Overview
Built in 1924 as the Medical Arts Building adjacent to The Alamo, the Emily Morgan Hotel was the tallest building in San Antonio for many years and housed medical offices, a psychiatric ward and a morgue. The building's history and its proximity to The Alamo battlefield have led to consistent reports of apparitions in the elevator, whispered voices near the former psychiatric floor and cold spots throughout the upper stories. The hotel was named for the Yellow Rose of Texas, Emily Morgan, a figure of considerable legend.
Attributed paranormal accounts
These are reported experiences and local accounts, not independently verified events.
Guests and staff report apparitions in the elevators, whispered voices, unexplained footsteps and persistent cold spots, particularly on the upper floors.
History & background
Completed in 1924 as the Medical Arts Building, the property housed doctors' offices and medical facilities before becoming the Emily Morgan Hotel. Its location beside The Alamo has further contributed to its reputation in San Antonio's ghost lore.