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Outdoor pool
Fitness center
Complimentary hot breakfast
Free WiFi
Business center
San Antonio Downtown Hotel near the Alamo and River Walk
Built into the 1930s Gillespie Ford dealership, Tru by Hilton San Antonio Downtown Riverwalk is a 3-star, 95-room property steps from the Alamo. The 2,880 sq ft lobby splits into four zones for working, playing, lounging and eating, with a pool table, board games and the 24/7 Eat. & Sip. market.
What You Get
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A stay at Tru by Hilton San Antonio Downtown Riverwalk in your choice of room, a 3-star property steps from the Alamo
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Complimentary hot breakfast daily with the build-your-own Top It bar carrying 30 toppings across pancakes, pastries and more
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Heated outdoor pool and sun deck with loungers and pool towels, plus a fitness center open to all guests
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Free WiFi throughout the property and Hilton Digital Key for contactless check-in and check-out
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Walk to the Alamo in about 5 minutes, stroll the River Walk, or browse La Villita Historic Arts Village nearby
Plan Your Stay
Amenities
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Amenities
- Outdoor pool: Heated, fenced, shallow end, with pool towels and sun deck loungers
- Sun deck / terrace: Outdoor loungers and furniture beside the pool
- Fitness center: On-site, open to all guests
- Complimentary hot breakfast: Daily American buffet 6:00-10:00 AM with 30-topping Top It bar
- Free WiFi: Available in all areas of the property (free of charge)
- 24/7 lobby market: Eat. & Sip. market open around the clock with snacks, drinks
- Oversized social lobby: 2,880 sq ft split into four zones
- Game room: Pool table, board games and puzzles in the lobby
- Lobby bar and snack bar: Lobby bar and snack bar; wine and champagne at additional charge
- Business center: Fax, photocopying, free remote printing and lobby tablets
- Valet parking: On-site at USD 35 per night with in/out privileges
- 24-hour front desk: Express check-in/out, baggage storage, on-site ATM and 24-hour security
- Digital Key and mobile check-in: Hilton Digital Key lets guests bypass the front desk entirely
- Laundry and housekeeping: Daily housekeeping plus on-site laundry and dry-cleaning service for an
- Accessibility: Wheelchair access, grab rails, pool ramp, elevator and accessible rooms
Room Details
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Room Details
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Standard King Room
- Occupancy: 1x King Bed
- Sleeps 2 guests
- 226 sq ft
- Room amenities: Free WiFi, In-Room Fridge, Flat-Screen TV
- Includes: Complimentary Hot Breakfast
- Occupancy: 1x King Bed
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Standard Double Queen Room
- Occupancy: 2x Queen Bed
- Sleeps 2 guests, maximum capacity 4 guests
- 226 sq ft
- Room amenities: Free WiFi, In-Room Fridge, Flat-Screen TV
- Includes: Complimentary Hot Breakfast
- Occupancy: 2x Queen Bed
Getting There
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Getting There
- Nearest Airport: San Antonio International (SAT) — 8 miles away
- Distance from San Antonio: 1 mile
Location Highlights
Attractions Nearby
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Attractions Nearby
The Alamo (400 m (Booking.com)) — The 18th-century mission where the 1836 battle for Texas independence was fought; admission to the grounds and church is free for all ages.
San Antonio River Walk (450 m (Trip.com)) — Stone walkways one storey below street level along the San Antonio River, with restaurants, boutiques and lit cypress trees day and night.
Tower of the Americas (1.7 km (Booking.com)) — The 750-ft observation tower built for the 1968 HemisFair, with a glass-walled deck, a revolving restaurant and a 4D theatre ride.
San Fernando Cathedral (1.1 km (Booking.com)) — One of the oldest active cathedrals in the US, groundbreaking 1738, hosting the free San Antonio | The Saga video-art projection on its facade.
Hidden Gems
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Hidden Gems
San Antonio Fire Museum (2 min walk (Tripadvisor)) — Restored hand-drawn and motorised fire apparatus in the 1938 Central Fire Headquarters building, rated 4.7 on Tripadvisor and steps from the hotel.
La Villita Historic Arts Village (11 min walk (Google Hotels)) — A block of restored 18th- and 19th-century cottages on the river bluff, now home to working artists' studios, galleries and small shops.
Trip Ideas
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Trip Ideas
The two-hour downtown loop, on foot — Walk from the hotel to the San Antonio Fire Museum, the Alamo, the River Walk and Casa Rio, then up to La Villita on the river bluff.
After dark: lights, projections and a 750-ft view — Catch sunset from the Tower of the Americas observation deck, then walk to the San Fernando Cathedral projection and the Esquire Tavern.
Half a day off the tourist track — Drive to the Japanese Tea Garden, then walk Historic Market Square and finish at Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia, open around the clock.
How It Works
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Image credits
- The Alamo — Cqui / CC BY-SA · source
- San Antonio River Walk — Larry D. Moore / CC BY · source
- Tower of the Americas — Larry D. Moore / CC BY · source
- San Fernando Cathedral — Daniel Schwen / CC BY-SA · source
- San Antonio Japanese Tea Garden — sedonaz / CC BY-SA · source
- La Villita Historic Arts Village — MARELBU / CC BY · source
Fine Print
Cancellation & Changes
- A 48-hour cancellation notice is required prior to check-in; reservations cancelled within the cancellation window are non-refundable.
- No-shows will be charged a 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 12:00 PM.
Eligibility & ID
- Traveler name must match ID at time of check-in.
- Guests must be 21+ to check in.
- Cash is not accepted.
- A credit card is required at check-in.
Fees & Charges
- Parking: Valet parking available; USD 35 per night with in/out privileges.
- A $250 damage deposit is required on arrival, collected by credit card, reimbursed within 7 days of check-out.
- A daily Texas Recovery fee of 0.50% is collected at purchase.
- The price shown is the full price of your reservation, and only applicable taxes are added at checkout.
Other
- Pets are welcome (contact the hotel for details).
- This is a non-smoking property.
- Rates may vary by date and are subject to availability.
- Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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