This budget property is situated about a 20-minute drive outside of San Antonio. There's not much in the immediate area, though it's built just off of the I-35 North, making it easy to commute across the city. The hotel offers bland suites with kitchens and many guests complain of cleanliness issues. Nevertheless, the property attracts extended stays, offering low rates that draw some repeat guests. Simple amenities include free parking, laundry facilities, and vending machines stocked with snacks and drinks. For an alternative budget option with more features, check out La Quinta Inn San Antonio Lackland which has two pools and free hot breakfast for just slightly higher rates.
This budget property is situated about a 20-minute drive outside of San Antonio. There's not much in the immediate area, though it's built just off of the I-35 North, making it easy to commute across the city. The hotel offers bland suites with kitchens and many guests complain of cleanliness issues. Nevertheless, the property attracts extended stays, offering low rates that draw some repeat guests. Simple amenities include free parking, laundry facilities, and vending machines stocked with snacks and drinks. For an alternative budget option with more features, check out La Quinta Inn San Antonio Lackland which has two pools and free hot breakfast for just slightly higher rates.
Hotel Contessa, located on a quiet stretch of the River Walk, sells itself as San Antonio's "only luxury all-suite hotel," and in many ways it lives up to that claim. The 265 suites range in size from 500 to 800 square feet, and all feature separate living rooms and bedrooms with contemporary, southwestern-inspired decor, two 37-inch flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi -- but microwaves or mini-fridges only upon request, for a fee. The urban chic rooftop pool and Jacuzzi area is a nice perk, but the pool is small and gets crowded quickly. Those looking for some quiet relaxation should head to the adjacent rooftop day spa.
Hotel Contessa, located on a quiet stretch of the River Walk, sells itself as San Antonio's "only luxury all-suite hotel," and in many ways it lives up to that claim. The 265 suites range in size from 500 to 800 square feet, and all feature separate living rooms and bedrooms with contemporary, southwestern-inspired decor, two 37-inch flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi -- but microwaves or mini-fridges only upon request, for a fee. The urban chic rooftop pool and Jacuzzi area is a nice perk, but the pool is small and gets crowded quickly. Those looking for some quiet relaxation should head to the adjacent rooftop day spa.
Housed in a 100-year-old bank office building, the 98-room Hotel Indigo San Antonio at the Alamo manages to preserve its historic originality while offering modern amenities and decor. Its prime location -- right next to the Alamo -- makes it a great mid-range pick for people who prefer the uniqueness of a boutique hotel.
Housed in a 100-year-old bank office building, the 98-room Hotel Indigo San Antonio at the Alamo manages to preserve its historic originality while offering modern amenities and decor. Its prime location -- right next to the Alamo -- makes it a great mid-range pick for people who prefer the uniqueness of a boutique hotel.
The two-and-a-half-pearl Best Western Plus Atrea Hotel & Suites offers modern, spacious, colored-coordinated rooms at reasonable rates. Its proximity to the Lackland Air Force Base makes it an obvious choice for visiting military families and friends, but its appeal could extend to any travelers seeking a clean, well-maintained hotel. The 77 rooms, which include two-bedroom apartment-style suites with full kitchens, come with microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers, and a hot breakfast is included in rates. There's also an indoor heated pool with whirlpool, a small fitness center and business center, and a cozy lobby bar. Its isolated location might be a drawback for some travelers -- there are no restaurants within walking distance, and it's a 20-minute drive to downtown. A more centrally located budget option is the Best Western Plus Sunset Suites-Riverwalk.
The two-and-a-half-pearl Best Western Plus Atrea Hotel & Suites offers modern, spacious, colored-coordinated rooms at reasonable rates. Its proximity to the Lackland Air Force Base makes it an obvious choice for visiting military families and friends, but its appeal could extend to any travelers seeking a clean, well-maintained hotel. The 77 rooms, which include two-bedroom apartment-style suites with full kitchens, come with microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers, and a hot breakfast is included in rates. There's also an indoor heated pool with whirlpool, a small fitness center and business center, and a cozy lobby bar. Its isolated location might be a drawback for some travelers -- there are no restaurants within walking distance, and it's a 20-minute drive to downtown. A more centrally located budget option is the Best Western Plus Sunset Suites-Riverwalk.
The 1,003-room Grand Hyatt San Antonio is in a great location in the heart of the city’s historic center, right next to Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and within walking distance of the River Walk and the Alamo. Rooms have understated modern decor, plus flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. Amenities like the full-service FedEx business center, modern meeting areas, and spacious work desks in rooms appeal to the business travelers, while a lovely lap pool, spacious sundeck, ultra-modern fitness center, and various on-site dining options appeal to all types of guests. Travelers who'd prefer a romantic Spanish Colonial vibe to a convention-hotel one should look into Omni La Mansion del Rio, a River Walk hotel with outstanding 19th-century architecture and atmosphere.
The 1,003-room Grand Hyatt San Antonio is in a great location in the heart of the city’s historic center, right next to Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and within walking distance of the River Walk and the Alamo. Rooms have understated modern decor, plus flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. Amenities like the full-service FedEx business center, modern meeting areas, and spacious work desks in rooms appeal to the business travelers, while a lovely lap pool, spacious sundeck, ultra-modern fitness center, and various on-site dining options appeal to all types of guests. Travelers who'd prefer a romantic Spanish Colonial vibe to a convention-hotel one should look into Omni La Mansion del Rio, a River Walk hotel with outstanding 19th-century architecture and atmosphere.
Hilton Palacio Del Rio is an upscale hotel with vibrant Southwestern style and a trendy River Walk location, a few blocks from the Alamo. The 485 colorfully and contemporary rooms all have balconies that overlook the city or river, but in-room Wi-Fi is only free to Hilton HHonors members (however, joining is quick and free). Features include lots of event space, a riverside restaurant, an Irish pub with live entertainment, and a coffee shop that serves Starbucks brews. The simple and plain outdoor pool and hot tub area commands views of the Tower of the Americas, and there's a fitness center as well. Travelers may want to compare rates at the Hotel Contessa, which is also on the Riverwalk and has funky, artsier rooms at lower rates.
Hilton Palacio Del Rio is an upscale hotel with vibrant Southwestern style and a trendy River Walk location, a few blocks from the Alamo. The 485 colorfully and contemporary rooms all have balconies that overlook the city or river, but in-room Wi-Fi is only free to Hilton HHonors members (however, joining is quick and free). Features include lots of event space, a riverside restaurant, an Irish pub with live entertainment, and a coffee shop that serves Starbucks brews. The simple and plain outdoor pool and hot tub area commands views of the Tower of the Americas, and there's a fitness center as well. Travelers may want to compare rates at the Hotel Contessa, which is also on the Riverwalk and has funky, artsier rooms at lower rates.
The upper-middle-range Embassy Suites is in a prime downtown location, close to tons of restaurants, nightlife, and major attractions -- and directly on the famous River Walk. It's popular with both families and business travelers, featuring a free breakfast/cocktail hour, and meeting space. But while the two-room suites are modern and spacious, those not facing the river have not-so-appealing views of the parking lot and lobby.
The upper-middle-range Embassy Suites is in a prime downtown location, close to tons of restaurants, nightlife, and major attractions -- and directly on the famous River Walk. It's popular with both families and business travelers, featuring a free breakfast/cocktail hour, and meeting space. But while the two-room suites are modern and spacious, those not facing the river have not-so-appealing views of the parking lot and lobby.
The 131-room Hyatt Place San Antonio/Riverwalk is a mid-range hotel that offers direct access to the River Walk and is close to several restaurants and attractions. Riverfront views can be found in balconies in upgraded rooms and a rear dining patio. Rooms are spacious with sitting areas that have rotating flat-screen TVs, wet bars, and mini-fridges. But bathrooms can be cramped. Dining is offered 24/7 from the Gallery Menu and in a to-go deli case. The hotel also has a lobby cafe and bar, meeting facilities, a small gym, and a clean, simple pool with Tower of the Americas views. Freebies such as breakfast, parking, and free shuttle service are nice perks. For a more happening River Walk setting, travelers may want to check rates at the Holiday Inn Riverwalk.
The 131-room Hyatt Place San Antonio/Riverwalk is a mid-range hotel that offers direct access to the River Walk and is close to several restaurants and attractions. Riverfront views can be found in balconies in upgraded rooms and a rear dining patio. Rooms are spacious with sitting areas that have rotating flat-screen TVs, wet bars, and mini-fridges. But bathrooms can be cramped. Dining is offered 24/7 from the Gallery Menu and in a to-go deli case. The hotel also has a lobby cafe and bar, meeting facilities, a small gym, and a clean, simple pool with Tower of the Americas views. Freebies such as breakfast, parking, and free shuttle service are nice perks. For a more happening River Walk setting, travelers may want to check rates at the Holiday Inn Riverwalk.
The Marriott Rivercenter is a large, business-oriented hotel that also caters to leisure travelers looking for comfortable accommodations and a solid array of features, including an indoor/outdoor pool and spacious fitness center. The Marriott's other main draw is its excellent location adjacent to the River Walk (though the nearby shopping center dampens the appeal of the area a bit). Decor is what you'd expect of a massive mega-chain -- contemporary but generic (with some particularly busy carpeting in the common spaces). Still, it's a solid four-pearl option in the area.
The Marriott Rivercenter is a large, business-oriented hotel that also caters to leisure travelers looking for comfortable accommodations and a solid array of features, including an indoor/outdoor pool and spacious fitness center. The Marriott's other main draw is its excellent location adjacent to the River Walk (though the nearby shopping center dampens the appeal of the area a bit). Decor is what you'd expect of a massive mega-chain -- contemporary but generic (with some particularly busy carpeting in the common spaces). Still, it's a solid four-pearl option in the area.
Directly facing Hemisfair Park, the Marriott Riverwalk is conveniently located next to its eponymous waterway, with convenient access to downtown attractions. Although it doesn't feel as opulent as its more business-oriented counterpart nearby, the Marriott Rivercenter, there are some nice features the leisure traveler will appreciate, including rooms with balconies and a cool lobby bar.
Directly facing Hemisfair Park, the Marriott Riverwalk is conveniently located next to its eponymous waterway, with convenient access to downtown attractions. Although it doesn't feel as opulent as its more business-oriented counterpart nearby, the Marriott Rivercenter, there are some nice features the leisure traveler will appreciate, including rooms with balconies and a cool lobby bar.