Hotel Valencia Riverwalk, San AntoniovsThe Emily Morgan San Antonio - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
Both Hotel Valencia Riverwalk and The Emily Morgan Hotel are highly recommended by professionals. Overall, Hotel Valencia Riverwalk ranks significantly better than The Emily Morgan Hotel. Hotel Valencia Riverwalk comes in at #3 in San Antonio with recommendations from 10 sources including Fodor's, Forbes Travel Guide and Jetsetter.
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 Emily Morgan San Antonio - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
705 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205
From $99/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Star Service
"Urban and sophisticated, contemporary and comfortable, the decor throughout is largely tone-on-tone without being monotonous, showing dozens of cream and brown shades." Full review
Frommer's
"This hotel is located next to the Alamo and is housed in a Gothic skyscraper from the 1920s. ... The location is ideal for visitors. ... The combination of style, comfort, and history is hard to beat." Full review
Fodor's
"Built in the 1920s and named for the woman who inspired the song "The Yellow Rose of Texas," this boutique hotel sits across from the Alamo on a triangular piece of land." Full review
Gayot
"This property draws attention to the local legend with its name and is one of the most popular hotels in the downtown area." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Located across from the famous Alamo and boasting a rich history (as well as, potentially, a few ghosts), the Emily Morgan Hotel is an excellent upscale property in downtown San Antonio." Full review
Frommer's
"Rooms are colorful and stylish, with salmon walls and leather accents. This historic—and reputedly haunted—hotel is a fun place to stay, and the lobby bar during happy hour is a lively local scene." Full review
Frommer's
"Rooms are colorful and stylish, with salmon walls and leather accents. This historic and reputedly haunted hotel is a fun place to stay, and the lobby bar during happy hour is a lively local scene." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The name sounds as though it should be awash in floral prints and lace runners, but this historic hotel right behind the Alamo is actually pretty stylish, and is now a Hilton property." Full review