San Antonio’s Hilton Palacio del Rio is in the midst of a $33 million facelift. Come January 2012, the River Walk hotel’s 485 guestrooms will showcase a palette of desert hues with turquoise accents. Local artwork and handcarved headboards will enhance the artisan feel, while dark wood furniture and polished silver light fixtures will add hints of modern elegance throughout the space. New bathrooms will feature wood floors, granite countertops, and sapphire blue mosaic tiled walls. Meanwhile, a new Presidential Suite offers panoramic views of the city, contemporary furniture, unique artwork, and a color scheme of rustic wood and earthy red tones. The hotel’s hallways will also be redesigned with understated light sconces, lush fabrics, and photography celebrating the city of San Antonio.
Beginning next summer, the second phase of the renovation project include a $4 million update on the Corte Real and Salon del Rey ballrooms. Floor-to-ceiling windows will be installed to allow maximum natural light. This phase also includes a $2 million investment in other improvements such as refreshing the Ibiza restaurant and hotel lobby.
