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
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
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to River Walk
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.
Languages
English, Spanish
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 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
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
7.8
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 444 out of 1002 reviews
10 - Excellent
444
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1002 reviews
8 - Good
255
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1002 reviews
6 - Okay
132
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1002 reviews
4 - Poor
93
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1002 reviews
2 - Terrible
78
8.2/10
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
Antonio
Travelled with family
5 May 2025
Liked: Amenities
More vintage then luxury but was good for fiesta events proximity
We stayed at the O’Brien during the NIOSA Firsta week. It was a great hotel to view all the festivities!
Frank Hernandez,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
jeff
Travelled with partner
3 May 2025
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.
This was probably the worst horel stay. The best was horrible, the balcony shown all the light possible due to the internal window blinds not blocking the light. The noise outside made it hard to sleep.
Loved the bedding- extremely comfortable. Cute patio and plants. Service was great.
Wish there were a few healthier options in the lobby fridge and snack bar. Other than that, all was excellent .
Billed as a historic boutique hotel. Nothing boutique about it. Just an old outdated hotel. Decent location and staff were very nice. My wife would never ever stay again.
We’ve stayed here 7 or 8 times and it’s always clean and quiet. No pool or fitness room but with the Riverwalk nearby, you can get miles of walking in and that’s a big part of why we go to San Antonio. Love the balcony area and can’t wait to come back.
Paul
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Steffanie
Travelled with family
20 Apr 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Staff were friendly, rooms were clean. However the parking was not so great. I would not recommend leaving your vehicle in the parking garage. My car got infested with ants.
Did not have additional blankets for use and the room was really cold. Uncomfortable night for sure. Was adjusting the AC but could never get it warm enough for comfort