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O´Brien Historic Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near River Walk

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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116 Navarro St, San Antonio, TX, 78205
  • Aztec Theater
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • San Antonio River
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Shops at Rivercenter
    ‪7 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

  • 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

  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, City View

  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • 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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Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 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

  • 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, (4645)
The price is CA $205
per night
CA $242 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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 at the property

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
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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. 433 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 1008 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

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

Thanh Nhan

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

10/10 Excellent

Sean, Blanco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view and cozy environment!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Bradley, North Vancouver

Liked: Staff & service
This property is old and tired. It has tons of potential though. Needs paint and removal of carpeting and a good deep clean. The water pressure in the shower was excellent and there was lots of hot water. The bedding and towels were clean. Our patio provided a great view of La Villita and the location provides access to the Riverwalk at several locations.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanne

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

6/10 Okay

jesus

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
To old of a hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint Gem Near the Action
Felt safe and very close to downtown events. It is older but I really enjoyed the charm of the decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bryan, Albuquerque

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nicer old property! Right next to the riverwalk
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
One thing I didn’t like is there is no public restroom in the lobby so if more than one person has to go to the bathroom at the same time then you’re screwed. Other than that it was a very quick walk to the riverwalk (1 block) and that was good. Kinda sketchy during the walk but if you don’t go too late then you’re fine. Also didn’t like how the hotel tried to charge $25 for parking when you can park for 24 hrs directly across the street for $7.50. They should tell the guests about that. I was ok cuz I figured it out on my own. But I would stay there again because it’s pretty cheap for so close to the riverwalk. Balcony didn’t offer much of a view (the parking lot) but it was nice to have a place to go outside
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Hitesh

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Needs severe redecoration
The hotel rooms are in bad condition and in severe need of closing down and redecorating the rooms. Doors do not close properly and look like someone has done a bad job of a repair. The folks in reception need to keep the promise to make up the room as agreed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Ciara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff were some of the friendliest, most helpful people and they made the stay more enjoyable. without them, i would rank my stay much lower. positives: close to the riverwalk. it’s not even 3 minutes to get to everything which pretty much makes this hotel worth the value. once again, the staff was super friendly and professional. negatives: the hotel has a very strong mildew smell. the common areas are clean, but our room had an overwhelming odor of mildew and maybe even mold honestly. the door to our bathroom was basically broken. the sheets on one of our two beds were stained so we only slept in the one bed (which was fine because only two of us were staying in the room). the toilet wouldn’t function properly unless holding onto the handle for awhile. i had to fix it no less than 4 times. the pictures of the hotel on their website made the rooms look a lot nicer than they actually were. while the hotel is historic, it is in desperate need of renovation. once again, the staff was WONDERFUL and they were the most positive aspect of our stay. we would definitely come back if renovations were made based on the location and staff alone.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kristin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tino

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only good thing about it was it was close to river walk other then that the room has a strong mildew smell to it they have a floor fan in the room cause it gets hot there they have a tv but no cable services you have to get Roku services on your phone and add a credit card payment there’s no local channels either customer service tried to fix the tv but couldn’t so he said he would wave my parking fee when I check out they said they don’t know anything about it it also says there’s free breakfast but that’s not so you have to pay for breakfast this was a bad stayed I would recommend no one to stay here I would of stayed at motel 6 for half the price they said they said they give out parking pass at was there at 3:00 check in time and they said they didn’t have any seem like a lie to me he said they had some then he said he is out of them
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The last "boutique" hotel i stayed in nefore this was run-down and just terrible overall. But the O'Brien was clean and well-maintained. I also liked its location, with many of downtown San Antonio's attractions being within walking distance. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Alfonso, Eagle Pass

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was in bad shape for example a lot of dust in many places. The shower didn’t have any soap / body wash. For the price I paid, I’m certain it could have been a lot better.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

James

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was Downtown San Antonio Texas
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, interesting hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Louis

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

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Neat place to stay
Stayed for Oktoberfest at la villita. Very cool place to stay. Very comfortable and clean. Friendly service. And perfect walking distance to the Riverwalk and other festivities. Only drawback for me was it felt very tight. Rooms are small. But would stay here again, just never as more than 2 ppl in a room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Larry

Trashy hotel
This place is a dump. The picture on the website did not truly represent the condition of the property. Dirty carpets , old mattress, old stain sheets. We checked in and then checked out would not stay in this dumpster. Do not stay here
The air conditioning unit was literally coming off the wall
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Perry

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