SAN ANTONIO and MCLEAN, Va. – Embassy Suites by Hilton, a global brand of upscale, all-suite hotels from Hilton (NYSE: HLT), announced today the opening of a newly-built hotel in San Antonio, Texas. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Brooks Hotel & Spa is currently the only full-service hotel on the south side of San Antonio, where guests can stroll along the San Antonio River Walk or soak up local history at the San Antonio Missions. Embassy Suites by Hilton prides itself on offering guests an approachable and stress-free experience at each of its spacious, all-suites hotel properties.

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Brooks Hotel & Spa is located at the former Air Force Base, Brooks. It spans 1,300 acres of preservation land and has been redeveloped into a live, work and play community boasting easy access to several local, hot attractions. The hotel restored the historic Hangar 9 building, the oldest wooden aircraft hangar of its kind still standing in its original location. It is currently available for use to the public for business events and special gatherings. The thriving commercial area is just 11 minutes from the famed Alamo and downtown San Antonio, and 25 minutes from San Antonio International Airport. The hotel has 156 suites featuring a separate living room with sofa sleeper, a work desk, and a wet bar area with mini-fridge, microwave and coffeemaker.

"Guests will instantly see and feel the rich, local influences and thoughtfully curated details throughout Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Brooks Hotel & Spa, making it the perfect addition to our award-winning brand of upscale all-suite hotels," said Alan Roberts, global head, Embassy Suites by Hilton. "Its ideal location allow both business and leisure guests looking for a relaxed, upscale experience to feel right at home."

In addition to Embassy Suites by Hilton's traditional amenities, this property is also home to regionally influenced Nineteen17 Restaurant and Bar, featuring locally sourced menu items, providing a true farm-to-table experience. The full-service bar, named after the year the former base originated, features local beer and spirits, classic cocktails, a curated boutique wine list and live music from local talent. The property also has a PureSol full-service spa, offering standard spa treatments and a therapeutic salt cave for inhalation therapy. The hotel has over 20,000 square feet of meeting and event space and includes multiple meeting rooms for guests.

"We are excited to bring Embassy Suites by Hilton to the area, where we know our guests will enjoy our impressive list of amenities like our full-service spa, outdoor swimming pool, sunning area and state-of-the-art fitness center," said Patricia Conant, general manager, Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Brooks Hotel & Spa. "Our hotel's warm atmosphere mixed with its ideal location make it the perfect choice for business and leisure travelers alike."

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Brooks Hotel & Spa is located at 7610 South New Braunfels, San Antonio, Texas, 78235. For more information, or to make a reservation, travelers may visit embassysuites.com or call +1 210 534 1000.