Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk DowntownvsHyatt Place San Antonio/Riverwalk
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk-Downtown and Hyatt Place San Antonio/Riverwalk are both endorsed by professionals. On balance, Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk-Downtown is the choice of most writers compared to Hyatt Place San Antonio/Riverwalk. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk-Downtown comes in at 77 with endorsements from 3 sources like Frommer's, Gayot and Oyster.
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk Downtown
 Oyster
 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.
Hyatt Place San Antonio/Riverwalk
 Fodor's
 Gayot
 Oyster
601 South St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, TX 78205 
From $84/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 
 "Hyatt Place, opened in late 2007, challenges the status quo with their customary, luxurious "Grand Bed," and sleek furnishings in every room." Full review
 "This Hyatt budget-concept property is located within walking distance of the River Walk, Rivercenter Mall, the Alamo and La Villita." 
Mid-Range
 "The 131-room Hyatt Place San Antonio/Riverwalk is a mid-range hotel that offers direct access to the River Walk and is close to several restaurants and attractions." Full review