New Year’s Eve at The Gunter: Celebrate in Style in Downtown San Antonio

There’s no night quite like New Year’s Eve-a time to reflect on the past year, toast to new beginnings, and celebrate with friends and loved ones. In downtown San Antonio, The Gunter Hotel offers the perfect blend of history, elegance, and festive energy to make your celebration unforgettable. With legendary spaces, vibrant nightlife, and a prime location steps from the city’s most exciting events, The Gunter is your destination for ringing in the new year in style.

A Legendary Backdrop for the Countdown

Since 1909, The Gunter Hotel has been at the center of San Antonio’s biggest moments. Following a $57 million renovation, the hotel combines its historic Beaux-Arts architecture with modern luxury, providing a setting that feels both timeless and current. Whether you’re looking for a glamorous ballroom celebration, an intimate dinner, or cocktails with live music, The Gunter delivers the perfect atmosphere for welcoming the new year.

Celebrate in Iconic Venues

With over 20,000 square feet of event space, The Gunter is designed for gatherings of all sizes. The Crystal Ballroom, with its soaring ceilings and chandeliers, sets the stage for elegant galas and countdown parties. Smaller venues like the Rose Room or English Room offer intimate settings for private celebrations with family or colleagues. Whatever your style, The Gunter provides a space that feels festive and personal.

Dining and Drinks to Ring in the Year

No New Year’s Eve is complete without an indulgent meal and a perfectly poured cocktail. The Gunter’s dining and nightlife options are as legendary as its history:

• Jots Restaurant serves locally inspired American cuisine in a refined yet welcoming setting.
• Keystone Club offers craft cocktails and light bites in a stylish lobby bar atmosphere.
• Bar 414, a speakeasy honoring blues legend Robert Johnson, is the ultimate destination for soulful drinks and late-night revelry.
• The Studio, a recording studio–inspired lounge, brings a creative energy perfect for celebrating with friends.

Together, these outlets create a nightlife experience that makes The Gunter one of downtown San Antonio’s top spots for New Year’s Eve.

Steps from San Antonio’s Festivities

The Gunter’s central location puts you in the heart of the city’s New Year’s Eve celebrations. Just steps away, the San Antonio River Walk comes alive with holiday lights and festive crowds. Head to Hemisfair Park or the Alamodome for city-wide events and fireworks, or catch a performance at the Majestic Theatre directly across the street. Staying at The Gunter means you’re never far from the action—and always just a short walk from your room when the night winds down.

Stay the Night in Comfort

After the countdown, retreat to one of The Gunter’s 311 guestrooms or 30 suites, each designed to combine history with modern comfort. Premium bedding, plush robes, and amenities like in-room record players with access to the vinyl library make every stay unique. For those celebrating with a group, specialty suites such as the Robert Johnson Suite or the expansive Professor Edgar A. Rogers Presidential Suite provide plenty of space for gathering and relaxing.

Start the New Year Refreshed

Extend your stay into New Year’s Day with breakfast at Jots Restaurant or a quiet morning coffee from Paris Baguette. With a 24-hour fitness center and thoughtful amenities throughout the hotel, you can begin the new year feeling renewed and inspired.

Celebrate in Style at The Gunter

New Year’s Eve is about creating memories that last long into the year ahead. At The Gunter Hotel, you’ll find history, elegance, and modern flair all under one roof-plus a location that puts you at the center of San Antonio’s festivities.

Book your stay today and make this New Year’s Eve a celebration worthy of the Gunter’s legendary legacy.