San Antonio, TexasDowntown
Hotel Valencia Riverwalk
Spanish Colonial riverfront hotel
Downtown San Antonio, Texas
Renovated
2017
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
Valencia CollectionSpanish Colonial riverfront hotel
The hotel brings Iberian elegance directly to the water, mixing Spanish details with an open-air courtyard above the promenade.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The Valencia’s 200-plus guest rooms are stylish and creatively lit spaces, fusing classic good looks with the kind of contemporary style you’d expect to see on the coasts.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The Majestic Theatre and the Alamo are an easy walk down Houston Street, and water taxis dock right outside.
The rooms
Beds have curved wrought-iron headboards set against relief plaster, and courtyard rooms look inward away from the river.
Restaurant
Dorrego's
The Argentine menu focuses on steaks and South American wines, served across patterned tile floors and a river-view terrace.
The hotel underwent a full renovation in 2017, doubling down on the Spanish Colonial style with elegant ironwork, hand-crafted tiles, and a stunning vaulted ceiling reminiscent of a Rioja wine cellar.
At the table
Naranja pours tequilas and artisanal mezcal with Latin small plates. Drinks carry out to covered banquettes and the third-floor courtyard.
How it began
Construction preserved the 1888 Alfred Giles storefront on Houston Street, reversing every brick to expose its undamaged face.
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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.