The San Antonio, Texas, River Walk, was completed in 1938 and lines the San Antonio River as it wends through downtown. Today, this oasis from the bustling city is world-famous for its shops, restaurants, galleries, museums and the nearby Alamo. As of August 2010, the River Walk is two miles long, but eventually it will extend to 13 miles, reaching the area’s historic sites and museums. Visitors can still find bargain lodging; several national chains have locations near the River Walk, making for a short stroll back to the room after a day of sightseeing.
This hotel is only two and a half blocks from the Alamo and three blocks from the River Walk. The 89 guest rooms have microwaves, refrigerators, 32-inch flat-screen televisions and cable, free high-speed Internet access, desks, ironing boards, two-person sofa beds, hair dryers and coffee makers. Guests have access to on-site laundry facilities and a sundries shop, and can enjoy a free full hot breakfast buffet, exercise room, outdoor heated pool and hot tub. Visitors also receive discount tickets to SeaWorld San Antonio, less than a half-hour drive away. Smoking and pets are not allowed. Best available rates start at $99 (as of August 2010).
Comfort Suites Alamo/Riverwalk Hotel
505 Live Oak St.
San Antonio, TX 78202
877-424-6423
comfortsuitessa.com
Just a block and a half north of the River Walk, this hotel is only about four blocks from the Alamo. It has 23 floors with 313 total guest rooms, 286 of which are non-smoking. Each room has free high-speed Internet access, coffee maker, cable/satellite television and stereo. The hotel has an outdoor heated pool, fitness center, game room and 24-hour business center. Laundry service is available. The Windows on the River on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner overlooking the San Antonio River; room service is available 6 a.m. to midnight. Only service animals are allowed. The best available rate starts at $114 (August 2010) if you book in advance.
Holiday Inn San Antonio Riverwalk
217 North St. Mary’s St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
800-972-3480
holidayinn.com
The Drury Inn, in the restored Petroleum Commerce Building, is less than half a block from the River Walk. The historical landmark has 150 rooms on seven floors. Each room has Internet access, flat-panel televisions, microwaves and refrigerators. Guests can enjoy the free hot breakfast buffet, complimentary beverages and snacks in the lobby every evening or relax in the rooftop hot tub overlooking the city skyline. The on-site Texas Land & Cattle Steakhouse serves Texas-sized lunch and dinner. Pets are welcome in the hotel. The best available rates start at $120 (August 2010).
Drury Inn & Suites-Riverwalk
201 N. St. Mary’s St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
800-378-7946
druryhotels.com
