Hotel Indigo San Antonio-Riverwalk

I would certainly go back! Checkin was fast and easy. Everybody is friendly. We booked this room on Groupon and that gave us 50% off of parking. The hotel is pet friendly. Beware, it’s quite a walk on the river walk to all the hot spots but no big deal. It’s about a 5.00 über ride back if you don’t want to make the trek. The rooms and all the décor are nice and modern.

My husband and I happened upon our room here via Hotwire and we were not disappointed at all. We were given the option to upgrade for a small fee and were able to text the front desk with any questions which is the way to go for me. The staff was great and the location is awesome and they are pet friendly even towards Great Danes, which is a rare find. Make sure to call ahead if you do decide to bring your furry child though. All in all we had a great stay here.

The San Antonio Hotel Indigo is a 3-​story historic hotel on the north section of the San Antonio Riverwalk … just across the river from Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. The rooms have been updated, but they are still just average motel rooms.
If you are coming for a performance at the Tobin Center, then I recommend this Hotel Indigo location. Otherwise, if you are a tourist wanting to stay near the main Riverwalk entertainment and nightlife, then this is not the hotel to choose because you’ll be a long walk from all of it.
There is a River Taxi stop right outside the hotel; however, the taxi’s don’t go this far north very often and shut down earlier than you do. We bought all-​day passes for the taxi, but ended up only getting to use them once despite spending a total of 3+ hours waiting for the river taxis at the hotel. Hotel Indigo isn’t at fault for the poor taxi service, but it just highlights how inconvenient this hotel was to the fun.
My wife and I stayed in King Bed Guestroom for three nights. The bed was fine, the linoleum floors were fine, the small one-​person bathroom was fine. Everything was fine. Not stellar. Not terrible. Basically, it was an a-​ok 3-​stars.
Parking is available in the open lot across the street from the hotel for $ 15 per night.
My favorite spot in the hotel was the small round bar in the lobby and friendly bartenders working it. The bar served as a good spot to meet friends before heading out to the main part of San Antonio for the night.
Some hotels are just ok. Hotel Indigo at the San Antonio North Riverwalk is one of those just ok hotels.

We came here to spend our 18^th wedding anniversary. Comfy bed, nice accommodations and great staff. The front desk staff gave us complimentary breakfast passes for our entire stay since it was our anniversary — nice touch. Great Internet signal and free. One of the reasons for choosing this hotel is because it is on the quiet end of the Riverwalk. it was easy to get a river taxi and even easier and cheaper to request a regular taxi when needed. It’s quite a hike to get to the party area of the Riverwalk so plan ahead if you are gonna hike it.

Love this place. Backs up to the river walk. Nice clean rooms great customer service. There’s a bar right on site. Very helpful staff. Very fun place.

Hotel was clean, rooms were nice and comfortable, however, restaurant leaves much to be desired.
We were without wifi for 2 days and the front desk had us call the server to spend over an hour on the phone to find out that it was the router closest to our room that was the problem. Finally offered us a new room.
I think they should put that it is a mile from the hub of the riverwalk, it’s not that we minded the walk it just not something 2 women should do at night and we never saw a river taxi in our 3 days walking from the hotel.
Otherwise a clean, comfortable stay.

Came here for anniversary weekend. First time here at this hotel. Hotel and room are nice. Staff was friendly.
Our room was a suite, courtesy of a free upgrade when front desk staff learned of our anniversary. The room was very large and open. The bed and pillows comfortable. There was a fridge but no microwave?
Hotel is on the riverwalk but is about a 15 to 20 minute walk to area of riverwalk where all the activity is located. It’s a nice walk along RW.
We would stay here again.

Stayed here a few times and it is consistent and great. Rooms are clean and well decorated… Dee at the front desk is always helpful and friendly. Bartenders are awesome as well. I have two recommendations if you go :
1. Bring your own pillow, theirs are a bit firm for me.
2. Understand that it’s an old renovated hotel on the river walk. You will see and hear families.
My one complaint is the $ 15 to park in an unmanned lot in a not so awesome area,
Seriously !! I pay $ 20 to valet at some awesome hotels in my travels. But for $ 5 less I get to park my car in a lot and carry my own bags to my room. Not cool guys.

You get what you pay for. The rooms were clean. The service in the restaurant and at the front desk was great! We ate breakfast in the restaurant and it was pretty good. Their cappuccinos were amazing! This place would have some real potential if the lobby didn’t smell like pee and they had air conditioning in the elevators. Even though it is Hotel Indigo –Riverwalk, the hotel is actually located about 15 minutes from the touristy part of the riverwalk with restaurants and bars. Parking is 15 dollars a night to park in lots across the street. No valet.

My family and I booked this hotel during our PCS move. To our surprise it was pretty big, very comfortable especially with our dogs coming along. We had 2 king size beds in our suit although one was very firm and the other was pretty much caving in a little.
The bathroom was kid friendly Although my son would of loved a bath tub. I must say he enjoyed the shower portion. The small kitchen area was well put together as well with the small table.
We ordered room service which came from the bar down stairs. It came very quick and the food was well put together. There was a «USA today» at our door step every morning which I appreciated very much so.
My dogs loved the cool floors in our room. Although it felt real humid when we walked out the room. i figured because it was right on the river walk.
The staff are very polite and sweet. They are very informative on the surroundings in the San Antonio area.
I took only one star because I had to walk across, the street with my dogs so, that they could use the restroom. (which was a real small area, if it was a bit bigger so they could walk a little more it would of been 5)

Let me start by saying I have stayed at this hotel at least 10 times for business.
I love the view of the Riverwalk, proximity to Ocho (excellent Cuban food), central location, and an amazing running trail (Pearl Brewery run– 5k north along the Riverwalk).
Sadly, this hotel has gone downhill quickly.
1– I checked in early (no line) and the desk was empty. I was never greeted during check in (a hotel first)
2– My door would not open. It took three trips to the front desk to get it fixed (dead battery)
3-​A used wash cloth was left in my shower
4– A previous resident had left boogers on the curtain (room 328)
5– Paying for parking ($ 15) has always sucked, but now they charge SALES TAX on parking ($ 1.24). Another hotel first, and the first stay at this location that I have had that tax.
6– The Internet has always sucked. It gets worse on each higher floor. Staying on the third floor with a 2 bar signal I could not get any work done.
There are a handful of new hotels in the area (Wyndham, etc).
I won’t be staying here again

This unique hotel is trendy… and CLEAN! The floors are hardwood or laminate and get mopped. The room didn’t need any repairs, and t felt like I didn’t have to disinfect the whole room for my children. The room was spacious with a mini fridge and sink (which was amazing to store baby bottles and then wash them). We never were disturbed by hall noise and the staff was always friendly. When I booked it, the website said it was a 3 star. It’s above a 3 star. I’d say 4 – 4.5.
The location is also GREAT! You walk out the back patio and straight down to the River Walk. There are many restaurants within walking distance and parking is close (although it’s $ 15 per night).
I recommend this hotel 100%!

Hotel Indigo’s web site boasts pictures of colorful, inviting, LARGE rooms.
The rooms in reality are decent sized and quite colorful.
This isn’t a bad hotel but it is over priced IMO.
Negative:
The parking is across the street in a ridiculously small lot. If the lot is full you have to park in a dark lot next door.
They charge you $ 10+ to park ACROSS the street,
There is ZERO water pressure. I swear the shower head was spitting at me. I got out and had to wash my hair in the sink. That’s pretty ridiculous considering it boasts these «amazing spa shower heads».
The walls are PAPER THIN. The extremely drunk wedding party that occupied several rooms in our hall could be heard. They did have some good jokes but at 3am i wanted to sleep, not laugh.
The bed didn’t have pillows. It had little square throw pillows. Sleeping on throw pillows is weird. Promise.
Positive:
The rooms are painted pretty colors.
The A\C is good
Free water in the lobby.
If you’re going to pay that much for a hotel room you might as well go the main part of the River Walk and stay at The Westin.

My family and I booked a room with two queen beds. The room was spacious, clean, and beautifully decorated. It had a kitchenette, a small dining table with two chairs, and a sitting area in front of the flat screen tv.
The first floor has a bar and restaurant and if you walk out the back patio, you can go down the stairs straight onto the famous San Antonio Riverwalk.
We loved this hotel and would stay in it again if in the area. We booked through Hotwire and got an amazing deal.

This is a cozy hotel a short walk from the busier tourist areas. Still on the Riverwalk, but kind of quiet in this area. The property has character and our room was large, clean and comfortable. The AC blew cold. The beds and pillows were the best. Folks working check in friendly and helpful.
Lost one star for lack of recycling and dirtiness of the very tiny fitness center, which had no towels, no wipes, no water and no trash can.

Enjoyed this lovely hotel while on a business trip. I was told by the others that I was traveling with who had stayed here before that the outside looked old and dingy, but I found the exterior beautiful and full of character. Especially when you head down to the river from the back of the hotel. You exit out onto a lovely patio with enough seating for a large group. Once you head to the left of the seating area you reach a gated path leading down 2 flights of steps that place you directly on the river where you can then wait for the river taxis or walk along the river. I saw many joggers utilizing the path and enjoying the scenery.
All of the staff I came in contact with during my stay were extremely helpful and kind. They even provide ice cold fruit infused water while you wait in the lobby. I think we took advantage of that every time we were coming or going. They had a tasty little restaurant inside as well as a bar. We had breakfast twice during our stay and it was consistently delicious along with great service. I especially liked the Texas shaped waffle!
Our room was fantastic. Two queen beds, a decent sized bathroom, a mini kitchen area with a mini fridge and an enormous balcony with a roof. (The balcony next to us did not have a roof.) These two rooms were the only two that I found the balcony to be that large. The bed was so comfortable, I slept like a baby. Not everyone may find it comfortable, but it was perfect for me. And it is hard to find a comfortable hotel bed. As for the bathroom, being a girl I spend a significant amount of time in it. This one had a large standing shower and decent amount of room to move around in. A large mirror to check myself out with and even bigger counter to pile my crap on. Adjacent to the bathroom there was also a full body mirror. FYI girls love those!
Overall it was a fantastic place to stay and when I get the chance to visit San Antonio again that will be the hotel of my choice. I hope to bring my boys in next time!

This place is really a gem hidden in San Antonio. The hotel is unassuming, but once you step foot onto its grounds, it’s a really nice find. I stayed a couple nights for a convention, and I was really pleased with my stay. The staff were all great, and the room is awesome. It’s a bit trendier, and the layout was a refreshing change. Instead of your standard rectangular room, mine overlooked the riverwalk (hotel has riverwalk access) and was shaped like a diamond. The bed is on the softer side, and the bathroom is decked out in Aveda goodies. Soft towels, too!!!
Finding your way to your hotel room is a bit confusing. Some hallway intersections are marked with arrows of room number intervals, but many many are not. I took a few wrong turns to get to my room after check in.
The only real complaint I had about my room was that the floors/​ceilings are super thin. I could hear the person above me stomping around all morning (they got up at 5am), which ruined my own sleep. If you do stay here, ask for the top floor.
I did eat here for dinner the first night and ordered the shrimp cilantro salad and steak nachos. The shrimp salad had 4 pieces of shrimp, and was an extreme let down. It looked (and tasted) like it had canned corn and canned beans on top. The steak on the nachos was a weird texture, and the cheese tasted like it was from a can. I was hoping for better! PS, room service takes at least 20 min more than they estimate… just be aware. I also ended up ordering the chicken spinach flatbread and California cheesecake the 2^nd night. The flatbread (as seen in my pic) was absolutely annihilated with greasy cheese and was inedible. The cheesecake was left out so long it started melting (the entire order also took 45 min instead of the estimated 15 – 20).
Parking is across the street ($ 15/​night), and there doesn’t seem to be many spots. However, I never had trouble finding a spot or having my car tampered with.
I would stay here again, but not bother with the restaurant. Instead, Ocho Lounge is a 3 min walk behind Indigo and has fantastic drinks and cuban cuisine.

We stayed here for a few days and we loved it. It was a little far from all the hustle and bustle down The Riverwalk. But after a few days of being in the middle of all the madness (we went during the summer). We really liked the atmosphere and it was nice just to relax there, it was perfect for our getaway.
This hotel was nice and updated we liked the design of it wasn’t all stuffy and boring like most hotels are.
We got a great deal on the room from I think
. And everything added up to be great.

We stayed at Hotel Indigo’s Riverwalk location for the bowl game and New Years Eve. I originally planned to stay at the gorgeous Hotel Havana as we were going to Ocho’s NYE party but they booked out well in advance. In the end Hotel Indigo turned out to be a good plan B.
I did an advance purchase option to cover parking and our stay and saved approximately $ 40 per night. The hotel is modern, rooms are clean and the staff was friendly. They have direct access to the Riverwalk and is just North of all the craziness and two blocks away from Hotel Havana/​Ocho. The have an outdoor pool and a large patio near the bar with comfortable seating making it the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail.
Our king bed room room was equipped with a 42′ flat screen TV, Keruig coffee maker, microwave, a small refrigerator, a small table with two chairs and. The large walk-​in shower is heavenly with their moen rain shower heads and minty Aveda products. The hotel offers free WiFi and a small business center an workout facility.
I love that they are super pet friendly. I saw several dogs during our stay but they do lack areas for them to do their business. What I wasn’t a fan of was the parking is across the street and walking your luggage (the front drop off area gets) across a semi busy street is a pain.
The restaurant has more of a cafeteria feel to it so the two times I ate at the hotel I opted to sit at the bar. Both their flat bread pizza and their hummus with pita was good.

To cut down on hotel costs, we stayed at the Hotel Indigo Riverwalk instead of one of the costlier hotels that are in the main area of the Riverwalk. The Hotel Indigo Riverwalk is only a 1 mile (20 minute) walk along the beautiful Riverwalk to the main area of shopping/​bars/​restaurants. We were happy to get some exercise this way, along with saving some cash, and enjoy the peacefulness and beauty of the Riverwalk along the way.
Upon arrival, the hotel has a small circular driveway. Parking is across the street. We were promptly checked in (early) by a very helpful and friendly front desk host. Because it was early afternoon, we were able to park our car pretty close in the small lot across the street. Later in our stay when we’d venture out, we’d realize that the close lot fills up pretty quickly and there are other surrounding lots to park in. Thankfully, the parking permit has a map of all of these; it was really useful!
The hotel is very modern looking inside, from the lobby to the rooms. We were pleasantly surprised at how big our hotel room was, even with a king-​size bed. There was a large-​screen TV, and even a mini fridge, sink, counter, and a Keurig machine with complimentary coffee pods in our «standard» room. The ceilings were very high. The floors were wooden. The bed was SO comfortable. The bathroom was beautiful and spacious with tile and marble. I never wanted to get out of the shower; it felt so luxurious. My only disappointment was the AC unit that was right by my side of the bed. It was 90+ degrees out, so we had the AC on, but it would blow directly on me while sleeping. It would have been better if I could angle the air upwards. I had to put up a barricade. LOL
Although we never used the hotel restaurant, bar, outdoor lounge area, or swimming pool, they all looked very nice. Every time I stopped by the front desk with a question, I always received a lot of help and friendly service, no matter who was working that day.
You can access the Riverwalk by passing through the restaurant, through the outdoor lounge area, and down the stairs. It was right there! Turning right, we could head to the downtown area. Turning left, we could walk past the locks, the museum, and up to the Pearl District where we discovered the Culinary Institute, their weekend farmer’s market, and the amazing restaurant options. It was a quiet, clean, safe walk and we got to see some beautiful sights.
I’d stay at the Hotel Indigo Riverwalk again during a future visit to San Antonio. It provides the convenience and beauty of the Riverwalk without the higher cost. What’s a 20-​minute walk along a beautiful pathway?