Kimpton Santo San Antonio - Riverwalk by IHG
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Kimpton Santo is worth booking if you want a 5-star base within a short walk of the Alamo and the Riverwalk, with warm service and a spa. Budget-minded travellers should note it costs several times more than our other picks, before parking and resort fees.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This hotel suits couples, convention visitors and anyone who wants upscale comfort close to the main downtown sights. Guests praise a friendly, professional team, and the property lists a spa, pool, gym and restaurant. It is also tagged as pet friendly.
Skip it if your budget is tight or you dislike surprise charges. Guests complain about high daily valet parking costs and unexpected resort fees, on top of a room rate well above the city median.
Location and getting around
The address is 431 South Alamo Street, in the Downtown - Riverwalk area. Tower of the Americas is about 0.5 km away, roughly 6 minutes on foot. The Alamo Mission is about 0.7 km, around 9 minutes. Guests say the Riverwalk and the convention center are within walking distance, though they mention road construction nearby.
Olmos Park is about 6.1 km away, roughly 76 minutes on foot. That is far, so use public transport or a taxi. Walking times are straight-line estimates. The location score is 9.2.
What guests say
The score is 9.0 out of 10 from 654 reviews, joint second of 11 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Staff stand out. Guests describe a warm welcome and helpful, professional service. The walkable location is the other common point of praise, even with the construction nearby.
Value is the main complaint. Reviewers mention high daily charges for valet parking and resort fees they did not expect. Budget for these when you compare prices.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 was 306.79 euros per night for 2 adults. The sample median was 118.86 euros, so this is more than two and a half times the typical rate. These are reference prices, not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates, and check the total with fees.
Our Budget pick, Super 8 by Wyndham San Antonio/Riverwalk Area, has 2 stars, scored 8.0 and cost 64.94 euros. Our Best Value pick, La Hacienda Inn near Alamodome & Riverwalk, has 2 stars, scored 8.6 and cost 77.40 euros. Kimpton Santo costs about four times as much. What you get is a higher score, 5 stars, a spa and pool, and a short walk to the Alamo.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 11 hotels in San Antonio. For the Luxury slot, 5-star hotels get priority. Kimpton Santo has an official 5-star rating and a 9.0 score from 654 reviews, one of the strongest results in the sample.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, cancellation terms and whether breakfast is in your rate have not been assessed. Breakfast options listed include gluten-free, American, buffet and breakfast to go.
Ask for the exact resort fee and the daily valet parking cost before you pay, since guests found both high. Confirm the pet policy and fees if you travel with an animal, and check spa and pool hours. Given the road construction guests mention, ask whether any work is ongoing near your room.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Kimpton Santo from the Alamo?
The Alamo Mission is about 0.7 km away, around 9 minutes on foot. Tower of the Americas is about 6 minutes.
Does Kimpton Santo San Antonio charge a resort fee?
Guests report unexpected resort fees. The exact amount is not confirmed in our data, so ask the hotel before booking.
How much is parking at Kimpton Santo?
Guests mention high daily valet parking costs. The current price is not confirmed, so check it with the hotel.
Does Kimpton Santo have a pool and spa?
The property lists a pool, a spa and wellness centre, and a gym. Check opening times and any fees for your dates.
How much does Kimpton Santo San Antonio cost?
The reference price seen for 2 nights in November 2026 was 306.79 euros per night for 2 adults, before any fees. Check today's price for your dates.