O´Brien Historic Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near River Walk

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

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

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

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Balcony

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

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

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
  • ‪Durty Nelly's Irish Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rita's On The River - ‬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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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
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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

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

Irán

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

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