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O´Brien Historic Hotel

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Point of interest
Interior
Garden

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
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
  • River Walk
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Alamo
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Alamodome
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • City view
  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, City View

  • City view
  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Balcony

  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Jetted Tub

  • 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (USD 25.97 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • 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
  • 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 available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 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

  • Self parking fee: USD 25.97 per day (in/out privileges)

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

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

O´Brien Historic Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 438 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1003 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We have stayed in this hotel numerous times. This time around we were very disappointed. The front desk person seemed to not care about anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Very friendly staff
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very safe and warm environment
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

SUSAN

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Carlos C

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking: VERY EXPENSIVE!! Old, not kept up, no amenities. Would not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

CRISTINA

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed here for 7 nights to visit family and vacation in the area. We were hoping to have a home away from home, with boutique charm. The only positives we that we were within walking distance to many downtown attractions, the daily room rate didn’t break the bank, and there didn’t seem to be any bed bugs or other pests. Our stay there was an overall unsatisfactory experience, from the property itself (“historic” translated to old and not well-maintained) to the lack of care from the staff. Some examples: To get a lukewarm-to-warm shower, we had to run the faucets for several minutes. Tiles in the bathroom were dislodged and I suspect there was some water leakage behind them For the full week we were there, our room was not serviced. The hotel claimed that rooms could only be serviced if a request the day before was made. Even with the advanced request, our room was never serviced. Trash was not taken out. New towels, a refill of shower gel, and toilet paper were only provided upon request. When we requested new sheets on the bed, a set of sheets was left on a chair in the room to make ourselves. Multiple requests for new cups/glasses were not fulfilled. Front desk staff seemed apathetic and unwelcoming. While our time at the O’Brien was not unpleasant enough to cut our stay short, we stayed due to the hassle of finding somewhere else in the middle of our trip. I would not stay at this hotel the next time I visit San Antonio.

6/10 Okay

Katalin, Bowie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
we stayed 2 nights. 1. we expected that with a hotel at this location and price range we would get service to our room. when we got back to our hotel in the evening, there had been no maid service … bed unmade, etc. we mentioned this to the front desk, and they said you have to request it in advance, but that was not mentioned at check-in. 2. The hotel parking rate at the nearby garage was $27 per night. ridiculous. close by parking was available at $10 a night. 3. A family who had stayed in the hotel multiple nights had to check out but had to wait for 2 to 3 hours before going to the airport because of weather delays. The front desk would not allow them to hang out in the upstairs common areas because they checked out and wanted to charge them for an extra day just to hang out in the common areas. so they were stuck hanging out in the cold drafty lobby. what a way to treat a customer who gave you business - multiple rooms, multiple days. we will not be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Twyla

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

Unparalleled Character

If you are looking for something different from the cookie cutter chain hotel, The O’Brien Hotel is for you! My favorite part of the place is the amazing ambiance and character. Parking is very convenient and reasonable for downtown S.A. The hotel is so close to the Riverwalk (barely a block away) and very reasonably priced. The only issue we had was with the TV. There is no local TV stations or satellite service. It’s only streaming via Roku. We’re not a streaming family, so we struggled with how to watch anything but other folks might not have the same problem. I would definitely stay here again. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

sabrina

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

Worse hotel I’ve ever stayed at . AC did not work and was told it is cold outside , obviously they knew it didn’t work because there was two floor fans in the room and to top it off one of them was broken. Toilet kept getting clogged and had to tell them twice . Also the room was so disgusting and was so dirty and with a moldy AC , pictures are attached below . Bedding had stains all over
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Yadrian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phaedra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall was a great stay. It was cold while I stayed and they gave me a nice thick blanket to help me. Keep warm over all the great places to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Javier

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dalton

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

joaquin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dangela

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Average

Average older hotel. Two of the lamps in our room did not work. No daily maid service but that was ok with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

leha

Quirky little place with charming employees.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Traveled with family

Love

Older hotel but it’s very cute and clean. Loved my balcony room. Was inexpensive and close to the river walk. A Thai restaurant is next door so very convenient for dinner. The staff working the hotel are very nice friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean, Blanco

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay. Great view and can’t beat the prices
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bartolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was cool. The TV wasn't working in our original room and we were upgraded to a room with a balcony. Also Ein was super cool abd very accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025