La Quinta Inn San Antonio Convention Center

1001 East Commerce St.

San Antonio, TX US

Rating: 3, RAC STARC, STARS RATING3

Located in the heart of downtown, the La Quinta San Antonio Convention Center is in the middle of all that San Antonio has to offer: Picturesque River Walk and historic Alamo, Market Square, the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Sea World, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, San Antonio Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Please Note: Free parking is not available, only self parking at $15 per day or valet parking is available for a nominal fee of $19 per day.

Room Information

Standard

* Air Conditioning * Alarm Clock * Bathtub/shower * Cable/Satellite TV * Coffee / Tea Maker * Color Television * Hair Dryer * High Speed Internet Access * How many telephones are in a majority of the rooms - 1 * Iron / Ironing Board * Modem / Data port * Radio AM/FM * Remote Television * Self-Controlled Heating/Cooling

Deluxe

* Air Conditioning * Alarm Clock * Bathroom Amenities * Bathtub/shower * CNN or Other News * Cable/Satellite TV * Closets In Room - Number - 1 * Coffee / Tea Maker * Color Television * Cordless Phone * Direct Dial Phone * Hair Dryer * High Speed Internet Access * How many telephones are in a majority of the rooms - 2 * Iron / Ironing Board * Microwave * Modem / Data port * Movies * Private Bath * Radio AM/FM * Refrigerator - Full Size * Remote Television * Self-Controlled Heating/Cooling * Spare Electrical Outlet at Desk * Speaker Phone * Two Line Phone * Voice Mail * Work Desk with Lamp

Suite

* Air Conditioning * Alarm Clock * Bathtub/shower * Cable Television * Closets In Room - Number - 1 * Coffee / Tea Maker * Color Television * Direct Dial Phone * Hair Dryer * High Speed Internet Access * How many telephones are in a majority of the rooms - 1 * Iron / Ironing Board * Modem / Data port * Movies * Private Bath * Radio AM/FM * Remote Television * Self-Controlled Heating/Cooling * Voice Mail * Work Desk with Lamp

Directions

SAT - San Antonio International Airport: S

Take South Terminal Drive to US-281 south. Take the Commerce St. exit 141A towards downtown. Stay right at the fork in the ramp and merge onto East Commerce St.

City Center: E

San Antonio: S

Driving Directions from the North: S

From Austin: Take I-35 South to San Antonio, Take I-37 South to Downtown San Antonio, Exit Commerce Street - Downtown, Turn right (west) on Commerce Street, We are the first building on the right side. From Johnson City: Take Highway 281 South to San Antonio, Exit Commerce Street - Downtown, Turn right (west)on Commerce Street, We are the first building on the right side.

Driving Directions from the South: N

From Corpus Christi: Take I-37 North to San Antonio, Exit Commerce Street - Downtown, Turn left (west)under the freeway, We are the first building on the right side as soon as you clear the overpass. From Laredo: Take I-35 North to San Antonio, Take I-37 South to Downtown San Antonio, Exit Commerce Street - Downtown, Turn right (west) on Commerce Street, We are the first building on the right side.

Driving Directions from the East: W

From Houston: Take I-10 West to San Antonio, Take I-37 North to Downtown San Antonio, Turn left (west) on Commerce Street (under the overpass), We are the first building on the right as soon as you clear the overpass.

Driving Directions from the West: E

From San Antonio: Take I-10 East to San Antonio, Take I-35 North to Austin (Lower Level), Take I-37 South to Downtown San Antonio, Exit Commerce Street - Downtown, Turn right (west) on Commerce Street, We are the first building on the right side.

Alamodome: W

RIGHT on Funston RIGHT on Broadway LEFT on Hildebrand SOUTH on 281 EXIT Commerce St Hotel on RIGHT

San Antonio Botanical Garden: S

LEFT on N. New Braunfels RIGHT on Houston LEFT on Elm Hotel on LEFT

River Center Mall: E

RIGHT on Market LEFT on Bowie RIGHT on Commerce Hotel on the right

McNay Art Museum: S

RIGHT onto Bowie LEFT onto Commerce Hotel on the LEFT

Texas Folklife Festival: N

LEFT on Alamo LEFT on Commerce Hotel on LEFT

Alamo: E

Walk through the Hyatt Lobby Take stairs up to Alamo Plaza RIGHT on Alamo Plaza LEFT on Commerce Hotel on the LEFT

The Landing: E

South on New Braunfels South on 35 SOUTH South on 37 SOUTH EXIT RIGHT on Commerce

Fort Sam Houston: SW

RIGHT on Houston RIGHT on Elm Hotel on LEFT

Majestic Theater: E

Brackenridge Park and Zoo: SW

Plaza Theatre of Wax: E

Ripley's Believe It or Not!: E

San Antonio Museum of Art: S

Splashtown San Antonio: SW

Sunken Gardens: S

Take St.Mary's South RIGHT on Hildebrand SOUTH on 281 SOUTH EXIT RIGHT on Commerce Hotel on the RIGHT

San Antonio Zoo: S

RIGHT on La Cantera Pkwy Take 10 WEST Take 37 NORTH EXIT LEFT on Commerce Hotel on RIGHT just under overpass

Six Flags Fiesta Texas: E

RIGHT on Sea World Dr RIGHT on 151 EAST Take 90 EAST Take 37 NORTH EXIT LEFT Commerce

SeaWorld San Antonio: E

San Marcos Outlet Mall: S

West on Houston Street to Bowie Street. South on Bowie Street to Blum Street. East on Blum Street to La Quinta Inn Convention Center.

North Star Mall: E

East on Commerce Street to La Quinta Inn Convention Center.

Market Square: W

LEFT on Broadway LEFT on Hildebrand Take 281 SOUTH EXIT RIGHT on Commerce Hotel on RIGHT

SBC Center (San Antonio Spurs): W

Cross the walkway on the river Walk through the Hyatt Lobby Take the stairs up to Alamo Plaza RIGHT on Alamo Plaza LEFT on Commerce Hotel on LEFT

River Walk: E

LEFT on Alamo RIGHT on Commerce Hotel on LEFT

Witte Museum: S

LEFT on Soledad LEFT on Travis LEFT on ALamo RIGHT on Houston RIGHT on ELM hotel on LEFT

Howl at the Moon: E

Walk out of Foley's Department Store, cross Bowie Street and La Quinta is straight ahead.

Durty Nelly's Irish Pub: E

Southwest Crafts Center: E

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center: N

Stadium Drive to 281 SOUTH EXIT RIGHT onto Commerce St.

Trinity University: S

Stadium Drive to 281 SOUTH EXIT RIGHT onto Commerce St.

SAS Shoe Factory: NE

LEFT onto New Laredo Hwy RIGHT onto Nogalitos LEFT onto Division Take 35 NORTH Take 10 EAST Take 37 NORTH EXIT LEFT on Commerce Hotel on RIGHT after overpass EXIT RIGHT onto Commerce

Restaurants

Casa Rio

Limited lunch and dinner menu.

Boudro's

"On the river and on target". Steaks, seafood and southwest specialties, with a Cajun and Creole flair as well. Serving indoors and overlooking the river. Reservations recommended.

Little Rhein Steak House

Upscale dining on the river inside or outside. Business casual dress code. Smoking permitted on the patio only. Reservations recommended.

Dick's Last Resort

Fun, humorous, and entertaining dining on the river. Live music with no cover. After 9PM, 21 and older only. Reservations required for groups of 10 or more. Waiting time without reservations usually no more than 30 minutes.

The County Line

American barbecue dining with Texas roadhouse atmosphere on the river inside and out. Specialize in groups. Accept reservations for groups of 15 or more before 6PM. NO RESERVATIONS ON SATURDAYS.

The Morton's of Chicago Steakhouse

Very elegant dining atmosphere. Reservations not required but recommended. Coat and tie required. Dinner served from 5:30PM/5:00PM Sundays. Bar opens at 5:00PM. Valet parking.

Paesano's on the Riverwalk

Mediterranean dining with an Italian flair. On the River Walk. No dress code.

Presidio's

Casual dining atmosphere on the river, serving inside and out. Continental cuisine.

Schilo's Delicatessen

German deli specializing in great sandwiches.

River Center Mall Food Court

River Center Mall Food Court overlooking river lagoon is located across the street from the hotel. Approximately 19 eateries in the food court and 6 restaurants in the mall itself. Very wide selection for all tastes.

Ruth's Chris Steak House

Business casual dining at historical Sunset Station. One block from the hotel. Restaurant provides free shuttle service. Reservations recommended, but not required.

Tower of the Americas Restaurant

Revolving restaurant with lounge. Smoking permitted in lounge only. Reservations recommended. Business casual dress code. Wonderful view of the city at night.

The 501 Bar & Lounge

Limited lunch and dinner menu.

Denny's (Adjacent)

Onsite Lounge w/Limited Menu

Area Attractions

Alamodome

Home of the NBA San Antonio Spurs/hosts concerts/conventions

San Antonio Botanical Garden

Botanical Gardens showcasing a variety of plantlife.

River Center Mall

Artwork of the great European masters. Wonderful collection.

McNay Art Museum

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on Hemisfair Park

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center

4 day event celebrating the various cultures of Texas

Texas Folklife Festival

Former Ursuline Academy on beautiful grounds. Various activitie

Southwest Crafts Center

Shrine of Texas Independence, site of Battle of the Alamo

Alamo

Wild, raucous, debauchery on the river!

Durty Nelly's Irish Pub

Jazz on the river showcased by Jim Cullum and his jazz band

The Landing

Loud and rowdy piano bar on the riverwalk.

Howl at the Moon

Historic Army base near downtown San Antonio

Fort Sam Houston

Fine Arts Museum with HEB Science Treehouse for children

Witte Museum

Historic theater in the downtown area of San Antonio

Majestic Theater

Sea World theme park for kids of all ages

SeaWorld San Antonio

Amusement park/theme park with rides and entertainment for all

Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Lush zoological park with great variety of animals

San Antonio Zoo

Sunken Gardens

Splashtown San Antonio

San Antonio Museum of Art

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Plaza Theatre of Wax

Brackenridge Park and Zoo

The San Antonio RiverWalk winds 2.7 miles through the heart of downtown San Antonio. Many restaurants, shops, attractions and nightclubs line its banks.