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Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk DowntownvsThe Crockett Hotel
Both properties are praised by expert writers. On balance, Crockett Hotel scores slightly higher than Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk-Downtown. Crockett Hotel is ranked #18 in San Antonio with accolades from 5 publications such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Gayot.
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk Downtown
Oyster
Gayot
Frommer's
125 E. Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78205
From $114/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Embassy Suites is in a prime downtown location, close to tons of restaurants, nightlife, and major attractions -- and directly on the famous River Walk." Full review
Gayot "This all-suite hotel is convenient to a variety of attractions. ... The highlight of this hotel is Luke, its house brasserie."
Frommer's "Each suite offers two rooms—separate living and sleeping spaces—with a pull-out sofa, flat-screen TVs with cable and in-suite movies in each room." Full review
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Guests may want to request an east-facing suite overlooking the river rather than western views of the parking lot.
The Crockett Hotel Frommer's
Lonely Planet Gayot
Fodor's Oyster Frommer's Lonely Planet
320 Bonham, San Antonio, TX 78205
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Rooms in both sections of the hotel are attractive; all were remodeled recently and have a clean, uncluttered look to them." Full review
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Check for deals; rooms here are discounted for every imaginable reason.
Lonely Planet "No wonder pictures of the Alamo are always tightly cropped. Pull back and you can see the Crockett's sign hovering just behind the fort." Full review
Gayot "In 1909 the International Order of Odd Fellows built a lodge and hotel on the site of the historic battle for The Alamo."
Fodor's "Built in 1909 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this hotel (named for frontiersman Davy Crockett) is a relic of turn-of-the-20th-century San Antonio." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"The mid-range Crockett Hotel has been a downtown San Antonio landmark since it opened next to the Alamo back in 1909." Full review
Frommer's "It’s a few steps from the Alamo—and lots of local character make this an excellent choice. Fresh-looking rooms are attractive and airy, with work by local artists." Full review
Lonely Planet "Rooms are basic but stylish and pleasant. There's an outdoor pool and Jacuzzi, plus a great complimentary breakfast buffet." Full review
