable. The decor was nice and the antique furniture was a good match for the room/house. The kitchenette was a plus. Off-street parking was nice to have. Breakfast was very good. We ate our breakfast on the front porch watching the neighbors walk their dogs and push children in strollers while the blue jays, grackles and squirrels scampered in the live oaks overhead. Lily was very responsive to any requests we had and gave us good ideas for things to do in San Antonio. Pros: 1) The neighborhood was gorgeous. It seemed like every house we drove past was unique and historical. Wished we had more time to spend wandering the neighborhood. 2) Close to downtown San Antonio and the River Walk. We used Lyft/Uber ($6-8) because we are lazy and didn't want to pay for parking, but definitely walkable (less than a mile) to downtown. 3) Breakfast was excellent and served promptly. The menu varied each day. Cons: Not many, but if I had to nitpick...1) It's not as quiet as an Amish-country getaway. You are in a city. You hear people out and about and train whistles in the distance. Nothing that woke me up, but don't expect complete silence. 2) The driveway is a little tight. No problem for a standard car but an Excursion would have a tight fit. 3) No common room/eating area. One of the things we like about staying at B&Bs is meeting other people and breaking bread together. There are common areas on the front and back porch, but nowhere for all occupants to gather together. Bottom line...if you are coming to San Antonio for a few days, the Brackenridge House B&B is a great alternative to staying at a hotel downtown. You'll actually feel like you are part of a unique neighborhood rather than being stuck in a corporate hotel that could be in any city, anywhere in the country. And the price with free parking and breakfast included is probably cheaper than staying at a hotel downtown, at least...

My wife and I recently celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary in early December 2023 with a first-time, two-night stay at the Brackenridge House. As life-long residents of San Antonio, we have enjoyed many day visits to the King William neighborhood which features venerable architecture, mature trees and shrubs that vividly change colors with the seasons, friendly residents, and great dining establishments within walking distance. Our dining choices included the Guenther House, Station Cafe, and the new Rosario's.

We also squeezed in a return stop at the San Antonio Art League and Museum one street over from our location. An impromptu stop at Oh Yeah Cakes was well worth our time to pick up delectable cupcakes for the cross-town drive home.

Booking our short but wonderful stay in the Mockingbird Room gave us the opportunity to experience the appeal of the King William neighborhood in a more personal way. We especially like that the Brackenridge House is centrally located within the neighborhood.

The Mockingbird Room was ideally furnished, clean, comfortable, and cozy. It included modern amenities that did not detract from the vintage look and feel of the house. One of our favorite parts of the visit was simply relaxing in the front porch swing one evening while taking in the Christmas lights up and down the street. The occasional and sentimental sounds of distant train horns at night further enhanced our experience.

As an option, we chose two morning meals. These meals were homemade by our super nice host, Lily, who pampered us by delivering them in person and fresh to our room. The weather was pleasant enough for us to enjoy breakfast on the veranda just outside the room.

Upon request, Lily gave us a tour of the other rooms of the house that are available for guests. We would no doubt be equally happy staying in any one of them.

When we are again ready for a staycation, our first thoughts will be of the Brackenridge House. Thank you, Lily, for your hospitality and friendly conversations to help memorialize our anniversary. We...