San Antonio Hotels - A Brief Guide to Finding Your Hotel

San Antonio is a huge city (2nd largest in Texas) soand the IMAX Theatre Rivercentre Mall.
it is important to choose the right location whenMuseums and galleries on and closeby the Riverwalk
booking your San Antonio hotel. If you want to stayinclude The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum, the Eclectic
centrally within walking distance of the shopping,Art Gallery and the Briscoe Western Art Museum.
sights and sounds of the city then choose hotels inThe Riverwalk's nightlife is second to none with lots
the downtown area or along the famous River Walk.of disco bars, rock bars, chill out saloons and live
Downtownmusic venues in the area. The River Walk is also the
If you're in town for a short while then you shouldmain area of the city which holds festivals, parades
consider getting a hotel in downtown San Antonio.and concerts.
Ok, so you may have to pay a higher price but you'llThis is one of the nicest places to stay while in the
save it on transport and can maximise your timecity. There's a lot of San Antonio hotels to choose
exploring the city centre and visiting attractions.from in this area. Some line the river itself while some
Downtown hotels are ideal if you want all the sightsas just a few blocks away.
and sounds of San Antonio on your doorstep. It'sNear the Convention Centre
also the city's central business district, so if you're inThe Harry B Gonzales Convention Centre is located in
town on business you'll probably need a hotel here.the heart of the historic city centre and is the main
Downtown is the tourist hub of the city as it is homeconvention, sports, entertainment and exhibition
to the famous historical district. The legendary Alamospace in the city. It also features the Lila Cockrell
can be found at Alamo Plaza in the heart ofTheatre and the Alamodome and is home to over
downtown San Antonio. Other top sites to see here450 events a year!
include; the Tower of the Americas, The GuentherThere are lots of hotels within steps of the
House, Museo Alameda, the Main Plaza and Elconvention centre.
Mercado - the city's historic market place.Near the Airport
When it comes to entertainment, you can't beat theThe International Airport is situated 12km north of
downtown area. This area of the city has a thrivingdowntown. Although it is very well connected to the
theatre scene so take the time to catch a show atcity centre by public transport, you could also use it
one of its intimate theatres. Nightlife is also vibrant inas your base for exploring the city and its surrounds.
this area with lots of taverns and pubs to chooseThere lots of San Antonio hotels located here which
from, as well as clubs and live music venues.are ideal if you're catching an early morning flight and
Downtown San Antonio is also the best place tomost have a shuttle bus service.
base yourself if you're taking in some shopping. TheThere is a wide range of hotels to book and they
Rivercentre Mall is located here and boasts over 100range from 1 star to 5 star so there is something to
stores including Macy's. If you choose a downtownsuit every taste and pocket whether you're after
San Antonio hotel you can drop your bags back atcheap hotels in San Antonio or luxury hotels.
the hotel and continue on your shopping spree!It's also worth mentioning that if you want to stretch
Another good thing about hotels in the downtownyour dollar then you should avoid convention times in
area is that if you stay here you won't need anythe city. Hotel room rates can be slightly higher if
transport as you can easily get around on foot.there's a convention in town and they usually take
By the Riverwalkplace during the spring, winter and autumn. During the
The Riverwalk is one of the top attractions in thesummer months, the high temperatures and humidity
city. It is essentially a public park which runs thecan make it uncomfortable for exploring the city.
length of the beautiful San Antonio River and is linedAlso, because visitors tend to avoid the city during
with restaurants, hotels and has many attractionsthe hot summer, hotel rooms rates tend to be a bit
within a few blocks liks Splashtown Waterpark, thelower.
Tower of the Americas, Ripley's Haunted AdventureHope you find the perfect San Antonio for your stay.
and Ripley's Tomb Rider, the Natural Bridge Caverns