Holiday Inn Express Riverwalk Area, Historic hotel in downtown San Antonio, United States
The Holiday Inn Express occupies a five-story brick building near the San Antonio River Walk, offering accommodations in the central district.
Originally constructed in 1878 as the San Antonio Bexar County Jail, the building served as a detention facility until 1962 before its transformation.
The property stands within the Main and Military Plazas Historic District, representing the architectural evolution of San Antonio through multiple renovations.
Located at coordinates 29.4261° N and -98.4956° W, the hotel provides direct access to downtown attractions and transportation connections.
The building earned the name 'Shrimp Hotel' due to its location on Camaron Street, which translates to shrimp in Spanish.
Location: San Antonio
Inception: 1878
Part of: Main and Military Plazas Historic District
GPS coordinates: 29.42610,-98.49560
Latest update: March 9, 2025 06:48
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