The 9 Best San Antonio Hotels of 2023

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The Rundown

Best Overall: Hyatt Regency San Antonio — See Rates at TripAdvisor

"Guests can relieve stress at the full-service spa, stay fit in the 24-hour gym, sample some Texas barbecue in Q Kitchen and bar or grab a quick coffee at the lobby café."

Best Design: Hotel Havana — See Rates at TripAdvisor

"Spot-on Cuban-style décor mixes bright shades with artistic, dark-wood furniture, pine floors and tall ceilings."

Best for Families: Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio North Stone Oak — See Rates at TripAdvisor

"Kids will love the outdoor rooftop pool and whirlpool that overlooks the city skyline."

Best Splurge: The St. Anthony, A Luxury Collection Hotel — See Rates at TripAdvisor

"Superior Rooms are sprawling and offer a minibar, traditional drapery, free Wi-Fi, designer linens and colorful artwork."

Best for Seniors: Riverwalk Vista — See Rates at TripAdvisor

"Free breakfast is included, as is wine at the 5 p.m. happy hour, not to mention the late night cookies and beverages are on the house, too."

Best Value Downtown: Comfort Suites Alamo Riverwalk — See Rates at TripAdvisor

"Each stay includes free breakfast, and there's a cocktail hour three nights a week."

Best for Romance: Hotel Contessa — See Rates at TripAdvisor

"Features a heated rooftop pool with hot tub that overlooks the city."

Best Amenities: The Westin Riverwalk — See Rates at TripAdvisor

"In-room dining menus even have a selection of sleep-enhancing superfoods."

Best Spa: Mokara Hotel — See Rates at TripAdvisor

"The massive, 17,000-square foot spa has 18 private treatment rooms, a salon, and an extensive spa menu."

Best Overall: Hyatt Regency San Antonio

The Hyatt Regency San Antonio has all the makings of a luxurious hotel stay: an excellent location on the River Walk, reasonable prices, and top-notch amenities. A gorgeous, 16-story lobby atrium greets guests upon arrival, and the rooftop pool has spectacular views of the city ̶ plus poolside dining. The 630 guest rooms and 28 suites have a coffee maker, refrigerator, modern bathrooms with granite counter tops, free Wi-Fi and large flat-screen televisions. Many rooms have private balconies or views of the River Walk. Guests can relieve stress at the full-service spa, stay fit in the 24-hour gym, sample some Texas barbecue in Q Kitchen and bar or grab a quick coffee at the lobby café. Parking is an additional charge.

Best Design: Hotel Havana

Hotel Havana in San Antonio — Hotel Havana

Boutique Hotels

4.3

Built in 1914, this 27-room hotel pays close attention to the little details, and it's located on a quiet stretch of the River Walk right next to the Tobin Center for Performing Arts. Rooms have flat-screen televisions, iPod docking stations, designer bathrobes, and refrigerators. Spot-on Cuban-style décor mixes bright shades with artistic, dark-wood furniture, pine floors and tall ceilings. Ocho, the stunning restaurant is situated in a glass conservatory overlooking the River Walk, and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night snacks, while Havana Bar offers a dimly lit setting in the hotel’s lower level and serves up some trendy cocktails. Unlike many hotels in San Antonio, there is no pool or hot tub and a fitness center day pass is available upon request.

Best for Families: Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio North Stone Oak

This pet-friendly hotel has all the extra perks that families love: free hot breakfast, popcorn and sodas in the evenings, free parking, great prices, rollaway beds and pack 'n plays for little ones. The location is outside of the downtown area and situated 20 minutes (driving) from the River Walk, 15 minutes to Six Flags Fiesta Texas amusement park, 25 minutes to Sea World and just 10 minutes to the airport and the Shops at La Cantera. The Drury Plaza offers 126 accommodations, and Standard Rooms have free Wi-Fi, a microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, and flat-screen televisions. Kids will love the outdoor rooftop pool and whirlpool that overlooks the city skyline, and there’s also a fitness center, business center, guest pantry and laundry.

Best Splurge: The St. Anthony, A Luxury Collection Hotel

Steinway piano St. Anthony Hotel — St. Anthony Hotel

Serving as the first luxury hotel in San Antonio, the St. Anthony opened in 1909 and has hosted debutants, celebrities and even royalty. Gorgeous crystal chandeliers, high ceilings, Italian marble and Corinthian capitals adorn the lobby halls, while guest rooms feature all the creature comforts of today. Superior Rooms are sprawling and offer a minibar, traditional drapery, free Wi-Fi, designer linens, and colorful artwork. There are four restaurants at the hotel, a heated rooftop pool, as well as a fitness center. The hotel is located in downtown San Antonio, steps from the Majestic Theater, the River Walk, the Alamo and other top attractions. Parking is an additional charge.

Best Value Downtown: Comfort Suites Alamo Riverwalk

Just three blocks from the historic Alamo and the famous River Walk, it’s difficult to beat the prices and location at the Comfort Inn and Suites. Standard Rooms have separate kitchenettes with in-room coffee, a refrigerator, and a microwave. There’s also a desk with a USB charging station for most devices, flat-screen televisions, and free Wi-Fi. Each stay includes free breakfast, and there's a cocktail hour three nights a week that offers free wine, beer, and light snacks such as soups, salads, and cheese samples. Additional amenities include a downtown shuttle, putting green, heated outdoor pool, and a hot tub. Self-parking is an additional charge.

Best for Romance: Hotel Contessa

This gorgeous, Four-Diamond hotel has a Western-Spanish ambience in each of the 265 suite rooms (think exposed brick walls, separate living areas, in-room dining, flat-screen televisions, granite-top desks, and floor-to-ceiling windows). Hotel Contessa features a heated rooftop pool with hot tub that overlooks the city, as well as an on-site restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner along the River Walk. The top floor is also home to a fitness center and day spa for Swedish massages or hot stone treatments. Valet parking is an additional charge, and the hotel is also pet-friendly.

Best Amenities: The Westin Riverwalk

The Westin Riverwalk has an ideal location right on the San Antonio river — The Westin Riverwalk

A the Westin Riverwalk San Antonio, health and wellness are a top priority. Unwind at the full-service spa or heated outdoor pool with a cabana-style bar. The fitness center is open 24 hours and guests can borrow fitness gear through a lending program or grab a map of three and five-mile jogging routes around the hotel. In-room dining menus even have a selection of sleep-enhancing superfoods. There are 473 accommodations at this 14-story hotel, and Standard Rooms feature 420 square feet of space with Spanish décor and marble baths with upscale toiletries. Other cool available perks: a kids' amenity bag at check-in, videoconferencing capability in the business center, and pet-pampering options (think designer dog beds, welcome kits, and food bowls).

Best Spa: Mokara Hotel & Spa

Luxury Hotels

4.4

The award-winning, four-star spa at Mokara Hotel is reason enough to visit, but the hotel offers a roster of additional luxuries such as a heated rooftop swimming pool, shoe-shine service, 24-hour in-room dining and an on-site seafood restaurant and bar that is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch. The massive, 17,000-square foot spa has 18 private treatment rooms, a salon, and an extensive spa menu. The opulent riverfront hotel has 99 rooms and suites with high ceilings, wood and marble finishes, and spacious bathrooms with Jacuzzi tubs. Parking is an additional charge.