I ts narrow footprint and imposing presence gives this building the illusion that it is much taller than 13 stories. However, its Gothic Revival detailing is what has made it a landmark in San Antonio and a rarity in Texas and the western half of the United States. Originally constructed as the Medical Arts Building, its facade is made of ornately sculpted stone and terra cotta. In 1976 it was turned into office space, and then in 1985 became a hotel named after Emily Morgan, the woman believed to be the inspiration for the song "The Yellow Rose of Texas." History recalls her as the 20-year-old who distracted Mexican general Santa Ana at the battle of San Jacinto, enabling the Texas revolutionaries to defeat the Mexican army. To this day, the building belies its medical history. The gargoyles don't wail outwardly into the night. Rather, they suffer internally with various ailments, including the toothaches that would be treated here. There is a blank area between the 13th floor and the observation tower. That area was intended for a clock that was never installed.
harley leibowitz
Saturday, January 15th, 2005 @ 9:21pm
Rating: Five stars. i stayed at the Emily Morgan on a regular basis from 2003-2004 and just about every time i had a very pleasant stay. The staff was very curteous and helpful.
Annette Rene Conaway
December 31st, 2002
My husband and I went to San Antonio for our honeymoon, and we stayed at The Emily Morgan. We were married on Valentines Day 1986. We had such a great time, and the hotel was so beautiful. I was so happy to find this website with the photo. Great picture!
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harley leibowitz
Five stars.