See all properties

O´Brien Historic Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near River Walk

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for O´Brien Historic Hotel

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

View in a map
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

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(61 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, City View

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Balcony

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Balcony

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Jetted Tub

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Jetted Tub

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

You may also like

Ad
Reception

Embassy Suites San Antonio Riverwalk-Downtown

Downtown San Antonio
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Restaurant
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,261 reviews
The price is CA $205
CA $244 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Embassy Suites San Antonio Riverwalk-Downtown

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

  • San Antonio River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • River Walk - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shops at Rivercenter - 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

  • ‪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

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.

Similar properties

Game room

Riverwalk Plaza

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.1 out of 5, Very good, 5,854 reviews
The price is CA $124
CA $147 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Riverwalk Plaza

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

Reviews

O´Brien Historic Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 449 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Charlie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building, structure and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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