Where to Stay Near the San Antonio Rodeo

By Sara Branstetter | January 15, 2025

If you are planning to come to the Alamo City in February and looking for a place to stay near the San Antonio Rodeo, you are about to be disappointed. There are simply no quality hotels within about two miles of the Frost Bank Center. There are hotels nearby, but none that I'd recommend or would stay in myself. That's the bad news.

The good news? While not close by, there are a few solid hotel options located downtown that the rodeo has negotiated discounted rates with. That means that while you'll be about 2-3 miles away, you'll be in a nice hotel, likely near the Riverwalk, that is safe and clean. It's a compromise for sure, but one I'd be more than willing to make.

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Where to Stay Near the San Antonio Rodeo

Can I stay near the San Antonio Rodeo or the Frost Bank Center?

Not really. You can get close(ish), but not very near the San Antonio Rodeo. And that's because the Frost Bank Center, where the SA Rodeo and Stock Show is held, is located east of San Antonio's downtown, in a lower economic residential and industrial area.

With the exception of people coming to visit loved ones who are stationed at Fort Sam Houston, there just aren't a lot of reasons to stay in this area of town so the hotels that have set up shop here tend to be inexpensive, and often unsafe or unkempt, motels.

Even if you are comfortable staying in one of these properties, the closest ones are about a mile from the Frost Bank Center and are not safe to walk from. So if you are going to have to drive or use rideshare to the rodeo anyway, why not stay somewhere you'll enjoy?

Where should I stay if I'm headed to the San Antonio Rodeo?

The downtown hotels will definitely be your best bet if you want to stay near the San Antonio Rodeo, but also want to be safe. And while these hotels tend to be VERY pricy thanks to their stellar location along the San Antonio Riverwalk, the rodeo commission has negotiated some discounted rates with a few of San Antonio's best hotels making them a great deal for rodeo-goers.

All the hotels listed below have been vetted and are great options for a visit to San Antonio and the rodeo. Prices and services will vary, but safety won't.

To access the special rodeo rates, you must link to the hotels via the San Antonio Rodeo's website. Click here for the complete list of options.

The Crockett Hotel

The Crockett Hotel is an historic hotel that was built in 1909 and is a short walk from the Alamo mission. The hotel offers 138 guest rooms, an interior atrium, and onsite dining.

The Crocket is best for those who want affordability, history, and consistency.

WEBSITE | 320 Bonham, San Antonio, TX 78205

The Grand Hyatt San Antonio

The Grand Hyatt is exactly what it sounds like - a stunning, big-box, fairly standard, Hyatt hotel. And with more than 1,000 rooms and direct access to the Convention Center, the Grand Hyatt has plenty of space to spread out and enjoy.

The Grand Hyatt is best for Hyatt rewards members looking to utilize their status or earn more points.

WEBSITE | 600 E. Market St., San Antonio, TX 78205

The Gunter Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk

Photo Credit: Facebook Gunther Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk

The Gunter Hotel is a Marriott property that is listed on the register of National Historic Places. Built in 1909, much like the Crockett, the Gunter does a great job of offering updated comfort and convenience, while managing to maintain its original old-world charm. The Gunter Hotel has 322 rooms and suites across a total of 12 floors.

The Gunter Hotel is best for those with Marriott status, or those who enjoy an historic hotel with modern touches.

WEBSITE | 205 E. Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78205

Menger Hotel

The Menger Hotel has deep historical roots in San Antonio as it claims to be the oldest continuously operating hotel west of the Mississippi. The hotel has worked to maintain its old world glamour throughout all of its 316 rooms and public spaces.

The Menger is best for history aficianados, those who want to be near the Alamo, or those looking for a good ghost story.

WEBSITE | 204 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205

Sol Cypress

Photo Credit: Sol Cypress

Located just north of the downtown area, the Marriott hotel, Sol Cypress, is a quieter alternative to hustle and bustle of the central Riverwalk. This New Orleans style hotel has 131 rooms and solid access to the River North area of the Riverwalk.

The Sol Cypress is best for those who don't want to be downtown or who are Marriott status members.

WEBSITE | 103 9th St., San Antonio, TX 78215

Thompson San Antonio Riverwalk

The Thompson Hotel, a Hyatt property, is a GORGEOUS downtown hotel and one of our favorite luxury hotels in San Antonio. With its 162 guest rooms and 33 suites, the Thompson is elegant comfort at its best.

The Thompson is best for those looking for a luxury experience or for Hyatt status members.

WEBSITE | 115 Lexington Ave., San Antonio, TX 78205