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O´Brien Historic Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near River Walk

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Exterior
Interior
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Garden
Point of interest

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
116 Navarro St, San Antonio, TX, 78205
  • La Villita
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Aztec Theater
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • San Antonio River
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(55 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Balcony

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Jetted Tub

7.4 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Lobby

Riverwalk Plaza

Pool
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
4.1 out of 5, Very good, (4533)
The price is CA $128
per night
CA $151 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
Riverwalk Plaza

About the area

San Antonio

Heart of San Antonio.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown San Antonio hotel, you'll find Shops at Rivercenter and River Walk. Tower of the Americas and Alamo are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Shops at Rivercenter - 7 min walk
  • River Walk - 7 min walk
  • Tower of the Americas - 10 min walk
  • Alamo - 10 min walk
  • Alamodome - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • San Antonio Station - 6 min drive
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa Rio - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Durty Nelly's Irish Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rita's On The River - ‬4 min walk

About this property

O´Brien Historic Hotel

3.5-star hotel near River Walk
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly O´Brien Historic Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star San Antonio hotel is smoke free.

  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
O´Brien Historic Hotel offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 27-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This San Antonio hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (USD 25.97 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 27-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: USD 25.97 per day (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Hotel O'Brien
O'Brien Ascend Collection
O'Brien Ascend Collection San Antonio
O'Brien Hotel
O'Brien Hotel Ascend Collection hotel
O'Brien Hotel Ascend Collection hotel San Antonio
O´Brien Historic Hotel Hotel
O´Brien Historic Hotel San Antonio
O´Brien Historic Hotel Hotel San Antonio
O'Brien Hotel an Ascend Collection hotel

O´Brien Historic Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 431 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 1004 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Fred

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s an older hotel, with the type of problems associated with older hotels. The staff were nice and the hotel clean. Fixtures were dated, but they worked.

8/10 Good

Roxane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen, Grapevine

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Greta location for a Great Price
I hotel was nice and perfect for our needs. The staff was friendly as well. The beds were a little springy, but not terrible. I know the hotel is historic, but there were some cosmetic issues that could be fixed. Overall it was a great price for being so close to the Riverwalk!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pillows were stained and dirty. Water pressure was nonexistent as well as hot water. The floor left your feet black from dirt. Parking was a nightmare due to the hotel crowding as many paid parking spaces in a tiny space behind the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My first time at O'Brien historic hotel, very different in my own opinion of a hotel, but it was good thanks O'Brien historic hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Kathy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Poorly maintained property Toilet did not flush Bathroom door would not close Balcony door would not open Hotel door lock busted
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would have given a five star rating across the board except for the fact that the hot water takes forever to get heated up.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Satisfactory, but not what expected
The hotel staff were friendly and helpful. The room itself had a musty smell to it. Since we had a balcony room, we could open the door and had fresh air until retiring for the night. We didn't ask for another room since we were only there for two nights and gone most of the day. It is an old historic hotel, trying to do their best. More thorough cleaning could be accomplished by just taking a duster to pictures, bed frames, and lamps. A stronger vacuum on old carpeting might help also. The bed was comfortable. We didn't accommodate ourselves to the breakfast offered, because there are too many other options locally with better options, one of those being La Villita Cafe, just a 4 minute walk away! The location is excellent as we could walk to the Alamo and River Walk. So for the price we paid, it was satisfactory but not what we expected. You can do a lot with pictures.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Loading and unloading luggage wasn't really smooth. I will say i had alot with my family for our 3 night stay, so we had to load and unload on the street out front. I was lucky enough to access a luggage cart and from what i could see there was only 1 available overall. I like the seating in the lobby; however it does take up alot of space so when checking in, you kind of have a maze of furniture and people to go through. The room we had was good, comfortable and conviently long so my kids enjoyed playing in the room. The room did have a lot of noise coming from the street, but understandable when in downtown over the weekend and when the building is as old as this. We didn't have too much trouble sleeping through the noise since we were so active during the day. The lady that checked us in was wonderful, very nice and informative. The other two we experienced during the rest of our stay were more off putting and didn't seem to care whether we were there or not. I would recommend staying at the hotel for its location, its price, and the experience. I dont think i would stay again unless i was in a pinch or a "spur of the moment" vacation. As a note, i would recommend expanding a little on breakfast options and adding milk to the drinks that are offered.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Rooms were dark had a smell to them , toilet was constantly running nobody fixed it after they were told , staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We thought there was a restaurant but there was no restaurant we traveled from out of state and they did not accommodate an 1/2 hour earlier check in at 2:30 good location to all the local spots parking lot across the street 7 dollars compared to there 20 dollar charge has fridge and microwave good toilet was wobbly old dated inside but comfortable for a nights sleep we were outside of elevator so heard other guests
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yuliana

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old yet cute
Its very dark which we love. Parking is perfect across the hotel. This place is vintage but that's our thing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

kenneth

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was not as advertised. Felt very frustrating walking into an unclean room that looked like it hasn’t been cleaned in weeks . Looked like it hasn’t been updated in decades . The online listing stated free parking ,free breakfast and a fitness center . None of these are true . AC looked moldy , the ceiling paint had a large spot that looked like it was full of water . The bathroom has areas ontop the shower where the Sheetrock was busted
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrice

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Customer service great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stay at many historic boutique hotels, however this should not be considered a “boutique” if you typically stay at a motel 6 then this is the place for you! The staff is very friendly and that’s the only positive I can say. They have no signs telling you where to park to check in, they are located directly on the street on a bus path. I parked in the parking lot across from them to run in and ask and came back out to an orange sticker stuck to my window and a $50 ticket! All in maybe 5 minutes. All in all it was just a let down from the minute we arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was clean and quiet, close to the river walk. Great atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024