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O´Brien Historic Hotel

3.5 star property

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(24 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
(16 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

  • 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
  • Henry B. González Convention Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Alamo - 8 min walk - 0.8 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

Hotel in San Antonio, 7-minute 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.

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. 459 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 1003 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Elsa

Travelled with group
PARKING WAS A SCAM. DOUBLE CHARGED. NO ABILITY TO CORRECT.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

JOE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Crappy repairs and outdated but then again it's an older building. No parking on site. Clean room. The evening host was great, she was very polite.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking apon arriving was confusing but very helpful staff. Beautiful hotel awesome location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leona J

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at the O’Brien for 2 nights during State Marching Band Competition. Check-in was a breeze. Did not get the girls’name but she was very pleasant, helpful with all of our questions and told us about the history of the hotel. We were amused to find out that the hotel was once a brothel!! If you’re looking for a “chain” hotel type this is not it! The hotel is small (I believe we were told 39 rooms) and quaint. The rooms are pretty small but we found our room to be clean and comfortable. We were upgraded to a balcony room with a view of Tower of Americas. Our room had a coffee maker, microwave and small refrigerator in it. Be aware they do not serve a breakfast or have a bar. Parking was either a small lot in the back or a parking garage next door. Price for parking is $25 a night unlimited in and out. Riverwalk entrance is about 1 block away and you are very close to the main part of the Riverwalk. Great location for walking to the Riverwalk,Alamo and downtown attractions. La Villita is just across the street behind the hotel. I was concerned reading some of the reviews but we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the O’Brien and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

blair

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay in the O'Brian Hotel, even though it was only for one night. It is a lovely, old, historic hotel, with nothing fancy, but just what we wanted. The location close to the river walk was erfect. The street below was busy and loud until quite late- but that was my only complaint.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

MaryLisa

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alba

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Strong cold ac very impressed … great simplistic boutique hotel in a quiet area away from the construction comfy room and beds
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Katrina

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were given a room that didn’t have a working tv and was very muggy. We then discovered water coming from the vent in the bathroom. It was practically a water fall. We did get moved to another room but overall it was not an enjoyable experience
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Winfield

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Decent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brittney

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, hotel needs an update
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The history of the property is unique. The proximity to the event we were attending was PERFECT! It would've been nice if parking was included in the price for the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ilene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great downtown hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonny

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hailley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room is very clean the staff were very helpful and friendly and gave us suggestions when we adk about things to do and places to eat. The only complaint about the room eas the bathroom as a whole it needs updated and the toilet didnt want to flush you have to hold down the handle.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime Antonio, HOUSTON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to river walk
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Olga

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, easily walkable to riverwalk and La Villita, reasonable price for the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025