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O´Brien Historic Hotel

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Garden
1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace
Point of interest
Point of interest

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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116 Navarro St, San Antonio, TX, 78205
  • River Walk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Alamo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Alamodome
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(60 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Balcony

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Jetted Tub

7.2 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

San Antonio

With a stay at O´Brien Historic Hotel, you'll be centrally located in San Antonio, within a 10-minute walk of Shops at Rivercenter and River Walk. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Alamo and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Tower of the Americas.

What's nearby

  • River Walk - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shops at Rivercenter - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Henry B. González Convention Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Alamo - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Alamodome - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio Station - 6 min drive
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min walk
  • Durty Nelly's Irish Pub
  • ‪Westin Riverwalk Coffee Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ambler Kitchen + Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Little Rhein Prost Haus - ‬5 min walk

About this property

O´Brien Historic Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to River Walk
O´Brien Historic Hotel offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 27-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This San Antonio hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 39 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 27-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 25.97 per day); reservations required
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, covered parking on site (USD 25.97 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 25.97 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 25.97 per day (25 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hotel O'Brien
O'Brien Ascend Collection
O'Brien Ascend Collection San Antonio
O'Brien Hotel
O'Brien Hotel Ascend Collection hotel
O'Brien Hotel Ascend Collection hotel San Antonio
O´Brien Historic Hotel Hotel
O´Brien Historic Hotel San Antonio
O´Brien Historic Hotel Hotel San Antonio
O'Brien Hotel an Ascend Collection hotel

O´Brien Historic Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 447 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1005 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very convenient location, comfortable bed, new smart TV, friendly staff. Fan/AC was running loud.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice old style hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Brent

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old, stained sheets, broken elevator, dirty carpets, leaking A/C, front door to hotel never locked (broken), no parking pass available (had to park and self-pay in a city parking lot and garage.) Property looked like it needs updating and cleaned.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dropping off luggage is a big pain. You have to pull off the main street and hurry up and get your stuff out of your vehicle. Then you have to park in a parking garage which is about a block away and then on top of all that the elevator was out of service and we were on the third floor very old hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and felt like a home away from home. Staff was very courteous . Check in/check out was easy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jovana, Houston

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They never gave me my drivers license back and I left a week ago and they still haven't sent it out because they are waiting on postage.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Neat quiet
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Ehhh it was okay..

The gentleman at the counter was very helpful when we checked in but once we did check we saw a large amount of homeless and heavy drug-use looking people going in and out of the elevator to a higher up room constantly. Only issue other than readiness of the room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tops

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cesar, Houston

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small clean property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daren

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Elevator

The elevator wasn't working but everything else great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Antonio

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
More vintage then luxury but was good for fiesta events proximity
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Julia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Rodney

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Poor customer service!

The weekend I stayed was a very busy weekend! SOLD OUT! Made it worse! Front desk was not interested in being accommodating to any guest!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sid

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank Hernandez,

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the O’Brien during the NIOSA Firsta week. It was a great hotel to view all the festivities!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Decently priced hotel very close to the Riverwalk and Alamo. Comfortable room with good shower and cold AC. Elevator wasn’t working but was fixed by the next morning. Parking garage was next to the hotel. Would stay there again because the price was good for the location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will be the hotel I choose everytime I come to San Antonio! Loved how close it was to the riverwalk, didn’t even have to use the car
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nahum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Older hotel so we could hear all the noise from the street
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and cute with amazing staff. Sarah was fantastic!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025