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
Renovated2025
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
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
Facilities
- Onsite restaurant
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
- Tennis courts
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)
ISO 50001:2018
Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
Expires: 9/25/2026
ISO 14001:2015
Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
Expires: 9/25/2026
ISO 9001:2015
Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
Expires: 9/25/2026
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Mar 13, 2026 - Mar 17, 2026
Mar 26, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026
Apr 16, 2026 - Apr 27, 2026
May 1, 2026 - May 4, 2026
May 20, 2026 - May 24, 2026
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Jul 18, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026
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Aug 23, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026
Oct 16, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026
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Feb 01 - Apr 30Nov 01 - Nov 15Sep 01 - Oct 31
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May 01 - Jul 31
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Jan 01 - Jan 31Nov 16 - Dec 31Aug 01 - Aug 31
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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.
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.
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Meeting space
Meeting room floor plans
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
485
Single (1 bed)
231
Double (2 beds)
220
Suites
5
Total guest rooms
485
Single (1 bed)
231
Double (2 beds)
220
Suites
5
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
8 mi
Distance from airport 8 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $59.00/day )
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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
2 blks
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.
San Antonio, TX, US 78205
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Arneson River Theatre
Historical landmark
1 blk
Alamo
Historical landmark
2 blks
Briscoe Western Art Museum
Museum
SeaWorld San Antonio
Park
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Park
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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
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Corporate_Responsibility@Hilton.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, Hilton is committed to reducing waste across our portfolio. All of our hotels were required to remove plastic straws, stir sticks and cocktail picks in 2019, and we are currently transitioning from individual bath toiletries to full-size dispensers.
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, Items are cleaned according to Hilton CleaStay standards
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
https://cr.hilton.com, for details on our award-winning Environmental, Social and Governance programs. Also refer to https://hiltoneffect.org for information on our corporate foundation, through which we are investing in our local communities.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Corporate_Responsibility@Hilton.com
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