The Holiday Inn El Tropicano Riverwalk opened in 1962 and remains the same as the first day it opened; sparkly chic and surrounded by a lush tropical landscape. A recent multi-million dollar renovation updated furniture and amenities. There are 306 guest rooms and 11 suites. Several dining and libation options are in-house and kids under 12 eat free. Wireless Internet is free throughout the hotel and a business center offers several services. Guests swim in the heated, outdoor pool or work out at the fitness center.
Highlights
- Tiki Bar serves top-shelf tequilas and rums on its riverside patio; happy hour runs from 5-7:30pm
- Latin and American cuisine is served at Mango's, kids under 12 eat free
- Go for coffee drinks, rich baked goods, or smoothies and fresh fruit at Expresso Coffee Bar
- Heated, outdoor pool, and 3,000-square-foot fitness center
- 15 meeting rooms offer a combined 37,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. Groups of 10 to 1,000 can be accommodated.
Rooms
The 306 guest rooms and 11 suites have been recently redecorated in a contemporary style with bright accents of chili and tasteful dark wood. Views may be overlooking the San Antonio River, swimming pool or glittering downtown skyline. Free high-speed wireless Internet is available in all rooms throughout the Holiday Inn El Tropicano Riverwalk. All rooms are equipped with coffee makers, hair dryers, an iron and ironing board, telephones with two lines and data ports, and full-size desks. A flat-screen color television with an expanded cable lineup is also in each room. Guests choose a king or two full beds. Suites have raised platform beds.
Features
The presidential suite was often occupied by President Lyndon B. Johnson and was dubbed "The Texas White House" during that era. Guests go for coffee drinks, rich baked goods or smoothies and fresh fruit at Expresso Coffee Bar. Kids under 12 eat free with their parents at the in-house Latin-inspired restaurant, Mango's. The Tiki Bar serves top-shelf tequilas and rums on its riverside patio; happy hour runs from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Toucans are seen at the aviary. Guests swim in the heated, outdoor pool or work out at the 3,000-square-foot STRIVE Fitness Studio. A business center offers faxing, copying and printing services. The Holiday Inn El Tropicano Riverwalk has 15 meeting rooms that offer a combined 37,000 square feet of meeting space. Groups of 10 to 1,000 can be accommodated.
Transportation
- San Antonio International Airport (7.1 mi./11.5 km)
Attractions
- Alamo (0.3 mi./0.5 km)
- Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center (0.6 mi./1 km)
- Market Square (0.7 mi./1.2 km)
- Tower of the Americas (0.9 mi./1.5 km)
- Alamodome (1.1 mi./1.8 km)
- San Antonio Zoo (2.4 mi./3.8 km)
Business
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms and throughout hotel
- Business center offers faxing, copying and printing services.
- 15 meeting rooms offer combined 37,000 square feet of meeting space. Groups of 10 to 1,000 can be accommodated.
Policies and fees
- Parking fees are $18 per night
- Photo ID and credit card are required on check-in
This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.