By Isabel Prontes
Six Flags Fiesta Texas is an amusement park located in
San Antonio, Texas. The park covers about 200 acres. It has been in existence since 1992. The theme park has a large water park (full of water slides) and rides like Road Runner Express, Wagon Wheel, Frisbee, go karts and many others. For those planning to visit this Texan theme park (and who do not reside in the San Antonio area), there are many 1-star, budget hotels located nearby.
Rodeway Inn Downtown
The Rodeway Inn Downtown has a central location in San Antonio's downtown area, in close proximity to the famous Riverwalk. The budget-friendly hotel is a short drive to Six Flags Fiesta Texas. It is also near the San Antonio Zoo, the legendary Alamo and SeaWorld San Antonio. The hotel consists of 122 guest rooms, and some of its amenities include a full-service, 24 hour on-site restaurant, guest parking, complimentary local telephone calls, outdoor swimming pool, free coffee and complimentary Continental breakfast served every morning.
Rodeway Inn Downtown
900 N. Main Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 223-2951
www.rodewayinn.com
Motel 6 San Antonio Downtown
The Motel 6 San Antonio Downtown is an inexpensive budget accommodation that has a convenient location in bustling Market Square. It is also close to the Alamo, Riverwalk and Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Some of the features of this clean and basic hotel include wireless high-speed Internet access (for a nominal fee), outdoor swimming pool, coin laundry, free local telephone calls, free coffee and cable television. Pets are allowed to stay at this hotel. Some of the guest rooms come with microwave and refrigerator.
Motel 6 San Antonio Downtown
211 N. Pecos La Trinidad
San Antonio, TX, 78207
(210) 225-1111
www.motel6.com
Super 8 San Antonio
The Super 8 San Antonio is a budget hotel that is very close to SeaWorld San Antonio (merely 1.2 miles away). The hotel consists of both traditional guest rooms and mini suites. The hotel features complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access in all rooms and suites, as well as 24 hour reception, guest parking, complimentary local telephone calls, outdoor swimming pool, cable television (including HBO, CNN and cable) and guest laundry. All of the guest accommodations come equipped with microwave and refrigerator. Pets are not permitted at this hotel.
Super 8 San Antonio
2211 SW Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78227
(210) 678-0888
www.super8.com
Days Inn San Antonio Alamo/Riverwalk
The Days Inn San Antonio Alamo/Riverwalk is near many of the city's biggest tourist attractions, including the Alamo, Riverwalk, El Mercado Market Square, River Center Mall and San Antonio Zoo. The hotel offers many convenient free features, like guest parking, breakfast every morning, local telephone calls and wireless high-speed internet access. There is a large outdoor swimming pool available for guest use. The hotel has a bright and friendly atmosphere.
Days Inn San Antonio Alamo/Riverwalk
902 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 227-6233
www.daysinn.com
Econo Lodge East
The Econo Lodge East is a budget-oriented hotel that is close to the Freeman Coliseum, as well as Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Brackenridge Park, the San Antonio Zoo and SeaWorld San Antonio. The hotel is comfortable and clean, and offers comforts such as complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, free coffee, outdoor swimming pool, free local telephones calls and complimentary Continental breakfast every morning. The hotel has a large meeting space and business center with copy and fax service. There are 40 guest rooms in total.
Econo Lodge East
218 S. W.W. White Road
San Antonio, TX 78219
(210) 333-3346
www.econolodge.com
About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
