Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio RiverwalkvsMenger Hotel
Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk and Menger Hotel are both highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Menger Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk. Menger Hotel is ranked #6 in San Antonio with endorsements from 8 publications including DK Eyewitness, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk
105 S Saint Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78205
From $120/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Gayot
"Convenient downtown River Walk access in a historic bank building."
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Regarding area attractions, don't miss the famed Aztec Theater across the street; it has been meticulously restored to its former 1926 glory when it was one of the most elaborate movie palaces in the country.
Frommer's
"There are two Drury hotel properties in the area, both offering good budget-friendly options from old high-rise San Antonio buildings with nice views." Full review
Menger Hotel
204 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205
From $104/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Insight Guides
"Built in 1859, The Menger retains its Victorian-era lobby and the period features. Some rooms are filled with antiques while others are modern additions."
Fodor's
"You'll be the envy of many an overheated tourist strolling immediately across the street from the entrance to the Alamo into the cool lobby and up to your room." Full review
Michelin Guide
"A glazed iron canopy and intricate railings form the facade of the elegant Menger, built in 1859, barely a generation after the fall of The Alamo."
Gayot
"Standing right beside The Alamo, this 1859 hotel has welcomed countless notables."
DK Eyewitness
"The lovely three-story Victorian lobby is decorated with antiques, the Menger Bar is a legendary San Antonio tavern, and the hotel is reputedly home to numerous ghosts."
Frommer's
"In the late 19th century, no one who was anyone would consider staying anywhere but the Menger, which opened its doors in 1859 and has never closed them." Full review
Frommer's
"The hotel’s location is terrific...rooms in the modern sections tend to be a bit plain. Those in the original Victorian section, furnished with period pieces, are much more entertaining" Full review
Lonely Planet
"Historic? Definitely. This place was built in the shadow of the Alamo a scant 23 years after the famous battle." Full review