San Antonio, the oldest city in Texas, is home to attractions for travelers of all ages. Noteworthy sites include the Alamo, the San Antonio River Walk, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, SeaWorld and Tower of the Americas, a 750-foot observation tower that overlooks the city. San Antonio is also home to a variety of hotels, including properties that allow smoking in guest rooms.

Embassy Suites San Antonio

The Embassy Suites San Antonio is an AAA-rated three-diamond property that is within minutes of San Antonio International Airport. The hotel is also within a short drive of the San Antonio Zoo and Six Flags Fiesta Texas amusement park. It has 216 guest suites, including single king smoking rooms with king-size beds, MP3 clock radios, Wi-Fi access for a fee, separate living areas, sleeper sofas, microwaves, mini fridges and marble bathrooms. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool, hot tub and fitness center, and hotel dining options include a complimentary breakfast, evening manager’s reception, a restaurant, bar and room service. Additional amenities include 24-hour front desk access, concierge and free parking.

Embassy Suites San Antonio 7750 Briaridge San Antonio, TX 78230 210-340-5421 hilton.com

Riverwalk Plaza Hotel & Suites

The Riverwalk Plaza Hotel and Suites is a boutique property nestled along the banks of the River Walk in the heart of downtown. The hotel has 129 contemporary guest rooms with pillow-top beds and contemporary furnishings. Amenities include mini fridges, bottled water and pretzels for a fee, 42-inch flat screen TVs, cordless telephones and Wi-Fi access for a fee. The hotel also offers guest suites with multiple bedrooms, sleeper sofas, private bathrooms with separate baths, showers and jetted hot tubs. Hotel amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, heated outdoor pool, river walk access, complimentary cookies at check-in, and parking for a fee. Smoking rooms are available upon request.

Riverwalk Plaza Hotel and Suites 100 Villita St. San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225 1234 riverwalkplaza.com

Drury Inn & Suites Riverwalk San Antonio

The Drury Inn and Suites Riverwalk San Antonio overlooks the River Walk and is within walking distance of the Alamodome stadium, Empire Theatre and Buckhorn Museum. The Drury Inn has 150 guest rooms with pillow-top beds, contemporary furnishings, microwaves, mini fridges and flat panel TVs. Recreation facilities include a fitness center, rooftop outdoor pool and whirlpool. The hotel amenities provides complimentary high-speed Internet access, a hot breakfast buffet and the “5:30 Kickback” evening reception, which consists of popcorn and sodas in the lobby. Smoking rooms can be booked via the hotel’s website or requested during check-in. Parking is available for a fee.

Drury Inn & Suites Riverwalk San Antonio 201 N. St. Mary’s St. San Antonio, TX 78205 210-202-5200 druryhotels.com

About the Author

Based in Atlanta, Baldwin Ellis has been a writer since 2007. He covers fitness, mental health and travel, with work appearing in print and online publications such as Scazu Fitness and USA Today Travel Tips. Ellis holds a Master of Arts in community psychology.

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