OverviewThis property is situated among other hotels and restaurants, across from Market Square, which is a collection of produce stands and boutique shops. This hotel is located within a 1-minute drive of Interstate 10/35 and a 1-minute walk of public transit access. It is well suited for budget-conscious travellers.
Both smoking and non-smoking accommodations are available. All 125 rooms and suites include free Wi-Fi, free local calls, a flat screen TV, a coffeemaker, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer and individual climate control.
Select rooms also include a mini-fridge and a microwave. Rooms are furnished with two double beds or one king bed. Suites at this hotel are configured with two separate rooms and are furnished with one king bed and a sofabed.
Free parking is available on site and pets are permitted at no additional charge (to a maximum of two pets per room). This hotel features an outdoor pool.
A free breakfast is served daily from 6:30 am to 9:30 am. This hotel does not have an on-site restaurant.
The Santa Rosa Hospital and Christus Santa Rosa Childrens Hospital are both a 5-minute walk away, while the Alamo, San Antonio River Walk, River Center Mall, La Villita Historic Arts Village, King William Historical District and Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Centre are all within a 5-minute drive.
The San Antonio Zoo is 9 minutes away by car, while Sea World San Antonio is a 20- to 30-minute drive away. The San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is about 12 minutes away by car. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on July 31, 2013: Hours of the free breakfast and hotel pet policy.
The GoodMany guests seemed to enjoy their stay at this property, among the reviews used for this analysis, and several aspects of the property received praise.
Many guests described their rooms as clean, well maintained and generally comfortable. Several reviewers found their rooms to be quiet, while a couple of guests specifically mentioned that their beds were comfortable. However, there were several complaints about room size, and a couple about fixtures (see below).
The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly and knowledgeable service.
Many reviewers found the location convenient for accessing the highway and exploring the area by car. Many guests also mentioned walking to downtown attractions and accessing public transit, Market Square and restaurants on foot.
Several guests appreciated the free breakfast, while a few reviewers enjoyed the outdoor pool.
A few reviewers thought that the room rates were reasonable and that the hotel offered good value for the money they spent. A few guests said that this hotel had ample free parking.
The Bad
There were very few concerns or complaints found for this property, among the reviews sourced for this analysis. However, several guests thought that their rooms were small, while a couple of other reviewers noticed some dated bathroom fixtures and tiles in their guest rooms.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.9 out of 5, with 86% of 370 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.com ranked this hotel #83 out of 344 hotels in San Antonio, with an average score of 4 out of 5, from 150 reviews.
The author called the hotel on July 31, 2013, to verify some information.
