The Most Popular Lodging in San Antonio

Most people travel to San Antonio, TX to see popular attractions like SeaWorld and, of course, the Alamo. It would make sense that these attraction happy travelers would want to stay in hotels that have passed the popularity vote and are used most often by those in the San Antonio area. Thus, we have compiled a list of the most popular hotels in San Antonio, all of which are near the Alamo. So, if you’re traveling to San Antonio to see the famous mission, definitely check out some of these smoking hotels!

Two Drury Hotels actually made our list of popular hotels, and the first is the Drury Inn & Suites Riverwalk. This hotel is a beautifully restored historic landmark that caters to both couples and families alike (a rarity for such a historic hotel). Only four blocks from the Alamo, this hotel is popular due in large part to the location. That’s not to say that the amenities aren’t amazing, because they are just that. A free QuikStart breakfast will energize any traveler while a leisurely dinner at the Texas Land and Cattle Steakhouse, located inside the hotel, wonderfully caps off a day of sightseeing. With a rooftop pool and exercise room, the Drury Inn & Suites Riverwalk offers much in the way of recreation. Enjoy two room suites or a single room, both options offer fully furnished rooms with all of the comforts you could ask for. Next comes the Drury Plaza Hotel. While the building once housed a series of banks, this 1929 beauty is now the home of the Drury Plaza Hotel, a comfortable establishment that is easily one of the most popular hotels in the city. Near sister hotel, the Drury Inn & Suites Rivewalk, this hotel is also about four blocks away from the Alamo. With amenities like an outdoor swimming pool, exercise room, and 24 hour business center, this hotel is full of things to do when you aren’t exploring San Antonio!

The next few hotels on the list are the epitome of luxury and do nothing but take your San Antonio vacation to the top echelon when it comes to comfort. Only two blocks away from the historic Alamo, the Hilton Palacio del Rio is a quick pick for one of the most popular hotels in the city. This luxurious high rise hotel offers several amenities appreciated by young and old alike. An outdoor pool, exercise room, and complete business center makes this hotel ideal for adults. The Hilton doesn’t leave out the kids, though, features like a Children’s Menu, high chairs, and cribs, make their stay just as comfortable. This romantic hotel is only five blocks from the Alamo, but if you’re staying in the Hotel Contessa, it’s a pretty safe bet that you won’t want to wander out too often. This extremely luxurious hotel is designed in the Mediterranean style and you can see the influence everywhere from the suites to the on-site restaurant. Spa services relax even the most stressed guests. With a huge exercise room, rooftop swimming pool, and super comfortable accommodations, you can’t go wrong staying at the Hotel Contessa. A luxurious hotel that offers in room spa services, the Hotel Valencia glides swiftly onto the list of most popular San Antonio hotels. Only four blocks from the Alamo, this hotel combines the best of comfort and location. Guest rooms can only be described as fabulous, with Egyptian cotton linens and oversized bathrooms. This hotel brings back old style palazzos with an elegance that is thoroughly modern.

Next on our list of top San Antonio hotels we come to another set of sister properties. La Mansion del Rio Hotel is the first of these and offers fabulous accommodations in a setting that is far from pretentious. Like many of the other hotels on the list, this hotel is locate on the historic Riverwalk and near many of San Antonio’s top attractions. The Alamo is only 0.3 miles away! With a spa and delightful on site restaurant, as well as a host of other amenities, this hotel literally brings Spain to San Antonio, which was, in essence, their mission. Equally all encompassing is the Watermark Hotel and Spa, La Mansion’s sister property. This hotel, too, is full of things to do, but doesn’t have that air of haughtiness that can often be associated with high end hotels. With only 99 rooms and a spectacular location less than three blocks from the Alamo, easily within walking distance. While the Watermark easily makes it onto our list of top hotels, this lodging option is amazingly ranked the 2nd most luxurious hotel in the nation! With rooftop dining and flat out amazing guest rooms, its easy to see why this hotel almost gained the top spot in the nation.

Finally we come to the last two hotels on our list of fabulously popular San Antonio lodging options. Both of these hotels are known for their fabulous locations, and the Riverwalk Vista is no exception. More of a bed and breakfast than an actual hotel, the Vista brings a healthy dose of homey comfort to all of its guests. Features like common areas with comfortable seating, as well as a location near the Alamo, and special touches like a teddy bear on the bed bring this hotel to the top of any popularity list. The Westin Riverwalk can by no means be described as a bed and breakfast, but it has all the charm of a smaller inn. The Alamo is less than a half mile away and can easily be reached by walking. Guestrooms here are perfect in their simplicity and every part of the hotel is tinged with that fabulous Southern hospitality!

There you have it folks, a list of some of the most popular hotels in San Antonio. As an added bonus, all of these hotels are less than a half mile away from the Alamo, making them a convenient place to stay on any Alamo driven vacation.

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