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O´Brien Historic Hotel

3.5 star property

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Point of interest
Garden
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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116 Navarro St, San Antonio, TX, 78205
  • Place, San Antonio River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, River Walk
    ‪2 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
(62 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, City View

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Balcony

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Jetted Tub

7.4 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

O´Brien Historic Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 7-minute walk to River Walk
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 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

Reviews

O´Brien Historic Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 467 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 1017 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Travelled with family
Great area clean a little dated but very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Allen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was really good. Only big issue was road noise.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable. Great location. Walking distance to big attractions. Half a block to River Walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Likely never again

Staff was friendly. Beds and pillows haven’t been updated since probably the 90s. Stayed on the Navarro side, you will hear EVERY noise outside, just so you know.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place.

I always have a fantastic day at this hotel. It’s a small hotel so you don’t have to walk very far. It’s quiet it’s clean. The staff is always very kind. Sarah that works at the front desk was beyond helpful. She gave me everything I needed. Give me some good tips on places to eat and was very kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lindsay

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Misleading Pictures-Disappointed Stay

I booked this hotel based on the photos and description on their website, but unfortunately the room I received did not match what was advertised. Online, the room appeared bright, modern, and spacious with updated furnishings. In reality, it was much smaller, darker, and had older, worn furniture. While the staff was polite and check-in was smooth, the overall experience felt misleading. I chose this property based on what was shown online, and it was frustrating to find them absent upon arrival. Accuracy in descriptions is crucial for travelers, and I hope the hotel updates their website to reflect the reality of the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Hotel!

This is a fantastic hotel! Conveniently located walking distance to the Riverwalk and other attractions. Parking is a little tricky, but there is a parking garage next door for a fee. The room was very nice and comfortable. The front staff was accommodating and very friendly. This was our second stay here and we will be returning! FYI, all of the rooms on the first floor have jetted tubs. They were a little difficult for someone like me with short legs to get in to shower, but manageable. There was also, a coffee pot and cold mini fridge. See you soon, O’Brien!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Micheal

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Location was great, close to the riverwalk and easy access to get around. Love staying at older historic hotels. Receptionist that checked us in was awesome and very nice to talk to. Room maintenance and housekeeping was lacking. Found trash left under the side of the bed and the bathroom repairs (or lack of) on the ceiling were subpar even for an older hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kadie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The stay was overall good. I’d say the parking was terrible. We parked across the street for less. I would think parking would be discounted. The common areas were very hot. We couldn’t enjoy the common area for sure. The staff was friendly and the rooms were clean. I wish the rooms had better lighting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

I do not recommend

Very interesting seemed creepy smelt like a funeral home. And the restroom showers did not have any shampoo or conditioner no wash cloth to wash your self. After a 5 hour trip I realized I forgot my stuff at home I definitely did not feel like jumping out of the shower to go ask these rooms should be ready for all guests
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
I liked the historic feel. Your website showed the balcony over looking the Riverwalk. Very deceptive. That was the main reason we booked with you. Are balcony over looked a parking lot. There was no exhaust fan in the bathroom causing the whole room to feel humid and sticky. The AC worked great. Robert was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory, Chaparral

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
no early check-in
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ok for the price, but the staff could do better…

Nowhere to fill water bottles. No room cleaning, shower head was broken, no conditioner, front desk attendant nowhere in sight when trying to check out, and we had trouble getting out of the parking garage because the front desk attendant hadn’t put our license plate in the system hours after we’d checked in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I'll preface this by saying the hotel and location are not terrible, however there are some things to note. 1. BE AWARE I booked a king room with a balcony abd when I arrived it was an ADA room with two double beds and a VERY bad shower. I spoke to the front desk and sent 4 messages and no one has contacted me. I was more frustrated because this wasn't communicated. I was told it "automatically" did this in the system? I get things happen but how was I never notified of the change? Front desk lady (who was sweet but seemed inexperienced) said she'd "speak to the manager". Im well aware that's a tactic to appease a customer and not actually find a solution. Our second day here there was a lady going down for the sane issue, so Id call to confirm your booking, even then Id be prepared for "automatic" changes. 2. The water on the second floor takes 6-7 minutes to heat up and when it does it's barely above lukewarm. 3. You have to pay nearly $30 a NIGHT for parking in the garage. I get it, it's San Antonio, but this blindsides you unless you read the small print. Altogether the stay was sufficient but we will not be returning. I know the price point is attractive but there are other hotels in that price range with better amenities and customer service. Im interested to see if a manager or customer service actually reaches out to me. As of 7-28-25 I've had no response and I will update this if they do.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I would stay again

It’s listed as a “boutique hotel” but there are no frills. There is no pool. There is no breakfast since Covid. The TV was a Roku and only had some free streaming Chanel’s. The room had a mini fridge and microwave. The WiFi worked. It was clean. It looked ok. The best part was it was about two short city blocks to the riverwalk and the parking was a third of what the other area hotels charged.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay!

Lovely historic hotel. Great staff and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025