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O´Brien Historic Hotel

3.5 star property

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, City View

8.0 out of 10
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(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Balcony

  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

8.8 out of 10
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(21 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Jetted Tub

7.4 out of 10
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(18 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

O´Brien Historic Hotel

Self parking, a business centre 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 free 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 fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This San Antonio hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at O´Brien Historic Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from River Walk. Free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and self-parking (surcharge) are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a business centre, a computer and multilingual staff
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean guestrooms
  • 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 centre. 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
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.
  • Cots (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 on-site 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 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. 472 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 85 out of 1024 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Raenette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Historic building so older building but convenient to riverwalk staff was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Nay

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

FEDERICO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was clean and comfortable. Great view
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Nga

Staff was very accommodating to our request for extra towels and blankets during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Javier

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Logan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the staff was nice, for anything over $100 even though it is conveniently located it far too much. Every single thing is outdated and unkept. There are cracks in the walls, no outlets, small tv, dirty broken windows, dated bathtub, crowded bedroom full of too much junky furniture. I personally will not return. There is nothing boutique about this experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

F

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The view from the balcony was enjoyable. The internet said that there would be breakfast, and there was not. We would have gone to another location if we had known this. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Easy access and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was not clean. Carpets were dirty and hair in the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julissa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Roxanne

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and appearance was nice. The room was inviting and cute. Check in staff, she was sweet. I asked what was the latest we can check out and she said 11:15. The room could use more blankets. It was cold and we put the temp to 88 but it was still cold. The remote and the buttons on the thermostat were sticky. 11:01 I have someone knocking. I open the door and a man who works front desk was there and said 11:00 was checkout time. I replied that I was told 11:15 and he said that’s when you get another charge. We were already packing up but his attitude was far from courteous. Even when I checked with him to see if I need to sign anything he lacked a friendly personality. I try hotels throughout San Antonio when I want a quick staycation. Never had been. Not sure I’m coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

julie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Suryabhan Singh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was in a great location. They arranged parking right next door in a ramp for $25 a day. Front desk helpful. I checked in online with QR code but she didn’t utilize. So I’m not sure why this was sent. Bed and pillows were comfy. Water pressure adequate. It was clean. Some of it a bit beat up but i guess that goes with “historic” Would stay again due to great location and parking situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was everything I expected. The balcony and seating was lovely. The front desk attendants were knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, very nice staff at check in and the rooms looks recently renovated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Luis

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
We love the location and love the hotel and have stayed there for years,but it is time for a little renovation, especially the plumbing and the doors. I’d hate to see it go downhill.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Estella

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was good. Loved the balcony. Hotel is unique.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yessica

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

brittany

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
kinda loud also i
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Staff was very good and responsive. Hotel was nice. The HVAC unit in our room just blew air, not warm when we needed it. The control panel didn't respond to any inputs except fan speed. It wouldn't even turn off. We were a bit chilly in the morning. Cleanliness was average.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025