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JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & SpavsHotel Valencia Riverwalk, San Antonio
Both properties are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Hotel Valencia Riverwalk is the choice of most reviewers compared to JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. Hotel Valencia Riverwalk comes in at 89 with approval from 10 reviewers including Jetsetter, Gayot and Star Service.
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Star Service
Jetsetter
Oyster
Afar Magazine
Frommer's Travel + Leisure
23808 Resort Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78232-1571
From $161/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "The resort encompasses just over 1,000 rooms... so don't expect an intimate retreat, but the spacious design is such that you should never feel like you're part of a crowd." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Twenty minutes from downtown, the resort is one of the brand’s newest (and largest) properties, with 1,002 rooms done in leather, wood, and stone." Full review
Gayot "Whether visiting this sprawling resort for business or pleasure, San Antonio travelers will appreciate its serenity and style. This property is home to the 36-hole TPC San Antonio golf course."
Star Service "Located a half-hour north of the San Antonio Airport and 40 minutes from the River Walk, this upscale, all-purpose resort is a prominent feature in the lovely Texas Hill Country north of San Antonio." Full review
Jetsetter "Grand rural getaway for the whole family in Texas Hill Country." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The largest property in the JW Marriott family, this 1,002-room behemoth is an upscale convention resort in the San Antonio hill country." Full review
Afar Magazine "A stay at this resort offers the best of many worlds: easy access to San Antonio and its airport, proximity to scenic Hill Country and its wineries, and plenty of on-site amenities to..." Full review
Frommer's "This huge (600-acre, 1,000-room) link in Marriott’s luxury brand chain really earns its “Hill Country” designation: It’s farther from the city center than the other resorts." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Set in the stunning rolling hills of Texas, JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa is a serene escape that expertly combines rustic charm with luxury"
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Hotel Valencia Riverwalk, San Antonio Fodor's Oyster Star Service Gayot Jetsetter
Zagat
Forbes Travel Guide
Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's
Lonely Planet
150 East Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
From $129/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's "One of a crop of new boutique hotels on the river, Hotel Valencia's puffed pillows for Hollywood big names like American Idol's Ryan Seacrest, Paula Abdul, and Simon Cowell." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Hotel Valencia offers chic sophistication in the heart of downtown, along with comfortable, modern rooms and some nice views of the River Walk." Full review
Star Service "This remains one of the best options on the River Walk, a lively but no too loud part of the scene, offering thoroughly modern, high-tech comfort to a hip, sophisticated and well-heeled clientele." Full review
Gayot "This wonderfully contemporary hotel is located right on the popular River Walk, just four blocks from the Rivercenter Mall and six blocks from the San Antonio Convention Center."
Jetsetter "A trendy, luxurious stay at an upscale hotel with a perfect location in downtown San Antonio." Full review
Zagat "Swanky hotel cocktail bar with a view." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide "Hidden within San Antonio’s busy downtown, Hotel Valencia Riverwalk sits quietly on a corner of the famed River Walk." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"A mustard-and-paprika property with red-tile roofs, this hotel is right on the River Walk, near shopping and entertainment" Full review
Frommer's "The Valencia is the hippest hotel on the River Walk. It's a good choice for the design-conscious traveler or anyone who feels in a rut." Full review
Lonely Planet "A hip option if you eschew chains and historic hotels." Full review
