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 Trip typeVacation · Family Rooms1.0Service1.0Location5.0 RoomsTerrible and outdated Nearby activitiesTons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've stayed at four- and five-star hotels and resorts around the world, and Mokara was truly…read moreexceptional. What set it apart wasn't simply the beautiful hotel or location -- it was the level of personal care. Ariel at the concierge desk was wonderful. She helped arrange safe airport transportation for my friend when she arrived before me and, when my flight was significantly delayed, made sure she could check in without me. Being stuck traveling and knowing she was in good hands was invaluable. We were welcomed with a personal note, fruit, flowers and champagne, and then surprised with more birthday treats during our spa day. Those thoughtful details made the entire stay feel special. And the SPA! Easily one of the best I've ever visited. Being able to truly relax before and after our treatments -- especially in the beautiful post-treatment lounge -- made it an experience rather than simply a massage appointment. Jessica gave me what was quite literally the best massage I've ever had (and I've had a lot of massages!). Even the little things stood out: complimentary morning coffee delivered through room service and an incredibly kind and helpful room-service attendant. Luxury hotels can have beautiful rooms and impressive amenities. What made Mokara exceptional was how genuinely cared for we felt from beginning to end. The personal touches made all the difference. Mokara will absolutely be at the top of my list the next time I'm in San Antonio. Five stars without hesitation.

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!

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.

Before I called to check in with the remarkably helpful friendly staff, I knew I'd love this PAW…read morefriendly hotel. Often spending as little as possible on a place to lay my head, I determined to splurge visiting my son, his wife, and my first grandson on Thanksgiving. Unfortunately the beautiful bar and Ocho restaurant attached to the hotel were closed, but happily I had visited both on previous visits. This is a BOUTIQUE HOTEL. If you're accustomed to Holiday Inn Express, and cannot imagine any alternative, then DO Not Book Here.

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.

Check in was smooth and quick. Staff were all friendly and professional. Place is clean and well…read moremaintained. Feels great to be here. The price of this price is not that much more than the hotel chains. I think this place is better. Will come back if I'm in the area again.

This hotel is perfect. First, location is near the river and downtown. You can walk anywhere;…read morethere's coffee shops, restaurants and shops. Now if you don't want to walk the hotel has the best restaurants: Dorregos and Acenar. You can not go wrong with the restaurants. The breakfast plates were amazing and the Mexican food was delicious. The employees were friendly and helpful. They knew their jobs and they knew their town so if you need information or advice on where to eat or what to do they will give you great advice. We were very happy and pleased with everything here.

Best point is that it's on the river. The Domingo restaurant patio is accessible from the river…read morealso. The bathroom was the best part of the room though. The minimalist design with concrete floor is nice. There is a Nespresso in the room Negative points: beds were lumpy, concrete floor gets cold to the touch at night-- bring your slippers! No room service after ten. Elevators are slow. Valet is $79 per night. You are paying for the convenience of being on the river . For same price you can get nicer amenities two blocks away.

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.

Grounds lovely. Front desk woman who checked us in on 7/1/26 talked too fast for my husband wearing…read morehearing aids. She had her routine down and wasn't communicating in a friendly way. Lazy River and pool were perfect temperatures. Family came for an afternoon to swim with us. JB's service is veerryyyy ssllloowwww! Waited 45 minutes for each midday order.

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!!!

What a beautiful hotel. The staff and management were outstanding. Rooms were extremely clean and…read morewell as exterior and interior areas. The only negative and this goes for all hotels it San Antonio, is the exterior noise but this is a issue for the City to address. I will definitely stay there again.

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!

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.

Very clean hotel ,the service average ,parking pricey at 55 a night, the room ok but no…read morecomplementary waters seriously we are over 65 need to take our meds the breakfast we're ok. The coffee horrible. The valets were top notch Patrick was on it.

What a wonderful experience Personable, helpful staff…read moreQuiet room Comfy beds Great blackout curtains Refrigerator in the room Coffee in the room Fantastic location Absolutely perfect

Stayed here for 5 nights for a conference in August 2026. It was a short walk (less than half a…read moremile by riverwalk or surface streets) to the convention center, which makes it a great place to stay. I like that it's right on the riverwalk and very close to a bunch of different resultants. There is a riverwalk boat tour loading right outside the hotel, and a CVS 2 doors down. The staff is very friendly - I only spoke with the front desk, both upon check in and out. They are quick and very helpful. I stayed in room 967, which is an interior room. The interior rooms look out into the atrium/lobby area inside the hotel. Didn't have any real natural light and if your curtains were open and light on, it felt like other rooms could look in. So I left the curtains closed the whole time. It was very dark as the lights inside the room did not put off too much light. There is no dresser, but rather a place just in the door to hang clothes and 1 drawer. The room had a mini fridge and a kreurig, but only with decaf and dark roast (neither of what I drink). There is no microwave in the room. The room is small, but perfect for 1 person. I don't know how 2 people would fit in here unless 1 kept all their clothes in their suitcase. There is not much room to walk around, pull the ironing board out for use, and the bathroom was very small too. Overall, I would stay here again, but would hope for an exterior room for a bit more light so I wouldn't feel like a blood sucking vampire ‍