Hotels on the Riverwalk

By Ashley Henshaw

Water taxis transport visitors up and down the Riverwalk in San Antonio.
Located in the heart of downtown San Antonio, the Riverwalk has become one of the city's top tourist destinations due to the many boutique shops, fine-dining restaurants and vibrant nightclubs that line the river. Guests can enjoy a casual stroll down the beautifully landscaped Riverwalk or enjoy one of several events held there each year, including a holiday parade and summer arts and crafts shows. Guests who stay at a hotel on the Riverwalk are just 2 miles south of Brackenridge Park's 18-hole golf course.

Hotel Valencia

Hotel Valencia is located at the west end of the Riverwalk. This hotel's guest rooms are equipped with a 42-inch flat-panel TV, bathrobes, a leather chair with ottoman and a work desk. Suites with a separate living area, a private bar and a balcony overlooking the Riverwalk are available as well. Free wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel. Guests can dine on-site at Citrus Restaurant or enjoy cocktails and tapas at Vbar. A health and fitness club features exercise equipment and an array of spa treatments, including body wraps and stone massage.

Hotel Valencia
150 E. Houston
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 227-9700
hotelvalencia-riverwalk.com

Courtyard San Antonio Riverwalk

The Courtyard San Antonio is located right on the Riverwalk within walking distance of the River Center Mall. A fitness center, an outdoor heated pool and a whirlpool are located on-site. Guests have access to laundry facilities and can also utilize a fax and copy services. Guest rooms include a work desk with an ergonomic chair, a coffeemaker and cable TV. You also can reserve rooms with a terrace overlooking the Riverwalk. A casual bistro is located on-site, or guests can enjoy other restaurants within a half-mile, including the Rain Forest Cafe and Zushi Sushi.

Courtyard San Antonio Riverwalk
207 N. St. Mary's St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 223-8888
marriott.com

Hotel Contessa

The Hotel Contessa is located toward the east end of the Riverwalk, just a few blocks from the Alamo. Spanish cuisine is available on-site at Las Ramblas, or guests can visit the Cork Bar, which offers specialty cocktails and tapas. The hotel spa is a 1,700-square-foot facility that offers access to a fitness center and a rooftop heated pool, in addition to facial, massage and nail services. The hotel offers over 10,000 square feet of meeting and event space as well. Rooms at this hotel include a flat-screen TV, a separate parlor with a sofa sleeper and an in-room safe. Wireless Internet access is available for a daily fee, and pets up to 40 lbs. are allowed for $50 per night.

Hotel Contessa
306 W. Market St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 229-9222
thehotelcontessa.com

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About The Author

Ashley Henshaw began her freelance writing career in 2007. Previously, she has worked for a publishing house and contributed to Citysearch in Chicago. She currently writes feature articles for City's Best, an AOL site. Henshaw attended Loyola University Chicago, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in English.

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