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 - 0.6 km
River Walk - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Henry B. González Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Alamo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Alamodome - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
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.
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 (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Entertainment
27-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Electrical adapters
Free daily newspapers
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Portable fan
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
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O'Brien Hotel an Ascend Collection hotel
O´Brien Historic Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 434 out of 1004 reviews
10 - Excellent
434
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1004 reviews
8 - Good
258
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1004 reviews
6 - Okay
140
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1004 reviews
4 - Poor
92
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 1004 reviews
2 - Terrible
80
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
8/10 Good
Jorge
Jan 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Jorge
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Darla
Travelled with family
Jan 7, 2025
Love
Older hotel but it’s very cute and clean. Loved my balcony room. Was inexpensive and close to the river walk. A Thai restaurant is next door so very convenient for dinner. The staff working the hotel are very nice friendly.
Our stay was cool.
The TV wasn't working in our original room and we were upgraded to a room with a balcony. Also Ein was super cool abd very accommodating and helpful.
I told my husband “Historic” means OLD, this hotel is definitely old but for the price, it’s a good deal. Room was kinda dark & had a smell but didn’t take long to adjust. TV is Roku only, no local channels available. Old tub with T-plumbing added for shower but there is the BEST water pressure we’ve ever had! Bed was creaky but comfortable, air conditioning (yes, in December we needed air conditioning) was cold air. The balcony was nice but as in pictures, there’s only a small chain separating from next room. Neighbors were smoking out there (even though there’s NO SMOKING) so we couldn’t enjoy balcony. Very happy there was no smoke smell coming in to our room! The lobby outside our room (2nd floor) was cute with seating & small tables, like for visitors to hang out! Front staff was very cold & unwelcoming! We were NEVER greeted coming in or out. We tried to make small talk but received no response. One late night “laundry” gentleman gave us extra toilet paper & tissue & he was the only friendly staff we saw. Parking was shady so we used the garage next door for $25/night (great price for area) Hotel is within walking distance to just about everything. Overall we were satisfied with our stay. We’d probably stay again if we couldn’t find another hotel around the same price.
We got what we wanted. The hotel had historic feel but could have improved amenities & cleaning. We were pleased & would do again. Loved the location & walked most everywhere we wanted to go.
We were a little leary about staying here due to some reviews. However, we were pleasantly surprised. Small lobby, found the front desk to be knowledgeable. Breakfast for sale every morning, I think $10. Stayed in a King, Balcony, pretty quiet. There's a big sitting area outside the rooms. The bathroom could use an update, but worked well. Only complaint, our bed was very springy when you sat down on it. The covered parking lot has very sharp turns. Was difficult with my husbands large truck. Overall, we will stay here again. The price is right and the location is great. Be sure to walk to the King Williams district and look at the pretty houses.
Don’t stay here. The pictures online have to be from long ago and misleading. This place is old, dirty, and grimy. The room smelled so strongly of mildew, the elevator was broken several times over several days, the ceiling fan in the room was broken and there was a stand fan to replace it, and everything had a layer of grime on it. Very simple cleanliness issues like just wiping things down. The hairdryer and light switch in the bathroom had someone else’s hair on it along with a layer of dust. The customer service experience was subpar except Jesse who was helpful and polite.