I finally checked out Hotel Havana in San Antonio a couple of weeks ago and absolutely loved it! It’s another one by Liz Lambert, who also has Hotel San Jose and the Saint Cecilia in Austin. For many of you out there this is old news so bear with me as I drool over this Hotel for a moment. The decor is fantastic. Her use of vintage furniture recovered in vibrant colors is inspiring! The overall feel is very warm and sophisticated, yet casual and comfortable — more like a friend’s home than a hotel. The dimly lit bar downstairs, with its painted cement walls, was a welcome refuge from the South Texas heat.
My daughter excited about the "griddle cakes"
So, yesterday a friend and I checked out their new little restaurant, Ocho for breakfast. It’s housed in a glass conservatory and felt much like a hotel in Florence I visited last summer. It was also nice to see an uncomplicated menu, friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere. It doesn’t hurt that the little restaurant overlooks the River Walk either, and on pleasant days they can open several huge garage-like doors to allow the ultimate in dining alfresco.
I did snap some more pictures of the rest of the hotel but I thought I would just include the link to the Hotel Havana website instead.
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