With a stay at O´Brien Historic Hotel, you'll be centrally located in San Antonio, within a 10-minute walk of Shops at Rivercenter and River Walk. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Alamo and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Tower of the Americas.
What's nearby
River Walk - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Shops at Rivercenter - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Henry B. González Convention Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Alamo - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Tower of the Americas - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Getting around
San Antonio Station - 6 min drive
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
Durty Nelly's Irish Pub - 6 min walk
Westin Riverwalk Coffee Bar - 4 min walk
Little Rhein Prost Haus - 5 min walk
The River's Edge Cafe + Patio Bar - 6 min walk
Ambler Kitchen + Bar - 3 min walk
About this property
O´Brien Historic Hotel
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 7-minute walk to River Walk
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 39 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 27-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
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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
8.0
Very Good
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Very nice atmosphere. Love the way the heals were decorated very cozy. Could use some renovations. The ceiling in restroom had a bad patch up job and around the AC unit . That did not bother us just feel like it would make such a big difference. For some renovations
The whole hotel needs updating , the room smelled like mold , the bed was hard as a rock .. places in the floor felt like they would give away and fall through any minute. It’s not worth the 120.09 a night to stay at . Plus you get charged 25.00 to park ..
Clean and comfortable. Great location. Walking distance to big attractions. Half a block to River Walk.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
4/10 Poor
Melissa
Aug 17, 2025
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.
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.