kjk411

I am visiting SAT in mid-January. After
reading several posts, I see that most
are recommending either Marriott along
the Riverwalk. I am interested in the
Homewood Suites by Hilton on the Riverwalk.
Has anyone stayed at this hotel? Your
comments are much appreciated!

Seamus

Haven't stayed there, but the location is OK - a few steps away from the busiest part of the Riverwalk but definitely close enough to walk there easily. It is a smaller property than either Riverwalk Marrriott, not an "upscale" place, rather targets business and family travelers. Rooms all have kitchen facilities - not that you will want to cook with all those good restaurants around you, but it's nice to have a place to stash your doggie bag for a midnight snack. They advertise a daily breakfast and a weekday evening managers' reception at no additional cost. If you do stay there, please post on your return.

sedonaweaver

I stayed two nights recently in San Antonio at a wonderful place called the Riverwalk Vista. Right at the riverwalk, beautiful rooms, really nice breakfast. It is a newly refurbished building with very nice amenities. Highly recommend. The only downside is parking while you check in. They have no parking area in front, and so check-in is a problem, but they do have parking privileges right across the street.

TioGringo

I stayed there, maybe 2 years back. Thought it was okay -- not great, but okay. The room was clean, but not really a suite -- just a regular hotel room with a microwave and a dorm-size fridge. They charged for parking, which I didn't like. I also didn't care for their location, which, while it *is* on the Riverwalk, is on a lesser-used branch, so it's a hike to the restaurant row part. For the money, it was about average. I've done better though...

Have fun!
Mark

kjk411

Does anyone have any feedback on
the Amerisuites property on the
Riverwalk? Thanks for all of
your help.

texastraveler

I am going to San Antonio this weekend and will be staying at the Marriott Riverwalk. I will post a report upon my return.

formerfreqflyer

I stayed at the Amerisuites 2 yrs ago this month. A bit far from the Riverwalk for my liking but I was in poor shape then (plus we were too cheap to spend cab $$). Clean, comfy rooms, easy parking, and very helpful front desk personnel. I don't remember being nervous about walking so much, just tired!

4khansen

We stayed at the HAWTHORNE Suites which also is on a little used part of the Riverwalk... did enjoy it though and there was a boat stop in front of the hotel.. unfortunately that part of the riverwalk was closed for renovation 3 years ago.

texastraveler

We stayed at the Marriott Riverwalk and I wasn't very impressed. The location was nice, right on the Riverwalk, and next to the Riovercenter Mall. But, I didn't think the rooms were very nice. They were rather small, or perhaps I have gotten used to the trend towards suites.

The kicker for me was 19.00 a day for valet parking! And of course they expect a tip as well. To park it ourselves in their garage was 17.00 a day. That seems really high to me.

kjk411

Thanks for posting that info. You
are right, those charges for parking
are outrageous! Between that and
the 17% hotel sales tax, wow!

ChristieP

Parking in downtown San Antonio is expensive, whether you are parking in a garage or in a lot. When we travel to San Antonio we usually stay away from downtown so that we can have a nicer room for less, and only pay for parking when we're actually downtown.

texastraveler

We wanted to stay on the Riverwalk. The kicker is, there was a parking garage right by that charged only 6.00 a day for 24 hour parking. The problem is, there were no in and out priveliges. In hindsight, it would have still been much cheaper than parking at the Marriott.