The Crockett Hotel
A historic Texas hotel, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Crockett Hotel was built on the land Davy Crockett and other Texans defended the Alamo in 1836. They were defeated, but the phrase, "Remember the Alamo" was born. Located steps away from the Alamo and a block from the River Walk, the Crockett Hotel is in a very convenient place for the tourist, business traveler or historian.
The Crockett Hotel
320 Bonham
San Antonio, TX 78205
(800) 292-1050
Menger Hotel
Located adjacent to the Alamo and the River Walk, the Menger Hotel was built in 1859 and is a member of the Historic Hotels of America. The Menger boasts the largest heated pool in San Antonio, a full-service spa and a fitness room. Its restaurant, the Colonial Room, was voted the number two hotel restaurant in the 2009 Reader's Choice Awards.
Menger Hotel
204 Alamo Plaza
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 223-4361
Value Place Hotel
For the extended stay traveler, the Value Place charges per week what many hotels charge for a night. Clean, spacious rooms with kitchenettes make the perfect base camp for your explorations in San Antonio. There are now two identical Value Place Hotels in San Antonio, both off the beaten track of the downtown tourism. If you are going to stay in San Antonio for a week or more, the Value Place is a good choice.
Value Place Hotel
13598 N. I 35
San Antonio, TX 78233
(210) 655-3100
7958 I-35 S,
San Antonio, Texas 78224
(210) 923-9335
The Hotel Valencia River Walk
If you're looking for style, creativity and some dramatic flare, the Hotel Valencia River Walk may be the place for you. Often considered a little overboard by business guests, leisure travelers find it over-the-top. Located on the River Walk and just a short trek to the famed El Mercado Market Square, this hotel is a good base camp for the exploring traveler. Located on the River Walk level, The Citrus restaurant is a popular night spot and was number two on the 2009 Reader's Choice Awards (tied with the Colonial Room at the Menger Hotel), offering Spanish influenced dishes.
The Hotel Valencia River Walk
150 East Houston Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205
(210) 227-9700
Watermark Hotel and Spa
The Watermark Hotel and Spa is one of San Antonio's elite hotels. Suitable for business executives and CEOs as well as the leisure traveler, the Watermark gives you a bit of a break on the Texas décor. Relaxing and contemporary, it is a great hotel to unwind after a long day of exploring. Ask for a River View room and you will be pleasantly surprised with a balcony exposing views of the River Walk. There is a 19-room spa on the premises if you need some extra attention after a long hike and a café and pool on the roof that gives you some relief from the Texas heat.
Watermark Hotel and Spa
212 West Crockett Street
San Antonio, Texas
(866) 655-1212