Located in the heart of San Antonio along the banks of the historic River Walk, Omni La Mansion del Rio is where history comes alive. Perfectly situated for any visitor seeking to explore all of San Antonio*s extensive range of tourist attractions, the property is within walking distance of the fabled Alamo, El Mercado, La Villita District, Spanish Governor*s Palace, San Antonio Convention Center and other well-known landmarks. Blending Spanish Colonial architecture and European style, the four-diamond hotel surrounds guests with the romance, grace and charm of a grand hacienda. La Mansion*s enchanting combination of Spanish Colonial Architecture, storybook settings, celebrated restaurant Las Canarias and elegant accommodations are just a few of the reasons it has been voted as one of the Top 100 Hotels and ranked number 2 of the nation*s Top 50 family-friendly hotels by Travel and Leisure in the 2009 World*s Best Awards. Omni La Mansion*s award-winning Las Canarias restaurant offers epicureans a romantic experience, whether it be for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The elegant setting is enhanced by daily menu selections and the freshest ingredients from top-rated farms and ranches. Executive Chef John Brand incorporates a broad variety of Hill Country game meats to the menu and uses indigenous herbs and spices to reflect New American cuisine with the strong regional flair of the Texas Hill Country. Guests may dine indoors in the multi-tiered dining room, or alfresco and watch river barges float by on the serene Paseo del Rio.