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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.
Roll-away beds available, charges may apply*
You’ll be asked to pay the following charges at check in or check out:
Pet deposit: USD 75.00 per stay
Self parking costs USD 21 per day with in/out privileges (a different rate applies for extended parking)
Cribs/Infant beds are available for an extra charge
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per pet
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You’ll be asked to pay the following charges at check in or check out:
Pet deposit: USD 75.00 per stay
Self parking costs USD 21 per day with in/out privileges (a different rate applies for extended parking)
Cribs/Infant beds are available for an extra charge
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per pet
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
"Too far from downtown river walk"
We had a nice time, room very nice and clean, hotel staff super friendly and helpful. Very quiet and peaceful surrounding, parking on street is a hassle because of early morning meters. River walk shops and restaurants at least a 20 min river taxi ride.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Overall great stay. Beautiful lobby and pool area. Rooms outdated but clean and comfortable. No hot water 2 days out of 3 but we managed and staff was awsum. Will stay there again. Booking was easy and trouble free. Thanks for a wonderful stay.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Hotel staff was very helpful and friendly. Layout of hotel was a little difficult to navigate and it is somewhat removed from the more popular section of the Riverwalk, but a great deal for a clean, safe hotel.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"TV"
Old TV need to be change, staff is not very friendly and hotel has an old feel to it.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Decent hotel with great location"
Great, friendly service throughout stay. Overall cleanliness of the hotel was good. The room was a bit smaller than expected, but maintained and enough.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Not the best."
It wasn't the best place I've ever stayed at. Sink got stopped up. Doors were getting hung up. You could tell this was a older hotel. They should spend more time renovating the rooms like they did the lobby.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"awesome location"
we love stayin at el tropicano your young man working in the front named gustavo is a very professional young man and your people working at the breakfast area are awesome people love this placeGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Totally Tiny Rooms"
First of all, the staff was great and very attentive, helpful with money saving tips during our stay and knowledgeable about the attractions. The breakfast daily was more than our expectation and had everything we could want. The overall hotel vibe reminded me of a 70s film taped in tropical location though. We were about a 20 minute walk from the Alamo […] so the exciting part of the riverwalk was only about a 15 minute walk. However, as a romantic anniversary get away I thought the luxury aspect was lacking. The rooms were tiny, dated, and did not even have flat screen TVs. There was plenty of hot water for long showers, but the bathroom like the room was tiny. If you like space you will not be pleased. We probably would not stay again as a first choice. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Perfect location for gay men getaways"
This is the best hotel for the gay visitor. Budget or upscale. Location is perfect and a great spot not to have to drive and lots going on for the gay community near by. Groovy gay hotelGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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"worst stay ever"
it was nothing like what was visually shown on the website. The rooms were tiny and had no ammenities. the view of construction was horrindous. There were homeless people sleeping around the hotel and we had to pay to park in an unsecured parking lot on hotel grounds. the breakfast buffet was unedible. I wish I could do that night again and never have […] stayed there. i paid alot for a night when I could have had a nicer room at a motel 6 for alot lee money. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Good"
The hotel was amazing but the pillows were wayyyy to small and it was really uncomfortableGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"rooms were clean"
There system was down while we there so our room key didn't work half of the time but the overall the stay was good. The rooms were super clean the staff seem pretty nice the gym was awesome but the river walk wasn't walking distance. So that was the only down fall.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Good luck"
Good luck finding a parking ..?? The parking lot is so small and crammed.. Trust me find a better place ..Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Long weekend getaway."
For the price, you can’t beat it. It was a little dated, but nothing that made us shriek. The bed was comfy, the shower was HOT and the breakfast filled us up. t's right on the river walk, just not near all the restaurants. I would suggest getting snacks(if you like things in your room) because there is nothing nearby. We did have to switch rooms due […] to ours not locking. It was a hassle getting it figured out. It was during switch change and the night ppl had no clue what we were talking about. We did get a king room (like I paid for) but they kept trying to put us in a room with 2 beds. Once we got into the room, it wasn’t as nice and much smaller. Even with the few minor setbacks, we would stay there again. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"nicest place i have ever stayed"
everyone was wonderful, great location, gorgous hotel, treated like royalty at every turn. want to go back soonGenuine Hotels.com guest review
It was fantastic, the service was great and the staff were very friendly. This has to be by far the best hotel I've ever stayed in.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Perfect place"
Very friendly staff!! Room clean & smell good on 8th floor. Love the large glass window/door to balcony to see the city. Accessible to downtown Riverwalk. Pool was clean, gym was good. Breakfast was the best. Real food and servers to take plates away. Will stay here again!!!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Had a great time...Rooms were great we had a room view of the River Walk it was very romantic...Windows in the Hotel needed to b clean would of made a big differents....Overall love it.....we will be staying again @ this Hotel in the future.....Oh yea the breakfast was free and was wonderful.........Good way to start the day...Thanx;-)Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Last minutes stay at El Tropicano"
I loved this hotel. It had a very tropical/eclectic vibe that really was unique among hotels that i have stayed at in the past. The pool was great, the animals were cool, the room was comfortable, the location was perfect, and the staff was friendly. I will definitely stay here again.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Will never go back to El Tropicano"
I was really upset with the Hotel. Great marketing, low service, low quality. It could be great and I love the pool set up but simply not going to stay there again under the current conditions and management.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Cinco de Mayo Trip"
We were not very happy. This should not be a 3 star hotel. It was not clean, Beds were lumpy and uncomfortable. Rate of hotel was not adequate to its presentation on the web site. The smell of mold/humidity in the room made it uncomfortable to get any sleep. Very smelly. Toilet was very dirty. Faucet dripped all night. Air conditioner did not have a […] low level it ran on high only making it very noisy throughout the night. This was not a very restful weekend...... Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Tropicano"
the hotel was nice, updated and clean. Location not bad. I did pay for a river front room and was given the opposite. Also the key card to open the door would only work once. 5 times had to go back all the way down to the desk to have it rekeyed.... we had 2 keys. They offered no recourse to this... "just come back down." Like that is convenient. Not […] the best customer service. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Not close enough to Riverwalk"
The location is just a little to far from the riverwalk. The room they had us on was on the second floor, the only room without access to the pool on that floor, There was a sliding glass door, but it was screwed shut. Everytime someone would open or close a door close to our room, the screwed shut door would rattle, loud, all night long. There seems […] to be extra money taken out of our account for the stay, we were aware of the parking fee, but there is another one that I will have to call and find out why we are being charged that. The staff was very helpful, the rooms were very clean. The Lobby was very nice. I thought on the amenities there was a free continental breakfast, but they wanted $9 for it. Like the other review, technically it is on the riverwalk, but next time, I think I will stay elsewhere. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"El Tropicano"
Hotel was not worth the price. Lobby and dining area was nice but rooms need updating. Had an unclean feel. Hotel is technically on the RIver Walk but a 20-30 minute walk to the restaurants and bars on the River Walk. I will not stay there again.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"awesome online photos but dont be fooled"
Hotel service was awesome but the air condition rattled all night long. The wall paper was in poor condition and peeling. The room was so small I had about 7 inches between the foot of the bed and the dresser. The bathroom had black mold growing in the shower and the toilet was about an inch off the wall on the left hand side. So you had to sit to the […] right to use the restroom. (the wall ran parallel to the left side of the toilet and their was about 1 inch of space between the two) I wouldnt stay in the hotel ever, even if they offered a free stay. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"el tropicano! close to riverwalk and alamo!"
I loved this hotel. the conga/latin music in the lobby and elevator was wonderful! I also liked the toucan/tortoise exhibit in the lobby. I used the exercise room once, it was amazingly stocked with fitness equipment and amenities. the only downside was the barrista at the espresso bar...she was not very pleasant...everyone else was great! will highly […] recommend this to anyone and will likely stay there again the next time I'm in San Antonio Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Very close to Riverwalk"
Hotel was very conveniently located. Very nice area. Hotel had a very nice Tiki Bar inside. Landscaping was beautiful. Great experience overall. I find it noteable to mention that the pool was supposed to be heated, but wasn't. That was a bit of a downer.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Hip & convenient"
Great retro vibe, complete with lobby Tiki Bar & Astroturf around the pool. Expected the Rat Pack to stroll through at any moment. Close enough to walk to busier areas without being in the middle of the tourist traffic. Friendly staff & comfy bed.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"El Tropicano Riverwalk in San Antonio"
We were very pleased with the cleanliness and the location of this hotel. Loved the atmosphere also.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"El tropicano in San Antonio TX"
Place sucks. Breakfast is not free and parking 18$ a night and not near anythingGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Not worth the money"
This hotel is old and has been updated some. The ac unit rattled. Every day we had to have our keys re-keyed. The pool is not very clean.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"El Tropicano Riverwalk, San Antonio"
This is an older hotel that has had money poured into it to bring it up to an attractive, excellent value standard. Everything on the Riverwalk is expensive, but this is only a few blocks off, is beautifully decorated like a tropical resort inside. The rooms are small, plain, but have excellent beds and AC, which is extremely important in SA. A breakfast […] is included and it was outstanding. There is a coffee bar and internet/wifi and reasonably priced parking. This is great for a family that won't spend much time in the room, but needs a great breakfast to start the day. There is roomservice and other food is served, but we only tried the breakfast. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"FANTASTIC"
Went for our honeymoon. Room was clean and cozy, room service was great. Had to walk about 15 minutes to the active side of riverwalk but still great location. Would definately come backGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Nice lobby"
The hotel was farther from the happening part of the river walk than you expect. The room is a standard normal room.. no tropical aspect at all. We expected to pay for parking, but not a poorly lit black top parking lit with minimal security in a sketchy neighborhood. Lucky I had a rental car and not my car. I would pass again on this hotel considering […] there are much better ones closer for same price. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"hotel in downtown san atonio- old but nice"
from the outside this hotel looks like an old hospital, but when you get inside its awesome, especially if you get a room by the pool. a 3 min drive from the downtown hotspots.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"El Tropicano Riverwalk"
The pictures on the internet are extremely deceiving. It wasn't in the best neighborhood at all. Yes, its on the Riverwalk but its a "long stroll" to the activities. The window seals still had beer tops on them. That basically meant that the room wasn't cleaned throughly.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Great hotel - older but well maintained. Long walk to the room as the layout of the hotel involves lots of long hallways, but that wasn't an issue for us. Easy access to the quiet end of Riverwalk and not a bad walk to the more lively end. My only complaint would be that there seemed to be some sort of show or meeting going on Saturday morning - lots […] of clapping and cheers periodically starting at about 7am - but I have no idea what it was and may have been other guests. Definitely would recommend this hotel to others. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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