Holiday Inn San Antonio Northwest by IHG

3.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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5535 University Heights Blvd., San Antonio, TX, 78249
  • Place, Crystal Ice Palace
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Huebner Oaks
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Texas at San Antonio
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Mobility)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobility)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible Bathtub, Jetted Tub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Antonio

With a stay at Holiday Inn San Antonio Northwest by IHG in San Antonio (Northwest Side), you'll be a 3-minute drive from University of Texas at San Antonio and 9 minutes from Six Flags Fiesta Texas. .This hotel is 12 mi (19.3 km) from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium and 12 mi (19.3 km) from San Antonio River.

What's nearby

  • Crystal Ice Palace - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Huebner Oaks - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • University of Texas at San Antonio - 3 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Six Flags Fiesta Texas - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • River Walk - 16 min drive - 25.2 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio Station - 17 min drive
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Palenque UTSA - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn San Antonio Northwest by IHG

Hotel with free parking, near University of Texas at San Antonio
Holiday Inn San Antonio Northwest by IHG offers 122 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Antonio hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 122 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in San Antonio? This hotel has 2400 square feet (223 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 12.95 to 12.95 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle tours
  • Designer stores
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping centre
  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Fenced pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,400 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (86 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (157 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 12.95 to 12.95 for adults, and USD 0 to 0 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, window guards, and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Hotel San Antonio Northwest
Holiday Inn San Antonio Northwest
Holiday Inn San Antonio Northwest Hotel
Inn San Antonio west Hotel
San Antonio Northwest By Ihg
Holiday Inn San Antonio Northwest
Holiday Inn San Antonio Northwest by IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn San Antonio Northwest by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 564 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1006 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Rolando

Our room was not made up no sheets on the bed we got double charged for breakfast never again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maricruz

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room spotless
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Rose

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel needs some upgrades: tub chipped; toilet is not comfort height; mismatched window curtain; hard to open window shade.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brenda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
No shampoo and the lotion was used and old. No free breakfast and it was not worth the fee that was charged.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, spacious room. Didn't pay for breakfast. Only complaint is low water pressure/leaky showerhead.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert K

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Violeta

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

eduardo

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff but room not cleaned after first night used
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rosa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alonso

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The overall stay was good. The staff was friendly and the rooms were clean and comfortable. Overall the rooms are a little dated, but nothing more.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria, McAllen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay and the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

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

8/10 Good

Justine

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room had an awful smell.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room and Good Location.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jayde

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

maria del carmen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco, Laredo

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maximilian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will definitely be staying again! Highly recommen

Very clean, comfortable, and room very spacious! Staff attentive and friendly. Greeted with a smile eveytime we passed. Free popcorn in the lobby nightly was a very nice touch. Rooms were nice and cold. Restroom very clean and up to date. There was Dove shampoo, conditioner and bodywash in the shower. Stayed 3 nights and rooms were cleaned and restocked daily. Close to our destination and area was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Christy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025