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O´Brien Historic Hotel

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk

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116 Navarro St, San Antonio, TX, 78205
  • Place, River Walk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Shops at Rivercenter
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Alamo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Balcony

  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Jetted Tub

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

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About the area

San Antonio

With a stay at O´Brien Historic Hotel, you'll be centrally located in San Antonio, within a 10-minute walk of Shops at Rivercenter and River Walk. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Alamo and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Tower of the Americas.

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
  • Tower of the Americas - 10 min walk - 0.9 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
  • ‪Kimpton Santo Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Westin Riverwalk Coffee Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

O´Brien Historic Hotel

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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 39 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 27-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 27-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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
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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 457 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 1003 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Raquel

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The balcony was the only nice thing. Checking in and out, they are not friendly. We were also charged a deposit. The mattress was very uncomfortable and old, you could feel wires. i didn't mind the western look but there was furniture that was loose and the toilet moved around. Walls are thin, very small rooms. Room was clean and air conditioner worked.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Christie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was ok, needs updating, like the ole fashion feels, preferabed bathtub, space was little tight.. customer service nice. (Would like to see old fashioned breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Devon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was a bit older, but clean. Loved the clawfoot tub in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Joshua

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was fine. Location was fine. But…. The room…. Where to start. Had jetted tub and it leaked and wouldn’t stay full. Caulking is all gone or cracked with mold behind the toilet. Bath fan doesn’t work. Tv would not turn on, had to do it by hand. Then remote would work to change channels but not volume. And have to get up to turn off. Even after 3 different remotes. Room next door leaked water in on the floor in our room. They put a towel on it…. You can hear everything through the bath vents that don’t work from two rooms down. Clearly hear conversations. So… not a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivonne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very courtesy place very clean quite fresh coffee great atmosphere
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful! Close to Riverwalk. Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean. The only issue was the air conditioning
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henill

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jesus

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sonia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall was a great experience and staff was helpful and great during our visit. Although when calling before arriving wasn't a pleasure experience either due to not understanding the person or may have been the phone which sounded so far and static. Free coffee was offer during our stay which was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was cleat, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Talia

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good overall. Not for the light sleeper, can hear every car, truck, horse, people who pass by. You can also hear everything that goes on in the hallway. But it’s a cute old hotel. Staff were nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, safe, convenient and quirky in the most charming way. They even have coffee in the lobby 24 hours a day.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Banita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Raenette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Historic building so older building but convenient to riverwalk staff was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Nay

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

FEDERICO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was clean and comfortable. Great view
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Nga

Staff was very accommodating to our request for extra towels and blankets during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Javier

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Logan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the staff was nice, for anything over $100 even though it is conveniently located it far too much. Every single thing is outdated and unkept. There are cracks in the walls, no outlets, small tv, dirty broken windows, dated bathtub, crowded bedroom full of too much junky furniture. I personally will not return. There is nothing boutique about this experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

F

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The view from the balcony was enjoyable. The internet said that there would be breakfast, and there was not. We would have gone to another location if we had known this. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Easy access and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025