SAN ANTONIO – June 21, 2023 – Situated in the most visited city in
Texas alongside the iconic River Walk, The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio
[1] proudly announces the completion of a refresh that enhanced many
areas of the hotel. Beginning a new chapter in its 24-year heritage, the
elevated revamp includes development to its guest rooms and corridors, a
full renovation of the Business Center, public restrooms, and fitness
center, as well as a full restoration of the on-site restaurant and
bar, ZoccaCuisine D’Italia [4]. Providing a tranquil yet elite
hospitality experience, the eight-month transformation is an eclectic
mix, blending traditional design and contemporary-inspired elements
together.
“We’re beyond thrilled to see our vision come to life,”
said Maria Martinez, General Manager of The Westin Riverwalk, San
Antonio. “Knowing the exceptional level of service we already provide,
this was the natural next step to elevate the total guest experience. We
didn’t want to lose the existing charm people have come to know and
love, so we built upon our authentic riverfront locale and delivered
certain luxuries to mirror the premium status of the hotel, leaving
guests feeling refreshed and inspired while still paying homage to San
Antonio’s culture.”
Leading the visionary charge, Dallas-based interior design firm, Waldrop
+ Nichols created a design paying tribute to the rich legacy of all its’
own, with a warm inviting residential feel and quality. The interior
architecture and design are elegant, sophisticated, and elevated, yet
extremely approachable. The new Business Center, just off from the lobby
is a stunning focal point with flexible seating options to accommodate
both individual, as well as small group needs. The dichotomy of the
lobby and the collaborative workspace ensures balance with complimenting
tones of elaborate blue indigo and wood lacquer finishes blending
seamlessly together for an overall heterogeneous feel. The guest room
restoration includes bathroom enhancements for certain room types which
have been upgraded with walk-in showers using natural stone accents, as
well as the Westin heavenly shower package for all guest rooms. Upgraded
elevators and guest room floor corridors reference Spanish medallions
providing inspiration for the new axminister carpet design woven in rich
colors of clay and sand. The revitalized WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio
aligns with the Westin brand design guests have come to know and expect
to maximize travel workouts, including custom millwork features.
The center of attention lies at Zocca Cuisine D’Italia [4], the
on-site restaurant and bar that serves up Italian-inspired dishes with a
Texas twist. Zocca’s impressive new bar provides an immersive
indoor-outdoor integration between the interior and the patio along the
San Antonio River Walk. With easy-to-see TVs and a relaxed, comfortable
feel, the bar also features a walk-up component for guests of the River
Walk as well as bar seating that allows viewing directly into the
restaurant. Zocca’s new interiors are both eye-catching and
open-concept inclusive of a lounge area perfect for nightlife vibes,
contemporary tables and chairs, cozy walled-in booths, cushioned
banquette seating areas, and a vino-inspired private dining room. Gold
accents, fresco murals, fragmented stone, patterned tile, and more add
just the right amount of flair.
Open daily for breakfast from 6:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and lunch from
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Dinner is served daily from 5:00 p.m. –
10:00p.m. with bar hours from 12:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. (guests can enjoy
live music on the patio on Thursday nights between 6:00 p.m. – 9:00
p.m.). Zocca’s dinner menu, which changes seasonally, highlights
shared plates such as Chicken Liver Bruschetta, the Tagliatelle with
Short Rib, mains including Ossobuco Di Agnello and gluten free options
such as the Teh Giardiniera, fresh warm and cold salads; pizzas and
desserts such as Tiramisu Affogato and Chocolate Zabaglione with
mouthwatering cocktails like their Zocca Spritz, Paloma Rossa and The
Colonel. Lunch offers Spicy Scarpariello Wings and Shrimp and Polenta,
while breakfast includes two omelet choices, an Egg White Burrito and
Orange Ricotta Pancakes. Weekend Brunch is offered every Saturday and
Sunday from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. with live music on Sundays from
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The brunch menu features Salsa Macha Dry-Rubbed
Wings, Heart of Texas Pizza, and Texas Steak & Eggs Benedict. Brunch
cocktails include Two-Step Tea, Tear in My Beer, Harvey Wallbanger a La
Mode, as well as Mimosa Mia bottle service and Build Your Own Bloody
Mary. Additionally, Zocca offers catering and private events such as
receptions, wine dinners and more – the full restaurant can be made
available as a whole or in part depending on the size of the event.
Situated on San Antonio’s famed River Walk, within walking distance of
the famous Alamo, shopping, diverse dining and nightlife, The Westin
Riverwalk, San Antonio provides 473 renovated guestrooms, affording
stunning river or city views. Decorated to emphasize the historic Texas
surroundings, the hotel offers a Spanish yet contemporary ambiance and
features three renowned eateries, Zocca Cuisine D’Italia, Cafecito
Café and the seasonal Pool Bar, a tranquilizing pool deck,
WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio and more than 26,000 sq. ft. of meeting
and event space. With The Westin’s Six Pillars of Well-Being: _Sleep
Well, Eat Well, Move Well, Feel Well, Work Well, and Play Well_, The
Westin Riverwalk enthralls guests with exemplary service and impeccable
amenities.
For more information on The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio, please visit
www.westinriverwalksanantonio.
please visit https://zoccariverwalk.com/ [4] or call (210) 224-6500.
About HEI Hotels & Resorts
HEI Hotels & Resorts, headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., is a leading
hospitality investment and management company that owns or operates 100+
luxury, upper-upscale, and upscale independent and branded hotels and
resorts throughout the United States. HEI’s branding partners include
Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, Choice, and Wyndham. The company is
renowned for its commitment to its associates under the culture of HEI
Loves, its revenue management, profit contribution, and empirically based
real estate value creation, driven by a full complement of proprietary
software tools to set and exceed targets on a fully integrated basis.
HEI works hand-in-hand with institutional capital partners on existing
assets under management as well as sponsored acquisition opportunities.
The company has ample equity capital and strategically co-invests with
its partners in many transactions. To learn more about HEI, please visit
www.heihotels.com [6].
