Riverwalk Plaza Hotel & Suites – San Antonio, Texas
One-Night Stay for Two Adults and Up to Two Kids in Deluxe King or Double Room. Combine Multiple Nights.
Riverwalk Plaza Hotel & Suites
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San Antonio, Texas
100 Villita St.
San Antonio, Texas 78205
(877) 432-2745
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stayed here twice now and it just keeps getting better!! The rooms are very clean, service is great, and you cant ask for a better location!!
devin g, TripAdvisor, 8/11/11 -
staff was warm and inviting to to [sic] us, and handled any special requests that we required. I loved the warm colors and the old photos of San Antonio
Josephine C, Expedia, 5/16/11 - Gayot, Top 10 San Antonio Boutique Hotel, 2011
- Best of Citysearch, Best Boutique Hotel, 2010
- USA Today mention
We were here!
We stayed at Riverwalk Plaza Hotel & Suites, and we think you'll love it.
By Christopher F. Schiel, Travel Correspondent
Riverfront Hotel Reflecting Alamo City's History
Winding through downtown San Antonio, a Rio Cruises tour boat passes a cluster of bustling restaurants before gliding under the blackened iron frame of the Presa Street Bridge. "Presa means dam," explains captain Doug, "with water diverted through 15 miles of hand-dug acequia ditches that irrigated the farmland of the five Spanish missions." The statement hints at the origin story of America's seventh-largest city, a story that begins with the first and most famous of those mission churches and the site of the most storied battle in Texas history—the Alamo. Down the river and roughly 15 yards south of the River Walk, history surfaces again at the Riverwalk Plaza Hotel & Suites, where poster-size monochrome photographs line guest-floor hallways, chronicling the nearby Franciscan missions, the 1968 world's fair, and the buildup of downtown.
The guest rooms themselves were recently renovated, with bedclothes and décor calling to mind the warm palette of mission wall frescoes—yellow ochre, burnt sienna, eggshell white. The dark-stained wood of bed frames, side tables, and desks complements the earthy tones, which mix with the light hues of exposed brick in many rooms. Most east-facing river-view rooms feature a small balcony for gazing at the 750-foot Tower of the Americas or teasing pigeons with complimentary Otis Spunkmeyer cookies.
Pool-view rooms face the palm-speckled, fourth-floor courtyard surrounding the heated swimming pool. For poolside reading, the lending library on the ground floor shelves dozens of borrowable books ranging from romance novels to locally relevant historical fiction. The ground floor offers further reading and relaxing opportunities; travelers can laze fireside upon a white leather couch in the quiet Monterrey Lounge. For more lively environs, sojourners can seek out the small Bar-Salona, where bartenders pour house-made sangria and draughts of Dos Equis. The bar’s late-night crowd sometimes spills over into the adjacent Signature Tapas bistro, which during the day and evening serves up small plates such as empanadas and sicilian nachos.
San Antonio: History and Culture on Banks of Winding River
Along the walkways and countless bridges scattered around the San Antonio River's downtown loop, picturesque eateries and bars transcend the car-ridden commotion at street level. The vibe lands somewhere between that of a Venetian canal and a canyon gorge, with walls made of buildings rather than sandstone. Each twist of the River Walk path presents little surprises—intriguing landscaping, compelling views, or public art, such as a school of glass fishes suspended below a bridge on the walk's newly opened extension reaching north to the San Antonio Museum of Art.
A few blocks east of the river, the Alamo remains the most-visited tourist site in Texas. Though it’s an integral part of local and state history, the famous site is actually one of five historic Spanish missions clustered around the San Antonio River. Travelers looking to avoid the touristy bustle can head 5 miles south of downtown to explore Mission San José, the largest of the missions, whose famed Rose Window is once again on view after an extended renovation.
Scattered around the downtown area, San Antonio B-Cycle's computerized stands rent bicycles by the day and week (though bikes must be docked at any stand every half hour to avoid additional fees). Just south of downtown, the 25 bikeable blocks of the King William Historic District send visitors past a parade of palatial manors mostly built by German merchants of the late 19th century. Nearly silent in comparison to the bustling River Walk, the residential neighborhood boasts a number of picturesque homes including the Italianate Villa Finale, former home of catalyzing preservationist Walter Mathis.
Check out the video from our visit!
What You Get
- For $59, a one-night stay for two adults and up to two kids in a Deluxe room with two double beds Sunday–Thursday
- Or, for $69, a one-night stay for two adults and up to two kids in a Deluxe room with a king bed Sunday–Thursday
- Or, for $70, a one-night stay for two adults and up to two kids in a Deluxe room with two double beds on Friday or Saturday
- Or, for $90, one-night stay for two adults and up to two kids in a Deluxe room with a king bed on Friday or Saturday
Amenities
- Heated outdoor courtyard pool
- Dual-head showers
- On-site coffee shop, tapas restaurant, and bar
- 24-hour fitness center
- 24-hour business center with printing and copying
- Complimentary bottled water and pretzels in room
- Otis Spunkmeyer cookies at check-in
- Tommy Bahama bath products
- Lending library in Monterrey Lounge
- Free wireless Internet throughout hotel
Our Recommendations for Your Getaway
- King William Historic District
Cell-phone audio tours guide visitors past this neighborhood's many notable mansions, many of which were built by German merchants in the late 1800s.
- Biga on the Banks
James Beard Award nominee Bruce Auden concocts exemplary New American fare served in a chic dining area perched above the river.
- Rio San Antonio River Tours
Lasting 35–40 minutes, these comically narrated boat tours traverse 2.5 miles of the river and its canal branches, illuminating notable buildings, architects, public art, and Texas history.
- Japanese Tea Garden
Koi ponds, lush greenery, and a maze of stone paths pepper this scenic garden cultivated in an abandoned quarry in Brackenridge Park.
- La Villita
This historical arts village, connected to the River Walk at the Arneson River Theater, houses studios and boutiques showcasing the work of artists, craftsmen, and clothing designers.
- Boudro's
Dauntless Tex-Mex cuisine pairs splendidly with the signature prickly-pear margarita at this River Walk staple.
- Pearl Brewery
A storied brewery recast as a social epicenter features shops, the worth-the-trek Il Sogno restaurant, and the Aveda Institute.
- Witte Museum
Hands-on natural science, paleontology, Texas history, and mummies converge in exhibits that delight and surprise children and adults alike.
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The Fine Print
- Travel must be completed by 2/7/12
- Not valid 9/23-9/24, 10/1, 10/7-10/8, 10/14-10/15, 10/21-10/22, 11/4-11/5, 11/11-11/13, 11/25-11/26, 12/2-12/10, 12/29-31, 1/13/12-1/14/12, or 1/20/12-1/21/12
- 48-hour cancel notice or fee up to Groupon price may apply
- 16.75% tax not included
- Not valid with reward points
- Subject to availability
- Valid only for Double Double- City or Poolside or a King- City or Poolside room
- Credit card required at check-in, standard hotel policies, rules, and regulations apply
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Other Details
How to Book
- Purchase Groupon.
- Call Riverwalk Plaza Hotel & Suites by 2/7/2012.
- Choose a date before 2/7/2012.
- Mention your Groupon and provide your credit-card info.
Room Details
- Standard occupancy: Two people
- Maximum occupancy: Four people
- Adding occupants above standard: Additional adults may be added for $15 per night; children may be added at no cost.
- One king bed or two double beds
- Dual-head shower
- City, river, or pool view
- Refrigerator
- In-wall ironing board
- Desk
- Some river-view rooms have balconies.
Hotel Policies
- Check in: 3 p.m.
- Check out: 11 a.m.
- Parking: Included with Groupon
- Rollaways: Available for an additional $10 per night
- Smoking policy: No smoking inside the property
- Pet policy: Pets are not allowed inside the property.
- Accessibility: Handicap-accessible rooms are available upon request during booking.
- Additional breakfasts available at an additional cost
What It's Worth
- For $59, a one-night stay for two adults and up to two kids in a Deluxe room with two double beds Sunday–Thursday ($79 value)
- Or, for $69, a one-night stay for two adults and up to two kids in a Deluxe room with a king bed Sunday–Thursday ($109 value)
- Or, for $70, a one-night stay for two adults and up to two kids in a Deluxe room with two double beds on Friday or Saturday ($129 value)
- Or, for $90, one-night stay for two adults and up to two kids in a Deluxe room with a king bed on Friday or Saturday ($159 value)
Included in all options: - Breakfasts for two ($18 value)
- Enclosed parking with 24-hour in-and-out privileges ($12 value)
Total value: $189
Getting There
- By plane: San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
- By transit: About 500 feet from the Villita Street stop of the 30 bus
- By cab: About $35 from SAT
- By car: About 0.7 miles from I-37 exit 141A
Traveler's Tips
- Seek out a street box for an issue of the Current—San Antonio's cultural weekly paper—for listings on the arts, events, performances, and new restaurant openings.
- Request a balcony room for views of the San Antonio River and the Tower of the Americas.
- Walk the halls of the sixth floor to see photos of the 1968 HemisFair, including shots of the construction of the Tower of the Americas.
