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O´Brien Historic Hotel

3.5 star property

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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
(71 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Balcony

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Jetted Tub

7.0 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

O´Brien Historic Hotel

Self parking, a business center, and a 24-hour front desk are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and a garden. Change of towels is available on request.
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at O´Brien Historic Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from San Antonio River. Free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and self parking (surcharge) are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a business center, a computer, and a multilingual staff
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Shops at Rivercenter and River Walk
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. 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.

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

  • 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 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

O´Brien Historic Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 470 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 75 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marylynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very nice very old, but very strict what you can and cannot do even if there is an accident that is done
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Especially enjoyed the balcony. Near the Hard Rock Cafe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful. The building is very unique. Our balcony view was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Scarlett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A very unique place! Enjoyed the look and feel of the space, checkin staff was amazing. my truck was too tall for parking garage, i was allowed to park in employee lot in the back, disappointed that was still charged full rate for parking but was better than better than street parking
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

NICOLE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxed
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Robert G

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Tammy, Buffalo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great. I really enjoyed Tee and Robert. Both were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Travis

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was fine, responsive to any needs. Facility seemed dark, musty (moldy) upon first entering room. Was given ground floor room which windowed to the street and was noisy at night. Door key needed replaced routinely as wouldn’t work, no live tv service was not appreciated (and never encountered before), coffee pot wouldn’t shut off x 2 and flowed into floor. Location was good for sight seeing. Parking convenient. While atmosphere was neat like an escape room, due to pricing and these noted items, not sure I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

MARY

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was not friendly The hotel was so tired looking. Dead plants everywhere. Dirty feeling. The hotel needs a general overhaul. Water never got hot. The shower was not accessible for a wheelchair. Dark hallways dark rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Keith

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Mary Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms and friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Marina

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is super old and smelly. It is very conveniently located and the staff is so nice but the building is run down outdated and not worth the money we spent!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Tommy

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were great. The location to the riverwalk could not have been closer. A very boutique hotel. Not all the amenities of a chain which we love. Super quiet. Beds were great. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Lance

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable,my only complaint was that the hot water took so darn long to get heated REAL long
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very clean room very friendly staff the classic felt was amazing if you’re looking for a great easy place to stay I would recommend this 10 out of 10 times very close to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Gary

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was just ok. I knew that it would be small and cramped, because it's an historic hotel, so that part was fine. Unfortunately, it wasn't very clean. I had to clean surfaces myself just to be able to stay there. There was food smeared all over the desk chair, the night stand had wet drink rings on it, and there was a tomato slice laying on the ground under the tv stand that was still there when I left because I didn't want to touch it. I'll be it'll be there for months. I paid with a state credit card which means they needed to remove the state taxes from the bill, but they either can't or won't. Trying to get that situation rectified through the Hotels.com customer service chat took almost an hour, and in the end they could not do what I needed them to do. The lesson I learned is that it's better to book the stay directly with the hotel I'm staying at, because at least I can call them and deal with any problems directly, instead of dealing with a call center overseas. I also learned that I paid $50 per night more by using this service than if I had just called the hotel and booked directly, and Hotels.com cannot provide an itemized bill. Pretty dissatisfying experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Agnes

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We called in advance, regarding the parking lot. And also asked to make sure we can get our room in time or a little earlier. They said on the phone only at 3 pm as the reservation says. We went there, and the room was not ready. It was 3:03 pm, and the lady was rude, she said with an attitude it is 3:03 when we told her the check in is at 3pm. She said we have to wait. We had to wait another 30 minutes. The room was not even clean, it had a bad smell, and we got allergic spots by next morning sleeping in the bed, itching it was horrible. I will never choose this hotel ever again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Danette

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love this little boutique hotel. It is in a great location. Stayed 3 nights. Enjoyed the balcony space and the lounge/sitting area. Room is fully equipped with TV, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, hairdryer, etc. Staff was very courteous. My only complaint is that the bed is not plush, and there is only a blanket and no bedspread or comforter. I still had a good night’s sleep regardless.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Julee, Weatherford

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the worse hotel, not only old but dated, not taken care of. No breakfast offered but you can walk 4=5 blocks to ihop! The bathroom tub faucets were rusted out unable to use the claw foot tub! But they didn’t have any hot water for the 2 days we stayed, we advised the staff but just got the run around and lies. They did not offer to discount or comp any of the days, We paid for parking in the back, handicap, and the staff parked in it ! I bet she did not pay for parking. As far as the balcony there is not any way you can see the river walk, but you have a good view of the trashy neighborhood, parking lot!!! Don’t waste your money We made reservations through Expedia they also got an ear full too!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026