By Isabel Prontes
San Antonio is a large city located in the state of Texas. It is the second biggest city in the entire state, following only
Houston. There are many tourist attractions in San Antonio, such as the Riverwalk, the Alamo, several theme parks, gardens, festivals and assorted historical landmarks. For those planning on visiting this vibrant southwestern city, there are many hotels to consider.
Sheraton Gunter Hotel
The Sheraton Gunter Hotel is a downtown San Antonio accommodation that is directly adjacent to the Riverwalk. The non-smoking hotel has a historic atmosphere and sophisticated decor. Some of the hotel's amenities include an exercise center, childcare service, baggage storage, valet parking, car rental, heated outdoor swimming pool, whirlpool, room service and 24-hour reception. The spacious guest rooms and suites are equipped with robes, cable television, Bliss toiletries, in-room movies, blow dryer, coffeemaker and wireless high-speed Internet access (for a fee).
Sheraton Gunter Hotel San Antonio
205 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, Texas 78205
(210) 227-3241
www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton
Omni San Antonio Hotel at the Colonnade
The Omni San Antonio Hotel at the Colonnade is a luxurious 4-star accommodation that offers views of the scenic Texas Hill Country. It is close to several of the city's biggest tourist attractions, including the Riverwalk, the Alamo and SeaWorld San Antonio. The hotel is comprised of 326 large guest rooms and suites, wireless high-speed Internet access, outdoor and indoor swimming pools, state-of-the-art exercise center, massage treatments, 24-hour business center, on-site restaurant, check cashing, guest laundry and dry cleaning services, security safe, shoeshine service and souvenir shop.
Omni San Antonio Hotel at the Colonnade
9821 Colonnade Blvd.
San Antonio, Texas 78230
(210) 691-8888
www.omnihotels.com
Marriott Plaza San Antonio Hotel
The Marriott Plaza San Antonio Hotel is an airy and comfortable accommodation that is situated in central downtown San Antonio. The hotel consists of 251 guest rooms and is ideal for both business and leisure travelers. It is merely 2 blocks away from both the Alamo and the Riverwalk. It is non-smoking and has features such as room service, automated teller (ATM), business center, shoeshine service, 17 meeting spaces, in-room coffee and tea, security safe and newspaper delivery. Pets are permitted to stay at the Marriott Plaza San Antonio Hotel for a cleaning fee.
Marriott Plaza San Antonio Hotel
555 S. Alamo St.
San Antonio, Texas 78205
(210) 229-1000
www.marriott.com
Fairmount Hotel
The Fairmount Hotel is a luxury hotel located in downtown San Antonio. It is adjacent to the arts and craft center known as La Villita. The hotel is merely 20 minutes away from the San Antonio Airport, 1 block from the Convention Center, and only 2 blocks from the legendary Alamo. Some of its features include a full service Italian restaurant, 24-hour exercise center, round-the-clock business facility, 24-hour reception, meeting/banquet spaces (2,000 square feet in total), guest laundry, security safe and valet service.
Fairmount Hotel
401 S. Alamo
San Antonio, Texas 78205
(210) 224-8800
www.thefairmounthotel-sanantonio.com
Comfort Inn Fiesta Park Area
The Comfort Inn Fiesta Park Area is a clean budget hotel option for those visiting San Antonio. It is in close proximity to the Six Flags Fiesta Texas amusement park, hence its name. It is also across from the popular shopping center known as the Shops at La Cantera. The hotel consists of 124 spacious guest rooms, and offers conveniences including complimentary Continental breakfast every morning, free high-speed wireless Internet access, complimentary coffee, outdoor guest parking, outdoor swimming pool, photocopy and fax services, air conditioning, satellite/cable television, multilingual staff and newsstand.
Comfort Inn Fiesta Park Area
6755 N. Loop 1604 W.
San Antonio, Texas 78249
(210) 696-4766
www.comfortinn.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.
