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O´Brien Historic Hotel

3.5 star property

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 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
(67 reviews)
  • City view
  • 260 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • City view
  • 260 sq ft
  • 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
  • 260 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 260 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 260 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Balcony

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 260 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 260 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Jetted Tub

7.0 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • 260 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Located in Downtown San Antonio, O´Brien Historic Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Shops at Rivercenter and River Walk. This 39-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.

What's nearby

  • San Antonio River - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • River Walk - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shops at Rivercenter - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Henry B. González Convention Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Alamo - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

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

At O´Brien Historic Hotel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and a computer station. Self parking is available for USD 25.97 per day. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the area. Additional amenities include express check-out, a terrace, and a vending machine.
27-inch flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 25.97 per day); reservations required
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 25.97 per day)
  • Limited onsite 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 25.97 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 25.97 per day (25 ft away)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers limited parking, along with offsite parking (reservations required).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Is a free cancellation option available at O´Brien Historic Hotel?

O´Brien Historic Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Apr 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at O´Brien Historic Hotel on May 5, 2026 start from $150, 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.

What is there to do around O´Brien Historic Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Downtown San Antonio within a 10-minute walk of River Walk, San Antonio River, and Alamo. You'll also find Alamodome and San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium within a short drive.

Does O´Brien Historic Hotel include a casino at the property?

No, O´Brien Historic Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at O´Brien Historic Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does O´Brien Historic Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, O´Brien Historic Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will O´Brien Historic Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at O´Brien Historic Hotel though service animals are welcome.

How close is the airport from O´Brien Historic Hotel?

The closest major airport to O´Brien Historic Hotel is San Antonio International Airport (SAT), which is 9.3 mi away (12 minutes by car).

O´Brien Historic Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 466 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 87 out of 1022 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

naresh

The facilities are dated! The staff is polite but there are better hotels for the same price!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

MELIH

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rogelio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was spotless and some of the staff is helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location for Hemisphere, Riverwalk. Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

alexis

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Hai

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

CHERRY

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
As soon as you walked in the room it smelled of urine, there were white stains on the atoman, black stains on the sheets, night stand had smudges and fingerprints all over it and there was soda cups full of soda left in the common area for a full day. This place looked nothing like the pictures advertised. It looked extremely run down with several real bad patch attempts on the walls. I'm very disappointed and will most definitely never be returning. The only good things about this place were its location to the river walk and the young lady at the counter who has barely started working there a few days ago but is doing a great job!
Dirty night stand
Bad wall patch
Stain on atoman
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean but did not have hand soap in despisers only had decaf coffee. Coffee down stairs looked like black syrup and asked for creamer but was told they had none been there before and had the same issue
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

jack

Disliked: Amenities
The bed was very hard and it is not on the river walk as advertise would not stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Burn holes in the room carpet and mattress was average at best.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Guadalupe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great experience staying at this hotel. Will definitely recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harley

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Temp controls were awesome. Location is fabulous to River Walk and Hemisfair and the Alamo. So beautiful felt very Bougie even though the price was not! Staff was extremely friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Handicap people BEWARE! Although it was a handicap room the access was not great. First the shower had no railings and access issues. Then hot water only got slightly warm after we went down to discuss it with the front desk because the phone did not work at all. The hot water only got slightly warm if you turned on the cold water at the sink and let it run for nearly10 min and left it running as you showered in lukewarm water. So, trust me, it was not an eco-friendly establishment. So much wasted water. The room was acceptable although the beds seemed to me as old as the building. Trust me, I think camping in my van at the side of the road would have been better than this!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Rooms are adequate. We had a two queen room, and there was no room to move in there. Bed was cheap and uncomfortable. Our room was very run down. But the price for that area and the location could not be beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Location was nice and close for the cost
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

ShihChieh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was cute and full of characters. We love the friendly staff. It was literally walking distance from riverwalk, la villita area. Parking was next to the hotel, easy access but do call ahead during holiday seasons because the garage is public parking. The hotel was not very well sound proofed and they do not offer breakfast, only light snacks and bottled beverages. It is a cashless hotel, but you must tip housekeeping cash, they will not let you leave them tips on your credit card.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey, Pflugerville

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. Room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rebekah

Was slightly less than what I was expecting. Property was old and tired. Disappointed that the ice maker didn’t work
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice small hotel. Convenient to the Riverwalk. Good parking. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

GLORIA, SPRING

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Balcony? Facing the employees parking lot? Smells bad, the bedroom has an electrical hazard, deceiving description of the hotel and surrounding area…this is not at all what it’s described on the web site…please do yourselves a favor, go to another hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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