Menger Hotel vs Hotel Valencia Riverwalk, San Antonio
Both hotels are rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Hotel Valencia Riverwalk is the choice of most reviewers compared to Menger Hotel. Hotel Valencia Riverwalk comes in at #3 in San Antonio with praise from 10 reviewers like Frommer's, Condé Nast Traveler and Oyster.
Menger Hotel
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204 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205
From $104 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Insight Guides
"Built in 1859, The Menger retains its Victorian-era lobby and the period features. Some rooms are filled with antiques while others are modern additions."
Fodor's
"You'll be the envy of many an overheated tourist strolling immediately across the street from the entrance to the Alamo into the cool lobby and up to your room."
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Michelin Guide
"A glazed iron canopy and intricate railings form the facade of the elegant Menger, built in 1859, barely a generation after the fall of The Alamo."
Gayot
"Standing right beside The Alamo, this 1859 hotel has welcomed countless notables."
DK Eyewitness
"The lovely three-story Victorian lobby is decorated with antiques, the Menger Bar is a legendary San Antonio tavern, and the hotel is reputedly home to numerous ghosts."
Hotel Valencia Riverwalk, San Antonio
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150 East Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
From $129 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"One of a crop of new boutique hotels on the river, Hotel Valencia's puffed pillows for Hollywood big names like American Idol's Ryan Seacrest, Paula Abdul, and Simon Cowell."
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Oyster
Upscale
"Hotel Valencia offers chic sophistication in the heart of downtown, along with comfortable, modern rooms and some nice views of the River Walk."
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Star Service
"This remains one of the best options on the River Walk, a lively but no too loud part of the scene, offering thoroughly modern, high-tech comfort to a hip, sophisticated and well-heeled clientele."
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Gayot
"This wonderfully contemporary hotel is located right on the popular River Walk, just four blocks from the Rivercenter Mall and six blocks from the San Antonio Convention Center."
Jetsetter
"A trendy, luxurious stay at an upscale hotel with a perfect location in downtown San Antonio."
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