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Stay in the trendsetting area of San Antonio’s North River Walk, in the heart of downtown. Thompson San Antonio – Riverwalk is situated steps from Tobin Art Center for the Performing Arts, paying homage to the arts district and bringing style to the neighborhood. This luxury River Walk hotel is located walking distance to the historic Alamo and all that the River Walk provides. Enjoy an elevated lifestyle experience at our restaurant, Landrace, or take in sweeping views from the pool deck bar, The Moon's Daughters, with hand-crafted cocktails for locals and guests to relish.
Thompson San Antonio Riverwalk
115 Lexington Ave
San Antonio, Texas
78205
Nearest Airport: SAT
Great location! This high end hotel is directly on the River Walk making access to all the restaurants and shops along the River Walk a breeze. The fragrant smell upon entering reminded me of the American Express Centurion Lounge. This was a nice added touch. Check-in experience was smooth and friendly. The elevator requires a room key card to access the guest floors which was reassuring as they have a lounge on the top floor with many outside guests visiting. The Moon's Daughters restaurant was top notch. My daughter had the burger and it was honestly one of the best burgers we have ever had. While there was quite a wait to get our food, the waitress was extremely pleasant and even offered a free dessert to make it up to us. Breakfast was at the same restaurant as the other one was closed for renovations. Breakfast was also high quality and the views from the 20th floor are outstanding. The guest room was totally adequate in size but certainly far from luxurious in size. The bathroom was large with a glass enclosed walk-in shower. The only negative was the bath towels were very thin and frayed with holes. For a true 5-star guest experience, the bath towels ought to be thick and spa-like. These were more in line with a cheap motel experience which certainly detracted from the rest of the vibe of this hotel. We did not take advantage of the valet as there was ample parking on the street directly in front of the hotel. The street parking is around $5 for a full day vs $75 per day at the valet. Overall, I would highly recommend this hotel. If you are planning a trip to San Antonio and want to be on or near the River Walk, this is a great choice.
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The Thompson is a great place to stay. Great amenities and very clean. Staff were amazing. Can’t wait to go back
Krista B - Dracut, Massachusetts
Beautiful hotel. However it is not family friendly. Don’t bring kids. Technically, it is on the Riverwalk, but at far end. No views of Riverwalk from hotel. If returning to hotel after dark, via Riverwalk: very dark and secluded. Via street: again dark and out of the way. If you are going for a Romantic trip, this is a great hotel. Very “Fifty Shades of Gray” vibe
Dana M
Had a wonderful time at the Thompson in San Antonio. The staff was incredible and the hotel is gorgeous with great views. We were upgraded to a suite and it was spacious and well appointed.It’s right near the river, but very quiet. The rooftop restaurant is nice and there was a live band which was actually really good. The pool is small but nice although it was a little windy when we were there. Overall, an excellent experience and we will definitely be back!
christine a
This was our first stay at the Thompson downtown as we typically choose a quieter resort on the North side. Our suite was well-appointed and spotless. The lack of water pressure in the shower left me wishing I could remove the water conservation device inside the shower head. I assume it’s due to local regulations and no fault of the hotel. The staff throughout the property were very professional and always helpful. The limited in-room dining options for breakfast were excellent but the short menu made it a non-starter on the second morning. The coffee bar on the 20th floor is a great choice. The hotel’s proximity to downtown events and the Pearl District is very convenient for house car use. Both nights of our stay were interrupted by loud sirens and street noise that I wouldn’t expect to hear on the 11th floor. I might choose the Thompson again if I needed to Uber to a downtown concert. Otherwise, I’d definitely choose to stay away from the downtown noise.
badmug1223 - Houston, Texas
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