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What Brings People to Downtown San Antonio?

San Antonio's downtown centers on the Riverwalk and the Alamo, drawing business travelers for client meetings, conferences at the San Antonio Convention Center, and company events. Engine lists downtown San Antonio hotels sorted by distance from the center of downtown, so you can book a stay close to where your work takes you. Search, compare rates, and book in one place.

Staying in the center of San Antonio puts you near government offices, the San Antonio Convention Center, and the courts and corporate offices that bring people downtown for work. The hotels listed here are within about a mile and a half of downtown's core, sorted nearest first. You can search, compare, and book these hotels on Engine, and for stays of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking. Engine offers consolidated invoicing, pre-negotiated rates, multiple payment options, and no membership fee.

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Showing 63 properties (sorted by distance)

Menger Hotel

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (4484)

Room service is available at this 316-room historic landmark hotel adjacent to the Alamo.

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Omni La Mansion del Rio

4-star hotel 4.7 Excellent (2990)

338 rooms with balconies available, a conference center, outdoor pool, spa, and on-site dining.

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Crockett Hotel

3-star hotel 4.2 Great (3158)

This 138-room historic hotel stands adjacent to the Alamo with an outdoor pool and meeting space.

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Embassy Suites San Antonio Riverwalk-Downtown

Embassy Suites San Antonio Riverwalk-Downtown

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (2829)
  • Free breakfast avail.
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Residence Inn by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk

Residence Inn by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk

3-star hotel 4.9 Excellent (16)
  • Free breakfast avail.
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Club Wyndham La Cascada

Club Wyndham La Cascada

4-star hotel 4.2 Great (182)
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The Continental, powered by Placemakr - Downtown - Market Square

The Continental, powered by Placemakr - Downtown - Market Square

4-star hotel
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Compare downtown hotels in San Antonio

The 15 hotels closest to downtown San Antonio, in the same order as the list above. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.

Hotel ClassFrom downtown San AntonioPoolValet parkingFree breakfastFitness centerRestaurantMeeting roomsGuest rating
Hotel 1914 - Historic Alamo Riverwalk, an Ascend Collection Hotel 4-star 0.0 mi Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3.8 (2,522)
TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Antonio Downtown Riverwalk 3-star 0.1 mi Yes Yes Yes Yes – Yes 4.0 (1,028)
Hilton Garden Inn San Antonio Downtown Riverwalk 4-star 0.1 mi Yes Yes – Yes Yes Yes 4.2 (1,603)
The Maverick, powered by Placemakr - River Walk 4-star 0.1 mi Yes Yes – Yes Yes Yes 4.4 (1,107)
The St. Anthony, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Antonio 4-star 0.1 mi Yes Yes – Yes Yes Yes 4.4 (1,000)
The Emily Morgan San Antonio - a DoubleTree by Hilton 4-star 0.1 mi Yes Yes – Yes Yes Yes 4.3 (1,305)
Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk 4-star 0.1 mi Yes Yes – Yes Yes Yes 4.4 (2,873)
Home2 Suites by Hilton San Antonio Downtown - Riverwalk, TX 3-star 0.1 mi – Yes Yes Yes – Yes 4.1 (2,930)
Club Wyndham Riverside Suites 3-star 0.2 mi Yes – – – – – 3.7 (111)
Menger Hotel 3-star 0.2 mi Yes Yes – Yes Yes Yes 4.4 (4,484)
Omni La Mansion del Rio 4-star 0.2 mi Yes Yes – Yes Yes Yes 4.7 (2,990)
Crockett Hotel 3-star 0.2 mi Yes Yes – – Yes Yes 4.2 (3,158)
The Gunter Hotel, San Antonio Riverwalk, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel 4-star 0.2 mi Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4.1 (675)
Sonesta ES Suites San Antonio Downtown Alamo Plaza 3-star 0.2 mi Yes – Yes Yes Yes Yes 4.0 (3,289)
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Antonio Alamo Plaza/Convention Center 3-star 0.2 mi Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4.4 (1,025)

Frequently asked questions

How does billing work for downtown San Antonio hotels booked on Engine?
Engine offers consolidated invoicing, so you can manage multiple bookings under one invoice. You have multiple payment options to choose from, and there's no membership fee to use the platform.
How far in advance should I book a hotel downtown during convention season?
Book as early as possible when the San Antonio Convention Center has a large event scheduled. Hotels near the center of downtown fill quickly during conventions, conferences, and other citywide gatherings. Booking several weeks or even months ahead gives you better availability and choice.
What should I compare when choosing a hotel downtown for a business trip?
Look at the hotel's distance from where you need to be, the hotel class, and guest ratings. The comparison table also shows which properties offer free breakfast or free parking, which can simplify your stay.
How do I book rooms downtown for a team or group trip?
If you need nine or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking. For eight rooms or fewer, you can book directly through the platform yourself.
How close are these hotels to the center of downtown San Antonio?
The hotels on this page are all within about a mile and a half of the center of downtown. The list is sorted by distance, with the nearest hotels first.

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