My husband and I stayed in San Antonio, our 1st time here, for a couple nights before we drove to…read moreBandera to attend a very dear friend's wedding. My husband booked this hotel because of its convenient location, close to the River Walk and Alamo and most important, its in a very old and full of history building. We both really enjoyed our stay. The hotel was clean with the most comfortable beds and pillows and the very fun and convenient breakfasts and dinners/drinks. The beds and pillows were so comfy, we slept for almost 12 hours our first night... The foods, buffet style, were good, with many options. (They are comfort foods, if you expect high-end kind, it's not for you...) The customer services were what we appreciated and enjoyed the most. All of the staff, from the front desk hosts, to the managers, bartender (Annette), food service group... everyone was so friendly, nice, and welcoming. *The only "issue" that we experienced was the super loud, seemed like hours long, of car honkings, engines noice... of 1 night. But it wasn't the hotel's problem. The home team, The Spurs, won the game and the city was celebrating... Highly recommend this hotel and the services here... Thanks for showing us, the out-of-towners, the warm and hospitality of San Antonio/Texans that we heard so often before...

Unclear instructions on parking unfriendly staff and lets employees & family have special viewing…read moreprivileges and tells guest that pay 1,100$ to stay to essentially get lost from the viewing areas, rooms are out dated, staff is mediocre at best, please spend your money on a better hotel considering the rates are way to much for what you get. Trip typeVacation · Family Rooms1.0Service1.0Location5.0 RoomsTerrible and outdated Nearby activitiesTons

I first stayed at the Mokara over 10 years ago. I remembered it being exceptional, so decided to…read morestay here again on this most recent visit to San Antonio. It was still AMAZING and left me wishing that I could stay longer! My King Room was huge and ultra clean and comfortable! Taking a break from work, I headed to the pool deck, which was small but sufficient and had comfortable chairs to sun in. I remembered an amazing redfish dish from Ostra, enjoyed so many years ago... I really wanted to eat at Ostra again this visit, because I saw redfish on the menu and wondered if it was really as good as my memory of it. I was initially bummed that Ostra was closed for a private event during my stay, BUT my disappointment quickly turned to excitement when I saw the same dish offered on the room service menu. YES!! It was as good if not better than my memory of it! Finally and importantly, the individuals working in valet, front desk, and room service were so service driven and friendly! Overall, I cannot wait to stay at the Mokara again in the hopefully, not so distant future!

This by far is my favorite hotel in San Antonio Texas. The customer service is top-notch. When you…read morepull up valet greet you and they're very friendly and helpful. Then I made my way to the front desk gosh, I wish I remembered her name. Marissa maybe? I can't remember, but she was an absolute professional. She checked me in and got me everything I needed and was just above and beyond top-notch pro! She held my luggage and text me when my room was ready. Also, Alli, who's working the evening is absolute professional as well. Top-notch service. Ashley who's working the restaurant she answered the phone and took my order. Another top-notch professional everyone with the name A is winning here. Last but not least Asia, she gave me the best massage ever. I've been getting massages for 22 years and that has been one of the best Massage I've ever had. So if you ever come to this hotel and you need a massage do yourself a favor and ask for Asia. She is simply the best. Comfort, the level comfort here is the best. The AC blows ice cold, the beds are super comfy. Everything they do here is to make your stay perfectly the best. They have fresh fruit and cookies and water scattered throughout the building. What a nice touch. The king premium room is super spacious and very nice. The spa, area is amazing. I really enjoyed the Jacuzzi, sauna and the relaxation room. Followed by the Massage. Everything is perfect here. I haven't had one issue at this hotel. Everyone that works here is simply top-notch and I understand the level of class at this hotel is all about. It's definitely not cheap but let me tell you what you get what you pay for because this is top-notch service. This will be one of my go to hotels when I come to San Antonio from now on

Mother's Day weekend at the Hotel Emma was fantastic! Room, food, service, comfort and cleanliness…read moreall perfect! Chelsea, the Concierge, was incredible, as was Jason in the Library...First Class service from both!! Can't wait to return for another great experience!! 5 Stars!

On a previous stop in San Antonio my wife and I fell in love with the story and design of Hotel…read moreEmma, so we then made it a point to stay at this fabulous hotel for our upcoming anniversary. I could go on for many paragraphs about how great our stay was at Hotel Emma but I will keep it short as this is something you just need to experience. First off, from checking in to, room service, to drinks in the Library, to our checkout, the staff was fantastic, friendly, and there to assist with absolutely anything you needed or wanted. Even the room service staff was top notch! The rooms were beautiful and well set up for comfort and luxury. Even the bathroom was luxurious and inviting. We enjoyed checking out the Private Library while having cocktails and learning even more about this fascinating building from the new and friendly Concierge. The pool was beautiful, warm and inviting and offered an interesting view from one of the upper floors. The Hotel bar offered some great perks for guest, private upstairs access away from the crowds, top notch service and attention from the staff and the opportunity to spend some time sipping cocktails on the couch in private in an old 28,000 gallon beer finishing tank. Having coffee and pastries on a beautiful outdoor patio in the morning was also another great opportunity. There was close access to many different places in the Peal Brewing square area adjacent to Hotel Emma including a great morning street fair on Sunday. Hotel Emma is the only 5 Star Hotel that we are aware of in Texas and also provided an outstanding Michelien rated restaurant for dinner (separate review). Over all, we can not find one thing we were unhappy with during our stay at Hotel Emma, other than the fact that our stay was far too short. If you are looking for the ultimate in Hotel stays/service, you MUST take some time and come for a stay. We will definitely be returning to Hotel Emma on our next trip to San Antonio.

This is my type of place... full of character and history. You'll never wonder if you're in Atlanta…read moreor Anchorage as with generic chain hotels. The appointments were top flight with a refrigerator stocked with beverages and robes awaiting your lounging pleasure. The coffee was like that served in the best European hotels. We enjoyed our morning coffee on the rooftop patio surrounded by ornate ironwork, cactus, treetops filled with signing birds and a view of the river walk. It doesn't get better than that.

Great location by the Riverwalk but away from all the chaos. We loved our room on the third floor…read morewith the extra tall ceiling. We had a shared terrace area that was perfect in the morning while we drank our coffee. Staff was friendly and the building is gorgeous and historic. Restaurant is currently closed for renovations.

What a BEAUTIFUL hotel! This hotel has a beautiful mix of rich historical Spanish aesthetic meets…read moreromantic 2026 5 star vibe! If you want to stay in San Antonio, this is the one to choose. If you want to find a hotel that has a beautiful romantic classy aesthetic, this is the one! Expect candles everywhere, beautiful fountains within its lobby and soft undertone lighting. Right on the Riverwalk but away from the crazy noise the Riverwalk can bring! The heart of the Riverwalk is less than a block away if you stay anytime during the holiday season, you will be surprised how beautiful how many Christmas lights hanging create a trip to remember! Clean comfortable rooms, beds are so comfortable, I felt as though I slid in a bed of butter. Pillows were so freaking amazing- I took photos of the labels so I can get the same when I get home! Quiet hallways, no noise and away from the craziness that the Riverwalk can bring. The only issue I had was every time I stay at this hotel, I have to call the front desk to reserve a room that specifically faces the Riverwalk, otherwise you won't know what room you will get.

Beautiful place to stay while your in San Antonio Texas. As we checked in we were greeted with…read moremargaritas for my wife and myself. The hostess was super friendly with a big smile on her face even helped us with our luggage to the elevator which is uncommon nowadays. The room was super comfortable with a southwestern flare. The hotel is centrally located and is on the Riverwalk of the San Antonio River. We'd love this place so much that we're planning on going back in November.

Probably one of my favorites in the San Antonio area. Great location right in the heart of…read moreRiverwalk (could be a plus or minus depending on your perspective). Cute boutique Hilton property with modern design and aesthetic. Deluxe king was spacious, bathroom area separated by a barn door. Vanity outside the shower / toilet, and plenty of room in both. No closet per se, exposed area for things that need to be hanged, with a few drawers built in. Nespresso machine and a small fridge were convenient. Apparently even-numbered floors are getting upgraded so there was no ice machine on my floor (not the one above and below me for that matter oddly). Front desk was nice enough to send up some ice. The property is valet only, and price is quite steep, but the attendants were probably one of the most helpful and friendly I've come across in my years of travel. There's a restaurant in the lower floor that was quite popular ; wait was 3 hrs one night for a table. I opted for the 3rd floor bar which have more limited food selection, but I was able to find a seat at the bar all the nights I was there. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town.

I've stayed at a couple of hotels in the riverwalk and this is by far my favorite. The valet fellas…read morewere super nice and speedy with getting the car. Front desk staff was also very nice. I loved the room with a view of the riverwalk. Perhaps the best was the ease of access to the actual riverwalk itself. I'm usually Leary of hotel restaurants but theirs was great. Highly recommend staying here if you're in town for fun or business and want to stay along the riverwalk.

My daughter gave my husband and me a gift certificate for a massage at the Windflower for Mother's…read moreand Father's Day. We decided to make a staycation out of it by booking a room and enjoying the bar and restaurants. NO REGRETS! If every San Antonian knew about this place, nobody out of town would ever get in! Our experience began with the greeting from the front desk clerk desk attendant, Jacob. He was awesome! Super attentive to our needs, friendly, and personable. At the spa, Our massage therapists were top rate! Roxi and Sera were very responsive to our aches and pains. We came in wound up and left ready to relax. Back at the hotel, the bar tenders are definitely skilled mixologists. Eric makes a mean Manhattan, his specialty is an old fashioned, but I saw everyone enjoying all the other drinks he made as well! Antlers Lodge is something special! The chef, Joseph Lambert, and his staff at the restaurant are masters of their craft! So humble but so masterful. The food was as top flight as any restaurant we have had in at the best New York restaurants or abroad... and this place truly represents San Antonio at its elevated best.

This review is for a day pass for the "waterpark". You will pay 75$ a piece for access to a kiddie…read morepool, a children's waterslide, a lazy river and a 21 and up wading pool and hot tub. If you're the type to laze by a river, and you've already got a room here, absolutely check it out, BUT dont spend 75/piece to tan here. If youre not taking kids don't do it! You do not get access to where you can actually swim, nothing gets deeper than 3 feet. You do not get access to the new "lagoon" area. There are no changing rooms, and only 2 restrooms for all the people there. If you dont want to trek your wet self through the lobby to your car, you'll be changing in 1 of the restroom stalls. If you are taking kids, trust me.....get the sea world passes and a meal pass, the cost is the same and everyone will have a lot more fun!!!

Christmas Stay at La Mansión on the River Walk-a must holiday experience!…read more The hotel has an unbeatable historic location right in the heart of the River Walk, which really shines during Christmas. Being able to step right out into all the holiday lights and activity is magical. Ironically, because of the location, the boat tours go by about 30x a day you and you will hear the Selena bridge story about as many times... but that's part of the River Walk experience If you stay in a River Walk room - most likely it will be a shared balcony. It was interesting, kinda like being at the pool in terms of privacy but honestly a bit more separation would have been appreciated-even a plant. The hotel itself is a grand old dame--and it definitely shows its age. Behind the beautiful holiday decorations, the floors felt dirty and really needed a deep cleaning or vacuuming. Every time someone walked into the elevator you could feel the floor drop and shift. The adobe-style architecture is charming and floors not so much-they slope noticeably, and the carpet has divots and wear that add to the "creaky" feeling. Overall, the place feels a bit tired. That said, the staff truly try hard, which deserves credit. The hotel has undeniable character and doesn't feel like a chain hotel at all. If you can overlook the obvious maintenance and cleanliness issues, it's still iconic and charming in its own way. Ratings: Cleanliness: (2/5) Staff Effort: (3/5) Location: (5/5) A lovely location with tons of history--just needs some serious TLC to match its reputation.

Omni La Mansión del Rio on Sa TX is the place to stay. Try to get a room with river view…read more Important to know that if driving the best place to park is across the street at the Houston Garage, $10.00 for 24 hours vs valet parking at a he actual hotel. The check in people are nice and welcoming and if you join the loyalty program you get 1 free drink ticket which is nice. Breakfast is a bit expensive but so is everything on the river so eat at the restaurant which has brunch till 3pm. Our room included 2 FREE bottles of water which was nice. Try to visit the bar in the evening and meet KD, great bartender that treats all his customers as they are the only people there. KD made are last night at the Omni truly enjoyable. Great place for some bourbon pours. If you are lucky you will meet Josh the assistant food & beverage director. Josh made our anniversary evening special with a slice of dessert...thanks Josh, thanks KD for making our anniversary trip a special occasion to talk about. This hotel is loaded with history and great people that welcome guests in true SA hospitality!

Checked in on Good Friday. Love the Happy Hour and best breakfast. Rooms are clean and spacious…read more Location is near River Walk. Parking is expensive.

My wife and I stayed at the Embassy Suites Riverwalk for three nights in late June/early July. All…read moreemployees I encountered were super friendly and helpful. We arrived around 1:00 PM on a Sunday. I had a rental car that I was returning shortly. The valet was great with helping get the car unloaded and keeping it nearby so I could return the rental/not pay to park for that 20-30 minutes. The front desk was able to accommodate and give me my room at 1:00 PM. The room was a great size, clean, and comfortable. We enjoyed the evening reception with some snacks and cocktails. I enjoyed the rum punch while my wife had wine. Breakfast was equally good. Lines were manageable and the food quality was excellent. My wife had omelettes two of the morning. I used the fitness room each morning which was clean and had enough options. I didn't make it to the pool but my wife did. The Riverwalk was right there, 10 minute walk to the Market Square, 15-20 minute to the Convention Center and Alamo. Bed/pillows were comfortable. We had housekeeping come daily which was nice. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here and would highly recommend. San Antonio is a great city and the Embassy Suites makes your visit a little better.

I'd give it a 5 if it hadn't been for the mattress and bathroom…read more The mattress was a bit broken down enough where it made it difficult to get out of and relax as it was a bit sunken in for lack of better words Bathroom door was 1/2 in from toilet when opened so needed to step in next up wall or into shower to get in. Staff was so helpful and readily available. Very very clean everywhere we walked or used. The food was delicious and they did a terrific job keeping it stocked for breakfast. I was impressed:)

What a fantastic stay at a fantastic hotel! The location is great. Only one block from the Alamo!…read moreAnd, right on the famous Riverwalk. The staff was warm, welcoming and always helpful. Everyone smiled and was very attentive. The hotel is neat and well decorated. The registration desk staff stood out for service and helpfulness. I spent a week there for conference. Even the hotel food was amazing. Please note that this is a cashless hotel. As I was about to leave, the ATM in the lobby wasn't working. There is one on the Riverwalk level that only gives out $20. There was no way to get change. Other than that, it was a fantastic experience.