The 10 Ideal Points About the Thompson San Antonio

Far from dueling piano bars, tequila shooters, and Sea Environment, an elegant new scene is forming alongside the area known as San Antonio’s “North River Stroll.” The manufacturer-new Thompson San Antonio (one particular of the hottest in the Thompson’s Texas expansion) rises across the river from the Tobin Centre of the Doing Arts and provides pleasures for the physique and soul. Writer Amanda Eyre Ward names her top 10 favourite items about her go to to the most recent luxurious lodge in charming Alamo Metropolis.

The mini bar of the Thompson Studio Suite

1. Amazing, Sparkling H2o

It may not appear to be thrilling, but following a day discovering the outside artwork spaces all over the Thompson, my 17-year-outdated son and I could not have been extra excited to every single acquire our personal h2o bottle that could be refilled with cold nevertheless or sparkling drinking water at lots of “hydration stations” all over the hotel. I appreciated the lessening of environmental effects and the ice-chilly consume.

Cozy particulars in the Thompson San Antonio Foyer

2. The “Whoa” Lobby

My son explained, “Whoa” as we entered the Thompson’s jaw-dropping lobby. We took in the black granite, rusted Corten metal, organic wood partitions, and floating staircase — its vertical handrails wrapped in hand-stitched leather. Brass lights fixtures and the welcome buzz of buzzed guests made the ambiance both welcoming and superb.

Cocktails on the Thompson’s sprawling fourth-ground pool deck. (photo by Kathy Tran)

3. One particular Particular, Poolside Nook

The fourth-flooring pool deck is so glam, I expected Beyoncé to wander earlier the bar at any moment. (Nevertheless possibly she was ensconced in one particular of the private, luxurious cabanas concealed together the 2000-sq.-foot pool.) One particular seating area was specially magical, jutting out from the hotel edge. Cozy on my modern day wingback chair, I could see the glowing town and the Tobin, exactly where approaching acts consist of Snoop Dogg and chef Alton Brown. (Not at the exact same time. . . although would not that be incredible?)

The interior of Landrace, a person of the Thompson’s two in-property eating places. (courtesy)

4. Grilled BBQ Oysters with Persillade Toast at Landrace

We savored supper at Landrace, a single of the Thompson’s two new places to eat. (Landrace is helmed by Steve McHugh of Treated at The Pearl.) Our oysters arrived to the table in flames, lights up the astonished grins of my son and our good friends. Even when the fireplace was out, the delectable oysters have been briny, oaky, and divine.

Grill operates in Landrace (photo by Kathy Tran)

5. Gradual Cooked Bison Quick Rib with Raclette Grits and Dinosaur Kale

Another stunner from our meal at Landrace, this entrée was also substantially meals for even my cross-state-jogging teen. He introduced leftovers up to our place. . . and ate them as a midnight snack.

Riverwalk Views from Landrace (courtesy)

6. A Server Who Appreciates Their Stuff

We knew we were being in great palms all evening with Jeffrey Spahn, an specialist server and well-informed guide through Landrace’s tempting menu. Spahn was also capable to clarify what “Landrace” usually means (food items that can be traced back to the land exactly where they have been normally shepherded over time) though gamely pretending he hadn’t been requested this problem a hundred periods just before.

The tub is an amenity all its possess in the Thompson San Antonio’s Skyline Suite.

7. The Ultimate Bubble Tub

I can be a little bit persnickety when it arrives to my evening soak — and by persnickety I indicate I are unable to do with no it. Our very first home at the Thompson was just charming but had only a shower. Fortunately, the front desk moved us quickly to a room with the tub of my goals: a giant, freestanding perform of art that I immediately began filling with fragrant bubbles from the D.S. & Durga bath merchandise in our room.

Though my son cued up Forensic Documents and scrolled TikTok on his telephone in the adjoining residing region, I pulled shut the curtain that separated the bath and sank into heaven. It is a very good factor the Thompson has residences mainly because I simply cannot prevent pondering about that tub and may well have to transfer to San Antonio to be reunited.

A different refreshing cocktail at the Thompson’s poolside oasis. (image by Kathy Tran)

8. Does Mom Glimpse Hip in This?

My son and I both equally got cozy in the lodge robes, which ended up in contrast to any I have at any time witnessed: heather-grey coloured with drawstring hoods and a zipper. When paired with the hotel’s black, fuzzy slippers — not your standard slipper but boasting a thong like a flip flop! — I was so certain I appeared youthful and wild that I texted my partner a hipster selfie. He agreed I was completely ready to head to the Beyoncé poolside cabanas, but instead I manufactured my son observe Dwelling Hunters Aruba in our area till he fell asleep and the pair chose the big property far from the seaside but with a backyard garden.

A savory spread at Thompson San Antonio. (picture by Kathy Tran)

9. Breakfast with Diana Deleon

We headed back again to Landrace in the morning and sat outside, gazing at the h2o. Our great waitress, Diana Deleon, is a San Antonio indigenous and gave us numerous ideas for making the most of her metropolis. She also explained to us that the Avocado Toast with citrus, radish, and a poached egg was a winner. . . and she was correct.

An aerial watch of the Thompson alongside the River Wander. (courtesy)

10. Adventures for Subsequent Time

As I sipped the espresso Diana had poured, I noticed a group donning existence vests and making ready to kayak the River Wander. My son and I agreed: We would be back again to San Antonio to kayak, eat, and continue to keep checking out. I reluctantly remaining my hipster hoodie bathrobe at the rear of, but I packed the free slippers and don them when I want to be reminded of my superstar days.