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The Best Luxury Hotels in San Antonio


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The many sides of San Antonio will satisfy any type of traveler, from foodies sampling the River Walk’s finest restaurants to history buffs exploring the Alamo. As the second largest city in Texas, it’s also packed with enough high-end hotels to pique the interest of any luxury-loving vacationer. If you're planning a posh getaway and need a place to start, you've come to the right place. Take a look at our top luxury picks in San Antonio and get inspired.

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    212 W. Crockett, San Antonio, Texas, United States

    The 99-room Mokara is one of San Antonio's most stylish hotels, featuring swanky amenities such as a beautiful rooftop pool, a premium spa, and fine dining, all in a prime location right on the River Walk. The rooms at this luxury boutique are bright and sophisticated, with elegant furnishings, luxurious bathrooms, and up-to-date amenities.

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    600 E Market St, San Antonio, Texas, United States

    The Grand Hyatt San Antonio enjoys a great location in the heart of the city's historic center, within walking distance of the River Walk and the Alamo. Rooms have lovely, modern decor in earth tones, and upscale amenities. Features such as modern meeting areas and spacious work desks in rooms appeal to business travelers, while a lovely rooftop pool, spacious sundeck, ultra-modern fitness center, and delicious on-site dining appeal to all types of guests.

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    306 W Market St, San Antonio, Texas, United States

    Hotel Contessa, located on a quiet stretch of the River Walk, sells itself as San Antonio's "only luxury all-suite hotel," and in many ways it lives up to that claim. The 265 suites range in size from 500 to 800 square feet, and all feature separate living rooms and bedrooms with contemporary, southwestern-inspired decor. The urban chic rooftop pool and Jacuzzi area, the excellent fitness center, and the lovely day spa are nice perks.

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    150 East Houston Street, San Antonio, Texas, United States

    Hotel Valencia offers chic sophistication in the heart of downtown, along with comfortable, modern rooms and some lovely views of the River Walk. It's a property best suited for adults with a dining- and nightlife-centric agenda, or high-end business travelers—thanks to its modern meeting rooms, and the fact that its restaurant and bar overlook the River Walk.

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    705 E Houston St, Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, Texas, United States

    Housed in a historic neo-Gothic building with a reputation for paranormal activity, this 177-room boutique has a prime downtown location across from the Alamo and within walking distance of the River Walk entertainment district and Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Highlights include a small heated pool with city views, a cozy library, and large rooms, some of which boast views of the Alamo.

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    101 Bowie Street, San Antonio, Texas, United States

    The Marriott Rivercenter is a large, business-oriented hotel that also caters to leisure travelers seeking comfortable accommodations and a solid array of amenities. The hotel offers a large indoor/outdoor heated pool and a spaciousfitness center. The Marriott's other main draw is its excellent location adjacent to the River Walk. Decor is what you'd expect of a massive mega-chain—contemporary but generic (with some particularly busy carpeting in the common spaces). Still, it's a solid four-pearl option in the area.