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O´Brien Historic Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to River Walk

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
1 June - 2 June

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116 Navarro St, San Antonio, TX, 78205
  • River Walk
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Alamo
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Alamodome
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Balcony

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Jetted Tub

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

San Antonio

O´Brien Historic Hotel puts you in the heart of San Antonio, within just a 10-minute stroll of Shops at Rivercenter and River Walk. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a 24-hour front desk. Plus you'll find a terrace, a garden and express check-out. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Downtown San Antonio hotel include Tower of the Americas and Alamo.

What's nearby

  • Shops at Rivercenter - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • River Walk - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Henry B. González Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Alamo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Alamodome - 3 min drive - 2.2 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
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business centre. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly O´Brien Historic Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star San Antonio hotel is smoke free.

  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
O´Brien Historic Hotel offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with free 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 fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This San Antonio hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Parking on site (USD 25.97 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • 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

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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: USD 25.97 per day (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 on-site 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at O´Brien Historic Hotel?

O´Brien Historic Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at O´Brien Historic Hotel?

As of 1 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at O´Brien Historic Hotel on 1 June 2025 start from AU$162.59, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at O´Brien Historic Hotel?

Yep, O´Brien Historic Hotel has a self car park with in/out privileges for USD 25.97 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at O´Brien Historic Hotel?

No, O´Brien Historic Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at O´Brien Historic Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at O´Brien Historic Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

O´Brien Historic Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 438 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1003 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We have stayed in this hotel numerous times. This time around we were very disappointed. The front desk person seemed to not care about anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Very friendly staff
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very safe and warm environment
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

SUSAN

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Carlos C

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking: VERY EXPENSIVE!! Old, not kept up, no amenities. Would not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

CRISTINA

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed here for 7 nights to visit family and vacation in the area. We were hoping to have a home away from home, with boutique charm. The only positives we that we were within walking distance to many downtown attractions, the daily room rate didn’t break the bank, and there didn’t seem to be any bed bugs or other pests. Our stay there was an overall unsatisfactory experience, from the property itself (“historic” translated to old and not well-maintained) to the lack of care from the staff. Some examples: To get a lukewarm-to-warm shower, we had to run the faucets for several minutes. Tiles in the bathroom were dislodged and I suspect there was some water leakage behind them For the full week we were there, our room was not serviced. The hotel claimed that rooms could only be serviced if a request the day before was made. Even with the advanced request, our room was never serviced. Trash was not taken out. New towels, a refill of shower gel, and toilet paper were only provided upon request. When we requested new sheets on the bed, a set of sheets was left on a chair in the room to make ourselves. Multiple requests for new cups/glasses were not fulfilled. Front desk staff seemed apathetic and unwelcoming. While our time at the O’Brien was not unpleasant enough to cut our stay short, we stayed due to the hassle of finding somewhere else in the middle of our trip. I would not stay at this hotel the next time I visit San Antonio.

6/10 Okay

Katalin, Bowie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
we stayed 2 nights. 1. we expected that with a hotel at this location and price range we would get service to our room. when we got back to our hotel in the evening, there had been no maid service … bed unmade, etc. we mentioned this to the front desk, and they said you have to request it in advance, but that was not mentioned at check-in. 2. The hotel parking rate at the nearby garage was $27 per night. ridiculous. close by parking was available at $10 a night. 3. A family who had stayed in the hotel multiple nights had to check out but had to wait for 2 to 3 hours before going to the airport because of weather delays. The front desk would not allow them to hang out in the upstairs common areas because they checked out and wanted to charge them for an extra day just to hang out in the common areas. so they were stuck hanging out in the cold drafty lobby. what a way to treat a customer who gave you business - multiple rooms, multiple days. we will not be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Twyla

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

Unparalleled Character

If you are looking for something different from the cookie cutter chain hotel, The O’Brien Hotel is for you! My favorite part of the place is the amazing ambiance and character. Parking is very convenient and reasonable for downtown S.A. The hotel is so close to the Riverwalk (barely a block away) and very reasonably priced. The only issue we had was with the TV. There is no local TV stations or satellite service. It’s only streaming via Roku. We’re not a streaming family, so we struggled with how to watch anything but other folks might not have the same problem. I would definitely stay here again. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

sabrina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

Worse hotel I’ve ever stayed at . AC did not work and was told it is cold outside , obviously they knew it didn’t work because there was two floor fans in the room and to top it off one of them was broken. Toilet kept getting clogged and had to tell them twice . Also the room was so disgusting and was so dirty and with a moldy AC , pictures are attached below . Bedding had stains all over
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Yadrian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phaedra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall was a great stay. It was cold while I stayed and they gave me a nice thick blanket to help me. Keep warm over all the great places to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Javier

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dalton

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

joaquin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dangela

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Average

Average older hotel. Two of the lamps in our room did not work. No daily maid service but that was ok with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

leha

Quirky little place with charming employees.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Travelled with family

Love

Older hotel but it’s very cute and clean. Loved my balcony room. Was inexpensive and close to the river walk. A Thai restaurant is next door so very convenient for dinner. The staff working the hotel are very nice friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean, Blanco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay. Great view and can’t beat the prices
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bartolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was cool. The TV wasn't working in our original room and we were upgraded to a room with a balcony. Also Ein was super cool abd very accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025