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  • Hotel class: 4 of 5
  • Rooms: 322
Address:
205 East Houston Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
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“Mixture of old school class and new world modernity”

Sheraton Gunter Hotel San Antonio

4 of 5 stars
Savannah, Georgia
May 4, 2008

The Gunter is a beautiful old hotel built with the kind of class and attention to detail that most even expensive modern hotels lack. It's been updated and the rooms modernized, so it's really a great mix of classic, period-piece elegance with modern comfort. Several reviewers have commented on the small rooms -- my room, though, was quite large. I paid a cheap conference rate ($110) and was placed on the north side overlooking the pool. The room was decorated with quality furniture: 2 queen beds, a pair of arm chairs with table in a corner, a long desk along the window and a padded bench in the opposite corner. The bathroom was divided into a shower and toilet in one room and a vanity just outside it. The bed was very comfortable (although not Westin Heavenly quality).

Unlike many 4* (and 5*) hotels, the Gunter actually had an adequately staffed concierge desk, running 1-2 concierges throughout the day. The front desk was genuinely friendly. The pool overlooked an ugly parking lot and was partly in the shade most of the day, but it was functional and somewhat attractive. They currently have no workout facility, but there is a gym across the street that would be happy to sell you a day pass for $10. ;-)

Only two downsides for my stay: it's only a 1/2 block from the Riverwalk, but you just can't compete for ambience within being ON the Riverwalk. Second, the dining room food was bland, mediocre old school.

A very nice hotel and stay.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Old world elegance with modern comfort
    • Disliked — Not on the Riverwalk (but very, very close), unattractive location
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
MKCriswell's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Traveled with: Business colleagues
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 35-49
Member since: October 15, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Business meeting / Event
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Average price*: $210 (year-round)
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“Nice hotel”

Sheraton Gunter Hotel San Antonio

Apr 15, 2008

I stayed at The Sheraton Gunter hotel for a conference in end of MArch to begining of April. The hotel is very clean and the staff is friendly. The bed was one of the most comfortable beds I ever slept in. However the room was tiny-I felt like there was too much furniture for the room size. The bathroom was even smaller. When you stepped out of the bathtub, the toilet was right there. There was no place to put cosmetics and other items in the bathroom.
The other downside was the extra fees. There was extra for internet and even for bottles of water. You needed to use the bottled water in the room since the machine on the floor (lower price) was OOS.
The food was very good and service in the restr. was good. Room service could be slow-I got the feeling they were understaffed. The bakery was amazing!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — comfortable bed
    • Disliked — fees for every extra
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cvandenbraak's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Business colleagues
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 35-49
Member since: June 30, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Business meeting / Event, Spa
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Average price*: $210 (year-round)
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“Took great care of us!”

Sheraton Gunter Hotel San Antonio

Mar 29, 2008

We chose to stay here for our "Babymoon" and had specifically requested that we be near an elevator if possible. To our surprise, the hotel went above and beyond that. Not only were we right by an elevator, we were upgraded to a "restricted access" floor at the top of the hotel, free continental breakfast, and managers receptions! Granted we had just enrolled in the Starwood Rewards program, but we had no idea that would upgrade us.

Our room was huge and the bed was very comfortable. The bathroom "space' was a bit small, but we managed quite well. We were very pleased.

The staff was extremely accommodating and very friendly. I would definitely stay at this hotel again. It made our last trip before baby a very romantic and memorable one.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Being upgraded to a top floor with access to the free food!
    • Disliked — The size of the bathroom
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
HotTexasMomma1581's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 25-34
Member since: March 29, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Shopping
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Average price*: $210 (year-round)
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“Street noise”

Sheraton Gunter Hotel San Antonio

2 of 5 stars
Rock Island IL
Mar 28, 2008

This is a beautiful historic hotel, the staff was very attentive, and the location is perfect, BUT from my 5th floor room, the street noise was very loud. It was as if my window was open, which yes, I double checked to make sure that they were closed. The hotel windows are just older and thinner.

As a result I was awakened several times during the 3 nights I stayed (for a conference) and at 5am each morning by the busses and the garbage trucks. To top it off the heat/ac fan was very loud. I'm a sound sleeper and I don't normally complain, but potential guests need to know of this issue.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — location
    • Disliked — too much street noise permeated room
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
jmjkf's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Business colleagues
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 50-64
Member since: April 05, 2003
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Business meeting / Event, Great food / Wine
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“Great Stay”

Sheraton Gunter Hotel San Antonio

5 of 5 stars
Northfield, IL
Mar 20, 2008

This beautiful historic, restored hotel is in the heart of downtown San Antonio's wonderful Riverwalk area. Staff is friendly, the place is immaculate and the rooms are comfy. The pool area is kind of small but it's fine. The bed in the room was great and the room was tastefully decorated. Loved the red leather Easy chair! Tip: skip breakfast in the hotel and walk one block up St. Mary's and eat at the Blanco Cafe for a taste of the real San Antonio. Order the Migas plate. I'd stay here again!

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
af847's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Member since: February 23, 2006
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