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Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk DowntownvsHotel Valencia Riverwalk, San Antonio
Both properties are rated highly by writers. On balance, Hotel Valencia Riverwalk ranks significantly better than Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk-Downtown. Hotel Valencia Riverwalk has a TripExpert Score of 89 with endorsements from 10 publications like Oyster, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
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.
Hotel Valencia Riverwalk, San Antonio
Fodor's Oyster
Star Service Gayot
Jetsetter
Zagat
Forbes Travel Guide
Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's
Lonely Planet
150 East Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
From $129/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's "One of a crop of new boutique hotels on the river, Hotel Valencia's puffed pillows for Hollywood big names like American Idol's Ryan Seacrest, Paula Abdul, and Simon Cowell." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Hotel Valencia offers chic sophistication in the heart of downtown, along with comfortable, modern rooms and some nice views of the River Walk." Full review
Star Service "This remains one of the best options on the River Walk, a lively but no too loud part of the scene, offering thoroughly modern, high-tech comfort to a hip, sophisticated and well-heeled clientele." Full review
Gayot "This wonderfully contemporary hotel is located right on the popular River Walk, just four blocks from the Rivercenter Mall and six blocks from the San Antonio Convention Center."
Jetsetter "A trendy, luxurious stay at an upscale hotel with a perfect location in downtown San Antonio." Full review
Zagat "Swanky hotel cocktail bar with a view." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide "Hidden within San Antonio’s busy downtown, Hotel Valencia Riverwalk sits quietly on a corner of the famed River Walk." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"A mustard-and-paprika property with red-tile roofs, this hotel is right on the River Walk, near shopping and entertainment" Full review
Frommer's "The Valencia is the hippest hotel on the River Walk. It's a good choice for the design-conscious traveler or anyone who feels in a rut." Full review
Lonely Planet "A hip option if you eschew chains and historic hotels." Full review
