El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel
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Lonely Planet review
Merengue out through your sliding glass doors onto the thatched umbrella-studded pool deck. (Or is that a samba playing?). Latin rhythms are always piped in, but on weekend nights you can watch new release movies on the big screen above the blue water. Though there seems to be a bit of a struggle between Miami-like chic and chain-motel bland here, tropical fun generally wins out.
A low-lying, all-white, all-windows 1960s exterior meets you at the street. The retro blue-green mosaic-tile mural hotel sign is too cool. El Tropicano has the mod exterior stylings covered. Cabana boy shirts on the front desk staff. An orange leather sofa snakes through the lobby. It's just too bad that the regular guestrooms fall flat. Sure, the bathroom's silver circle wallpaper and polished chrome accents shine. And the mango accent wall and single-serve espresso machine are nice touches. But the clunky oak furniture and too-boring-for-words art are all Holiday Inn. Only the presidential suite exudes an appropriately hip vibe - woven leather headboards, eye-popping red accent pillows, mid-century modern-inspired lamps. Ignoring the furnishings, the second-floor interior wheelchair-accessible kings are the best bet for size and pool proximity. Though the hotel is (just barely) on the Riverwalk, lush vegetation hides any river views.
Services & facilities
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Restaurant/Café
- Coffee shop or café
- Restaurant
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Air Conditioning
- Air-conditioned public areas
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Cards accepted
- American express
- Discover
- Visa
- Carte blanche
- Diners club
- Mastercard
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Swimming pool
- Swimming pool - outdoor
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Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
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Non-smoking
- Smoke-free property
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Concierge
- Concierge services
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Pets
- Pet policy - dogs only
- Pets allowed
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Guest services
- 24-hour front desk
- Tour assistance
- Express check-out
- Multilingual staff
- Room service (limited hours)
- Porter/bellhop
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Outdoor space
- Patio
- Rooftop terrace
- Terrace
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Family
- Suitable for children
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Recreation
- Fitness facilities
- Television in lobby
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Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
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Spa
- Massage - spa treatment room(s)
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Wi-Fi/internet access
- Free Wi-Fi
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Shop
- Gift shops or newsstand
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- Poolside bar
- Bar/lounge
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Bureau de Change/ATM
- Atm/banking
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Fitness
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
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Accessibility
- Elevator/lift
Description
Location. El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel is a family-friendly San Antonio hotel on the riverwalk and close to San Antonio Central Library, Ripley's Haunted Adventure, and San Antonio Majestic Theater. Additional points of interest include Main Plaza and Alamo.
Hotel Features. Dining options at El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. A poolside bar and a bar/lounge are open for drinks. Room service is available during limited hours. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool and a fitness facility. This 3-star property has a 24-hour business center and offers technology support staff and audiovisual equipment. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas and the hotel has a computer station. This San Antonio property has 3330 square meters of event space consisting of banquet facilities, conference/meeting rooms, and a ballroom. Concierge services and tour assistance are available. Guest parking is limited, and available on a limited first-come, first-served basis (surcharge). Additional property amenities include a rooftop terrace, a terrace, and multilingual staff. This is a smoke-free property.
Guestrooms. 306 air-conditioned guestrooms at El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel feature coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Bathrooms feature hair dryers. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Guestrooms offer desks. Televisions have premium cable channels. Windows that open, irons/ironing boards, and clock radios are also provided. Guests may request a turndown service and wake-up calls. Housekeeping is available daily.