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The Fairmount HotelvsEmbassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk Downtown
Both properties are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, The Fairmount scores slightly better than Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk-Downtown. The Fairmount comes in at #17 in San Antonio with endorsements from 5 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
The Fairmount Hotel
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Gayot Frommer's
401 South Alamo Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
From $150/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Not to be confused with the Fairmont luxury hotels, this is a small San Antonio original, independently owned and one of a kind." Full review
Fodor's "At the pinnacle of boutique, luxury hotels in San Antonio, it offers premium amenities such as flat-screen TVs, canopy beds, verandas, marble baths, and a courtyard with a fountain." Full review
Lonely Planet "Small and unassuming. You could almost walk by and miss the exclusive digs at the Fairmount. Good thing, too. Who wants others to notice?" Full review
Michelin Guide "A small jewel of dark-red brick, carved limestone and elaborate pediments, this ornate ltalianate railway hotel was built in 1906 and moved six blocks and across a bridge in 1985."
Gayot "The 74 guest rooms and suites maintain the historic atmosphere while catering to the needs of modern travelers with amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi."
Frommer's "The rooms, decorated in period style and furnished with antiques, vary a great deal, but most are of comfortable size and have lovely marble bathrooms. " Full review
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.
