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Mokara Hotel & SpavsHoliday Inn San Antonio-Riverwalk, an IHG Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by writers. Overall, Mokara Hotel and Spa ranks significantly better than Holiday Inn San Antonio Riverwalk. Mokara Hotel and Spa comes in at #1 in San Antonio with accolades from 10 sources including Oyster, Jetsetter and Forbes Travel Guide.
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
Holiday Inn San Antonio-Riverwalk, an IHG Hotel Gayot Frommer's Oyster
217 N St. Mary's St., San Antonio, TX 78205
From $86/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Gayot "Holiday Inns boast the reputation of offering clean, comfortable rooms at reasonable prices. An added bonus at this particular property is the great location."
Frommer's "Standard budget hotel rooms are adequate in size and are comfortable overall. There are no frills or fusses here—just a sturdy, competent property with an equally no-nonsense staff." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"In a central location that makes the River Walk area’s numerous attractions easily accessible on foot; the back of the property leads directly onto the River Walk itself." Full review
