We preferred staying in that hotel because it is at walking distance to the River Walk (15 minutes) and could help us save some money by not paying for parking in the city center. It obviously served that aim. We walked to the city center everyday, spend time and return whenever we want without the ticket stress. Walking from the hotel to the River Walk was safe (even though there are a few people using that road which creates a wrong impression, it is safe).
Other than that, it is a La Quinta! Again with old decor, extremely small bathroom, analog air conditioner, average breakfast. Well, I have a few things to say about the breakfast. Since the hotel was a little crowded, we could not find a table to sit and preferred to eat at market square. I also recommend you to do the same, Mi Tierra has good pastries and hot chocolate for the breakfast.
On the other hand, if you hate mexican food smell (smells like bbq), stay away from this hotel. Again because of the restaurants in the market square, it feels like sitting next to a grill in the evenings.

We had booked this property due to the proximity to the Riverwalk. After driving 16 hours, we arrived early. The wonderful clerk on duty at 4:00 am took one look at us and our Christmas packages, luggage and dog and suggested that we might be more comfortable in another La Quinta location. You see, she pointed out that this location has no elevator. It would have taken us numerous trips up and down steps to take everything upstairs. She called the clerk at La Quinta Inn and Suites on W Cesar E. Chavez and arranged for us to check in there - early, at no charge for the extra few hours! What nice people!

I have found that it is good to see what the hotel chains low price or special is before just going to a price search engine. La Quinta was cheaper than several search engines by about 20.00 a night. I stayed at the La Quinta Market place in San Antonio several times while attending seminars in three different months. They had clean quiet exterior rooms along with good security and an average breakfast with waffles. I was very happy with my purchase.

The best thing about this hotel is its location to San Antonio's Market Square and easy access to the downtown riverwalk area, as well as to I35 & I10, which will get you anywhere you need to go. The room was extremely clean, fresh smelling and quiet, the a/c worked great, and the bedding/mattress were really comfy. Although they offered a free brkfst, we opted to cross the street and eat a hearty Mexican bkfst at one of the restaurants on Mkt Square. All in all, a perfect stay and I definitely would recommend it.