SAN ANTONIO, Texas – White Lodging has announced that it has officially topped out the first Kimpton hotel in San Antonio.
The construction milestone on the 10-story building keeps the project on schedule after breaking ground in October of last year. Kimpton San Antonio, located in downtown San Antonio, is set to open in the fourth quarter of 2024.
The 347-room property features a restored and adapted German-English school from the 1800s that was originally built by German settlers. The original brick, stone, and wood architecture is being restored and repurposed.
“This is a pivotal moment not only for Kimpton San Antonio, but the surrounding community,” says Jean-Luc Barone, White Lodging CEO. “Together with other surrounding developments, we are creating a new destination district by solidifying the connection from downtown to Southtown.”
Kimpton and White Lodging, in partnership with HKS Architects, Harvey Cleary Builders, and Blum Consulting Engineers, are bringing the hotel’s structure to fruition supported by the interior design expertise of KTGY Simeone Deary Design Group.
The main historic building will be repurposed to become the property’s high-end steakhouse. The additional historic structures are being reimagined into eight guest suites and a courtyard cocktail bar, all surrounded by protected outdoor space and century-old trees. A whiskey bar and rooftop bar round out the Kimpton San Antonio’s food and beverage offerings.
The hotel is positioned between downtown San Antonio and the Southtown neighborhood with easy access to the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, River Walk, Alamo Plaza Historic District, King William District, La Villita, and Hemisfair.
“We’re thrilled to partner with White Lodging to open our first Kimpton hotel in San Antonio,” says Mike DeFrino, managing director, luxury and lifestyle Americas at IHG Hotels & Resorts. “It’s exciting to see how close we’re coming to welcoming in folks to our hotel and its restaurants and bars. When the time comes, we know they’ll be blown away with the stunning design, thoughtful programming, and genuine hospitality the Kimpton brand is known for.”
The hotel will also feature a rooftop pool and more than 11,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space.
