Hotel Starting to Show Its Age, Average Rooms, Great View
We spent 4 nights at the Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk, June 2 - 5, 2012 for a conference. This was a prearranged hotel for conference participants that was directly across the street from the convention centre.
ROOMS/LOCATION:
-We changed rooms twice until we settled on the third one shown. 
-All rooms, we had an executive suite, were decorated the same
-Furniture, carpets and the bathroom could all use an upgrade, making The Alamo look young.
-Fantastic view from our double long balcony on the 17th floor, overlooking the Riverwalk, H. Gonzalez conference centre and downtown.
-Downtown location allows for easy walking to The Alamo, San Fernando Cathedral and shopping (River Centre mall is directly across the street) 
FOOD:
-There is a restaurant, bar and Starbucks on the lobby level
-Prices are a little steep, especially for room service
-Lots of great restaurants, bars and food court vendors that are better priced
AMENITIES:
-Very tiny lobby shoppe for items you forgot to pack; beverages (pop/juice) and snack food, at an expected price markup (which is ok, but Pepsi was outdated and not drinkable)
-Don't pay for your newspaper in lobby shoppe, ask for a free one at the desk
-Swimming pool, Spa, meetings rooms, banking ATM
VALUE:
-Great location and view, but not worth the cost unless you can get a great deal.