San Antonio, TexasDowntown
Canopy by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk
Cantilevered riverfront tower
Downtown San Antonio, Texas
Opened
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
HiltonCantilevered riverfront tower
Cantilevered steel floors jut out above the River Walk, suspending open terraces right among the bald cypress canopy.
What it’s good at
Listed
Cantilevered steel terraces jutting over historic limestone walls and cypress treetops.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
A centuries-old limestone wall and masonry cistern were found during construction and given a second lease on life via the lobby and restaurant patio.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The front steps lead straight to the River Walk, and the Aztec Theatre sits directly across the street.
The rooms
Beds rest beneath wooden canopy frames, and bathrooms are finished with black-and-white tiles in regional quatrefoil patterns.
Domingo Restaurant
Patio tables line the River Walk beneath bald cypress trees, serving modern South Texas dishes and tiered tequila flights.
Otro Bar
The third-floor terrace bar pours raicilla and agave cocktails, with live DJs playing over the river on weekend nights.
At the table
Leather stools line the indoor bar beneath exposed timber beams, where illuminated wood shelves hold regional spirits.
How it began
Builders salvaged limestone from an 1860s fish market on the site, reassembling the historic stone inside the lobby.
San Antonio
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.