San Antonio is one of the largest cities in the United States and, located near the Mexican border, has a strong Hispanic culture. The city is home to many corporate headquarters, the famous Alamo mission---site of a legendary battle during the Texas Revolution---and the popular River Walk pedestrian avenue, near shops and dining. There are several discount hotels here to accommodate the many visitors to this city traveling on a budget.
The Motel 6 San Antonio Downtown is less than a mile from the River Walk and offers discounted rates, close to $40 per night as of September 2010. Rooms here offer 32-inch LCD TV's and wireless high-speed Internet access. Kids stay free at this hotel and pets are allowed for a small daily fee. The hotel has on-site coin-operated laundry. Restaurants within half a mile of the hotel include Pico De Gallo, Mi Tierra Café and Bakery, Golden Star Café, Cattleman's Square Tavern, Que Lindo Es Jalisco and McDonald's. The hotel is three miles from the San Antonio Zoo, 13 miles from Sea World Texas and eight miles from San Antonio International Airport.
Motel 6 San Antonio Downtown
211 North Pecos La Trinidad
San Antonio, TX 78207
210-225-1111
motel6.com
The America's Best Value Inn is just minutes from downtown and offers very cheap rates, at around $35 per night as of September 2010. Rooms here offer cable TV and Showtime, refrigerators and pets are allowed. The hotel features fax and copy services and picnic and barbecue areas. Restaurants within half a mile of the hotel include Podna's, Little Caesars Pizza, R&B Taste of Chicago, Blanco's Mexican Restaurant, Earl Abel's Restaurant and Silo Restaurant. The hotel is one mile from Fort Sam Houston, eight miles from the Alamo, 15 miles from Splashtown and 10 miles from the SBC Center.
America's Best Value Inn
1259 Austin Hwy
San Antonio, TX 78209
210-824-7321
americasbestvalueinn.com
The Econo Lodge is located just off Interstate 10 and offers steeply discounted rates, at under $50 per night as of September 2010. Rooms offer cable TV and free high-speed Internet access. The hotel features an outdoor pool, free maps and coupons to local attractions, free continental breakfast, free 24-hour coffee and a meeting room that can seat up to 28 people. Restaurants within half a mile of the hotel include Sonic Drive-In, Bayseas Home Cooking, La Vina Café, Popeye's, McDonald's, Teran's Restaurant and Wendy's. The hotel is nine miles from Brackenridge Park, 17 miles from Six Flags Fiesta Texas and 13 miles from San Antonio International Airport.
Econo Lodge
218 S. W.W. White Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78219
210-333-3346
econolodge.com