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Hilton Palacio del Rio

200 South Alamo Street, San Antonio, TX, USA, 78205
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About us

CVENT Top 250 Meeting Hotel in North America. Beautifully situated on the famous River Walk in downtown San Antonio, Hilton Palacio del Rio is surrounded by popular Texas attractions, including the Alamo. Renovations have transformed this iconic River Walk hotel to convey a contemporary flavor within a hacienda setting.

Venue Details

ChainHilton
BrandHilton Hotels
Built1968
Renovated2012
Total meeting space30,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms485
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Awards

Industry awards
AAA Four Diamond Full Service Hotel 2024 Cvent Top 250 Meeting Hotel TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Awars 2021 TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Awars 2020 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2018 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2017 Convention South Readers’ Choice Awards- Best Meeting Site- 2013 Downtown Alliance San Antonio - Best Interior Renovation - 2013

Venue Highlights

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Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
Facilities
  • Onsite restaurant
Recreational activities
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Tennis courts

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (3)

Sustainability Certifications
ISO 50001:2018

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 14001:2015

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 9001:2015

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Feb 01 - Apr 30Sep 01 - Oct 31Nov 01 - Nov 15
Shoulder season
May 01 - Jul 31
Low season
Nov 16 - Dec 31Aug 01 - Aug 31Jan 01 - Jan 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
30,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
7,521 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
25
Second largest room
7,521 sq. ft.

Floor Plans

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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

El Mirador A East
El Mirador B & C
Salon B & C
La Vista F
El Mirador B West
La Vista

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
485
Single (1 bed)
231
Double (2 beds)
220
Suites
5

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 8 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $59.00/day )

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Durty Nelly's Irish Pub
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Get ready to be entertained! Established in 1974, Durty Nelly's Irish Pub features nightly sing-a-longs, a great beer selection, full bar and traditional Irish pub fare.
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San Antonio River Walk
Recreation
La Villita Arts Village
Historical landmark
1 blk
Located on the south bank of the San Antonio River, La Villita Historic Arts Village was one of San Antonio’s first neighborhoods. La Villita hosts some of San Antonio’s best parties with festivals, concerts and celebrations scheduled year-round. A Historic Arts Village since 1939, galleries and shops in one square block offer unique art by local & regional artists featuring oil paintings, sculptures, water-colors, metal art, rock art, textiles, copper wares, pottery, jewelry, stained glass and regional folk art. La Villita is a treasure trove for shoppers seeking the perfect remembrance of a visit to San Antonio.
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San Antonio, TX, US 78205
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HemisFair Park & Tower of Americas
Park
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HemisFair Park was built to host the 1968 World's Fair. The Fifteen (15) acre park features cascading waterfalls and fountains, lushly landscaped areas, historic buildings, children's playground, and the world Famous San Antonio landmark "The Tower of the Americas". In addition to the Tower of the Americas, shops and relaxing water features it is also home to the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de México, Instítuto de México and the Institute of Texan Cultures, which offers year-round exhibits on the history and people of the Lone Star state and sponsors the popular Texas Folklife Festival each year. HemisFair Park is located in downtown San Antonio adjacent to the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.
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1 blk
Alamo
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Museum
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Six Flags Fiesta Texas
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Hilton Palacio del Rio Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Hilton Palacio del Rio regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Hilton Palacio del Rio's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Hilton has committed to cut our environmental footprint in half and double our social impact by 2030. Refer to our website, https://cr.hilton.com, for details on our award-winning Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programs.
Does Hilton Palacio del Rio have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Hilton has committed to reducing waste in our managed operations by 50% by 2030. Through the end of 2020, we have reduced waste in our managed portfolio by 73% since our 2008 baseline, and our managed and franchised hotels have reduced waste by 62%.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Hilton Palacio del Rio and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Hilton Palacio del Rio's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Please refer to https://jobs.hilton.com/diversity and our annual Supplier Diversity Report (https://cr.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Hilton-2020-Supplier-Diversity-Report.pdf).

Health and Safety

Were practices at Hilton Palacio del Rio developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, CDC & WHO. Hilton CleanStay, a new industry-defining standard of cleanliness (https://newsroom.hilton.com/corporate/news/hilton-defining-new-standard-of-cleanliness) Hilton up to date customer messaging: https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/coronavirus/
Does Hilton Palacio del Rio clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Install hand sanitizer stations/disinfecting wipes in public areas & on shuttles; enhanced cleaning of high touch areas, lobbies, elevators, doors, bathrooms; F&B service in accordance with food safety guidelines, dining configured for physical distancing
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