Good convenient location on the Riverwalk
Was in San Antonio for a long weekend and we have stayed at the Drury Plaza before and stayed there again on this trip. It provides an excellent location directly on the Riverwalk in the midst of all the action. It is a 23 + story high rise so street noise was not an issue. If you do your homework you can get a good rate (AAA, etc). It is in the old beautiful Alamo National Bank building from the 1920's. They did a great job converting it to a hotel. The rooms are well appointed and a bit smaller than today's common hotel rooms, but they are more than adequate. Each room has a large modern tiled updated bath, microwave, mini fridge, flat screen tv, good AC, and in-room coffee (though it is in an odd location and not very good). The staff was always friendly and helpful. You must valet park at $19.00 each day. They offer a 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm heavy snacks and open bar with beer, wine and cocktails (3 drinks limit per person). The "free bar food" included in the price of your room varies nightly, but offers things like baked potatoes, chicken fingers, salad, chips & queso and salsa, popcorn, etc. Note that this offering is extremely popular so the serving area is packed and noisy. The free breakfast has many great offerings but is also usually busy and noisy as this is a popular and busy hotel. One negative to all this food service in addition to the very crowded lines is it comes on styrofoam plates and cups. There is no attempt at trying to add a sense of class with real glass or silverware and the trash it generates must be tremendous. There was no attempt at recycling. While everyone likes the free cocktails and snacks, the huge crowds - like hogs to a trough - make one not want to participate. The location on the Riverwalk is great - this is the main reason to stay here. They do have a roof top pool and fitness area though we did not use them. There is vending and ice on a few of the floors but not all. I would stay here again for the convenience though there are likely nicer and classier hotels if you are out for a romantic weekend.