Element San Antonio Riverwalk

M J8 months ago

5/5

I enjoyed almost everything about my stay. This is a 3 star hotel on paper but it's definitely a premium one for its class, with tons of little added touches that make for a distinctive experience. The breakfast is well above typical free hotel breakfast fare, with fresh cut fruit, a hot breakfast item made to order each day, and nice things you usually don't see like maple almond butter. There is a daily evening reception with a charcuterie and comped drink coupons. The rooms have kitchenettes with included utensils. I had a sweeping view of the city which was incredible to see each day I was there. The location is ideal, right next to the riverwalk and only a few blocks away from the Alamo and Historic Market Square. The hotel has a solid gym, a laundromat, and a lovely rooftop bar. The staff members are friendly and accommodating. The only downside is that the rooms are not noise isolating. There is a public plaza right outside the hotel (on a side note- definitely worth checking out for the cathedral at least), and there were music groups performing there at night around 9PM. I could hear them clearly despite being in my room; I could also hear every step and movement from my neighbors' rooms. Not a huge deal breaker for me since I use earplugs, but it could be for some people.