Hotels in San Antonio

Valencia Riverwalk

San Antonio

Valencia Riverwalk 1

Axel’s take

River Walk character and standout staff, tempered by extra fees.

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Axel’s rating: 8.8/10 · An upscale 4-star boutique-style hotel on the River Walk

Hotel Valencia Riverwalk is an upscale 4-star with Spanish-inspired interiors and direct River Walk access. It’s a strong pick for couples and downtown sightseeing: recent Tripadvisor and Hotels.com guests repeatedly praise welcoming staff, clean, spacious rooms and comfortable beds. Dorrego’s restaurant and Naranja bar give you good reasons to spend an evening in, rather than just treating the hotel as a base.

The main drawback is the bill beyond the room: daily destination and state cost recovery fees apply, valet parking is expensive, and breakfast costs extra. Street-facing rooms can catch weekend traffic noise; light sleepers should request an interior-facing room. Some recent Tripadvisor guests also report missed housekeeping, so confirm the cleaning schedule. We’d skip it for a pool-centered family trip—there’s no pool—but otherwise it delivers a distinctive, comfortable downtown stay.

Rooms
Generally spacious and comfortable; river views and balconies depend on the room category.
Cleanliness
Strong overall ratings, although some recent guests report missed housekeeping visits.
Service
Warm front-desk, door and valet staff are a consistent highlight across review sites.
Amenities
Restaurant, bar and 24-hour gym; spa treatments through a neighboring provider or in-room, not a full onsite spa.
Fees and surprises
Daily destination and state cost recovery fees; valet and breakfast extra; confirm housekeeping frequency.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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The location

150 E Houston St, San Antonio

Direct River Walk access, with restaurants, the Majestic Theatre and the Alamo within walking distance.

Amenities and check-in

Restaurant, bar and 24-hour gym; spa treatments through a neighboring provider or in-room, not a full onsite spa.

Check-in

after 4:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • Babysitting and childcare
  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Fitness facilities
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: $30 per guest per night; Deposit: $60 per room per night; Pets: $163 per guest per stay
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Valencia Riverwalk — San Antonio, United States

Valencia Riverwalk is An upscale 4-star boutique-style hotel on the River Walk in San Antonio, United States.

Address: 150 E Houston St, San Antonio. Property ID: 1287686.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/san-antonio/valencia-riverwalk-1287686

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Axel's take: 8.8/10

River Walk character and standout staff, tempered by extra fees. An upscale 4-star boutique-style hotel on the River Walk, scored for what it is.

Hotel Valencia Riverwalk is an upscale 4-star with Spanish-inspired interiors and direct River Walk access. It’s a strong pick for couples and downtown sightseeing: recent Tripadvisor and Hotels.com guests repeatedly praise welcoming staff, clean, spacious rooms and comfortable beds. Dorrego’s restaurant and Naranja bar give you good reasons to spend an evening in, rather than just treating the hotel as a base.

The main drawback is the bill beyond the room: daily destination and state cost recovery fees apply, valet parking is expensive, and breakfast costs extra. Street-facing rooms can catch weekend traffic noise; light sleepers should request an interior-facing room. Some recent Tripadvisor guests also report missed housekeeping, so confirm the cleaning schedule. We’d skip it for a pool-centered family trip—there’s no pool—but otherwise it delivers a distinctive, comfortable downtown stay.

  • Best for: Couples on a city break; Downtown sightseeing without a car; Travelers who prefer boutique character

  • Watch out for: Daily fees and expensive valet parking; Weekend noise in street-facing rooms; No swimming pool

  • Location: Direct River Walk access, with restaurants, the Majestic Theatre and the Alamo within walking distance.

  • Rooms: Generally spacious and comfortable; river views and balconies depend on the room category.

  • Cleanliness: Strong overall ratings, although some recent guests report missed housekeeping visits.

  • Service: Warm front-desk, door and valet staff are a consistent highlight across review sites.

  • Amenities: Restaurant, bar and 24-hour gym; spa treatments through a neighboring provider or in-room, not a full onsite spa.

  • Fees and surprises: Daily destination and state cost recovery fees; valet and breakfast extra; confirm housekeeping frequency.

Axel's opinion of Valencia Riverwalk, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Valencia Riverwalk

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 4-star hotel
  • 150 E Houston St, San Antonio
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: $30 per guest per night; Deposit: $60 per room per night; Pets: $163 per guest per stay
  • Amenities: Babysitting and childcare, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Cafe, Fitness facilities, Spa (extra charge), Parking, Parking nearby, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Wheelchair access to restaurant, Free Wi-Fi, Business center
  • Check-in from: 16:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in San Antonio

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Room with river view

Quadruple room with river view

Double room with river view (full double bed)

Double room with balcony and with river view (full double bed)

Twin room with river view (twin beds)

Courtyard Double room (full double bed)

Courtyard Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Deluxe room with balcony

Deluxe Quadruple room with balcony

Deluxe Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Deluxe Twin room with balcony (twin beds)

Executive Double room (full double bed)

Executive Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Premium Double room with balcony and with river view (full double bed)

Classic room

Classic room with balcony

Classic Quadruple room

Classic Quadruple room with balcony

Classic Double room (full double bed)

Classic Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Classic Twin room (twin beds)

Classic Twin room with balcony (twin beds)

Double Junior Suite with river view (full double bed)

Presidential Double Suite (full double bed)

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