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Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk DowntownvsMokara Hotel & Spa
Mokara Hotel and Spa and Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk-Downtown are both recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Mokara Hotel and Spa ranks significantly better than Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk-Downtown. Mokara Hotel and Spa scores 95 with praise from 10 reviewers such as Fodor's, Forbes Travel Guide and Travel + Leisure.
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.
Mokara Hotel & Spa
Fodor's Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Star Service Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Jetsetter Frommer's
Lonely Planet
212 W. Crockett, San Antonio, TX 78205
From $220/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Luxury accommodations and services are offered at this hotel in the shell of the historic 19th-century L. Frank Saddlery Building with an entrance facing the River Walk." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The 99-room Mokara is one of San Antonio’s most stylish hotels." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Formerly the Watermark Hotel & Spa." Full review
Star Service "Once the Watermark Hotel, the Mokara Hotel & Spa is located across the river from sister Omni La Mansion del Rio." Full review
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Multiple phones, mostly new flat-screen TVs, CD players, costly wireless high-speed Internet access, robes, safes and espresso coffeemakers are standard, and fax machines, VCRs and DVD players are available upon request.
Gayot "Refined and tasteful, with just the right blend of urban sophistication and Texas warmth, this smoke-free hotel is in a great location, just minutes from The Alamo."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Mokara Hotel & Spa, housed in a building that once served as a saddlery, provides plush accommodations and a world-class spa." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This "well-located hotel" near the Alamo and the River Walk promises a "touch of luxury."" Full review
Jetsetter "A relaxing luxury hotel on the famous River Walk, with an exceptional restaurant and a dreamy rooftop pool."
Frommer's "It’s close to downtown’s three major theaters and several fine dining venues—feels peaceful and restorative...rooms are comfortably sophisticated, with high ceilings, luxe bedding, oversize bathrooms " Full review
Lonely Planet "If you really want to go all out, this luxurious hotel... is a good place to get pampered." Full review
