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O´Brien Historic Hotel

3.5 star property

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk

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116 Navarro St, San Antonio, TX, 78205
  • Place, River Walk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Shops at Rivercenter
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Alamo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • 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
(66 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Balcony

  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Jetted Tub

7.4 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • Tower of the Americas - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa Rio - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Durty Nelly's Irish Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kimpton Santo Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Westin Riverwalk Coffee Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

O´Brien Historic Hotel

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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 465 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 85 out of 1018 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harley

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Temp controls were awesome. Location is fabulous to River Walk and Hemisfair and the Alamo. So beautiful felt very Bougie even though the price was not! Staff was extremely friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Handicap people BEWARE! Although it was a handicap room the access was not great. First the shower had no railings and access issues. Then hot water only got slightly warm after we went down to discuss it with the front desk because the phone did not work at all. The hot water only got slightly warm if you turned on the cold water at the sink and let it run for nearly10 min and left it running as you showered in lukewarm water. So, trust me, it was not an eco-friendly establishment. So much wasted water. The room was acceptable although the beds seemed to me as old as the building. Trust me, I think camping in my van at the side of the road would have been better than this!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Rooms are adequate. We had a two queen room, and there was no room to move in there. Bed was cheap and uncomfortable. Our room was very run down. But the price for that area and the location could not be beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Location was nice and close for the cost
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

ShihChieh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was cute and full of characters. We love the friendly staff. It was literally walking distance from riverwalk, la villita area. Parking was next to the hotel, easy access but do call ahead during holiday seasons because the garage is public parking. The hotel was not very well sound proofed and they do not offer breakfast, only light snacks and bottled beverages. It is a cashless hotel, but you must tip housekeeping cash, they will not let you leave them tips on your credit card.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey, Pflugerville

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. Room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rebekah

Was slightly less than what I was expecting. Property was old and tired. Disappointed that the ice maker didn’t work
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice small hotel. Convenient to the Riverwalk. Good parking. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

GLORIA, SPRING

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Balcony? Facing the employees parking lot? Smells bad, the bedroom has an electrical hazard, deceiving description of the hotel and surrounding area…this is not at all what it’s described on the web site…please do yourselves a favor, go to another hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love this hotel. The balcony is wonderful and the room is very comfortable. The AC worked beautifully but the weather was great so we mostly left the door open and the AC off.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Laticia, Temple

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Steps away from the River Walk
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, balcony, smaller hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Marivel

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I understand this is a historic hotel but the hotel is run down. The bed is outdated. The bedding looked worn. Pillows weren’t comfortable. Our room door u could see the inside of the room without even opening it. Same with the balcony door. The tub knobs only one worked. We couldn’t even use the bath option because it didn’t work. The restroom door creaked so loud that it won’t up my son in the middle of the night. The room just felt musty and old. You could see the dust on the plastic around the lamp shades. The day that we were leaving I woke up with a bug bite mark on my neck that wasn’t there before i went to bed. I would happily offer my services to freshen up the entire hotel. They have lots of outdated decor and everything just looks worn down.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very nice upon check in. The staff when I called to reserve parking was not extremely helpful and did not explain that the parking area was as labeled public parking. The hotel was very cute and clean. I booked a king bed with a balcony view and received 2 double beds with balcony view. The balcony was less than I expected after seeing the pictures online. In hindsight I should have requested the room I booked because the double beds were hard as a rock and the sheets felt like sandpaper. (Same for the towels). The showers had hot water for the first few minutes and so so water pressure. If you are planning a trip to San Antonio and only want a place to sleep within a very reasonable dollar amount - then yes stay here. But don’t expect a luxury stay in a historic hotel like I did.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean , staff was friendly and the AC worked perfectly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahdad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Raquel

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The balcony was the only nice thing. Checking in and out, they are not friendly. We were also charged a deposit. The mattress was very uncomfortable and old, you could feel wires. i didn't mind the western look but there was furniture that was loose and the toilet moved around. Walls are thin, very small rooms. Room was clean and air conditioner worked.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Christie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was ok, needs updating, like the ole fashion feels, preferabed bathtub, space was little tight.. customer service nice. (Would like to see old fashioned breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Devon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was a bit older, but clean. Loved the clawfoot tub in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Joshua

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was fine. Location was fine. But…. The room…. Where to start. Had jetted tub and it leaked and wouldn’t stay full. Caulking is all gone or cracked with mold behind the toilet. Bath fan doesn’t work. Tv would not turn on, had to do it by hand. Then remote would work to change channels but not volume. And have to get up to turn off. Even after 3 different remotes. Room next door leaked water in on the floor in our room. They put a towel on it…. You can hear everything through the bath vents that don’t work from two rooms down. Clearly hear conversations. So… not a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivonne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very courtesy place very clean quite fresh coffee great atmosphere
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025