San Antonio, TexasDowntown
InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk by IHG
Mid-century bank tower
Downtown San Antonio, Texas
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Design SocialOutside the door
The house
IHGMid-century bank tower
A repurposed bank tower runs as a polished downtown high-rise, positioned just off the river to bypass tourist crowds.
“The expansive lobby impresses with a resplendent illuminated glass sculpture, a coffee bar, a lobby bar, and an on-site restaurant, Cavalier.”
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Rooms are tailored in rich walnut tones, teal accents, and gold hardware; the Presidential Suite’s marble dining table and floor-to-ceiling city views set a convincingly residential tone.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
A river taxi landing sits right at the building base, and the River Walk promenade is a short stroll away.
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The rooms
Sleek bedrooms feature gold hardware, modern art, marble bathrooms with Byredo bath products, and tall French-door wardrobes.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor rooftop pool is heated to 85 degrees year-round, set among slatted cabanas fifty feet above the street.
Gym and massage
Floor-to-ceiling windows line the 24-hour gym, and Casa Dōson brings botanical bodywork and massage straight to guestrooms.
Deco Bar
The circular lobby bar sits beneath a brass canopy, serving house cocktails and European small plates.
At the table
Cavalier prepares seasonal brasserie fare under crystal chandeliers. Up on the third floor, High Praise plates coastal Pacific cooking.
How it began
The tower opened in 1958 as the headquarters for National Bancshares Corporation before converting into a downtown hotel.
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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.