San Antonio Riverwalk Hotel with Rooftop Pool and Historic Schoolhouse
Kimpton Santo San Antonio blends a 10-story mid-rise with a restored 1858 German-English schoolhouse, now home to Dean's Steak & Seafood and a courtyard bar shaded by century-old live oaks. The 4-star property sits steps from the River Walk, with Tenfold Rooftop offering 360-degree downtown views year-round.
What You Get
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A stay at Kimpton Santo San Antonio steps from the River Walk, inside a landmark 1858 schoolhouse building
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$30 Kimpton Food and Beverage daily credit redeemable at Dean's Steak & Seafood, The Bar at Dean's, The Study, or Tenfold
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$10 Market and Gift Shop daily credit to use toward snacks, sundries, or souvenirs at the on-site market
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Daily $25 Spa Service Discount at Spa Plaza, plus complimentary morning coffee and tea service each day
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Walk to The Alamo in about 10 minutes or follow the River Walk south to La Villita and the King William District
Plan Your Stay
Amenities
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Rooftop pool and luxury open‑air bar with cabanas
Fitness centre and full‑service spa
WiFi: Complimentary high-speed throughout the hotel
Breakfast: Morning coffee and tea service daily
Laundry: Same-day dry cleaning and laundry available
EV charging: Station on-site
Accessibility features: Mobility accessible tub available
Business center and meeting rooms: With internet and meeting rooms
Mobile check-in: Express check-in and check-out available
Sustainability: Eco-friendly services and amenities
Rooftop pool and luxury open‑air bar with cabanas: Heated pool, private cabanas, 360-degree downtown views
Fitness centre and full‑service spa: 24/7 fitness center on the 10th floor with city views
Complimentary Evening Social Hour: Nightly hosted social hour for all guests
Loaner Designer Bikes: Available to guests for exploring the city
Yoga Mats in Every Room: Provided in all guest rooms
24‑hour front desk and concierge services
Room Details
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Double-Queen Room
Hemisfair Suite
King Room
California King Room
Double-Queen Room
Occupancy: 2x Queen Bed
Sleeps 2 guests, maximum capacity 4 guests
Above Standard occupancy: Additional guests are included at no extra charge.
Nearest Airport: San Antonio International (SAT) — 8 miles away
Distance from San Antonio: 0 miles
Location Highlights
The Alamo (Alamo Mission)
Tower of the Americas
San Antonio River Walk
Blue Star Arts Complex
King William Historic District
La Villita Historic Arts Village
Attractions Nearby
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The Alamo (Alamo Mission)(800 m / short walk) — The 1718 Spanish mission and site of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Historic Landmark.
Tower of the Americas(1.2 km / 15 min walk) — A 750-foot observation tower built for HemisFair '68 with a revolving restaurant and 360-degree views over downtown San Antonio.
San Antonio River Walk(Steps from the hotel) — A pedestrian promenade one level below street grade winding along the San Antonio River, with restaurants, shops, and river-taxi cruises.
Hidden Gems
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Blue Star Arts Complex — San Antonio's longest-running contemporary art space since 1986, set in a converted warehouse with working studios, galleries, and indie shops.
King William Historic District — A National Register district of grand 19th-century German merchant mansions on tree-lined streets, with the 1892 King William Park at its center.
La Villita Historic Arts Village(Under 1 km via the River Walk) — An 1845-founded village of Mission and Spanish Revival cottages home to independent art galleries, studios, and the Arneson River Theatre.
Trip Ideas
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Alamo to Southtown: A Walkable San Antonio Day — A full-day walkable route from the hotel through The Alamo, Tower of the Americas, La Villita, King William District, and Blue Star Arts Complex.
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Image credits
The Alamo (Alamo Mission) — Daniel Schwen / CC BY-SA · source
Tower of the Americas — Larry D. Moore / CC BY · source
Blue Star Arts Complex — Brownings / CC BY-SA · source
King William Historic District — Tony Kent / CC BY-SA · source
La Villita Historic Arts Village — MARELBU / CC BY · source
Fine Print
Cancellation & Changes
A 24-hour cancellation notice is required prior to check-in; reservations cancelled within the cancellation window are non-refundable.
Room upgrades: upgrades may be available during booking or at check-in for an additional cost.
No-shows will be charged total Groupon rate.
No refunds will be processed by Groupon after check-in.
Check-in & Check-out
Check-in after 3 PM.
Check-out before 12 PM.
Eligibility & ID
Traveler name must match ID at time of check-in.
Guests must be 21+ to check in.
Cash is not accepted; Cards accepted at this hotel.
Credit card required at check-in.
Fees & Charges
Parking: Valet parking only: $59, per night.
Resort fee of $25 per night plus tax, included in the price shown
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Damage deposit of $400 required, charged 7 days before arrival, collected by credit card, reimbursed within 7 days of check-out subject to property inspection.
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Other
Pet‑friendly with no size or breed restrictions.
Non-smoking rooms available.
Rates may vary by date and are subject to availability.
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