215 Richland Hills Dr, San Antonio, Texas, United States | (618) 248-8274
Excellent location for SeaWorld or Lackland AFB visitors
Nearby highway, as well as chain restaurants and stores
Rooms have kitchenettes with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and dishwasher
Contemporary living rooms with a sofa bed and dining table/desk
Free hot and cold breakfast, plus free coffee and tea
Free simple dinner with wine and beer Monday through Thursday
Modern fitness center and outdoor basketball court
Outdoor pool with tables and adjacent barbecue pits
Free parking and Wi-Fi throughout
Business center, laundry facilities, and shop selling snacks
Pets allowed (for a fee)
Far from downtown San Antonio sights
Some complaints of maintenance issues
No full restaurant or bar on-site
This mid-range Homewood Suites by Hilton is a comfortable and contemporary apartment-style hotel that’s convenient for families visiting SeaWorld or Lackland Air Force Base. Its location off a highway makes it easy for visitors to drive to nearby attractions, but the surrounding is mainly chain restaurants and downtown San Antonio is at least a 20-minute drive away. All 109 rooms have kitchenettes with quality cooking appliances, separate living room areas, and free Wi-Fi, though there are occasional maintenance issues. Features include a modern fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, free parking, laundry machines, and shop selling snacks. All rates include a hot and cold breakfast spread and dinner with wine and beer select nights. This is an excellent pick for the area, but travelers looking to be closer to tourist sights should consider the Comfort Suites Alamo/Riverwalk.
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Scene
Clean, well-lit hotel ideal for families
Apartment-style rooms and proximity to SeaWorld and Lackland Air Force Base make this hotel a popular pick for vacationing families and those in town for graduations at the base. The 2013-built hotel is well-maintained, with contemporary furnishings in earth tones typical of a chain property. The large, well-lit lobby has clusters of seating and a table with treats for pets. Off the lobby is the pleasant dining room with high ceilings, black-leather couches, and pops of gold; here, the hotel offers a free breakfast daily and free dinner receptions during week nights, going a step above its three-pearl status. An outdoor pool and barbecue pits give this hotel a warm, vacation-worthy feel, despite its rather uninteresting location on the outskirts of the city.
Location
Short drive to SeaWorld and Lackland Air Force Base
Homewood Suites is located off the highway (I-410) in more of a residential than tourist neighborhood, ideally situated for travelers to SeaWorld and Lackland Air Force Base. SeaWorld is a 12-minute drive away and Lackland Air Force Base a 14-minute drive. Immediately surrounding the hotel are several other hotels and chain restaurants and stores. 54th Street Bar and Grill is a four-minute walk from the hotel and a bunch of restaurants including Buffalo Wild Wings, Chili’s, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Starbucks, and IHOP are an 11-minute walk away. A Walmart Supercenter is also within walking distance, just 10 minutes from the hotel. The downtown area and popular attraction such as the River Walk are at least a 20-minute drive away. Parking is free.
Rooms
Equipped kitchenettes; separate living and sleeping areas
The most notable aspect of Homewood Suites is that all 109 rooms have well-equipped kitchenettes. They're ideal for families who want to cook indoors and relax in a comfortable, apartment-style atmosphere. Living areas (separate in all but studios) have sofa beds and 42-inch flat-screen TVs, plus adjacent dining tables that double as desks. Kitchens have full-size refrigerators, microwaves, stovetops, dishwashers, coffee machines, and dishware. Bathrooms come with either showers or shower/tub combos, free toiletries, and hairdryers. Wi-Fi is free. Rooms are generally reported as being comfortable, though the occasional maintenance issue is present.
Features
Outdoor pool, plus quality freebies
This hotel offers a longer list of amenities than the average three-pearl chain hotel. Outdoors, there are an outdoor swimming pool, basketball court, and barbecue grills, as well as dining tables and chairs. Inside, the fitness center is modern and has a range of cardio and weight-training equipment. A business center has computers and printers for guests to use, plus there are laundry facilities for a fee and a shop selling snacks and toiletries. There is no full restaurant or bar, but all rates include a hot and cold breakfast buffet. Noteworthy is the free reception offered Monday through Thursday with food, wine, and beer. Free coffee and tea is always provided in the lobby.
