Crockett Hotel

Built in 1909 on the site of Texas' bloodiest battle for independence, directly across from the Alamo. The hotel is named for Davy Crockett, the legendary frontiersman who died defending the Alamo. Its location on former battleground adds to its mysterious and supernatural reputation.

The Crockett Hotel sits on hallowed ground—the very site where Davy Crockett and 189 Texian defenders made their final stand during the bloody 13-day siege of the Alamo in February-March 1836. The hotel's swimming pool and surrounding area occupy what was once the southeast palisade of the Alamo compound, believed to be where Davy Crockett drew his last breath.

The current six-story building was constructed in 1909 by a fraternal organization for use as a hotel and lodge, with a seven-story west wing added in 1927. It stands directly across from the Alamo's hallowed grounds, making it one of the most supernaturally charged locations in San Antonio.

Staff and guests report that the chanting of Texian revolutionaries echoes through the hallways, accompanied by the sound of phantom horses' hooves clattering on stone. Davy Crockett himself is believed to roam these halls—though whether it is truly his spirit or one of his fellow defenders remains unknown.

The executive offices, lobby, bar, and select guest rooms are particularly active areas. Staff have seen the apparition of a man wearing a dark blue coat wandering around the patio, which was once a tavern. Voices have been heard in the offices when no one was present. The front desk manager once watched in astonishment as curtains in a vacant room opened and shut repeatedly—though the windows were completely closed.

Sensor-activated doors swing open with no one present. Whispers drift through corridors. Orbs of light float through the air. The spirits of the Alamo defenders seem drawn to this place where their final battle unfolded.

The Crockett Hotel joins the Menger and Emily Morgan as one of the most haunted hotels in Texas—possibly in all of America. Those who stay here may find themselves sharing quarters with heroes who refused to surrender in life and refuse to leave in death.