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Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk DowntownvsSan Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk
Both hotels are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter is the choice of most professionals compared to Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk-Downtown. San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter has a TripExpert Score of 83 with praise from 5 sources including Star Service, Oyster and Fodor's.
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.
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk Frommer's
Fodor's Oyster Gayot
Star Service Frommer's Frommer's
101 Bowie Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
From $135/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "This is a massive hotel rising high above the Rivercenter Mall... t's mainly a convention hotel, but it works great for shoppers and sightseers." Full review
Fodor's "With more than 1,000 rooms, more than 80,000 square feet of meeting space, and a 40,000-square-foot ballroom, this 38-story hotel... has all the pluses—and minuses—of a very large hotel." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The Marriott Rivercenter is a large, business-oriented hotel that also caters to leisure travelers looking for comfortable accommodations and a solid array of features." Full review
Gayot "Standing shoulder to shoulder, this complex of two separate hotels offers numerous options for downtown visitors."
Star Service "This Marriott is larger and shows more elan than the adjacent Marriott Riverwalk, which is on the Paseo del Rio." Full review
Frommer's "This massive hotel rising high above the Rivercenter Mall is mainly a convention hotel, but its location in the heart of the tourist hub means it also works well for shoppers and sightseers." Full review
Frommer's "Mainly a convention hotel, but its location in the heart of the tourist hub means it also works well for shoppers...guest rooms are attractive and comfortable, and most afford views of the city" Full review
