Overnight Stay Booking Required
Overnight Stay
Book a room in the historic 1909 hotel block adjacent to Alamo Plaza. Member of Historic Hotels of America.
- Duration:
- 12 hr
Haunted Hotel / Inn
The Crockett Hotel
Built in 1909 by the local Odd Fellows lodge on land that was part of the 1836 Alamo battlefield, this historic hotel is reportedly haunted by a soldier in period dress.
320 Bonham St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Wheelchair Accessible
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Age
All Ages
Cost
$$$
Standard hotel room rates apply; lobby and bar are publicly accessible.
Access
Wheelchair OK
Urban hotel with elevators and ramp access.
Equipment
Photos OK
Est. 1909 · Built 1909 by the local Odd Fellows lodge on the southeast edge of the 1836 Alamo battlefield · 1927 seventh-story addition by architect Henry P. Pheltz · Continuously operated as a hotel for more than a century · Historic Hotels of America member since 2010
The Crockett Hotel was constructed in 1909 by the local Odd Fellows lodge (IOOF) at the corner of Bonham and Crockett streets, on land that had been within the perimeter of the 1836 Alamo battlefield to the southeast of the mission compound. The building's distinctive rounded corner entrance at Bonham and Crockett dates from this period, with the Odd Fellows occupying a portion of the building for fraternal use while operating the rest as a hotel.
In 1927 the building was substantially renovated under architect Henry P. Pheltz, who added a seventh story and updated the facade. The Odd Fellows retained ownership until 1978, when they sold the property; it has operated continuously as a hotel since.
The Crockett Hotel has been a member of Historic Hotels of America since 2010. It is part of the dense ring of historic structures immediately surrounding Alamo Plaza, and it sits a short walk from both the Alamo and the San Antonio River Walk. The hotel is named for David Crockett, who died at the Alamo on March 6, 1836.
The property has changed hands and brands several times in the modern era and is currently operated as an independent historic hotel. The lobby preserves period architectural details and is a regular stop on San Antonio ghost-tour walking routes.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crockett_Hotel
- https://ghostcitytours.com/san-antonio/haunted-san-antonio/haunted-hotels/crockett-hotel/
- https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2024/08/21/the-sometimes-haunted-stories-behind-local-historic-hotels-ksat-explains/
Apparition of a man in a dark blue Alamo-era coat in the lobby and barDoors opening and closing without a person presentItems moving on the barCold spots in guest roomsDisembodied footsteps in corridorsElevators moving between floors without being summoned
Because the Crockett Hotel sits on land that was inside the 1836 Alamo battlefield perimeter, local lore associates its hauntings with soldiers killed during the siege. According to Ghost City Tours and River City Ghosts, the most frequently reported apparition is a man wearing a dark blue Alamo-era coat, sometimes described as a uniformed soldier, seen in the lobby and near the bar before fading.
Staff and ghost-tour operators report doors that open and close without anyone present, items occasionally flying off the bar, cold spots in specific guest rooms, and disembodied footsteps in corridors at night. The hotel's elevators are a recurring focus of activity, with staff describing them as 'the haunted elevators' because they sometimes skip floors, descend or ascend without being summoned, or stop at the lobby with no rider inside.
In August 2024, the local CBS affiliate KSAT covered the Crockett among San Antonio's 'sometimes haunted' historic hotels, citing recurring reports from guests and front-desk staff. No paranormal claims are independently scientifically verified; reports remain experiential and folkloric.
Notable Entities
The blue-coated soldier
Media Appearances
- KSAT Explains (2024): 'The (sometimes haunted) stories behind local historic hotels'
Plan Your Visit
2 ways to experience Dinner
Lobby Bar & Restaurant
Lobby bar and restaurant are open to non-guests; popular stop on local ghost-tour walking routes.
- Duration:
- 1.5 hr
Sources & Further Reading
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Crockett Hotel family-friendly?
Mainstream operating hotel; family-suitable. Ghost lore is folklore-grade and not central to the guest experience. Overall family fit: High.
How much does it cost to visit The Crockett Hotel?
Standard hotel room rates apply; lobby and bar are publicly accessible.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes, reservations are required.
Is The Crockett Hotel wheelchair accessible?
Yes, The Crockett Hotel is wheelchair accessible. Terrain: Urban hotel with elevators and ramp access..