Pet friendly motel
More > - allows dogs only up to 25 pounds, 1 dog per room - dogs allowed in all rooms except suites - $25 per night fee for each dog. - Oct 2019 < Less
"The location was extremely handy for our needs, but the motel was in need of patching and fresh paint. No smoke detector in our room, and the AC hadn't been turned on, so it took a few hours before the room stopped feeling like an oven. The beds were too firm. The hot water in the bathtub ran constantly; we closed the bathroom door to block out the sound, but then it was like a sauna. The bottom of the pool looked moldy. We got tired of waffles being the only hot option at breakfast. OK for an overnight stay, but our 4-night stay was too much.2023-08-01"
"Check-in at the motel was fine the 1st time I stayed, but quite a different experience the next time.2023-02-27"
"I had an enjoyable stay. The motel was adequate and a bargain. My room was clean and comfortable, and the employees were pleasant. The continental breakfast needed improvement.2018-05-16"
"Worth the price. Everything about this hotel was good, including the staff. I liked staying here.2019-12-17"
"The hotel room was nice and clean, and the employees were friendly and helpful. Good breakfast. I had a pleasant stay with no issues.2019-08-15"
"Close to Fort Sam. The furnishings looked nice but were somewhat worn. The beds were comfortable. The showerhead sprayed water everywhere, but my husband fixed it. The hotel was fine for a short stay.2019-01-22"
"Close to downtown. The motel was quiet and reasonably priced, and the room was clean. 2019-06-18"
"The motel wasn't fancy, but it was nice, clean, and updated. We felt safe. If you want high-end, this isn't it, but if you want a comfortable place to stay, this is the place for you.2019-03-17"
"Clean motel room and bathroom. The free breakfast was great.2018-08-22"
"The hotel was within easy walking distance of the Alamodome and River Walk. The room was clean. Quick check-in and digital checkout. The front desk staff was friendly and helpful. Delicious breakfast with a large variety of options. Easy, free parking.2023-11-08"
"We enjoyed our stay. The hotel was close to the Amtrak station and a bus stop. Nice room and excellent breakfast. Great place.2022-12-10"
"Great hotel stay. The room was elegant, and the staff was nice. Good pool, but it was just a little dirty, and the whirlpool was too hot. No room service. 2019-07-10"
"Easy access to the River Walk and the Alamo. We were pleased with this hotel. The room was clean, and the staff was friendly. We loved being able to check in early for a minimal fee. It was also great to park and walk to our activities.2019-01-01"
"The hotel was decent but seemed overpriced.2018-09-18"
"I got a good night's sleep at this hotel.2018-06-17"
"This motel was horrible. The room was filthy, and there were fingerprints on everything. The floor was dirty, and the AC didn't work well. The bedsheets were stained, and there were burn holes in the comforter and chair. All the hangers had a sticky substance on them. There was mold on the cloth shower curtain, and the drain had hair and soap scum in it, so the shower didn't drain well. The towels were discolored. Don't stay here.2020-09-03"
"Convenient to Hwy. 281 and the River Walk, but far enough from the tourist area. The hotel was elegant and the furnishings were nice, but the mattress wasn't comfortable and I didn't sleep well. The employees were pleasant and courteous. The on-site restaurant was expensive, so we ate out. No continental breakfast, and the in-room snack prices were exorbitant. Not a hotel for the frugal.2015-11-26"
"There was a horrible smell throughout the hotel. The coffee maker didn't work, the toilet leaked, and the staff was unprofessional. Don't stay here.2023-01-08"
"I enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The beds were comfortable. No breakfast or bottled water provided, though.2021-07-07"
"Nice hotel on a quiet street, and it was the perfect walking distance from Alamo Dome and River Walk. Finding the front door and unloading was a bit confusing; we had to park on the street while checking in, but once checked in, parking was simple. Absolutely a 5-star experience.2023-12-30"
"I loved this hotel and my room. It was beautiful, super clean, and didn't have any nasty smells. All the employees were so nice and welcoming. I give the dining room 5 stars; the food was great, and so was the chef. I'll stay here again.2023-08-15"
"The hotel room wasn't clean, so we moved to another room. It was cleaner, but had a sticky floor and crumbs on the kitchen counter.2016-11-17"
"The AC air in the 1st room smelled like mold. The toilet was clogged, and the towel rack fell off the wall when I touched it. I was moved to a better room, but the AC air still smelled like mold. All in all, my stay was a little poor but comfortable.2020-04-12"
"We had to change rooms 3 times before we felt comfortable enough to sleep. Among the issues were peeling paint, gaps around the doors, old, tube TVs, stained carpeting and bedding, scum in the bathtubs, and a faint smell of heating fuel. The staff went above and beyond to try to accommodate us, but there was only so much they could do considering what they had to work with. Find another motel.2015-03-03"
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows up to 2 pets per room with a combined weight of 40 pounds - $125 per stay pet fee for 1st pet - $50 per stay pet fee for 2nd pet. - Mar 2022 < Less
"Centrally located to most everything. Great price. Hotel was clean. Had to ask for towels our 2nd day. No housekeeping during our 2-night stay. Staff was courteous. I'd stay again.2015-04-14"
"We had a room on the 1st floor, and there was a lot of noise and foot traffic until 3 AM. The lighting was poor. The bathroom had no exhaust fan. No daily housekeeping. Parking cost $40 per night, and it was an open lot. Get a room on an upper floor.2023-10-24"
"Great place to stay. The hotel was close to the River Walk, and the room was nice.2021-05-19"
"The check-in clerks were really nice, friendly, and welcoming. I felt right at home, and they made my stay comfortable. However, we texted valet parking when we checked out and ended up waiting 30 minutes for our car. We weren't too happy about that. Consider parking in the non-valet lot next door for $25 per night. I do recommend staying here because of the friendly staff.2019-06-25"
"Close to restaurants, stores, and boat rides. The hotel was wonderful, and so was breakfast. We'll definitely stay here again.2017-12-18"
"Close to the mall and stores. The hotel room was nice and clean, and the view of the River Walk was great. The pillows were small and too light.2017-05-11"
"Excellent location. The hotel was nice and in good condition. We had the Do Not Enter sign on the door and were annoyed by the phone calls and cards slipped under the door complaining that housekeeping couldn't service the room. Avoid the greasy food at the Cactus Cafe.2017-01-24"
"Nice place to stay. The hotel was just a block from the Alamo, and the front of the hotel is at the spot where Santa Anna's troops breached the Alamo wall in 1836. The bathroom was large. Parking wasn't included in the room rate, but there was public parking next door. I had a comfortable stay. 2020-06-28"
"The hotel was conveniently located. Top-notch accommodations and service. I loved staying here.2018-12-31"
"I always have a nice stay at this hotel, but this time the pillows smelled bad. I had to ask for replacements twice.2015-09-11"
"Plan to wait over an hour for your hotel room service order, even though they say it will take less than 40 minutes. Expect lines at check-in and checkout, and to retrieve your car from valet parking. 2015-02-17"
Midscale, smoke-free, full-service, historic hotel
Across street from Alamo
Member of Historic Hotels of America
5 floors, 316 rooms and suites
Heated outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
Restaurant - lounge - room service
Free WiFi
Valet parking only - $30 per night
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows pets up to 50 pounds only, 2 pets per room - $125 per stay fee for 1st pet - $50 per stay fee for 2nd pet. - Feb 2021 < Less
"The AC didn't adequately cool the room. Parking for guests was inadequate, and one parking area was a block away from the hotel. Consider staying elsewhere.2020-08-31"
"Great hotel. It was clean, quiet, and newly renovated.2020-06-29"
"We had a wonderful stay. The hotel was within walking distance of Baptist Medical Hospital. Our room was nice and had a view of the River Walk. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The restaurant food was great, and we enjoyed the bar. There was even a grassy area for pets. I highly recommend staying here.2018-09-03"
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