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1103 East Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX 78205 (East Side)
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 2012
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Frankfurt, Germany
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61 reviews 61 reviews
47 hotel reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
“I liked it!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 2012

Very nice lobby and friendly reception. Very large room with fridge, coffeemaker and microwave. Very large and clean room. Bathroom also very nice and clean.
Nice breakfast selection with everything I 'needed'. Joghurt and fresh fruit was available.

Short walk to the famous 'River walk'.

Only down side: Close to the tracks, every once in a while you can hear a trainwhistle.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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bestwesternsunset, General Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS Sunset Suites-Riverwalk, responded to this review
October 25, 2012
Thank you so much for your feedback. I will be sure to share your compliments with our housekeeping staff, they work very hard and do an incredible...
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McAllen, Texas
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Very nice but got charged twice...”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 18, 2012

The location is downtown within walking distance of the Riverwalk, Hemisphere Tower, and Alamo Dome. The decor was updated and clean. Special attention has been paid to the details of the room ie. the towels are shaped into little fans, there is a wet bar, full sized ironing board, beautiful drapes, small couch, mouthwash, toiletries ect. The room smelled clean unlike most where it smells like "hotel air freshener". The breakfast was nice and there are ladies there to assist you. Did have a few issues; the in room coffee mugs had someone else's old coffee dried at the bottom, even with all of the lights on the room it was still very dark, and I was charged twice for 1 night's stay; the first time $94 and the second $118. It's been 9 days and the matter is still unresolved, but they have been really nice and helpful. I'm confident it will be resolved soon. I would stay again...

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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bestwesternsunset, General Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS Sunset Suites-Riverwalk, responded to this review
October 19, 2012
So glad you enjoyed your stay...I do apologize for the incorrect billing, I know it has now been fixed. Any other issues please call me directly and I will be happy to attend to them in person and quickly. Hope to see you back real soon.
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Indianapolis, Indiana
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34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
“We enrolled in Member Rewards program, it was that good!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 11, 2012

a number of years back, before the days of consumer review sites, we stayed at a Best Western or 2 but was never impressed enough to make staying at their properties a regular occurance. Well that all changed with our stay here. We enrolled in their returning guest program with plans to deliberately look for their properties in other cities we choose to visit. Rooms were HUGE and beautifully decorated with comfortable beds ,pillows and bedding. They were the only downtown/ Riverwalk area property that did not charge for parking which was a HUGE money saver. The hot breakfast had a wide array of both hot and cold foods and it too was complimentary. They even had stainless steel silverware and ceramic plates to use but did lay out plastic utensils if you wanted them. Nice "green" move! The shower was STRONG with immediately hot eater. I emphasize this because this has been a frequent "concern" we have had in staying at other properties so this stood out. The staff were knowledgeable ,helpful and cheerful. This seemed genuine , not put on. The location was VERY convenient, only 2 to 3 blocks from the RiverCenter Mall along with the steps leading down to the RiverWalk. We never moved our car until we checked out and we were there for 2 nights! There was no need to. Everything was right there, within walking distance and there was an extremely safe feeling to the area. There are interior corridors rather than door drive-up . There were only 2 "concerns" we had but take note, neither led me to downgrade the property. First, there was a slight "phantom" toilet. By that I mean, the toilet would sound as thpugh it was flushing without being flushed but this did not impede our sleep. The second was the guests above us were heavy footed. I suspect there were kids, maybe one with ADD because they would pace and/ or run at night and start early in the AM. We could have requested a room change. Don't know if one was available but we had unloaded everything and it would have been a big intrusion into our plans to do that. Again, this did NOT affect our view of the property but if I had to do it again, I'd probably stay on the upper floor . Truly enjoyed our stay!

Room Tip: Stay on upper floor to avoid the overhead noise of guests.
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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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bestwesternsunset, General Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS Sunset Suites-Riverwalk, responded to this review
October 16, 2012
That is wonderful news, we're glad we were able to win your belief in Best Westerns as a great place to stay...Did you know that Best Westerns used to be called "Great Western" hotels at their conception? Then as they evolved and went national, then international, the name changed...so we're happy to have lived up to the original "Great" name of our forefathers.

Your feedback hit every wonderful point of our property and it will help other travelers in the future (as you said before the time of customer review sites...now everyone can benefit from your feedback). Please take advantage of the BW Rewards Points and earn those free nights with every stay...see you back soon.
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Perfect Location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 10, 2012

We stayed here for 3 nights in September and it was one of the best Best Westerns we have stayed in and we have visited about 10 states. It was perfectly located for the riverwalk ,the Alamo and downtown area which meant that we didn't need to use the car at all during our stay.
All of the staff were courteous and helpful and the room was exceptionally clean modern and spacious. The icing on the cake was the breakfast, plenty of choice in items both hot and cold and a lovely dining area in which to eat it. I would certainly recommend this hotel.

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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bestwesternsunset, General Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS Sunset Suites-Riverwalk, responded to this review
October 16, 2012
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're glad you took advantage of the free parking and took to the streets and sights of San Antonio on foot...
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Houston, Texas
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“Nice and within walking distance of the Riverwalk”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 4, 2012

I have stayed at this Best Western numerous times for business and and I have always enjoyed my stay. The rooms are spacious and always clean. The bathroom is always spotless and the shower head actually has a good amount of water pressure as well (this is always a pet peeve of mine). The hotel employees always treat you like a guest and are willing to help you when requested. The hotel is a short walk to the Riverwalk ( 5-6 blocks) or you can easily get the bus or a cab to the Riverwalk. Parking is a bit limited and you must cross a feeder road to get from their main parking lot to the hotel if you dont get there early enough to grab a front space. For the money, this is one of the best values in San Antonio.

Room Tip: Avoid a ground floor room.... road noise and rowdy bar patrons might wake you up
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  • Stayed August 2012, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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bestwesternsunset, General Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS Sunset Suites-Riverwalk, responded to this review
October 5, 2012
It is always wonderful to hear from our loyal clients...thank you so much for taking the time to let everyone know about the little gem in downtown San Antonio :)...I hope you are a Best Western Rewards Member, racking up those points; if not, allow the Front Desk Staff to sign you up on the next visit.

Thank you again...you know where we live so see you soon :).
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Also Known As:
Best Western Sunset Suites - Riverwalk Hotel
Best Western Sunset Suites - Riverwalk Hotel San Antonio
Best Western Riverwalk
Best Western San Antonio
San Antonio Best Western
Address: 1103 East Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
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Region: United States > Texas > San Antonio > East Side
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Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Suites Wheelchair access
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#21 Business Hotels in San Antonio
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Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
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