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Holiday Inn El Tropicano Riverwalk

110 Lexington Ave, San Antonio, TX 78205
Holiday Inn El Tropicano Riverwalk
Real Traveler Rating: 3.6 out of 5 based on 335 reviews from 5 sources
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
Service: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
Location: Rating of 3.3 out of 5
Value: Rating of 3.6 out of 5
Room: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Based on 335 reviews
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  • Overall: Rating of 3.6 out of 5

    "Overall we were satisfied with the hotel, however, it is located at the END of the River Walk." source Hotels.com

    "overall it was a great hotel to stay at." source Priceline

    "Overall this is a nice hotel, but it is not anywhere near all the fun of the riverwalk." source Travelocity

    "Overall, the staff was very helpful though and since we were out and about most of the time and basically just slept in our hotel, it was fine for our needs." source Expedia

    "i would stay again because the price is good." source Hotels.com

  • Clean: Rating of 3.9 out of 5

    "This hotel spotless, the atmosphere was relaxed and wonderful, all the staff we friendly and accommodating." source Priceline

    "Rooms were clean, in good repair, but some of the fixtures proved this to be an older building." source Travelocity

    "we went for vacations and we did not want to spend money in a luxury hotel, this hotel resulted to be just fine because it is clean, inside is nice although the outside is not so; for us the location was perfect because it is close to the turistic areas and, as we hired a car to go to outlets and other atractions in the area,the location was very convenient as it is very easy to get to the main highways following the directions provided by the hotel." source Expedia

    "Clean, had a romantic view of the riverwalk directly below hotel." source Priceline

    "Clean, cool AC, and Pool water was cool." source Priceline

  • Service: Rating of 3.9 out of 5

    "Very friendly staff, it was like i was at a resort in Mexico." source Orbitz

    "The service was grouchy and seemed discontent if you asked for anything." source Priceline

    "service was great,front desk very helpful, 30 minute walk to the riverwalk downtown area, room with a view does not mean anything it is either the pool riverwalk or parkinglot." source Travelocity

    "This is a lovely retro hotel with really comfortable beds and great service." source Expedia

    "The service, the quality of the linens,excellent food." source Priceline

  • Location: Rating of 3.3 out of 5

    "Location on the River Walk The hotel was nice, but we were charged $10 a day extra for the use of a fridge, microwave oven, and an extra bed for the children." source Priceline

    "Very smelly room, disgusting breakfast, no ice machine on same floor, restaurant in the middle of the hallway, staff that didn't understand English too well, fairly expensive, and located in the middle of nowhere, these are the hallmarks of this hotel." source Travelocity

    "walking past downtown san antonioÂ’s bus stop during evening hours was not something i had chosen to do Even though the hotel itself was enjoyable." source Expedia

    "I have stayed in San Antonio many times on the Riverwalk and walking distance to it, and it was the worse hotel by far and it was not the cheapest." source Travelocity

    "The 10 minute walk to the business area of of the district was relaxing and beautiful." source Expedia

  • Value: Rating of 3.6 out of 5

    "Good value for the money." source Hotels.com

    "When we bought our package, it said that, will have a king size bed or two beds, when we got to the hotel, a room with a full size bed was given to us, I called the front desk to let them know, what our deal was and they said that if we want it to get a king size bed, we will have to pay $* dollars per nite, and we won't have the kitchen, I asked to speak to a supervisor and I was on hold for 5 minutes and never got to talk to one." source Travelocity

    "I took one bus to the hotel, which cost me $1." source Expedia

    "There was plenty available but it cost money to park, since this place is far from the river walk I don't understand why is cost money." source Travelocity

    "Less fussy than the pricy SA hotels; good value." source Travelocity

More information on Holiday Inn El Tropicano Riverwalk

Premier Hotel on the San Antonio Riverwalk Boasts Premium Amenities Indulge yourself at the Holiday Inn El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel in downtown San Antonio. Our tropical hotel is conveniently located near many downtown entertainment and business destinations. As your family arrives at this downtown San Antonio hotel, you will be welcomed by a gleaming mosaic of over 300,000 gorgeous glass tiles, as well as beautiful Mexican art. Situated at the start of the 1.5 mile Museum Reach Expansion of the San Antonio Riverwalk, our hotel is convenient to local attractions including the Alamo, Tower of the Americas, Market Square, San Antonio Zoo and the Alamodome. You can catch the trolley from our hotel to your destination. Corporate travelers can appreciate the convenience of our San Antonio Riverwalk accommodations with easy access to the San Antonio International Airport, Henry B. Gonzales Center and companies such as Bank of America, AT & T, American Payroll, USAA, Valero Energy and Kinetic Concepts. We also provide business services including faxing, copying, printing and free high-speed Internet access. While lodging at our hotel in downtown San Antonio, see toucans in our aviary, visit our on-call massage therapist, exercise in the 3,000 square foot STRIVE Fitness Studio, swim in the outdoor heated pool or dine at our full-service restaurant and bar, where kids eat for free. This hotel is committed to providing accessible facilities under the American Disabilities Act. If your accessibility needs are not met, please contact the Hotel Manager on Duty. Should you require additional information regarding accessible facilities for guests with disabilities, please call 1-800-Holiday (U.S. and Canada) or contact the hotel directly. For the hearing impaired, TDD service is available at 1-800-238-5544 within the U.S. and Canada.

Check-in Time:

1600

Check-out Time:

1200

Total Rooms:

324 rooms.324

Total Floors:

9 floors.

Rooms:

306 Total Rooms

Reservations

IB

Cancellation Policy

-48 hours, Reservation must be canceled two days prior to arrival in order to not incur in a charge equal to the first night's stay per room to your credit card. Failing to call or show before check-out time after the first night of a reservation will result in cancellation of the remainder of your reservation.

Directions

From San Antonio International Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is 5.9 miles. Exit the airport on 1st Avenue. Continue on Skyplace Boulevard. Turn left on East Nakoma Street. Turn left on San Pedro Avenue. Take left ramp onto US 281 South. Take the Laredo exit onto Interstate 35 South. Take Exit 157A/San Pedro Avenue/Main Avenue/Lexington Avenue onto East Elmira Street. Turn left on Lexington Avenue.

Area

SAN ANTONIO,DOWNTOWN

Attractions

Municipal Auditorium 1 Block Majestic Theatre 6 Blocks San Antonio Riverwalk 7 Blocks Rivercenter Mall 8 Blocks La Villita 1 Mile / 1.6 Kilometers Alamo Dome 2 Miles / 3 Kilometers San Antonio Museum of Art 1 Mile / 1.6 Kilometers San Antonio Zoo/Sunken Gardens 3 Miles / 5 Kilometers San Antonio Convention Center 4 Miles / 6 Kilometers Six Flags Over Texas 15 Miles / 24 Kilometers Sea World 18 Miles / 28 Kilometers

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