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The Columns on Alamo - A Bed & Breakfast Inn


San Antonio, Texas

All newly renovated B&B. Close to Riverwalk and the Alamo! We are now King William Manor. www.KingWilliamManor.com

The Columns on Alamo was established in 1994 by innkeepers Ellenor and Art Link in their gracious 1892 Greek Revival home and the adjacent 1901 guest house. Eleven guest rooms are furnished with comfortable Victorian antiques and period reproductions. Common areas are provided in both houses and on the landscaped grounds.
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A Bed and Breakfast Inn located in San Antonio, Texas, The Columns on Alamo was established in 1994 by innkeepers Ellenor and Art Link in their gracious 1892 Greek Revival home and the adjacent 1901 guest house. Thirteen guest rooms are furnished with comfortable Victorian antiques and period reproductions. Common areas are provided in both houses and on the landscaped grounds.

AAA Four Diamond Rating 10th consecutive year!
Perfect for retreats and reunions!
"Winner of the Hospitality Award for Best Bed & Breakfast in San Antonio for Year 2001" (Awarded by the Hospitality Industry!)

Your hosts, Art and Ellenor Link, invite you to relax and experience the charm of the Historic King William neighborhood with its many lovely old homes, while you stay in an elegant 1892 Greek Revival Mansion and 1901 guesthouse with spacious gardens. Surround yourself with the Inn's antique furnishings, chandeliers, oriental rugs and stained glass, plus the comfort of modern baths, TV, phones, mini-fridge, and more in every room, some with Jacuzzi for two and fireplaces. Sleep in luxurious queen or king beds and pamper yourself with a full gourmet breakfast every day. Take your time - your resident hosts will help you plan a full day of sights and events unique to San Antonio, or show you where to find off-the-beaten-track places and wonderful restaurants. Park in our free parking lot and walk or take the trolley - it runs every ten minutes - and we supply trolley passes. Enjoy the Riverwalk and The Alamo, great shopping and fine dining, bike or hike the mission trail, try our many premier golf courses, and come fiesta with us! Beautiful Landscaped Gardens

Since 1993 Art and Ellenor Link have restored the house to its former elegance and
have lived and operated their award winning Bed and Breakfast in it.

Ellenor and Arthur are resident innkeepers who can suggest excursion itineraries,
dining and shopping adventures, and cultural and seasonal events unique to San Antonio.
Easy Walking Distance To
  • The River Walk
  • The Alamo
  • Convention Center
  • Southtown Restaurants and Shops
  • La Villita
  • Rivercenter Mall
A Short Drive To
  • Spanish Mission Trail
  • San Antonio Alamodome
  • Sea World
  • Fiesta Texas
  • Lone Star Brewery
  • AT&T Center

Enjoy A Delicious Breakfast Each Morning
The Columns On Alamo Accommodations Feature

Victorian Charm and Romance
All Private Baths
All Queen or King Sized Beds
In-Room Television and Telephone
Jacuzzi's for Two and Fireplaces
Antiques
Off-Street Parking
Historic King William District
Trolley just a 1/2 block away
A full breakfast of eggs or quiche, assorted breads, muffins, cereal, juices, fresh fruit, yogurts, tea and coffee is served in the main house dining room.


We have just added more accommodations The Rock House Cottage.
Couples traveling together and families with children will love this cottage.

The Lion and Rose, an authentic British restaurant and pub. Our special blend of fun, good food, spirits and sports make us the best choice for your family and friends. Whether you're looking for great dining, with authentic English food and American favorites, the finest of pubs, or a place to watch your favorite team, The Lion and Rose is the place to be! The Lion and Rose

We offer off-street parking, and the downtown trolley stops just a 1/2 block away!
All rooms have a private bath, TV and telephone. Wireless Internet Access available
in all rooms (EXCEPT the Rockhouse Cottage)

History

1037 South Alamo - The Anton Heinen House
The three lots at this corner became the property of George Altgelt in 1885. They had been sold by Thomas J. Devine in 1869 and had changed hands several times before Mr. Altgelt acquired them. He divided the property into two tracts of a lot and a half each. On the north portion he built his home, which was numbered 77 Mill Street. The City Directory also lists his Negro coachman by the name of Frank Jackson at the same address. In 1891 this home was sold to Julius Tips, hardware merchant. The same year Mrs. Jacobine Eichmeyer bought the lot and a half at the corner. She built the present house, then a wooded frame structure, which she rented to druggist Edward Tips.

The next year Mrs. Eichmeyer sold the house to Edward William Reuss, proprietor of the City Drug Store. he lived there eighteen years and in 1911 sold the property to Anton P. Heinen, who made changes to the house as it appears today. At that time Mr. Heinen managed the Manhattan Bar. This was his home until his death in the 1960's. Since 1964 it has been the property of Rudolph and Amparo Leos.

The Columns on Alamo - A Bed & Breakfast Inn is a member of the following associations:
   Hospitality Accommodations of Texas, HAT

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The Columns on Alamo - A Bed & Breakfast Inn
1037 S. Alamo
San Antonio, Texas   78210
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Ellenor & Arthur Link, Innkeepers

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