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Hotel Valencia rises from the  San Antonio view of july 4 fireworks from washington dc hotel Riverwalk with a shades-of-ochre facade that is distinctly Mediterranean view of july 4 fireworks from washington dc hotel rather than North American. This luxury San Antonio hotel takes its design inspiration from an old world Italian palazzo although the teracotta roof tiles also reminded me of the South American haciendas that I ve visited on my travels. Inside the outlook is modern with a European feel and the refreshing sounds of water greet you as you enter the lobby. Many of the rooms overlook the Riverwalk or the internal courtyard with balconies entwined with pink bougainvillea, although view of july 4 fireworks from washington dc hotel there s no washing hanging out to dry that you might find in some traditional Italian neighbourhoods! Hotel Valencia Riverwalk San Antonio
Although the Hotel Valencia exterior hints at old world Italian influences, the bedrooms are stylishly modern with stone coloured walls, dark polished woods, over-sized framed mirrors and geometric lamps. We stayed view of july 4 fireworks from washington dc hotel in a Junior suite with a view over the Riverwalk and a semi-circular mouse-brown velvet view of july 4 fireworks from washington dc hotel seating area set in the curve of the windows that was perfect to enjoy an evening drink or to flick through the glossy magazines showcasing the best of Texas and San Antonio. Luxurious fake fur throws covered the beds and there were squashy leather armchairs and desk spaces in each room with a Tivoli radio by the bed as well as a flat screen TV (not one but two in our suite oh joy!). With the wooden plantation shutters and subdued lighting the atmosphere was sophisticated and romantic, a place to come back to and relax after a day s sightseeing although I could have done with a decent reading light to curl up with a good book.
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In the adjoining room, through the connecting door, our children had another beautiful room all to themselves but this time with two Queen beds, the ideal combination for staying together as a family. Beautiful as the room was, it didn t take long for them to cover every surface with clothes and assorted debris, so thanks goodness I didn t have to look at it. We had a lockable fridge stocked with all the mini-bar drinks you could wish for and a tray of snacks that you could purchase, as well as a coffee making machine to make a hot brew oh and free wifi of course. The bathrooms felt particularly luxurious, especially the one in our suite with elegant textured wall-covering, wood and white marble vanity view of july 4 fireworks from washington dc hotel area with stainless steel sink and accessories. view of july 4 fireworks from washington dc hotel The bath had a shower above, with white cotton pique curtain and deliciously citrus-scented toiletries. I was all set for some pampering me-time which was thwarted view of july 4 fireworks from washington dc hotel by the children who also found our bathroom rather view of july 4 fireworks from washington dc hotel congenial and kept coming in to use it instead view of july 4 fireworks from washington dc hotel of their own. Queen double bedroom in Hotel Valencia Riverwalk, San Antonio
Unusually view of july 4 fireworks from washington dc hotel the reception of Hotel Valencia Riverwalk is up a flight of stairs from the street entrance and I noticed had a useful business area, with a choice of PC or Mac, nearby. The staff were all lovely and helped me with plenty of sightseeing information about things to visit in San Antonio, advice on jogging routes and where to hire bikes. view of july 4 fireworks from washington dc hotel On the same floor is the award winning Citrus restaurant where the team led by Executive Chef Jeff Balfour serve upscale reinventions of Texan cuisine using locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant overlooks the Riverwalk and you can choose to eat al fresco on the terrace, or inside the restaurant with the same polished dark woods and modern interiors with red highlights. Although we didn t eat in the Citrus restaurant, thinking it would be wasted on our teenagers, it was the sort of place I d love dine a deux with my dearly beloved if we were able to appreciate the fine food with no distractions from younger family members who just want steak and chips. view of july 4 fireworks from washington dc hotel Bathroom view of july 4 fireworks from washington dc hotel in Hotel Valencia Riverwalk in San Antonio
view of july 4 fireworks from washington dc hotel Next to the Citrus Restaurant view of july 4 fireworks from washington dc hotel is the sophisticated V Bar with a chain metal curtain separating the cocktail bar from the more intimate cushioned view of july 4 fireworks from washington dc hotel seating area, where amber glass lights glow above a bubbling water feature. In the curved window overlooking the Riverwalk, are easy chairs and and black cubes for tables where the dark, iridescent table tops reflect flickering candles. view of july 4 fireworks from washington dc hotel As I explored these rather grown-up parts of the hotel, my eye was caught by a cabinet full of colourful glass fruit, view of july 4 fireworks from washington dc hotel each signed by a celebrity who had visited Hotel Valencia Riverwalk. It s always reassuring to find that you re keeping company with media moguls such as Simon Cowell, musical giants like Sting, or style queens Jennifer Lopez and Eva Longoria even though none of them were in residence at the time.
There are no shortage of things view of july 4 fireworks from washington dc hotel to see within a short walk of Hotel Valencia and I reckon that you could spend a week just exploring the things that are on or near the Riverwalk. We decided to leave our car parked for most of our stay and paid $29 + tax per day to make use of the hotel s valet parking service. Not cheap and we could have self-parked in one of the downtown car parks nearby but we were feeling in the just put it on the credit card holiday mood and wanted to make the most of the couple of days we had to enjoy San Antonio on foot where possible. Things to see on San Antonio Riverwalk (hover for more details)
The Riverwalk view of july 4 fireworks from washington dc hotel is a loop of the San Antonio River that s been developed into a vibrant area that s buzzing in the evening with bars and restaurants along its banks. You can take one of the many riverboat tours to hear from the guides about the history of the buildings along the banks of the river and there are also river taxis to get around. We managed to find plenty to see just by exploring on foot, such as the San Fernando cathedral fronted by an open plaza and the kind of low fountains that children run through in summer to cool off. The Cathedral played its part in the Battle of the Alamo as the  place where the Mexican army raised the flag of No Quarter from the top of the tower, marking the start of the siege of the Alamo. We also passed by the outdoor Arneson River Theatre view of july 4 fireworks from washington dc hotel just below the La Villita Historic district where the old houses have now been converted into restaurants, art galleries and craft shops and the picturesque Little Church is a popular view of july 4 fireworks from washington dc hotel wedding venue. view of july 4 fireworks from washington dc hotel Things to see in San Antonio (hover for more details)
view of july 4 fireworks from washington dc hotel A little further along the Riverwalk and you ll find the Alamo, the most famous attraction in San Antonio by miles, due to its leading role in the struggle for Texan independence. The Alamo was part of the first Spanish mission in the area but in 1836 it became the base for a band of 200 Texans holding out against the overwhelming force of the Mexican army. For 13 days the Alamo came under seige and by the end almost all inside were killed, but the bravery of those who died in this last stand created view of july 4 fireworks from washington dc hotel a rallying view of july 4 fireworks from washington dc hotel cry of Remember the Alamo and the Texan army soon after defeated the Mexicans view of july 4 fireworks from washington dc hotel and won Texan independence Hurrah! After our morning visit to the Alamo we hired bikes and cycled out along the Mission view of july 4 fireworks from washington dc hotel Reach, part of the San Antonio river that has been recently redeveloped, to visit Mission San Jose, one of the other historic Spanish missions in the area.
Hotel Valencia Riverwalk proved to be perfectly located to get the most from our two days in San Antonio and we loved venturing out into the warm evening air and the buzzing view of july 4 fireworks from washington dc hotel atmosphere of the Riverwalk and then retreating from the hustle bustle to our peaceful haven of style and luxury.  Hotel Valencia Riverwalk is the kind of place where you d want to take a loved one for a treat (or a seduction) or I suppose to educate your teenagers in the finer things in life so they work harder at school. I d highly recommend Hotel Valencia Riverwalk if you re looking for a boutique style, luxury hotel with excellent service in the heart of downtown San Antonio on the Riverwalk.
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