After a 5 hour delay at DFW, I decided to rent a car and drive to San Antonio at 1am. 5 hours and lots of soda later I get close to San Antonio and realize I am not sure which Marriott I am staying at. There are several Marriott’s in San Antonio; Riverwall, River Center, and River Plaza. Of course the Marriott App isn’t working at this time, so I decide to take a chance at River Plaza and pull up at about 5am. I just leave my car out front because I have 6am meetings and just need to get my room, shower and leave.
At 5AM the lobby was empty. It has a Spanish feel from it and is not a cookie cutter Marriott. It is very unique and has its own style. I asked the front desk clerk for an upgrade as a Platinum Elite member and he told me I was on the executive floor so it will be nice.
Water in the lobby.
Lobby sitting area.
Bar area in lobby and more sitting area.
My room on the 4th floor was directly next to the elevator. (not elevators, as one was broken.) I would typically always ask for a different room, but I just needed a shower and to move on so I didn’t bother asking for a different room. While the room was nice, there was nothing upgraded about it. Another “deluxe” room that is 99.9% the same as all the other rooms. Also, it was on the 4th floor executive floor, but the hotel has 7 floors. Not sure why the executive floor isn’t a higher floor.
Standard queen bed with lots of pillows. Also it was nice to have outlets in the lamps.
Nice fancy sitting area.
A proper desk which I appreciate so I can get real work done.
TV and a single bottle of water. Coffee, safe, and small fridge were all in the dresser.
The bathroom was pretty standard and adequate. Plastics cups for a Marriott and a lil cheap though.
The room also had a decent sized patio with real chairs! I enjoyed the view as well.
It was nice being on the same floor as the lounge. It was never crowded in the lounge and it always had decent offerings by US standards.
Now I was a little disappointed that I was not offered breakfast in the restaurant as a Platinum Elite, but I am not a big breakfast eater… Not an elaborate breakfast offering in the lounge, but big enough for 1 or 2 days.
The drinks in the fridge were available all day long.
Coffee and Tea were also available all day long.
There was always seating available. The lounge had a Texas feel to it as you can see. There was also outside seating.
The lounge offered light snacks during the day as well as water and drinks from the fridge.
They had a nice spread for evening appetizers, and it was my dinner one night. Then they have their honor bar, which is like $4 beers and $4 glass of wine.
After Appetizers, they bring out some light desserts. My night was cheesecake and some type of brownies. Both were good.
While I didn’t use the pool, weight room, or some of the other public places, here are a few pics of those areas.
I didn’t take picture of the parking lot, but it was close onsite and $25, or $30 valet. While the hotel is not directly on the Riverwalk, its an easy stroll to it. Actually after staying on the walk so many times, I kind of liked being a few blocks away.
I enjoyed my 2 nights here at the Marriott River Plaza. The hotel was unique and lounge was nicer than most other Marriott’s. It had its own charm, and I slept pretty good here. While I didn’t like my non-existent room upgrade or no real breakfast, I will probably give the River Plaza another stay the next time I am in town.
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