TL;DR

Modern glam: Sleek glass tower with Art Deco touches.
Design-focused: Interiors are stylish, geometric, and contemporary.
Not historic: Best for travelers who love glitz over grit.
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A lot of Downtown San Antonio’s charm is stucco buildings and ageless architecture, but that’s not all of it.

Take this gleaming glass tower of a hotel, taller and more reflective than any of its counterparts.

The Thompson, from Hyatt, is on bigger side of how we like our boutiques, but its sleek modern zhuzh is undeniable.

The building itself has plenty of little hints at Art Deco, and the interiors lean in.

Light fixtures are grand and the walls geometric. Nothing is pastiche, however, the entire establishment is undeniably of the now.

It’s not going to do much for travelers who like the nitty-gritty or the historical, but anyone with an eye for glitz will be more than satisfied.

What are the rooms like?

Number of rooms: 162
Spacious options: Rooms start at 350 sq ft with city or River Walk views.
Suite variety: Includes Studio, One-Bedroom, and Penthouse options.
In-room perks: Robes, blackout curtains, Nespresso, Tivoli sound.
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Rooms have the same modern flair, but they’re beautifully styled in a clean, relaxing sort of luxury.

Leather headboards and the odd cowhide rugs add some Texas flair, while the large windows keep the gray-blue walls from taking over.

There are many options, starting at King Singles with views of the city or the River Walk. The smallest is an easy 350 square feet.

Groups can check out the Double Queens. Suites are typically one-bed affairs, ranging from 600 to over 1000 square feet.

You’ll find Studio Suites and One Bedrooms with full living rooms or furnished terraces, and even a soaking tub or two.

Whatever you choose, you’ll enjoy cozy robes, blackout curtains, TVs, mini coolers, honor bars, Nespresso machines and Tivoli sound systems.

Feast your eyes on their Penthouse Suite here:

What are prices like?

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And what’s the food like? Any facilities we should know about?

Dining choices: Landrace offers rotating local menus.
Sky-high eats: The Moon’s Daughters on the 20th floor with epic views.
Relaxation: Pool deck, cabanas, spa treatments, and rooftop yoga.

Landrace, the onsite restaurant, serves a selection of local delights on a menu that changes fairly often.

It’s hard to say exactly what choices you’ll get, but you’re likely to enjoy them.

If you’re not super hungry, we might tentatively encourage you to skip the 1st floor and head up to the 20th.

Here you’ll find The Moon’s Daughters. To be honest, we think it’s bit unfair to put any other restaurant in the same building as this one.

The view is superb, especially from the outside deck, where you’ll find stylish couches set up for a long lounge.

The primary focus is drinks, with a solid menu of signature cock- and mocktails. The beer list could be more diverse, but they’ve chosen a brewery and stuck with it, and we won’t fault them for loyalty.

There are a selection of small plates and bar bites as well, if you get a bit peckish.

On the 4th floor, you’ll find the pool deck, a sunny spot reserved for hotel and residence guests.

You can rent cabanas and enjoy snacks and drinks while you float around.

Wellness services at the onsite spa are the perfect way to indulge on vacation, and the rooftop yoga is a don’t-miss for anyone who wants to move a bit.

How is the neighborhood? Anything interesting nearby?

Central location: Downtown, just steps from the River Walk.
Historic sites: The Alamo and La Villita within 20 minutes.
Arts scene: San Antonio Museum of Art and Hopscotch nearby.
Day trips: Missions Historical Park and state parks within an hour.

You’ll be right in Downtown, River Walk-adjacent, San Antonio, an easy distance from most of the neighborhood attractions.

We’ll start with the obvious: the Alamo is a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Other historical sites like the Vietnam War Memorial and La Villita are within 20 minutes.

Artsy folk can check out the San Antonio Museum of Art, and the contemporary art space Hopscotch is just 10 minutes away.

Head down or up the River Walk to catch some of the city’s best murals, and just enjoy the atmosphere.

It’s one of the most famous parts of San Antonio for a reason.

If you walk North, you can catch the super-hip Pearl district in under 40 minutes. It’s a nice way to have dinner at one of the Pearl’s many super-cool restaurants, with a romantic walk back to the hotel.

If you feel like driving, there are many amazing sights. The San Antonio Missions Historical Park is just a 20-minute drive, while Guadalupe River and Government Canyon State Parks are under an hour.

And what about the reviews? What did other guests think?

Some things guests liked:

“Me and my Husband Loved everything. It was a very nice atmosphere the hotel itself is amazing. We plan on coming again and would recommend the Thompson to our family and friends. The food was Exceptional at the Moons Daughter’s on the 20th floor. Valet Staff was on point. We had a Great Time!!!!”

“I loved that my now wife and I were treated with such love and respect from everyone around us at the hotel. We are a same sex couple, and we were having our wedding at the hotel. All of our wants and needs were met and exceeded. From our check in with April, our event planning with Jennifer H, and even to the head of janitorial staff made sure what we needed was taken care of….”