Rate based on Check-in: Jun 9, 2013 Check-out: Jun 12, 2013

Doubletree Hotel San Antonio Downtown

3 stars
502 W. Cesar E. Chavez, San Antonio, TX 78207
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.2
out of 5
61 reviews
Nice stay

Great location. Short walk to the Market Square. The staff was friendly, bartender was great. Very... See full review

  • EvanP
  • May 29, 2013
A good place to stay in San Antonio

Overall, our experience at the Doubletree in San Antonio was good. The amenities were nothing to... See full review

  • Sharpie1988
  • Mar 17, 2013
Sleek, modern luxury at AAA-rated hotel near San Antonio’s River Walk
The Doubletree Hotel San Antonio Downtown received a 3 diamond rating from AAA and features the nine-time award-winning Ventanas Bistro & Wine Bar. A lavish breakfast buffet is available daily. Guest rooms are sleek and modern, and feature free high-speed wireless Internet. Larger suites have an adjoining sitting room and private balcony. The courtyard is laden with many native plants, and a heated outdoor pool is open seasonally. A fitness room is on site. Trolley service shuttles guests to Market Square and the River Walk in minutes.
Highlights
  • Outdoor pool surrounded by lush native plants and fitness center on-site
  • Baby-sitting service, high chairs and cribs available for guests with children
  • Free wireless Internet and HBO
  • Suites offer spacious sitting area and a private balcony
  • Trolley service to Market Square and Alamo
Rooms

Rooms are sleek and modern, decorated in tones in warm browns and cool greens. Standard guest rooms feature a work area with two-line phone, data port, voicemail, premium cable channels including HBO and pay-per-view movies. Larger suites at the Doubletree Hotel San Antonio Downtown hotel are available and feature a living room area with a comfy sofa and private balcony. Guests look fresh each day by using each room's iron and ironing board and hair dryer, and perk up at the coffee maker with complimentary coffee and bottled water. A complimentary copy of USA Today is delivered to each room. Also complimentary for guests is high-speed Internet access. A baby-sitting service is available, along with high chairs and cribs for guests travelling with children.

Features

Ventanas Bistro & Wine Bar serves fresh, locally-inspired bistro cuisine. Dine indoors or on the patio at this nine-time "Award of Excellence" winner from Wine Spectator magazine. The breakfast buffet also is served inside Ventanas. The pool area at the Doubletree Hotel San Antonio Downtown hotel is surrounded by a lush garden of native plants.

Transportation
  • San Antonio International Airport (7.9 mi./12.3 km)
  • Amtrak Station (1.5 mi./2.5 km)
  • Curbside trolley service to local attractions
Attractions
  • River Walk (1 mi./1.6 km)
  • San Antonio Convention Center (1 mi./1.6 km)
  • The Alamo (1.1 mi./1.8 km)
  • San Antonio Zoo (3.4 mi./4.4 km)
  • SeaWorld (6.4 mi./10.3 km)
  • Six Flags Fiesta Texas (13.7 mi./22.1 km)
Business
  • Modem and telephone
  • Audio/Visual equipment rental
  • Business center with complimentary Printing Service, secretarial service, and notary public
  • Express Mail
  • Fax, printer, and typewriter
Policies and fees
  • Guests must be 21 years old and show proof of their age at check in
  • Room service begins at 6am and ends at 11pm
  • No pets allowed

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • Pool
Activities
Pool
Exercise gym
Dining
Restaurant
Services
Business center
Conference facilities
Internet
High-speed internet

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Hotel Map

29.4222 -98.5037
Nearby airports
San Antonio Intl Airport, (SAT), 11.00, MI, S; Austin Bergstrom Intl Airport, (AUS), 90.00, MI, S;

Nearby points of interest

  • El Mercado: 0.3 mi
  • Cathedral of San Fernando: 0.6 mi
  • San Antonio River Walk: 0.8 mi
  • Aztec Theatre: 0.8 mi
  • Majestic Theatre: 0.9 mi
  • Buckhorn Saloon & Museum: 0.9 mi
  • Rivercenter Mall: 1.1 mi
  • Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center: 1.1 mi
  • The Alamo: 1.2 mi
  • Tower of the Americas: 1.2 mi
  • Alamodome: 1.5 mi
  • San Antonio Museum of Art: 1.7 mi
  • Brackenridge Park: 3 mi
  • San Antonio Japanese Tea Garden: 3.1 mi
  • Zoo and Aquarium: 3.5 mi
  • El Mercado: 0.3 mi
  • Cathedral of San Fernando: 0.6 mi
  • San Antonio River Walk: 0.8 mi
  • Aztec Theatre: 0.8 mi
  • Majestic Theatre: 0.9 mi
  • Buckhorn Saloon & Museum: 0.9 mi
  • Rivercenter Mall: 1.1 mi
  • Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center: 1.1 mi
  • The Alamo: 1.2 mi
  • Tower of the Americas: 1.2 mi
  • Alamodome: 1.5 mi
  • San Antonio Museum of Art: 1.7 mi
  • Brackenridge Park: 3 mi
  • San Antonio Japanese Tea Garden: 3.1 mi
  • Zoo and Aquarium: 3.5 mi
  • Botanical Garden: 3.8 mi
  • Fort Sam Houston: 3.8 mi
  • San Antonio Rodeo: 3.9 mi
  • Freeman Coliseum: 3.9 mi
  • Missions National Historical Park: 4.4 mi
  • ATT Center: 4.6 mi
  • Splashtown San Antonio: 5 mi
  • SBC Center: 6 mi
  • Lackland Air Force Base: 7.3 mi
  • Morgan's Wonderland: 10.5 mi
  • Sea World: 12.1 mi
  • Eisenhower City Park: 14.6 mi
  • Six Flags Fiesta Texas: 15 mi

Dining

Restaurant
onsite

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1600
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (61)

Ratings and reviews for Doubletree Hotel San Antonio Downtown

Overall score

3.2 / 5
61 out of 61
Amenities:
3.5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3.8
Room comfort:
3.9
Location:
3.8
Value:
3.5

64% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
EvanP
Texas
May 29, 2013

Nice stay

Great location. Short walk to the Market Square. The staff was friendly, bartender was great. Very relaxing stay. I will absolutely stay here the next time I'm in San Antonio. The only catch is they will charge you for parking on your final bill but you can't park anywhere downtown for free anyway

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Take the short walk to Market Square. Have margaritas in the Mariachi Bar and eat at Mi Tiera or La Margarita

Review of Doubletree Hotel San Antonio Downtown

Reviewer score

1
mradw
Houston, TX
May 5, 2013

DO NOT Stay here -> they will put you in a occupied room!

I reserved 2 rooms with King bed, when we get there, the front desk staff said one of the rooms is booked as double bed room, but the confirmation email clearly indicated that it's 2 rooms both with King bed. I then asked the front desk to switch it to a King bed room, and she said she can do it. However, when we get up to the rooms, in one of the room did with a King bed, when I swipe the room card, I saw the TV is turned on, there are cloths on the bed, even an iPad on the desk!, obviously, this room has been occupied by someone else, although the guest is not in the room. The other room, which the front desk said should be a King bed room, turned out to be a double bed room. We got very upset and went down to the front desk. Another staff helped us switched to the correct rooms. However, she don't even say a "sorry" to us. So, if you don't want to run into someone's room and encounter the embarrass, or don't want to be surprise if someone swipe into your room and surprise you, do NOT stay in this hotel. Oh, they charge $10 for parking (not a day pass, just for one time use) for the guest living in t he hotel. Hey, this is not in NYC, and is not located along the river walk, they have plenty of room, they should not charge the parking.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
1
Review of Doubletree Hotel San Antonio Downtown

Reviewer score

2
Refugio g0dino
San Antonio, Texas
Mar 18, 2013

family outing

When we checked in, we got charged again even after I let them know it was already paid for through orbiz, lucky we have alerts on my wife's phone or else we would have gotten billed again, we disputed it with front and finally got the monet put back into our account. Wonder how many more guest got charged again and did not have alerts on their accounts.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
2
Entertainment tip: Short walk from hotel

Make sure not to get charged twice

Review of Doubletree Hotel San Antonio Downtown

Reviewer score

4
Sharpie1988
Lewisville, TX
Mar 17, 2013

A good place to stay in San Antonio

Overall, our experience at the Doubletree in San Antonio was good. The amenities were nothing to write home about, but they were certainly good enough for one night. However, we found the SleepNumber bed to be a bit uncomfortable and difficult to adjust to our desired comfort level. The location was excellent! We were very close to downtown San Antonio without being so close that there was a disturbing noise level, so that was one of the biggest advantages to this hotel. The staff was also extremely helpful and accommodated our every need. The hotel offers a trolley service into downtown San Antonio and the Riverwalk which is excellent if you're staying multiple nights, but we only stayed one night and arrived that evening, so we were unable to take advantage of this excellent service. In the end, the price was a little steep for the quality of the furnishings, but the location, the cleanliness, and the staff made up for the price. A good overall experience!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
3
Money-saving tip: Short drive from hotel

If you're staying in San Antonio for multiple nights and are looking to save a couple bucks on your hotel while still being close to the downtown area, stay here. The price is a little lower, and you can take the trolley into downtown if you don't mind being back to the hotel by 10:00pm. Otherwise, you'll probably need to drive into downtown and park at a parking garage. The distance is just slightly out of walking distance.

Review of Doubletree Hotel San Antonio Downtown

Reviewer score

3
Traveling Hawkins Family
San Antonio, TX
Mar 13, 2013

Away from the River Walk

The Hotel was fine for the price, It is a small drive from the Riverwalk and mall. Not walkable. They do offer a shuttle but only once an hour. The staff are nice and helpful.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
2
Value:
4
Review of Doubletree Hotel San Antonio Downtown

Reviewer score

3
Daddy Bear
Edinburg, TX, USA
Jan 2, 2012

Not for a Weary Traveler

This hotel was okay, not great, and nothing beyond that. Check-in was a breeze, and the hotel was very nice. The design of the bedroom was trend-conscious, but the beds were probably the WORST things my spouse and I have ever slept on! They were those beds that you select how firm or soft you prefer the mattress to be, but we sunk in into the beds, even though we had ours set to maximum firmness. We both woke up with a crick in the neck and a bad back. We'll be questioning if we return any time soon.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Luciano on the Riverwalk is AMAZING for Italian food!! The pizzas are personal sized and just perfect for a good bite, and the pasta Bolognese is to die for!

Review of Doubletree Hotel San Antonio Downtown

Reviewer score

1
Extremely Disgruntled Pat
Dallas, TX, USA
Oct 18, 2011

Weekend Getaway

Our last night at hotel room was not cleaned. Came back to room early evening and found roon had not been cleaned, towels still on bathroom floor, bed not made and only trash can provided still full. Called front desk to notify of neglict, went down to front desk as well on way out to dinner and rementioned the overlook. Came back from dinner and room had still not been serviced. Went down to front desk again and then notified that there was no maid service after their shift ends at three, no one failed to mention that beforehand. Since we dealt with Orbitz and not the hotel we received no compensation other than a refund on parking. Room service also bad, trays left in hallway overnight and someone, probably staff, stepped on glassware and broke it. broken glass and trays still on floor in hallway when we checked out. Strongly do not recommend this location.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
1
Review of Doubletree Hotel San Antonio Downtown

Reviewer score

2
Coach Kyle
San Antonio, TX, USA
Aug 18, 2011

housekeeping needs help

front staff was super. hotel was real nice. restaurant was first class. rooms were poorly cleaned. cigarette wrappers clearly left on a floor that was vacuumed? plastic bag over smoke detector in a non smoking room. stunk! we had to move rooms. bugs in the bed. would stay in a Doubletree again but not this one.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: In Hotel

Ventana's Bistro was first class. Eat at least one meal there.

Review of Doubletree Hotel San Antonio Downtown

Reviewer score

5
JudyWL
Business
College Station, TX, USA
Aug 14, 2011

Great Choice!

The hotel was beautiful! Ate in the restaurant and really enjoyed and service! The room was decorated beautifully, clean, and comfortable. Only complaint........not getting free wireless internet.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Doubletree Hotel San Antonio Downtown

Reviewer score

4
Ashryan
Greenwood, AR
Jun 30, 2011

Book this Hotel!

Loved this hotel. Cheap parking for downtown compared to other hotels downtown. Staff was great, and room was super nice with sleep number beds. I will book again!!!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
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