This is very nice hotel, although I don't believe it to be a 4 star. I booked this hotel on priceline and got the room for about half the advertised price. I was happy with my stay, the rooms were spotless and the beds incredibly comfortable. The staff were the normal snobby breed you get in these hotels, but were professional and got us situated as one of the rooms had to be changed from a single room to a double without any fuss. It was off the Riverwalk, but it was only a 5 minute stroll away, I knew that before we arrived so that was no big deal. Overall, well worth staying there if you don't have to pay full price.

I was looking for a 4 star hotel in the San Antonio area through Priceline.com. I was booked with the Marriott Plaza on Alamo St.
It is a very old building that from what I hear used to be a Four Seasons. It has been redone over the years but still shows its age. Definately not anywhere near a 4 star hotel. Rooms were average at best. They do have a very nice courtyard area with a pool and hot tub. Exotic birds roam the property. It is also in a very good location, I would say it was no more than 2 blocks to a riverwalk entrance. We entered right by the Rhein Steakhouse. Parking however is another problem, $19/day self park!!! I think that is ridiculous.
Overall it is an "ok" place to stay. I paid $85/night through priceline and I don't feel that I got my moneys worth.

This hotel is in a nice location close to the Riverwalk and River Center Mall, however so are many other hotels in San Antonio! The two separate rooms I stayed in (all the rooms?) have the dreaded Motel 6 connector door with a solid inch of space between the bottom of the door and the floor. If you're not on the same sleep cycle as your neighbor you may have problems; conversations are heard clearly, TV and bathroom noises plain as day. Although a non-smoking hotel, I had a smoker next to me on the first night. The front desk was happy to move me though without any resistance. I also thought the glass door to the balcony was super thin and my room opened to a major intersection; again, very noisy. As expected at a Marriott, EVERYTHING costs you something; internet connection was $10, parking was $20, the small limited-choice breakfast buffet was $15. For trade off, you normally get superior facilities and super service. I found this was NOT true at this Marriott and wished I had booked the Residence Inn where all the above is included in the room rate. With a few renovations this could be a very nice hotel, however until that time, make sure you book your room at a significantly discounted rate. . . or look elsewhere.

This is a unique property - in the heart of San Antonio, two blocks from the Riverwalk, but tucked away in it's private world of ancient oaks, peacocks and original German settlement buildings. Other hotels in the area are just that - a hotel surrounded by concrete! The Marriott Plaza is private, quite, with lush surroundings. We have stayed here several times and have never been disappointed. It's in walking distance of the river,shopping and tons of great restaurants and a trolley ride from El Mercato! Our last stay was over New Years and what a view of the fireworks coming off the top of the Tower of Americas!