San Antonio, TexasDowntown
Thompson San Antonio – Riverwalk, by Hyatt
Moody modernist tower
Downtown San Antonio, Texas
Opened
2021
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
HyattMoody modernist tower
The 20-story tower pairs Texas leather and industrial timber with a lively rooftop scene overlooking the downtown skyline.
What it’s good at
Notable
Chevron parota wood walls and tailored buckle headboards shape Mariana Valero's interiors.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Thompson San Antonio stands tall above the River Walk… its interiors, modernist though they may be, are adapted to the locale, filled with rugged textures in wood, leather, and stone.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Tobin Center sits directly across the river, and the San Antonio Museum of Art is an easy walk away.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows brighten deep teal walls and dark timber, while bathrooms have glass walk-in rainfall showers.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor pool sits on the fourth-floor terrace, bordered by shallow water ledges and private cabanas.
The spa and gym
Spa treatments use Texas orange blossom and cedarwood, set beside a eucalyptus steam room. The gym stays open around the clock.
Restaurant
Landrace
The kitchen cooks over wood fire, preparing seasonal dishes with ingredients from Texas heritage growers.
The rooms are equal parts moody and industrial with dark wood and rich leather accents, but there are also ‘Texas-inspired touches’ like cowhide rugs and Ranch Water in the mini-fridge.
Bar
The Moon's Daughters
The 20th-floor terrace serves Mediterranean plates and drinks against panoramic views across the city skyline.
At the table
Cenote Pool Deck serves cocktails and casual bites beside the water, with live DJ sets on weekend afternoons.
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.