Set amidst San Antonio’s colonial heritage and backdrop of notable Spanish missions, the historic Omni La Mansión del Rio — a member of Historic Hotels of America — revealed a brand-new story of its own.

Dating to 1852 with an architectural ambience suggesting a grand hacienda, the hotel’s 300 luxury guestrooms and 38 suites underwent renovations with designs by Michael Dalton of White Space Interiors. Dalton’s updates celebrate the original hotel space while creating an even more luxurious haven for guests.

Renovations include new beds, with most full-sized beds converted to queen-sized beds; new nightstands and dressers; lounge chairs with ottomans; desks, tables and chairs; and new carpeting and lighting fixtures.

Rooms also feature new artwork, with 49-inch high-definition televisions in standard guestrooms and 55-inch high-definition televisions in Ambassador Suites. The upgraded television system with high-definition channels and movies includes the option of casting directly onto television screens from personal devices.

There’s also a brand-new WiFi system, RFID door locks, updated air conditioning and fresh paint. Fully renovated bathrooms feature new walk-in showers to replace old bathtubs, with new bathtubs installed in a selection of two-bed guestrooms. Other amenities include marble top vanities, patterned floor tile, new mirrors and new lighting and plumbing fixtures.