efinitely different in San Antonio's mass hotel market, The Havana appeals to the upscale business and leisure traveler who finds unique accommodations charming. There's a place in San Antonio for a place like this," says Greer, who readily professes a fondness for antiques, history, architecture and old buildings. "Everything here has its own history, and we're just building on that."

Greer, herself, has a history marked by the need to support three children, for whom she became solely responsible when they were 1, 2 and 3. Experienced in buying and renovating real estate, she moved to San Antonio in 1988 and bought a property to convert to a bed and breakfast. "I chose that business because I thought it would give me more time to spend with my children," she says.

Theresa spends most of her days at the inn, supervising her 15 employees and visiting with guests. She fields comments and suggestions from all directions, always striving to make the Havana a luxurious destination. After purchasing the hotel in 1992, Greer spent the last six years bringing her dreams to reality. The inn opened in the spring of 1997.

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