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O´Brien Historic Hotel

3.5 star property

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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
$128
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23

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116 Navarro St, San Antonio, TX, 78205
  • River Walk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Alamo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Alamodome
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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  • 260 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
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  • City view
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8.0 out of 10
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(6 reviews)
  • 260 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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8.0 out of 10
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  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
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  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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8.8 out of 10
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  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

O´Brien Historic Hotel

3.5-star hotel in Downtown San Antonio
Self parking, a business center, 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 complimentary 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 refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This 3.5-star property offers access to a business center. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

O´Brien Historic Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 25.97 per day); reservations required
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 25.97 per day)
  • Limited onsite 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 25.97 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 25.97 per day (25 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 onsite 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 455 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1010 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not taken care of rooms and small but near shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

magdalena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exelente comodidad.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel notified me that they were having elevator problems. I didn’t get the message since I was traveling. Upon arrival, staff was very apologetic, and efficient in getting me the best accommodation on the first floor. That was most appreciated and they also secured parking for me at their cost because of the inconvenience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rene

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Close to Riverwalk and La Villita

The elevator was working, so that was good. It was a few minutes walk from the Riverwalk. Covered parking garage, with in and out privileges, was next door to the hotel. Unfortunately, the hotel had a mildew smell. I believe it contributed to my sore throat the next morning. The shared balcony was a nice place to relax.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I always love staying at the O’Brien. A very cute small hotel. Close to every place I like to visit when in San Antonio.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Collin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark J. Gillies

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location with a great rooms. My wife love the cast iron tub
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brenda

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kenlie

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

Overall good stay

Hotel was as expected, great location to everything. Comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Larry

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was nothing like the pics u posted and the elevator was not operating when we arived there and a 25 dallor parking that i could not park inside the parking garage real bad stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a historic place, so don't expect a high-class hotel. The hotel was amazing, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel was walking distance to the River Walk. The hotel was clean, quiet, and best of all, the staff were great! I will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff didn’t really know what they were doing. They didn’t register my car for overnight parking even after taking down my license plate twice. The room was dingy and bed comforter was super thin. Phone in room didn’t work to even call the front desk for another one.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sam

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I chose this hotel based on location. Several friends also stayed at this hotel. It is very convenient to the Riverwalk. The room itself was fine. The bathroom was clean. The key issue with my room the AC was set very low so the room was freezing cold. There was no way to adjust it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irán

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and great night’s sleep
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The walk to the Alamo and the river walk was very easy and close.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed the convenience of the hotel and how close it was to every thing. The staff were friendly and nice. I didn’t understand how I payed $20 for parking through hotel and still paid $60 for parking through the garage which was the designated parking area for hotel. My room when booking stated jetted tub which was not what we had got or if that is even available due to the hotel being old but so is much of San Antonio. Overall I really enjoyed the convenience of the hotel. I do feel a little mislead with the original description of hotel and parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Enriqueta

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn L

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely balcony and room. Close to Riverwalk.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jerry

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Elevator was down all 3 days. We were on the 3rd floor. The room was nice but the halls were cluttered. Not a favorite this trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Felix M

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was mildewy. Smelled of dog. Elevator was not functioning. Horrifying experience. Couldn't wait to get out of there. Smell is still in my nostrils.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025