With a stay at this bed & breakfast in San Antonio (Near East Side), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of River Walk and Henry B. González Convention Center. .This bed & breakfast is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Alamo and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium.
Henry B. González Convention Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
River Walk - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Alamo - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
San Antonio Station - 12 min walk
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
Tower Of The Americas - 13 min walk
Denny's - 17 min walk
Chart House - 13 min walk
Bar Rojo - 16 min walk
Bill Miller - 15 min walk
About this property
Sj2 Unique and Stylish Suites Downtown
Saint Joseph Boutique suites are an exclusive choice for an extraordinary stay in downtown San Antonio. More than just a suite, we want to transform the conventional way of traveling by offering new and unique experiences. Built in the 1920's was used for the priests of Saint Joseph's Church, we now welcome guests to provide exclusive suites downtown. With only four suites in the house we provide our guests the excitement to travel with friends or family and stay in your own private suite.
We are perfect for a family vacation, friends or work as you can rent one to all four suites (ask for our our promotional rates) These are the property numbers for you to check SJ1 #1915151 SJ3 #9394613 SJ4 #9395968
Break away from the standard vacation and immerse yourself in an historical and unique environment with all the modern comforts. We believe that as no people is the same, neither are our suites. Offering a premium bathroom with free standing bathtubs, smart mirrors and speakers, smart tv, heavenly beds and kitchenettes establishes harmony with irresistible charms of the pasting our floors and walls.
The spaciousness and comfort of our suites are made with love and labour. It is our mission to fulfill our guests expectations. Our central location provides perfect flexibility to visit the river walk, the pearl brewery and the Alamo to enjoy the best of San Antonio.
There's a private balcony. A kitchenette is outfitted with a refrigerator. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a bathtub and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and an iron/ironing board, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers wheelchair access.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Internet access
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Guest services
Housekeeping (limited availability)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Kitchenette
Paper towels
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
Important information
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
SJ2 Exclusive, Contemporary Boutique Suites Downtown San Antonio
Sj2 Unique and Stylish Suites Downtown Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 65 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 65 reviews
8 - Good
11
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 65 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 65 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Natasha Z., Texas
30 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Just as listed!
The listing is just as the owners state. The rental was homey and the owners add little extras as well. The owners always responded quickly to any questions we had before our stay. I would move the TV to the sleeping area. But that is the only suggestion.
Natasha Z.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Lynda H.
11 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Getaway
Everything was good from the prompt responses from the owner to the proximity to downtown/riverwalk. The only thing for me is that it wasn't located in the best part of town (I wouldn't feel safe walking around outside) but yet I did feel safe inside.
Lynda H.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Horselife F.
12 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Wonderful place. Great off-street parking. Close to everything, we walked everywhere.
Close to Downtown. Host was responsive. When we checked in the electronic door would not lock. She showed up and had it fixed within the hour. Overall, decent stay for the price.
Timothy C.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Linda S.
6 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Rentee
Check-in process was completely accurate to the instructions. The communication between myself and the property manager was excellent. Very clean and precise to the description as listed. I was suggest anyone would feel safe and welcomed at this location.
Linda S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Beatrice D.
29 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lay down your hat
Very nice room, loved the space and parking area was good. The only issues was no long mirror to view my cute outfit, keeping coffee choice simple like folders would be awesome. The place was convenient to the market square with no traffic issues.
Arrival instructions were clear. The pictures and description of the listing provided by the hosts met my expectations upon arrival. The property is not far from popular areas so it can get it little noisy, that did not bother me at all. I never had any issues and all my needs were met during my stay; I never had a need to contact the host for anything during my stay. If I had to nitpick on something it would be the AC unit is located in the kitchenette area and there is a partial wall separating the sleeping area and kitchenette. The room temperature was comfortable, but a fan might help with additional air flow. This property will be my first choice to stay next time I'm in town. Cheers!
Matthew
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gisela N.
18 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very good
I really enjoyed very comfortable stay thanks to Paulina for taking her time to help me with the check in
Lovely place for visiting San Antonio and very convenient for exploring the city. We can walk 10-20 minutes and get to the riverwalk area, although I'm sure it's much hotter in the summer (we were here around January). The place is extremely clean, possibly one of the cleanest stays we're been in. Some minor detail that can be improved is perhaps oiling the main entrance door since it's a bit squeaky. They also provide earplugs which are very nice since the neighbors' dogs sometimes bark and you can hear nearby trains at night. Overall, great stay, I would definitely stay hear again if visiting San Antonio in the future.
This was the perfect spot to rest our bones after an amazing Elton John concert at the Alamodome. There’s private parking and you can walk to the dome. Nothing felt better than not having to get into traffic. The place was very clean and stocked with coffee and snacks. There’s a beautifully remodeled bathroom with a bathtub and shower. My only complaint was train noise and a tricky lock. But, I would totally stay here again.
Alexandra
4/10 Poor
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17 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Didn’t complete our stay
We get to our location and the neighborhood was not the best part of town. It said it was walking distance from the Alamo, but I would not have felt safe walking.
The AC was not good quality. It was more like a sauna, even turned down as cold as it would get.
There was no shower curtain, so no shower could be taken unless we wanted to flood the bathroom.
The bed was as hard as pavement. A terrible attempt at sleep. And the snacks wer out of date. We booked two nights and left the morning after our first night.
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
maria v., United States
17 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great for couples getaway
This the second time we've stayed at this location (didn't leave review 1st time around because I honestly forgot). Just like our first stay, place was super clean, spacious, easy to access, short distance to Alamodome, Riverwalk, etc. This time around, I carelessly forgot one of my airpods. The property owner reach out as soon as they found it. However by the time she reached out we were on our way to next destination. Long story short, communicating with owner back and forth, she was able to ship my airpod!! I would definitely recommend and stay at this property again in the furfure!! I truly appreciate the owner/staff going above and beyond!
maria v.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
4/10 Poor
Adrienne W.
25 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Could be nice
Pros
-stylish design
-snacks provided
-comfortable bed
Cons
- when we arrived the a/c was turned off and it was sweltering in there. We turned the air on and left for several hours. When we came back it was still unbearably hot. I messaged the property contact. After an hour of no reply, we went and bought giant fans. Even with the fans, we were up all night sweating. It did not cool down to a tolerable temperature until 12 hours after we arrived. In the morning, I finally got a reply from the property manager and was shocked at her reply. “You must have froze the unit. We’ll have to move you to another room so the technician can come look at it. If it is broken you will be responsible for replacing it.” The air unit was not frozen. It was just too small to cool down a room allowed to heat up to almost 100 degees. I explained this in my reply message and told her we actually own an HVAC company and know when a unit is frozen. Her only reply was, “good for you owning your own company.” I was so shocked at how defensive she was. She could have offered us more fans or apologized or something but instead threatened us with replacing the a/c unit. We were so put off by her rudeness that we packed up and left that morning to go stay in a hotel. Our travel insurance is reimbursing us for the days we did not stay there.
- the tub is great for taking a soak but is difficult to get in and out of. If you have any mobility issues, you will not be able to use the tub/shower. There are no handles or anything to grab onto. The rug is slippery and the tub is surrounded by big rocks you cannot step on.
- the tv is in the “kitchen” area and cannot be seen from the bed. If you want to watch tv, you have to sit in the hard plastic chairs.
- There were stains on the sheets and the blinds in the bathroom were either dirty or burnt.
- There were no cushions on the patio furniture so you couldn’t use it unless you sat on the hard woven plastic.
- The kitchen only has a fridge. If you want a microwave or hot plate you have to request it in advance apparently. I only you know it is available by request because I read the other reviews and it came up.
If the managers didn’t turn the air off when the unit was unoccupied, installed some railing for the tub, and didn’t get so defensive and rude at any issue, this could be a nice place.
Adrienne W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth A.
9 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
I liked the boutique i was only there for one night so it was very quiet at night check in was at 2 so i was out and about til the evening, the tub was nice to soak in. All the check in procedures were easy I’ll definitely come back!
Elizabeth A.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Stephania O.
14 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful little place to stay
We loved this place to stay on our single night stay in San Antonio. We wish we could've stayed longer to check out the city, but we're on a bug road trip across the country. The room was well stocked for anything we could need. Off street parking is a huge plus. The bathroom was amazing. The hosts communicated quickly. The location is great. Minutes drive away from the At&t Arena if you want to see the Spurs play like we did. And it was walking distance from the Alamo. We didn't realize we came during Fiesta. There are a lot of road closures. So being walking distance was perfect. If we ever find ourselves in San Antonio again, we will definitely stay here again.
Stephania O.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
6/10 Okay
Hannah J.
27 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Could use some changes
We stayed here for our anniversary and loved the central location for ease of access to all places we wanted to go. The suite itself could use some adjustments. You cannot watch the TV from the bed and there were only two very hard kitchen like chairs to sit and watch TV. There is no microwave, however the fridge is nice. The bathroom was nice and we enjoyed the soaking tub, however the floor mats NEED to be non slip because I almost fell getting out of the tub. The suite felt safe and we were comfortable leaving all of our stuff there during our stay. The bed is VERY firm which we liked, but it may not be for everyone. There is not a great shower situation without getting the whole bathroom wet (rainfall into tub or shower wand). It would be nice to have hangers provided and more than 4 towels as there were not enough for daily showers. Overall we give it 3-4 stars because it was a good stay, but there are just things that were weird about it.