San Antonio’s Hemisfair is about to get a serious glow-up. The Monarch San Antonio , the long-awaited $185 million luxury hotel in the heart of Alamo City, will open March 3, 2026, at 222 S. Alamo St.

Rendering courtesy of The Monarch San Antonio

The lobby is filled with greenery.

The posh hotel took design cues from an unexpected source — the monarch butterflies’ annual migration through the region. The design details blend natural materials, limestone textures, sculptural architecture, and contemporary art to reflect San Antonio’s heritage and landscape.

The centerpiece of the hotel will be La Mariposa, a sculptural stained glass pavilion designed in collaboration with local artists and architects. The three-winged structure will act as a beacon, reflecting its surroundings durin

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