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O´Brien Historic Hotel

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Garden
Point of interest
Point of interest
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very 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
  • Place, River Walk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Alamo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Alamodome
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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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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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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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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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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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Balcony

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Jetted Tub

7.4 out of 10
Good
(16 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
  • Alamo - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tower of the Americas - 10 min walk - 0.9 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

  • ‪Durty Nelly's Irish Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Westin Riverwalk Coffee Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ambler Kitchen + Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Drury Plaza Hotel Kickback - ‬4 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.

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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 460 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 1020 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There's a general lack of maintenance at this hotel. Management should look to take control and make improvements. Everything is installed or repaired with bare minimum effort.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Guadalupe

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cornelia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We reserved rooms months ahead and requested them to be next to one another since we're traveling with a person with special needs. The request was not honored, instead we were on different floors entirely. Rooms were nice and clean. Area was good, only 2-minute walk to the Riverwalk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Saved quite a bit of money over the swanky big chain hotels nearby. Nice balcony to the room. The room was clean and fine. Didn't appreciate having to ask for things: more kleenex, more body wash, more towels. And the room AC didn't work well -- too cold and couldn't adjust much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a very pleasant stay! The staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome and comfortable. While the building has an older charm, the rooms were clean, tidy, and well-maintained. The location is fantastic—close to many great restaurants and attractions. Although breakfast isn’t offered, it wasn’t a problem for us given the variety of nearby options. Parking was conveniently located and reasonably priced, just something to keep in mind when planning your stay. A big thank you to the staff for their excellent hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Penny, Ventress

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice small hotel! Awesome cold air conditioner!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rene, Corpus Christi

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not taken care of rooms and small but near shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

magdalena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exelente comodidad.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel notified me that they were having elevator problems. I didn’t get the message since I was traveling. Upon arrival, staff was very apologetic, and efficient in getting me the best accommodation on the first floor. That was most appreciated and they also secured parking for me at their cost because of the inconvenience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rene

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Close to Riverwalk and La Villita

The elevator was working, so that was good. It was a few minutes walk from the Riverwalk. Covered parking garage, with in and out privileges, was next door to the hotel. Unfortunately, the hotel had a mildew smell. I believe it contributed to my sore throat the next morning. The shared balcony was a nice place to relax.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I always love staying at the O’Brien. A very cute small hotel. Close to every place I like to visit when in San Antonio.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Collin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark J. Gillies

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location with a great rooms. My wife love the cast iron tub
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brenda

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kenlie

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

Overall good stay

Hotel was as expected, great location to everything. Comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Larry

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was nothing like the pics u posted and the elevator was not operating when we arived there and a 25 dallor parking that i could not park inside the parking garage real bad stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a historic place, so don't expect a high-class hotel. The hotel was amazing, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel was walking distance to the River Walk. The hotel was clean, quiet, and best of all, the staff were great! I will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff didn’t really know what they were doing. They didn’t register my car for overnight parking even after taking down my license plate twice. The room was dingy and bed comforter was super thin. Phone in room didn’t work to even call the front desk for another one.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025