
Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk
Best for large conventions, business groups and guests who want a rooftop 25-meter lap pool with downtown views.
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Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk is an upscale, convention-focused downtown hotel with a large rooftop lap pool and multiple on-site restaurants — a good pick for meeting attendees and families. InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk is an upscale international-brand River Walk hotel aimed at travelers who want a central downtown base with recognizable branding and event space.
Updated · about 0.5 km apart

Best for large conventions, business groups and guests who want a rooftop 25-meter lap pool with downtown views.

Best for travelers who prefer an internationally branded, full-service downtown hotel with plentiful meeting rooms and easy River Walk access.
When Grand Hyatt wins: Choose Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk if you’re attending or hosting a convention (it’s adjacent to the Henry B. González Convention Center), want the rooftop 25-meter lap pool and larger overall meeting footprint, or are traveling with family and want multiple on-site dining options.
When InterContinental wins: Choose InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk if you prioritize a River Walk–front location tied to a globally recognized brand, want a slightly smaller, more intimate hotel scale, or need many small-to-medium meeting rooms and a central downtown address.
Bottom line: Both hotels are solid downtown choices within a short walk of River Walk attractions; pick Grand Hyatt for convention scale and the rooftop pool experience, pick InterContinental for a classic River Walk stay with an international brand identity.
| Category | Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk | InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large convention hotel, business- and family-friendly | Upscale international-brand River Walk hotel |
| Location (downtown) | Adjacent to Henry B. González Convention Center; ~5-min walk to River Walk | Centrally located on/near River Walk and within easy walking distance of downtown attractions |
| Size (rooms) | Roughly 1,003 guestrooms | Make yourself at home in one of the 390 air-conditioned rooms |
| Ages / policy | All ages; children 17 and younger stay free with existing bedding | All ages (not adults-only) |
| Pools / signature amenity | Rooftop temperature-controlled 25-meter lap pool on 5th floor with sun deck | Outdoor pool (number of pools: 1) and 24-hour fitness |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple venues (Moda Fare, Ruth's Chris, Tejas Lounge, Spoonful Provisions) | Two restaurants, 1 bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe |
| Spa & wellness | No in-house named spa; guests get discount at nearby Dasa Spa (off-property) | Not published |
| Meeting & event space | Very large: ~115,000 sq ft, major ballrooms (Texas Ballroom, Lonestar) and many meeting rooms | Conference space: 18,600 sq ft and 11 meeting rooms |
| Known for | Convention connectivity, rooftop pool and large ballrooms | Central River Walk address and international brand recognition |
| Parking & transport | Self-parking and valet on-site (fees); EV charging station | Valet parking (surcharge); covered parking listed |
Grand Hyatt sits adjacent to the Henry B. González Convention Center and is a short walk from River Walk attractions.
Best pick when proximity to the convention center and easy access to downtown attractions matter.
InterContinental is positioned as an upscale River Walk hotel in downtown San Antonio.
A solid choice for travelers who want a central River Walk location with an international-brand experience.
Grand Hyatt offers a wide range of rooms and suites, including Club (Grand Club) access.
Choose Grand Hyatt for broad room and suite options plus a private club lounge for upgraded stays.
InterContinental lists a mix of Classic, Premium and Suite categories, including Club/Club Lounge access options.
InterContinental provides typical full-service room categories with club-lounge upgrade options and accessible room inventory.
Grand Hyatt has multiple on-site venues covering casual to fine dining.
Good variety on-property for families, business dinners and late-night snacks without leaving the hotel.
InterContinental lists two restaurants, a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe in its supplier listing.
InterContinental covers the essentials for breakfast, casual coffee and dinner with on-site restaurant and bar options.
Grand Hyatt’s signature amenity is a rooftop, temperature-controlled 25‑meter lap pool with downtown views.
If a substantial rooftop pool and city views matter, Grand Hyatt is the clear choice.
InterContinental offers an outdoor pool plus 24-hour fitness facilities.
InterContinental provides a standard outdoor pool and round-the-clock fitness access for guests.
Grand Hyatt includes a 24-hour fitness center and nearby off-property spa access arrangements.
Good fitness amenities and on-site evening dining/drink venues; spa treatments require a short trip off-property.
InterContinental lists 24-hour fitness facilities and basic evening dining/drink options.
Solid fitness access and standard hotel dining; spa details are not published in the supplier listing.

Grand Hyatt — adjacent to Henry B. González Convention Center with ~115,000 sq ft of event space and very large ballrooms.

InterContinental — centrally located on/near the River Walk with a classic downtown address.

Grand Hyatt — rooftop, temperature-controlled 25-meter lap pool with a sun deck and downtown views.

InterContinental — upscale IHG-brand presence and a full-service downtown hotel profile.
Grand Hyatt — it’s adjacent to the Henry B. González Convention Center and has far larger dedicated event space.
Grand Hyatt — it has a rooftop 25-meter lap pool with a large sun deck; InterContinental has one outdoor pool but no rooftop lap pool listed.
No. Both properties accept guests of all ages; InterContinental is explicitly not adults-only.
Both are within easy walking distance of River Walk attractions; InterContinental markets itself as centrally located on/near the River Walk while Grand Hyatt is steps from the convention center and a short walk to the River Walk and The Alamo.
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