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O´Brien Historic Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near River Walk

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
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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

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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

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

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

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About the area

San Antonio

Heart of San Antonio.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown San Antonio hotel, you'll find Shops at Rivercenter and River Walk. Tower of the Americas and Alamo are also within half a mile (1 km).

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

  • ‪Casa Rio - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bexar County Courthouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Durty Nelly's Irish Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Westin Riverwalk Coffee Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

O´Brien Historic Hotel

3.5-star hotel near River Walk
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly O´Brien Historic Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star San Antonio hotel is smoke free.

  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 27-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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. 451 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1007 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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Sam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I chose this hotel based on location. Several friends also stayed at this hotel. It is very convenient to the Riverwalk. The room itself was fine. The bathroom was clean. The key issue with my room the AC was set very low so the room was freezing cold. There was no way to adjust it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irán

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and great night’s sleep
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The walk to the Alamo and the river walk was very easy and close.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed the convenience of the hotel and how close it was to every thing. The staff were friendly and nice. I didn’t understand how I payed $20 for parking through hotel and still paid $60 for parking through the garage which was the designated parking area for hotel. My room when booking stated jetted tub which was not what we had got or if that is even available due to the hotel being old but so is much of San Antonio. Overall I really enjoyed the convenience of the hotel. I do feel a little mislead with the original description of hotel and parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Enriqueta

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn L

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely balcony and room. Close to Riverwalk.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jerry

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Elevator was down all 3 days. We were on the 3rd floor. The room was nice but the halls were cluttered. Not a favorite this trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Felix M

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was mildewy. Smelled of dog. Elevator was not functioning. Horrifying experience. Couldn't wait to get out of there. Smell is still in my nostrils.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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