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Hilton Palacio del RiovsMokara Hotel & Spa
Both Mokara Hotel and Spa and Hilton Palacio del Rio are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Mokara Hotel and Spa scores significantly higher than Hilton Palacio del Rio. Mokara Hotel and Spa ranks #1 in San Antonio with praise from 10 sources such as Lonely Planet, Jetsetter and Oyster.
Hilton Palacio del Rio
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Gayot
Oyster
200 South Alamo Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
From $144/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "A towering complex with a central location on the busy part of the River Walk, this Hilton is steps away from many top restaurants and attractions." Full review
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Ask for a balcony overlooking the river, and watch the barges and tourists go by.
Lonely Planet "A Hilton is a Hilton is a Hilton. But at least the location of this one is prime." Full review
Star Service "Built between the Summer of Love and Woodstock, this landmark 21-story hotel is shows a colorful contemporary decor that has some groovy retro accents." Full review
Gayot "Today this elegant hotel sits right in the heart of the River Walk and just steps from the Convention Center and HemisFair Plaza."
OysterUpscale
"Hilton Palacio Del Rio is an upscale hotel with vibrant Southwestern style and a trendy River Walk location, a few blocks from the Alamo." Full review
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
