Quiet Hotel in San Antonio, but with walking distance.

Please can someone recommend a quiet hotel in San Antonio within walking distance to Riverwalk. We are staying 3 nights -2 adults - Price about $200 per room per night maximum in April 2007.

Quiet Hotel in San Antonio, but with walking distance.

When in April are you planning your visit? If it%26#39;s durrring Fiesta, April 20-29,nowhere downtown will be quiet. Outside of that window things should be great at any of the hotels.

Your budget should give you the choice of many hotels. You can usually get a 4-star hotel on Hotwire for about $125 if you%26#39;re willing to gamble on the exact hotel.

Quiet Hotel in San Antonio, but with walking distance.

Thanks for reply. We will be there from April 19th for 3 nights.

Not sure about hotwire, would like a named hotel any further suggestions.

Thanks for reply. We will be there from April 19th for 3 nights.

Not sure about hotwire, would like a named hotel any further suggestions.

Hi Budsey

Try the Hawthorn Suites Riverwalk. A quiet location and a 20 minutes walk along the Riverwalk to down town. Or go by boat (stops at the Hawthorn). Try a riverview room with a large balcony.

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Check out the Marriott Plaza San Antonio....

We were just in San Antonio and looked at a lot of the Bed and Breakfasts on Madison Street and a few streets close to Madison. There are a total of about 10 B%26amp;B in old mansions. They are in residential neighborhoods therefore do not have traffic noises.

Those B%26amp;B are close the the Guenther House Restaurant (often recommended by those in the know, see Guenther website), the river walk and are also served by the public transportation trolleys. Rosario Mexican Food is also in the neighborhood. It was recently in the Texas Monthly as a place to get one of the best tacos in Texas.

We also saw the Holiday Inn Express ($169 plus 16.75% tax) and the Amerisuites ($134 plus tax) both on Navarro Street. The Marriott was also in the neighborhood. All of the above are within easy walking distance of each other but the hotels were on heavily traveled streets.

All of the above are also close to Amtrak Train station but not within walking distance (about $5 by taxi.)

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Coming in Jnauary for NHL All star game

We are from Alberta,Canada and coming for 2 nights to go to NHL game and we are staying at Courtyard by Marriott.......Market center. Is there any shopping close by as we won%26#39;t have a vehicle? Also are there any restaurants or attractions of any kinds near by? What about casinos? We will be at the hockey game Wed night but not sure what we will do the rest of the time thanks;-)

Coming in Jnauary for NHL All star game

Oops was supposed to be January lol and I forgot to ask what is the weather like there that month? We are coming from a bunch of snow so I am sure that will be a treat hahaha

Coming in Jnauary for NHL All star game

You will be in an area that is not good for walking to restaurants- it is right along the freeway. One good thing- you are next to the Hilton Anatole so you could eat at one of their restaurants. You could take a cab over to the West End (chain resturants, bars, Dallas World Aquarium)- or walk over after the hockey game- or downtown (Union Station, Reunion Tower) and catch DART rail from there to other places around town (North Park mall, Dallas Zoo). There is also an area called Uptown with lots of restaurants and some shops- you could take a cab there and use the Mckinney Avenue Trolley (www.mata.org)to ride around and see some of Dallas.

Texas doesn%26#39;t have any casinos.

Who knows what the weather wil be like!!! Yesterday it was 80; next week it could be 30...it%26#39;s very unpredictable.

What kind of shopping are you looking for?

I like the outlet malls or any mall doesn%26#39;t really matter but I LOVE SHOPPING! LOL Also are there any casinos at all in Dallas?

The nearest casinos are in Oklahoma - about an hour, or so, away.

Many like Grapevine Mills for outlet shopping. But honestly...I never find anything great. In January, you are going to find first-run clothing at major sale prices at any mall - Northpark is my fave and second is Galleria.

we now live in Dallas, formerly from Calgary. The city will be hopping during that time-not quite sure what type of shopping you are looking for but you will likely need to rent a car-or perhaps lite rail DART will get you there. Let me know what you are looking for like a mall or Target-upscale or cheap-Dallas has everything but is definitely a driving city

As you can see-Texas does not have any gambling-we used to love going to the Cainso on Blackfoot trail and now go once in a while to Oklahoma but it takes about an hour each way.

I have never found anything at the Grapevine Mills Mall but you may want to go to the Allen Premium Ooutlt Mall in Allen Texas about 30 mnutes north iof where you will be (go north on 35E, take 635 East to 75N, exit at Stacy Road)

I agree - outlet in Allen is much better.

If you want to look at what shopping is like in Dallas you could go to NorthPark on Northwest Hwy (Loop 12) and Central Expway (Hiway 75). (Many of our major streets have 2 names, you will probably need to know both of them.)

NorthPark is said to be one of the most profitable malls in the United States and one of the oldest but it is continually updated. Neiman Marcus is there as well as BOSS and other high end stores. This mall probably represents a diversity of upper to middle stores and has good dining options. Across the street at Lincoln Park are more good stores.

NorthPark is a Dallas landmark.

Billy Bob's - Fort Worth

another question!

We wanted to visit Billy Bob%26#39;s as well. I have checked their web site and see that they have concerts....are they usually in the main ';bar area'; or in a separate concert area? Just wondering if we should be buying concert tickets now to avoid missing out on the main attraction the evening we are there. I have no idea how the hall is arranged or how much time we should allow there. We had intended to spend a whole Saturday in Fort Worth.

Billy Bob's - Fort Worth

Billy Bob%26#39;s is huge. The main concert area has seating for several thousand people. There are long rectangular tables that seat about 20 people each lined up in about six rows of 15 to 20 tables.

People who buy tickets to the concert have seating in the concert area and are served beer/drinks by wait staff. If the musicians are someone you care then you would want to buy tickets to the concert area. If you want tickets definitely buy them as soon as possible. Main line act tickets go pretty quickly and some of the seats do not have good views.

Here%26#39;s the link to the seating chart. www.billybobstexas.com/seating-chart.htm

The building is L-shaped with the rodeo area, pool tables, and shops on one arm of the L, and the main stage and houseband area on the other arm of the L with a restaurant tucked behind the houseband area.

There are several bar areas where you can either be waited on or go to the bar directly for drinks.

If you get to Billy Bob%26#39;s by 7 or 8 you will have plenty of time there. They are open late. I believe the shops are open until 1 AM and the bars close at 2 or so. I would not eat at Billy Bob%26#39;s but would take the opportunity to eat at a better food choice and just have drinks at Billy Bob%26#39;s.

Every night the house band plays both before and after the main stage band. The house bands vary, they%26#39;re not really house bands in the sense that they play every day, but in the sense that they play frequently and aren%26#39;t main stage bands. Dwight Yoakum, the Bellamy Brothers, Robert Earl Keen, Hank Williams, Jr., etc., are main stage type bands.

If you buy general admission tickets, you can still hear the music, but you don%26#39;t have a close view of the musicians. The main concert area is bordered on the back by the second stage area with a dance floor. You can have a distant (200 or so feet) straight line view of the stage if there aren%26#39;t a zillion other people in front of you.

Here%26#39;s a link to a good range of photos.

billybobstexas.com/pictures/SaturdayNight/sa…

Billy Bob's - Fort Worth

As always, ChrystinP is right on target. Billy Bob%26#39;s is a terrific venue- one of the best in the area. You will have a terrific musical experience and meet some great folks. Go by the White Elephant as well. Good bands there and lots of fun. Cattlemen%26#39;s is a classic Stockyards restaurant- good chicken fried steak- good steaks- old time, classic atmosphere.

Thanks so much for all of your help! Now I can hardly wait to get there. :)

Restaurants near Grapevine Mills

We%26#39;ll be staying at the Springhill Marriott at Grapevine for a weekend and were wondering what good restaurants would be closeby or within walking distance? thanks!

Restaurants near Grapevine Mills

There are several basic chain type restaurants within walking distance- you will be right by the Grapevine Mills Mall. Inside is a Rainforest Cafe (kids like it) and a Chili%26#39;s Too (small version of the regular Chili%26#39;s) plus all kinds of food court type places. Outside, in a strip by the mall are Steak N%26#39; Shake (great burgers, fries and shakes), Love and War (OK steaks), and several others- I think maybe a Bennigans. Also, there is an Embassy Suites across the street that has a couple of restaurants.

If you have a car, you should head to downtown Grapevine and checkout some local type places such as WIllhoites (not great food but live bands), South Prarie Oyster Bar, Back Porch, Weinberger%26#39;s Deli.

Restaurants near Grapevine Mills

Hello.

I%26#39;m pretty fimilar with that area and like to eat dinner after shopping all day.

As far as restaurants inside Grapevine Mills, I%26#39;d suggest not doing that.

The Chili%26#39;s too offers a small menu selection and Rainforest Cafe is neat to do once and that%26#39;s it.

The food is okay and the atmosphere is kid oriented and you could wait in line more than an hour.

The strip of restaurants has a decent selection.

TX Love and War is pretty good and they have entertainment on the weekends...call ahead to double check who will be there.

Cozymels has great Carribean style Mexican food, I love it!!

There%26#39;s also a good restaurant attatched to the Bass Pro Shops. It%26#39;s called Big Buck Brewery. I really like the food there, and they had a nice selection.

There is also a bar area upstairs if that is of interest to you.

If you will have a car, I suggest going to the Gaylord Texan. They have several restaurants inside ranging in price and selection.

A restaurant called Amur Lur (sp?) is rated one of the most romantic in the DFW area. I have not been there yet, but plan to soon.

The area is beautiful, you could even take a scenic drive down by the lake and if the weather outside is nice, have a picnic...it%26#39;s so relaxing there.

They also have hiking, biking trails.

Hope this helps.

I do like the downtown area as the other post spoke of...mainly a walking stretch of small shops and restaurants. They also have the wineries in downtown, which is fun to do as well.

hope this helps!! Enjoy your stay.

Thanks poodleone and andream.

I%26#39;m leaning towards the Love and War in Texas restaurant...that might be the best choice for some authentic Texas vittles! I%26#39;m assuming we would be within walking distance?

I%26#39;m a shopper and will have a couple of other shopahoics with me, is there anything in particular we should check out in downtown Grapevine?

thanks for all of your advice....I feel better knowing I have a ';plan'; before I go!

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romantic restaurants for lunch?

What are some restaurants that are romantic and have lunch specials?

Prefer not downtown, have a car, any cuisine (although prefer not mexican or indian)

romantic restaurants for lunch?

Well, I always liked Aldo%26#39;s but whenever I%26#39;ve eaten there for lunch it has been packed, making it a little less romantic.

tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60956-d48…

It may not be in your price range (I%26#39;m remembering an earlier post... don%26#39;t know if those same constraintsapply to lunch).

romantic restaurants for lunch?

Scenic Loop Café, 25615 Boerne Stage Road, (210) 687-1818

Guenther House has great breakfasts http://www.guentherhouse.com/Main.aspx

The teahouse at the Botanical Gardens

Crumpets Restaurant %26amp; Bakery, Bistro Time, Silo, or The Vineyards

Restaurant suggestions?

I would appreciate restaurant suggestions for a one-week visitor.

I remember reading about a famous hamburger place ?...

Thanks for any help!

Restaurant suggestions?

There is a website; www.restaurantheaven.com that has listings and reviews of independent locally owned restaurants in town. They also have a free lunch give away every week. It%26#39;s neat!

Restaurant suggestions?

That%26#39;s great, Dove. Thank you so much!

Just ate over Christmas at a restaurant called ';Salt %26amp; Pepper'; - it was by far the best meal I have ever had in W. Falls, and I highly recommend it. The owners are Greek, so the menu starts from there, but they have outstanding steak and game specials as well. The one hamburger place you might be thinking of has closed since my last visit, unfortunately, but I%26#39;m sure there are still good burgers around. There is also a nice new Thai restaurant opened which wasn%26#39;t too bad. Both of these are in the area around Kemp %26amp; Midwestern, behind the mall.

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Family trip to Seaworld, but I hate the water.

I%26#39;ll go to Seaworld one day, but on the second day my husband and kids are gonna want to go back and do the waterpark thing. I%26#39;m gonna want to do something else on my own. We%26#39;ll have a vehicle, but I%26#39;m leary about driving around in San Antonio. Thinking they can take the car and leave me at the hotel to wander around with my camera on foot. So, of course, my dilema is where should we stay? I%26#39;ve read so many reviews that I%26#39;ve seriously confused myself.

We%26#39;ll be there four nights in June, with a budget of $200 or less per night for a hotel. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Family trip to Seaworld, but I hate the water.

Well, this is just my opinion, but I think wandering around SeaWorld wtih a camera would be more interesting than wandering around a hotel with a camera. Just my opinion. I%26#39;m not much on waterparks myself, but there are things to do at SeaWorld that don%26#39;t involve water (the aviary, the clydesdales... the shows)

Or... I%26#39;d drop everyone off, keep the car, and head to North Star Mall. I realize that it%26#39;s still driving, but it%26#39;s not a complicated route and once you get there you%26#39;ll park the car.

A resort hotel (Hyatt Hill Country, La Cantera) would probably be a little out of your price range. However, if you can get a ';deal';, I%26#39;d recommend one of those... they are close to Sea World and have property on which to wander. Or, find a hotel that has a nice spa if you like that kind of thing. The unfortunate thing is that spas can break the bank pretty quickly. :-)

At any rate... have a great trip!

Family trip to Seaworld, but I hate the water.

Check out Amerisuites, the one on I-10. It isn%26#39;t too far to Sea World, and located pretty well to get to anything decent. Amerisuites is also a part of the Hyatt family, so if you sign up for Hyatt%26#39;s Gold club or whatever it%26#39;s called, you can earn free nights and points. I got a free night, so I%26#39;m a believer! There are also some decent restaurants w/in walking distance, I like County Line, which is a BBQ place. Also it%26#39;s very close to the Shops at La Cantera, which is a lovely outdoor mall. Also nearby is Fiesta Texas (thrill rides), a Westin resort w/ a nice view of San Antonio because it%26#39;s up on a hill, one of the few in Texas. This area I believe is called medical center-adjacent or something similar. It isn%26#39;t really near the RiverWalk, although nothing is very far from anywhere in this town, in my opinion. I would not recommend staying at a hotel on Hwy 281, that hwy is a nightmare because it doesn%26#39;t have a proper interchange, you have to exit the hwy. onto the street, and then turn on the streets to get onto the other hwy. Ridiculous! Of course, I am a newer resident here. If I knew about that situation, I might not be here today! HTH!