By Lorraine Newberry
San Antonio Riverwalk
If you're looking for a lovely
San Antonio, Texas, hotel, look no further than the Drury Plaza Hotel at the Riverwalk. Not only is the Drury Plaza Riverwalk beautiful, but as the name suggests, it is mere steps from San Antonio's popular Riverwalk and a short walk from The Alamo. The staff at the Drury Plaza strive to provide a comfortable stay for guests and are pleasant and helpful. The handsome lobby is decorated with nostalgic charm, in keeping with the historic bank building in which it is housed. Rooms are clean, attractive and cozy, but it are the perks that make the Drury Plaza Riverwalk stand out.
Insider Tips
When the Drury Plaza uses the tagline "the extras aren't extra," they mean it. The hotel offers extras such as free local calls from your room, a free Wifi internet connection in your room and the lobby and free access to computers in the business center. There's also free soda and popcorn in the lobby, a cocktail reception each evening with snacks and three free drinks per guest. When they say free breakfast, they don't just mean coffee and a bagel, but also sausage, eggs, fresh fruit, waffles and more. Add all this to elegant surroundings, a fantastic location and a reasonable price for a hotel of this class, and you can see why the Drury Plaza Riverwalk is a popular choice in San Antonio.
Pros and Cons
Like any hotel, there are positive and negative aspects to the Drury Plaza Hotel at the Riverwalk in San Antonio. The free extras are clearly a plus, as are the swimming pools. In fine weather, you can soak up the sun at the rooftop swimming pool and two whirlpools, but if it's chilly or rainy outside, there's also an indoor swimming pool. If you're driving, valet parking is available at the hotel, at a price, but no self-parking. There's no restaurant in the hotel, but you'll have a choice of fantastic eateries on the Riverwalk. As mentioned before, rooms are pleasant, however if your room is in the newer San Fernando Tower, expect a long walk from the main lobby.
Bottom Line
Whether you plan to spend your day in a conference room or touring San Antonio's historic, cultural and entertaining sights, you'll want to consider staying at the Drury Plaza Hotel at the Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. If you plan to enjoy the restaurants, bars and shops of the Riverwalk, the location can't be beat. If you're looking for a comfortable place to come back to after a long day, the staff at the hotel aim to please. Add to this the many perks offered by the Drury Plaza Hotel at the Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas, and it is a great option for the price.
About the Author:
Lorraine Newberry graduated from the University of Michigan and worked in the field of technical writing for several years before turning to freelance writing. Since then she has written for print publications and websites like Go World Travel and Collector's Quest, as well as her own website, Traveling Latin America.
