Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk DowntownvsHilton Palacio del Rio
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk-Downtown and Hilton Palacio del Rio are both praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hilton Palacio del Rio scores slightly higher than Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk-Downtown. Hilton Palacio del Rio has a TripExpert Score of 80 with recommendations from 5 reviewers such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Gayot.
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk Downtown
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 Gayot
 Frommer's
125 E. Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78205
From $114/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 
Upper-middle-range
 "The upper-middle-range Embassy Suites is in a prime downtown location, close to tons of restaurants, nightlife, and major attractions -- and directly on the famous River Walk." Full review
 "This all-suite hotel is convenient to a variety of attractions. ... The highlight of this hotel is Luke, its house brasserie." 
 "Each suite offers two rooms—separate living and sleeping spaces—with a pull-out sofa, flat-screen TVs with cable and in-suite movies in each room." Full review
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Guests may want to request an east-facing suite overlooking the river rather than western views of the parking lot.
Hilton Palacio del Rio
 Fodor's
 Lonely Planet
 Star Service
 Gayot
 Oyster
200 South Alamo Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
From $144/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "A towering complex with a central location on the busy part of the River Walk, this Hilton is steps away from many top restaurants and attractions." Full review
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Ask for a balcony overlooking the river, and watch the barges and tourists go by.
 "A Hilton is a Hilton is a Hilton. But at least the location of this one is prime." Full review
 "Built between the Summer of Love and Woodstock, this landmark 21-story hotel is shows a colorful contemporary decor that has some groovy retro accents." Full review
 "Today this elegant hotel sits right in the heart of the River Walk and just steps from the Convention Center and HemisFair Plaza." 
Upscale
 "Hilton Palacio Del Rio is an upscale hotel with vibrant Southwestern style and a trendy River Walk location, a few blocks from the Alamo." Full review