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Hotel Features.
El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel features Mangos Restaurant, serving American cuisine and seasonal specialties with a tropical flair. The Tiki Bar offers a weekday, happy hour buffet. The Expresso coffee bar is open daily. This smoke-free hotel offers an outdoor heated pool and a 3,000-square-foot (279 square-meter) fitness studio. Wireless Internet access is complimentary throughout, and the hotel has 37,000 square feet (3,437 square meters) of meeting room space available. This property welcomes small dogs.
Guestrooms.
Southwestern-style guestrooms at this 9-story San Antonio hotel offer 27-inch TVs with premium channels. Wireless and wired high-speed Internet access is complimentary. Bathrooms feature pedestal sinks and roomy tubs with sitting ledges. All rooms are non-smoking units; most have city views.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.
**These amenities may be available only in some rooms or units. Some amenities may incur additional fees.
Mangos - Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the restaurant emphasizes American regional dishes with a focus on Southwest cuisine. Lunch buffets are served Monday through Friday.
The Tiki Bar - This large lounge overlooks river activity. A happy hour buffet is served Monday through Friday. Guests can check e-mail on the public access computer.
Expreso - Coffee bar. Open daily.
Room service is available during limited hours.
The hotel offers a fitness center with cardio equipment and a weight machine, as well as a heated outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.
Over all great place. My only complain is the breakfast buffet not many options ...Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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"No Hot Water"
Late April for 5 nights, Arrived Sunday afternoon with wife for Vacation/Conference at hotel. Rate included Breakfast $10 per/day, parking extra $18/night. An attendee paid $9 by calling hotel directly. Check-in OK but no hot water. Called front desk said it was being worked on sorry for inconvenience. No hot water Monday morning. Still working on it. […] I asked why we were not told during check-in. No explanation. Of course if they had told customers during check-in some would have gone elsewhere. I said if I had been them I would have offered a couple of drink coupons for inconvenience. They gave me two coupons. Hot water finally arrived Tuesday evening (48 hours after check-in). Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Handy for trolley service to Riverwalk"
Fairly clean, but there were papers and pizza crust behind nightstand. May not have noticed, but phone didn't work, so we checked cord behind nightstand. Also, no phone book, hotel info or TV info in the room. TV was new and hadn't been programmed yet, so maint man came and fixed phone and TV. Shade on one lamp was broken, but not really a big problem. […] Desk forgot our wakeup call on last day and would not have made it to the airport except for our cell phone alarm. Buffet breakfast was quite good. Beds were clean and comfortable. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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"San Antonio"
Beautiful City, people very friendly. Breakfast was great. Hotel should shut off it's loud canned music in early evening. Location - walking distance to sights and river walk was fantastic.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Hotel is old but ammenities were nice. Rooms are small and old with outdated heating/ac. Parking is $18 a night. Only one operable elevator. Overall, not a terrible experience but could be better.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Walking Distance from must-see sights"
Great Customer Service. Food was great, and plentiful. My children, enjoyed the pool, every night. Staff was very friendly, from the parking lot, maids, front desk and food servers. I woud definitely come back and recommend them.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Awesome hospitality"
The only negative thing I could think of is I wish there would have a fridge and microwave in the room. Besides that, the employees were super friendly. Every room had a balcony and the site was beautiful. The riverwalk was right across the street and a gorgeous site to see. Loved the breakfast every morning. I was super satisfied with my stay.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"6 blocks away from most of 'main riverwalk'"
I was worried about being so far away from the other hotels but there was a trolly pick up just out in front of the hotel for only $1.10 that would drive you right to the Main Riverwalk plus Market Square or the Alamo. A very clean north end of the Riverwalk ran along the East Side of the hotel. There was a big outside and inside patio that faced the […] Riverwalk. The Xmas floats came up to our hotel but only to let the cast off and turn around. It would have been an ideal place to watch the floats--too bad. We liked everything about the hotel, Hotel desk clark offered all of us in our party 1/2 discounts on our parking plus free hot brakfasts. Everything was nice and clean.We will stay again but walk or take the trolly to the other areas of town. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"ok"
Enjoyed our stay, nice folks, decent hotel.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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"BEAUTIFUL HOTEL"
BREAKFAST BUFFETT WAS DELICIOUS AND THEY HAD AN AWESOME POOL.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"great experience!!"
This was a wonderful hotel. It was right by the riverwalk which allowed me and my six year old easy access to the Alamo and the shops located nearby. It was very clean, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. I would definitely book with them again anytime.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Vacation!"
San Antonio is amazing. Wish hotel was closer to main Riverwalk. It was nice but just a little but of a walk to main area.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Decent location"
Overall ok . The room cleanliness was however way below par . Bathroom had hair everywhere , cob webs in the corners of the ceiling and ac unit was caked in dust. Also I tries asking one of the cleaning staff for more towels and I got " I don't understand " in Spanish as a reply !Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Fooled with the hotel website/picture"
I did the last minute reservation but thought this hotel was close to riverwalk and Alama, instead it takes 15 mins. to get to the attractions. It looked old and needs repair. Our AC made a loud noise, since our room was next to the pool, it was noisy and also it was saturday night so there was disco going on and could hear the noise. Staff members […] seemed friendly and helpful, only good comment about this hotel was breakfast was great and great server. The hotel itself was pretty crowded, I met one of my friend and she also told me that they were fooled by the appearance on the website. Will never stay in this hotel, I would rather pay extra and chose something else. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Overall okay!"
Location was good, hotel was overall okay. When we first checked in they gave us a room with a shared balcony. When we went outside you could see the other people there in the room. I went to ask to be changed to a different room and we were changed. The room was better, but smelt really bad. I didnt want to complain again so we just kept it. Kids really […] enjoyed the fire and smores by the pool at night! Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"nice place"
we had a good time, not very close to down town and not many places to eat in the neighborhood. very expensive parking (18$/day). Great breakfast and pool.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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"right on the river walk....."
I really enjoyed the stay. It was friendly like and with a 10 minute walk away from the main river walk plaza...Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"River walk experience"
El tropicano is a prety hotel and i liked all. Exept they give a much smaller room than my previous stay 2 yrs ago. We use these hotel because is close to the river walk and close to sea world. I will use it again.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
The room was smaller than I thought it would be. Very clean and great people to deal with. The pool was down for 1 1/2 days which was a disappointment to my daughter and grand daughterGenuine Hotels.com guest review
Not a good experience at all. Booked two bed had one. Far from main attraction river walk. Swimming pool not open till 12 when supose to open at 9.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Different in a good way."
Kids had a blast in the pool and looking for the animals everyday. Not your typical Holiday Inn. We felt very comfortable and relaxed in the lobby, pool, cafe, and in the room. Good walk to the Riverwalk shops or River Taxi is fun. Just far enough not to feel crowded. Kid Friendly!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"quiet part of riverwalk"
The hotel was nice and clean, with a tropical feel. The hotel was on the riverwalk, but a good 20mins walking distance from everything. This however is not too bad considering how beautiful the river and the scenary are. We didnt mind paying for parking over night. My only complaint is that the bar and mini store located in the hotel are very expensive. […] $15 for 4 small gatorade bottles, and $12 for 4 water bottles. TAKE YOUR OWN DRINKS.... Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Well worth it."
My hotel.com confirmation did not show free breakfast. The hotel honored anyway! Very unique hotel and would stay again. If you like the different try Mexican Mannhattan for dinner!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Retro Fun"
Loved staying in a hotel with character. Quiet view of Riverwalk. Clean rooms. Definitely would return. Loved the glittery staircase. Retro glamour. Breakfast was very good. Lovebirds in the lobby. Fun to watch glass enclosure with a tortoise, iguana and toucan(?). Nice pool. The price was very reasonable. The employees were friendly and helpful. Convenient […] transportation. Wished we could have stayed longer. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Close to everything w/o being in busy crowded area"
it was great. the staff was very friendly and helpful. the breakfast was delicious and the hotel is beautiful change from the same old hotel vibe you get from other hotels.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"on river walk but far up river"
main lobby is nice but room was a bit dirty, wall paper was coming off the walls and you could see water stains (so it appeared) on the walls and ceiling. also had a pair of blue jeans go missing after house keeping was there and management didnt seem to be concerned or offer to help. house keeping was there at 12 and then came again at 4 (as if they […] hadn't come already). i will not recommend the hotel and would have appreciated more concern about the jeans that went missing. my husband and i are both college graduates who are upstanding citizens and didn't misplace a pair of jeans and know that they were there when we left. not that we are concerned about the $80 but a little concern would have been nice. i even had dinner with a friend while in town who is looking for a wedding venue but i told her i wouldn't come if it were there; this is how unpleased i was with the service and room. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Tropicano Riverwalk"
Nice decor in tropical, tiki, bright and fun with live toucan birds and iquana. Though it is backed up to river, it is a far walk to downtown Riverwalk area of shops. It is however a stop for trolleys and river taxis.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Far from downtown"
The first room we stayed in was very cramped, tv was broken, the walls were dingy and wallpaper was coming off. After talking with front desk they upgraded my room with a balcony view and it was 100 times better. Spacious, great beds, and amazing pool area. You are on the Riverwalk, however you are quite a walk aways from all the bars, resturants, and […] attractions. Not good if you plan on walking back late. I suggest a cab. To park there its $18 a night but we found the lot to be "full" two of our three nights. Wouldve liked the refunded parking money back. But overall pretty nice. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
Good for price! Not too far from everything!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great location"
Great location to zoo and family eating. If you enjoy being your own bellhop and waitress for breakfast, this is the place for you! Otherwise, it's great. The rooms are clean and the pool is greatGenuine Hotels.com guest review
Fun place to stay.On the end of the regular part of riverwalk almost to the Museum reach part. They have a cool Toucan and a giant tortoise in the hotel. Great free breakfast too, and you can get a nice ride on a river taxi to the regular part of the riverwalk.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"El Topicano - "technically" on the Riverwalk"
Very nice clean hotel with great atmosphere and staff. Great pool area and exercise facility. However, while the hotel is technically on the riverwalk, you better be prepared to do a lot of walking to get to the "horseshoe" where all of the restaurants and shopping are. Probably about a good 15 to 20 minute walk. Highly recommend the water taxi. We […] took it both ways and that was really nice and sort of made up for the distance that we were away. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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Place was nice. Staff was ok. Price to park vehicle was outrageous.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel"
It's nice to walk from the Hotel to the center of the city all along the Riverwalk.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Hotel in San antonio"
personal unhappy, hotel room without refrigerator ,Mattress not comfortable,Location to far.I have to park across street.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"El Tropicano riverwalk San Antonio"
The Empolyees were so friendly & helpful. The rooms smelled and were so clean. The Hotel was very clean. The only thing that i was disapointed in was in the swimminpool. It was very dirty. Maybe next time we stay there we will enjoy it better.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel"
Nice and courteous staff. Close to a trolley pick up. Rooms were recently renovated, they were nicely appointed. Would stay here again.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
We only stayed for one night but the service was very nice. A good place to stay....close to River Walk, restaurants, shops....the front desk staff was wonderful and friendly.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"El Crapocano"
Never will stay there again and would not recommend to anyone. The air conditioner was like a window unit placed on the inside. It ran all night and never cycled on and off. Apparently they did not have an abundance of hand towels because both nights I was there I had to ask for them. The day I checked in there was 1 hand towel and I went down to the […] desk to ask for additional. The clerk asked if I need about 3 and I said yes. The housekeeper brought 1 face towel and 1 hand towel an hour after asking. The second night after having been at Sea World all day, I came in and was ready to give my daughter a bath and there were no face or hand towels, only bath size towels. I again had to go down to the front desk and request them. I received 2 face and 2 hand towels at 9:00pm that felt as though they had just come out of the dryer. Although they have attempted to update the hotel while maintaining the integrity of the building, my room melled musty and old. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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