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15 Best Hotels in San Antonio near Fort Sam Houston

Visiting Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio? Finding the perfect nearby hotel can enhance your experience in this historic Texas city. After researching accommodations around this military landmark, I've identified places that blend convenience with San Antonio's unique riverside charm. These 15 best hotels offer everything from budget-friendly options to luxury stays within easy reach of Fort Sam Houston. I analyzed guest feedback and compared amenities to create this list of properties that provide comfortable bases for exploring both the military installation and San Antonio's vibrant attractions.

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Best Western Plus Downtown North

Best Western Plus Downtown North

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Downtown Northeast Near Fort Sam Houston

2755 North Panam Expressway | 1.2 mi (1.9km) to Fort Sam Houston

7.3Good
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Located just minutes from Fort Sam Houston, this budget-friendly hotel offers comfortable rooms with refrigerators and free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can start their day with a continental breakfast before exploring nearby attractions like The Alamo, while enjoying convenient amenities including a 24-hour front desk and shared lounge.

Amenities

Fax/photocopying
Vending machine (drinks)
Shared lounge/TV area
24-hour front desk

Nearby

San Antonio Zoo
Frost Bank Center
Woodard Park
Pershing Park

Important Info

Parking available
Free WiFi throughout
Pets allowed (charges apply)
Family friendly

Quality Inn & Suites I-35 Near Frost Bank Center

3817 N PanAm Expwy | 1.5 mi (2.4km) to Fort Sam Houston

7.5Good
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Just minutes from Fort Sam Houston and downtown San Antonio, Quality Inn & Suites offers comfortable rooms with flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, and in-room microwaves. Guests enjoy convenient access to the AT&T Center, a refreshing outdoor pool, complimentary breakfast, and fitness facilities.

Amenities

1 swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness centre
Facilities for disabled guests

Nearby

San Antonio Zoo
Frost Bank Center
Splashtown San Antonio
Pletz County Park

Important Info

Parking available
Free WiFi throughout
No pets allowed
Family friendly

Best Western Plus Downtown North

2131 N Interstate 35 | 1.5 mi (2.4km) to Fort Sam Houston

8.2Very Good
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Located just 3.7 km from The Alamo, Best Western Plus Downtown North offers comfortable air-conditioned rooms with cable TV and refrigerators. Guests enjoy convenient amenities including free WiFi, a refreshing outdoor pool, and daily buffet breakfast while being minutes from Fort Sam Houston and San Antonio attractions.

Amenities

1 swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness centre
Family rooms

Nearby

The Alamo
Rivercenter Mall
Pershing Park
Fort Sam Houston Museum

Important Info

Parking available
Free WiFi throughout
No pets allowed
Family friendly

Hotel Emma At Pearl On The Riverwalk

136 East Grayson | 2.3 mi (3.8km) to Fort Sam Houston

9.5Exceptional
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Located just 2.1 km from The Alamo, this hotel sits adjacent to the Riverwalk with a year-round outdoor pool and sun terrace. Elegant rooms feature 48 TVs and river views, while Supper restaurant serves farm-to-table South Texas cuisine and Sternewirth bar offers craft cocktails in an intimate setting.

Amenities

1 swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness centre
Facilities for disabled guests

Nearby

River Walk
The Alamo
Museum of Art
Button Stadim

Important Info

Parking: USD 45/day
Free WiFi in rooms
No pets allowed
Family friendly

Days Inn & Suites By Wyndham San Antonio Near Frost Bank Center

4038 I-10 East | 2.7 mi (4.4km) to Fort Sam Houston

8.3Very Good
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Just minutes from Fort Sam Houston and AT&T Center, this Wyndham hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and cable TV. Guests enjoy convenient amenities including a fitness center, daily grab-and-go breakfast, and 24-hour front desk service.

Amenities

1 swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness centre
Facilities for disabled guests

Nearby

Frost Bank Center
Denver Park
Skyline Park
Martin Luther King Park

Important Info

Parking available
Free WiFi in rooms
Pets allowed (charges apply)
Family friendly

Sol Cypress, San Antonio, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

103 9th Street | 2.8 mi (4.4km) to Fort Sam Houston

8.2Very Good
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Just minutes from Fort Sam Houston, Sol Cypress offers riverside relaxation with an outdoor pool and hot tub overlooking the San Antonio River. Guests enjoy bright, well-equipped rooms with free WiFi, plus authentic Cajun cuisine at Bourbon Street Seafood Kitchen, all within easy reach of The Alamo and Pearl Brewery district.

Amenities

1 swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness centre
Facilities for disabled guests

Nearby

River Walk
The Alamo
Button Stadim
Museum of Art

Important Info

Parking: USD 45/day
Free WiFi in rooms
Pets allowed (charges apply)
Family friendly

La Hacienda Inn

1524 East Commerce Street | 3 mi (4.8km) to Fort Sam Houston

8.6Excellent
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Just a 10-minute walk from Alamo Dome Stadium and The Alamo, La Hacienda Inn provides convenient comfort with free Wi-Fi and 24-hour reception. Each bright room includes a refrigerator, microwave, flat-screen TV, and complimentary parking for one vehicle per reservation.

Amenities

CCTV outside property
Private check-in/check-out
Facilities for disabled guests
Fire extinguishers

Nearby

River Walk
The Alamo
Fairchild Park
Sunset Station Historic Entertainment District

Important Info

Parking available
Free WiFi in rooms
No pets allowed
Family friendly

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Antonio - Rivercenter Area, An IHG Hotel

1309 East Commerce | 3 mi (4.9km) to Fort Sam Houston

8.4Very Good
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This modern 3-star hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and fridges, plus an outdoor swimming pool just 1km from the Convention Center. Guests enjoy convenient amenities including a business center, 24-hour multilingual front desk, and easy access to San Antonio attractions like The Alamo and Rivercenter.

Amenities

1 swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness centre
Facilities for disabled guests

Nearby

River Walk
The Alamo
Sunset Station Historic Entertainment District
Alamodome

Important Info

Parking available
Free WiFi throughout
No pets allowed
Family friendly

Hampton Inn San Antonio Downtown

414 Bowie Street | 3.1 mi (4.9km) to Fort Sam Houston

7.9Good
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Hampton Inn San Antonio Downtown offers modern rooms with free WiFi, microwaves, and refrigerators just blocks from the River Walk. Guests enjoy a free hot breakfast daily, outdoor pool, and fitness center, all within a 6-minute walk to the Alamo.

Amenities

1 swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness centre
Facilities for disabled guests

Nearby

River Walk
The Alamo
Alamo Plaza
The Alamo

Important Info

Parking: USD 34/day
Free WiFi throughout
Pets allowed (charges apply)
Family friendly

Cityview Inn & Suites Downtown /RiverCenter Area

1306 East Commerce Street | 3.1 mi (5km) to Fort Sam Houston

8.2Very Good
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Just steps from the Alamodome in downtown San Antonio, Cityview Inn & Suites offers comfortable rooms featuring microwaves, refrigerators, and city views. Guests enjoy convenient amenities including free Wi-Fi, complimentary parking, and a 24-hour front desk, all while being just a 4-minute drive from the River Walk and The Alamo.

Amenities

Lift
Smoke alarms
CCTV outside property
Vending machine (snacks)

Nearby

River Walk
The Alamo
Sunset Station Historic Entertainment District
Alamodome

Important Info

Parking available
Free WiFi throughout
No pets allowed
Family friendly

Sonesta ES Suites San Antonio Downtown Alamo Plaza

425 Bonham Street | 3.1 mi (5km) to Fort Sam Houston

8.1Very Good
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Located right next to the Alamo and near Fort Sam Houston, this hotel offers suite-style accommodations with full kitchens and luxury bedding. Guests enjoy convenient amenities including an outdoor pool, free WiFi, daily complimentary breakfast, and easy access to the San Antonio River Walk.

Amenities

1 swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness centre
Facilities for disabled guests

Nearby

River Walk
The Alamo
Alamo Plaza
The Alamo

Important Info

Parking: USD 40/day
Free WiFi throughout
Pets allowed (charges apply)
Family friendly

Tru By Hilton San Antonio Downtown Riverwalk

901 E. Houston St. | 3.1 mi (5km) to Fort Sam Houston

7.7Good
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Located near the Riverwalk and Alamo, Tru By Hilton offers modern rooms with AC and TVs plus a refreshing swimming pool with sun terrace. Guests enjoy convenient amenities including a fitness center, free WiFi, business facilities, and daily buffet breakfast.

Amenities

1 swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness centre
Facilities for disabled guests

Nearby

River Walk
The Alamo
Alamo Plaza
Rivercenter Mall

Important Info

Parking: USD 37/day
Free WiFi throughout
Pets allowed (charges apply)
Family friendly

The Emily Morgan Hotel - A DoubleTree By Hilton

705 East Houston Street | 3.2 mi (5.1km) to Fort Sam Houston

8.3Very Good
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The Emily Morgan Hotel welcomes guests with warm cookies in a prime downtown location just steps from the Alamo. Spacious rooms feature flat-screen TVs and bathrobes, while the ORO Restaurant serves seasonal local cuisine alongside award-winning margaritas.

Amenities

Non-smoking rooms
Fitness centre
Facilities for disabled guests
Room service

Nearby

River Walk
The Alamo
The Alamo
Alamo Plaza

Important Info

Parking: USD 49/day
Free WiFi throughout
Pets allowed (charges apply)
Family friendly

Hotel Havana

1015 Navarro Street | 3.2 mi (5.2km) to Fort Sam Houston

8.2Very Good
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Hotel Havana, a historic boutique property from 1914, blends Pan-Latin culture in a prime downtown location just minutes from the Riverwalk. Guests enjoy distinctive amenities including The Bar (a San Antonio landmark serving specialty drinks), Ocho restaurant's Pan-Latin cuisine, and stylish rooms equipped with free WiFi and iPod docking stations.

Amenities

Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Room service
Restaurant

Nearby

River Walk
The Alamo
Travis Park
Madison Square Park

Important Info

Parking: USD 25/day
Free WiFi throughout
Pets allowed (charges apply)
Family friendly

Hotel Gibbs Downtown Riverwalk

105 North Alamo | 3.2 mi (5.2km) to Fort Sam Houston

8.5Excellent
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Located seconds from the Alamo and Riverwalk, Hotel Gibbs offers modern rooms with coffeemakers in a completely non-smoking environment. Guests enjoy the convenience of the 24-hour fitness center and on-site dining at 1909 Bar and Bistro, while attractions like the Majestic Theatre and Rivercenter Mall are just steps away.

Amenities

Sauna
Wine/champagne
Fire extinguishers
Fitness centre

Nearby

River Walk
The Alamo
The Alamo
Wax Museum

Important Info

Parking: USD 42/day
Free WiFi available
Pets allowed (charges apply)
Family friendly
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Post was updated on June 2, 2025

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