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Mokara Hotel & SpavsJW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Both properties are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Mokara Hotel and Spa scores significantly higher than JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. Mokara Hotel and Spa ranks #1 in San Antonio with endorsements from 10 sources such as Lonely Planet, Oyster and Star Service.
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
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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