El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel - Reviews

If it was the 50s then maybe... – Posted 4 Jan 2012

Horrible

If it was the 50s then maybe this would have been a great hotel. It first started with the staff not giving me the room I reserved at a premium and... more on MYTravelGuide

All in all, we felt the hotel ... – Posted 28 Oct 2011

Excellent

All in all, we felt the hotel was very nice. It is a little out of the way, but you can buy the $4.00 all day bus pass that will allow you to ride... more on MYTravelGuide

I was so utterly disappointed ... – Posted 19 Jul 2011

Horrible

I was so utterly disappointed with my recent stay at this hotel. They were overbooked, over-rated (re: stars) and over priced, in my opinion. We... more on MYTravelGuide

Hotel looked cheap & parking... – Posted 8 Jul 2011

Okay

Hotel looked cheap & parking was $18/night, but it met our needs. The staff was friendly, & i slept great on the pillow-top mattress.... more on MYTravelGuide

Overall, we really enjoyed... – Posted 12 Jun 2011

Excellent

Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. Liked the decor and front desk staff was great, but when looking outside the hotel room window you ... more on MYTravelGuide

Not whatI expected. The hotel ... – Posted 6 Jun 2011

Horrible

Not whatI expected. The hotel needs to be updated & family friendly orientated.... more on MYTravelGuide

Loved it!... – Posted 19 Mar 2011

Good

We stayed here for our 30th anniversary.The room was clean, the bed comfortable, the riverwalk right outside our window.It was a pleasant walk to the ... more on Travelocity

ok... – Posted 22 Feb 2011

Okay

although the hotel room had a nice view of the pool i didin tlike that it was small and when i originally booked it online i booked a king size bed... more on Travelocity

Muy Excelente... – Posted 20 Feb 2011

Excellent

The hotel was moderately priced, centrally located, and very comfortable. The bed was great, room clean and the staff was amazingly helpful.When I... more on Travelocity

This is indeed a good hotel... – Posted 21 Jan 2011

Excellent

This is indeed a good hotel for families or business people. We like to travel to San Antonio every once in a while I recommend this hotel to... more on MYTravelGuide

Newly refurbished hotel.... – Posted 2 Jan 2011

Excellent

Newly refurbished hotel. Beautiful decor, especially in the lobby. Rooms were recently renovated and comfortable. Hotel staff was friendly and... more on MYTravelGuide

Staff was very friendly, but... – Posted 2 Jan 2011

Okay

Staff was very friendly, but we were disappointed with the location. It was at far end of Riverwalk and way away from the main area of entertainment. ... more on MYTravelGuide

Nice hotel on the River walk, ... – Posted 2 Jan 2011

Good

Nice hotel on the River walk, but some distance from the Paseo del Rio with all the restaurants. Nice hotel staff, clean facility.... more on MYTravelGuide

The El Tropicano did not... – Posted 15 Dec 2010

Mediocre

The El Tropicano did not measure up to normal 3-star quality - 2 star at best. Rooms are small, but well kept. Average hotel.... more on MYTravelGuide

Pros:- Great lobby with nice... – Posted 30 Nov 2010

Good

Pros:- Great lobby with nice restaurants lining the lobby and beautiful decor. Decent location - about 15 to 20 minutes from the main area of the... more on MYTravelGuide

Staff was very unfriendly.... – Posted 9 Nov 2010

Horrible

Staff was very unfriendly. They were not helpful. Remote for temperature control did not work and they refused to bring me another one, instead they... more on MYTravelGuide

Older with upgraded rooms, no ... – Posted 4 Nov 2010

Good

Older with upgraded rooms, no local papers, bland bad food, right on the newer "museum reach" of the Riverwalk near SA Art Museum with a redident... more on MYTravelGuide

adequate... – Posted 3 Nov 2010

Okay

The room was somewhat small, noisy AC unit.Staff very friendly and helpful.Parking $**/day extra, no airport shuttle.... more on Travelocity

The additional parking was... – Posted 2 Nov 2010

Good

The additional parking was $18 and there was a surface parking across the street for $5. I was not aware of the parking situation.... more on MYTravelGuide

Initial room was the very... – Posted 31 Oct 2010

Horrible

Initial room was the very small, which might explain the additional charge they charged for a better room over looking the pool. The beds were very... more on MYTravelGuide

This hotel is in a terrible... – Posted 19 Oct 2010

Horrible

This hotel is in a terrible location if you want to be near any attractions. The place is outdated and the staff were rude.... more on MYTravelGuide

This is almost a boutique... – Posted 28 Sep 2010

Excellent

This is almost a boutique 1960’s style hotel. Built right on the banks of the new extension to the Riverwalk, very pleasant walk into main Riverwalk... more on MYTravelGuide

I was diappointed with the... – Posted 20 Sep 2010

Horrible

I was diappointed with the hotel. The cleanliness of the room was poor, and there was a horrible odor in the room. The bed was very uncomfortable.... more on MYTravelGuide

The king rooms are the size... – Posted 13 Sep 2010

Mediocre

The king rooms are the size of a closet and you must walk 6 miles to get to them. Our TV, phone and lamp were all broken. Not at all pleased.... more on MYTravelGuide

My first vacation in San... – Posted 30 Jun 2010

Okay

This is a stylish hotel, but this in an old building.For this type of hotel (Due to its location in an old building), the price to pay for the room... more on Travelocity

My first vacation in San... – Posted 30 Jun 2010

Okay

This is a stylish hotel, but this in an old building.For this type of hotel (Due to its location in an old building), the price to pay for... more on IgoUgo

Comfortable Rooms away from... – Posted 5 May 2010

Good

If you have never been to San Antonio and do not know the area (as we had not) the hotel website makes it seem that the hotel is right in the middle... more on Travelocity

Comfortable Rooms away from... – Posted 5 May 2010

Good

If you have never been to San Antonio and do not know the area (as we had not) the hotel website makes it seem that the hotel is right in the ... more on IgoUgo

Overlooked a quite section of ... – Posted 8 Apr 2010

Excellent

Overlooked a quite section of the Riverwalk.Check-in was slow.“The hotel is on a quite newly renovated section of the Riverwalk away from the bars... more on MYTravelGuide

Staff very good and friendly. ... – Posted 21 Mar 2010

Okay

Staff very good and friendly. Good gym.Terrible internet horribly slow.“Mediocre. Lousy room next to elevator and vending machines.”... more on MYTravelGuide

The birds and turtle.The... – Posted 11 Feb 2010

Mediocre

The birds and turtle.The bathroom and the TV had problems.“The coffee machine was stocked with more tea then coffee and the bathroom was very poor -... more on MYTravelGuide

This hotel technically "is"... – Posted 28 Jan 2010

Okay

This hotel technically "is" on the Riverwalk but.It is located 4 or 5 blocks from the nearest RW attraction.“Under construction in some parts of the... more on MYTravelGuide

El Tropicano Hotel, SAT... – Posted 7 Dec 2009

Good

Location very convenient to all Riverwalk Sites.Clean, staff very accommodating and friendlyBreakfast healthy and plentifulTransportation readily... more on Travelocity

$14.00 for parking fee is too ... – Posted 9 Sep 2009

Good

$14.00 for parking fee is too much.“I was generally satisfied with my stay except the parking fee of $14.00. Parking should be free to customers. I... more on MYTravelGuide

ok place... – Posted 13 Aug 2009

Good

service was great,front desk very helpful, 30 minute walk to the riverwalk downtown area, room with a view does not mean anything it is either the... more on Travelocity

Okay, Nothing Special... – Posted 11 Aug 2009

Okay

This hotel may be located on the Riverwalk, but the closest restaurant is at least a 15 minute walk. The parking is a day and the parking lot is... more on Travelocity

What a Great Family Place to... – Posted 3 Aug 2009

Excellent

The hotel was very clean and the employees were very nice and helpful with anything we needed.The hotel is conveniently located on the Riverwalk and... more on Travelocity

Nothing.Everything.“The room... – Posted 31 Jul 2009

Horrible

Nothing.Everything.“The room was dirty upon our arrival, with hair & urine on the toilet and dirty sheets on our bed. The room advertised to be... more on MYTravelGuide

Great Location... – Posted 31 Jul 2009

Good

The hotel is walking distance along the river to the prime riverwalk area.You can also take the river taxi to the hotel if you don't want to walk.You ... more on Travelocity

The hotel had a nice lobby... – Posted 28 Jul 2009

Good

The hotel had a nice lobby and friendly staff.The overpriced cost of parking and a lack of elevators.“This hotel was fairly nice. It had a clean and ... more on MYTravelGuide

Nothing.Charged for parking... – Posted 14 Jul 2009

Horrible

Nothing.Charged for parking almost $15.00 / day!“I was unaware that I would have to spend almost $50.00 just to park my car in their uncovered... more on MYTravelGuide

It was very relaxing and very ... – Posted 10 Jul 2009

Excellent

It was very relaxing and very family oriented. I liked the fact that it is not to close to all of the exitment at the Riverwalk, or the downtown... more on MYTravelGuide

TropiLooser... – Posted 7 Jul 2009

Mediocre

Front Desk was Great, that was it, as the room was over priced for the status of the motel, yes motel. The bathroom had been redone and you could... more on Travelocity

Great location on the... – Posted 6 Jul 2009

Excellent

Great location on the riverwalk.No bottled water in rooms.“Hotel was recently renovated, great decor, location was convenient to main attractions.... more on MYTravelGuide

The beds were wonderful,... – Posted 3 Jul 2009

Excellent

The beds were wonderful, great location, staff was very helpful...slow elevators, paying for parking, outdoor access to room on 2nd floor“The hotel... more on MYTravelGuide

Clean and Affordable... – Posted 17 Jun 2009

Excellent

I stayed here over the weekend and was pleasently surprised.I was concerned when I saw the outside but the inside of the hotel was very nice.The room ... more on Travelocity

Just north of the city, but... – Posted 1 Jun 2009

Good

Just north of the city, but on the Riverwalk.The food was standard hotel restaurant fare.“Overall clean, friendly and convenient hotel with good... more on MYTravelGuide