Hotel Valencia Riverwalk, San AntoniovsThe Gunter Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Hotel Valencia Riverwalk ranks significantly better than Sheraton Gunter Hotel San Antonio. Hotel Valencia Riverwalk ranks #3 in San Antonio with accolades from 10 sources such as Oyster, Gayot and Condé Nast Traveler.
Hotel Valencia Riverwalk, San Antonio
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
Oyster
Upscale
"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
The Gunter Hotel
205 East Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
From $85/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Since 1909 this attractive downtown hotel has been a favorite of cattlemen and business travelers." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Enjoy an on-site bakery-made pastry and a coffee at the sidewalk tables below a wrought-iron balcony." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This well-maintained, upscale chain is periodically updated, and does a fine job of melding old-time charm with modern comforts." Full review
Gayot
"This downtown hotel has long been a favorite meeting site --- so much so that in 1912 the National Association of Advertising Men nicknamed it "The Gunter Hotel, at the Center of Everything"."