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Hilton Palacio del Rio

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200 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX

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Earn a free honeymoon with HHonors Wedding Points

Celebrate along the beautiful and romantic San Antonio River Walk. We have the perfect location for every style with panoramic downtown and River Walk views. Venue options include Pavilion by Hilton, a historic venue in HemisFair park. Use your HHonors Wedding Bonus Points towards your honeymoon!

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Liability Insurance
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Ballroom, Garden, Historic Venue, Hotel, Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Se Habla Español, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff

Hilton Palacio del Rio Reviews

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Reviewed On 1/13/2021 by Euly M
We are so glad to have chosen Hilton Palacio del Rio as our wedding reception venue! Our ceremony was next door at the Little Church of La Villita and then it was a quick walk to our reception room downstairs in The Stetson Room. The year prior...
we were instantly sold once we saw how beautiful the Stetson Room was, and the day of the wedding didn’t disappoint either. This venue was a very affordable option for downtown San Antonio, especially considering all the awesome amenities that came with the wedding package. It offered a lot more than other venues that I have toured. The location on the Riverwalk was absolutely perfect for our out-of-town wedding guests to enjoy. The event staff coordinated their in-house catering service perfectly with our wedding timeline and also handled the outside vendors we expected the day of the wedding. We took advantage of the bridal ready-room with lunch package and enjoyed a nice spread of sandwiches, skewers, fruits and cheeses along with mimosas. The dinner was so good! All our guests enjoyed their meals and portion sizes were perfect, no one was hungry at the end of the night. The event and hotel staff were so friendly and helpful. There was excellent communication from scheduling our very first tour to our farewell day after the wedding!
Reviewed On 9/20/2018 by Silvia D
We had a very difficult getting consistent answers and pricing. We wanted to rent one of their meeting rooms for our wedding and we were told we would get the contact via email. 5 days later I still hadn’t received it so I called and was told...
a contract for the same room had been sent to someone else already. It was a huge waste of our time and it set us back a couple of weeks in finding a venue for our wedding.
Reviewed On 7/07/2017 by Ben J
The staff was wonderful! Everything started on time. My wedding ceremony was on the 5th floor at the gazebo. Nice breeze and beautiful view of downtown San Antonio! A special thank you to the coordinator Mrs. Barbara Gabaldon for ensuring every...
thing went off as planned! The reception was amazing! The food was amazing! My coworkers are still talking about the short rib. I attended a wedding at the Marriott on Hwy 410 this past Saturday and several things were delayed. The bride and groom were ready for a toast and no one had champagne in their glasses. The food was delayed in being served. I can honestly say that the coordinator was not on point. If you want your wedding day to be perfect you need to book your wedding with Barbara Gabaldon at the Hilton Palacio Del Rio!😍😍
Reviewed On 3/01/2017 by JB S
As an accidental wedding planner to my best friend, the Hilton and especially Gabriel the Catering Mgr. were amazing. We wanted unique and personal and Gabriel helped immensely with contacts and reminders and support for all our kind of crazy ...
ideas! He and the staff were responsive, helpful and REALLY cared about making this one day perfect and special. Gabriel worked creatively and sensitively to stay within the budget. The event was perfect and the Hilton was fabulous.
Response from the Vendor on 03/10/2017
We are so glad to hear that our team, including Gabriel, went above and beyond to ensure your best friend the perfect wedding day! Thank you so much for taking the time to review your experience at our hotel.
Reviewed On 10/26/2016 by ana T
Without a shadow of doubt, Hilton Palacio Del Rio met all of our expectations!! From the decorations, lighting, food, drinks and service! Every guest of ours enjoyed themselves during the cocktail and reception. Family and friends who stayed th...
e night / weekend at the hotel also enjoyed their stay. Barbara Gabaldon, is truly a blessing in disguise! Absolutely professional and loving all at the same time! She became more than just our coordinator, she became Auntie Barbara! Any concerns, questions and doubts, she took care of it all. Without any hesitation, she was there for us when we needed her help / advice. If we could do it all over again, we would hands down pick Hilton Palacio Del Rio again! The view was spectacular as well since we got married during winter! Being able to view all of the city and Christmas decorations was something else. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect wedding! Beautiful memories that my family and I will cherish. Thank you Hilton Del Palacio and Barbara Gabaldon for making our dreams come true!! Love Ana & Jorge Espinoza 12-10-16
Response from the Vendor on 03/10/2017
Auntie Barbara to the rescue! We are so glad to read that our team exceeded your expectations - this is our mission each day. We will be sure to share your kind words with the entire staff. Thank you for reviewing your special day at our hotel!
Reviewed On 8/22/2016 by Courtney K
I honestly could not have been more pleased with the Hilton. I had both my wedding and reception in the Pavilion, a building across the street owned by the Hilton, and everything was perfect. From the planning phase to the exit, the Hilton staf...
f was professional, attentive and just incredible. Barbara Gabaldon was a true Godsend and made everything go off without a hitch. With the help of some huge players in the planning and execution of the event (Yari, Mustafa, Jerry, Roberto, and Adrian) the venue, setup, food, and service were all wonderful. Being from Midland, a majority of our 165 guests stayed at the Hilton and they all had amazing things to say about the service provided by the hotel. From the moment we stepped out of our car and met the bell hop we felt like valued guests. I really could not imagine a better venue to host a wedding, highly recommended!
Response from the Vendor on 03/10/2017
This is exactly what we look to achieve with each wedding at our hotel - true personalized service. With so much to think about on your wedding day, we aim to take the stress off of your shoulders and it seems as though this was achieved! Barba...
ra always finds a way to make your event the most memorable.
Reviewed On 8/19/2016 by Knottie1461734447
We held our wedding reception in the Stetson Room of the Hilton Palacio del Rio. We had about 100 guests, which the venue was the perfect size for (11 large tables plus a dance floor, cake table, gift table and "sweetheart" table). The room its...
elf felt cozy and intimate, yet still had an entire wall of windows overlooking the Riverwalk--very pretty. We had a sit down meal because it was the least expensive option. The food was very good and the portion sizes were huge. The staff was able to accommodate my request to charge up to a certain dollar amount on my credit card for a bar tab, and then begin charging guests on a cash bar basis. The catering staff, Barbara Gabaldon and her very capable assistants, Gabe and Yari, were incredibly helpful, proactive, accommodating and attentive. They were also a very calming presence in the midst of the chaos of planning a wedding. In all, I felt like we got a great deal for the money we spent, and I would gladly hold another event there in the future.
Response from the Vendor on 03/10/2017
Thank you so much for taking the the time to review your experience at our hotel! Accommodating your requests are not just an option for us, its what we aim to achieve - truly personalized service. It was our esteemed pleasure to be the setti...
ng for your special day and the entire team, including Barbara, Gabe and Yari, would love to help you plan another event in the future.
Reviewed On 6/18/2015 by Jessica V
My husband & I had our rehearsal dinner at The Stetson Room at The Hilton Palacio Del Rio! Words cannot express how beautiful the room is with the perfect view of the River Walk. Not only is it breathtaking, the service you receive is second to...
none. Norma Baltierrez was our contact for the evening & she went above and beyond to make sure everything was set up & dinner was served hot!! (Mix-up happened & we ended up over an hour later than scheduled, our fault, not theirs) Everything was beyond my expectations & we are so grateful to have been able to have our event there. I might add, none of this would have been possible without Barbara Gabaldon. I am so thankful Barbara recommended having our rehearsal dinner there & I am so grateful the Hilton was available for me to get ready in the morning of the most important day of my life thus far. I was originally supposed to get ready at the church & they 'took the room back' 2-weeks before our wedding. I panicked, who wouldn't. When I came across the Hilton & spoke to Barbara, I just knew everything was going to work out. She took me under her wing & ensured me that I had no need to worry! I was able to get ready on our wedding day in the 'La Princesa' room at the Hilton Palacio Del Rio. Barbara checked on us constantly & made sure we were taken care of at all times. I don't know what I would have done without her! We ended up ordering some appetizers while we got ready & the food was DELICIOUS! Thank you to everyone at the Hilton Palacio Del Rio for your incredible service, beautiful hotel & for making our memories that more special!
Reviewed On 12/26/2014 by Julie H
My wedding took place at the Hilton Palacio Del Rio on October 18, 2014. It was absolutely amazing-beyond words. We worked with Barbara Gabaldon-Catering/Events- I highly recommend her; she knows her stuff, she has a great personality, dependab...
le, and she is very professional. Barbara was by our side from beginning to the very end. The staff was very professional, friendly and courteous, and very attentive. Though the venue was perfect in location and in atmosphere (in the heart of downtown San Antonio with lots of fun things to do before and after the wedding), the staff was a major factor in the success and enjoyment of our wedding-they are truly the best. The venue was gorgeous; our ceremony took place in the Garden Terrace, cocktail hour in the lobby on the 22nd floor, then our reception was held in the La Vista ballroom on the 22nd floor. The views and ambiance of the entire place was just perfect- the wedding was like a dream! The food was amazing-everyone loved and enjoyed their dish-the Chef was fantastic. The drinks were awesome- great bartenders. There was not one complaint from guests and not one can be made on our part (me and hubby). I know the staff did a whole lot more behind the scenes than we know and we could never thank the entire staff at the Hilton Palacio Del Rio enough for making our special day a wonderful event.
Reviewed On 7/16/2012 by Elma H
I really enjoyed working with Nikki J. She was very helpful in choosing the menu and worked closely with us up to the very last minute. Futhermore, the banquet captain and staff knew exactly what to do and were very much sensitive to everythi...
ng we needed.
Reviewed On 7/09/2012 by Jennifer D
I searched many venues before selecting the Hilton Palacio Del Rio. Once I was the Salon Del Rey I was sold and knew this is the place I had to have my wedding. I started off with one planner, Nicole, but she left for Maternity leave and Doreen...
Patino took over. This could have been a very scary experience as I already felt comfortable with Nicole but the staff made me very comfortable. I live in Dallas and the whole staff was very accommodating of scheduling limitations I had. By the time my wedding day arrived I was a nervous wreck due to some family tragedies but my husband and I were so happy with the outcome. It was better than I expected. The food was amazing my family and friends couldn't stop raving about the steak and chicken. My wedding cake was done by the Hilton and tasted wonderful and looked amazing. The banquet staff were very friendly and the banquet chief, Eduardo (I believe) was wonderful. He ensured everything happen seamlessly and exactly how I requested. I had no worries, he put my mind at easy. The whole experience was more than I could have asked for and I am truly grateful to the staff for making my wedding a lifetime experience!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewed On 5/12/2011 by Magdalen V
I actually had my reception at the Pavilion which is owned by Hilton but across the street from the hotel. First, the venue itself is rustic looking with tw stone walls and wooden floors. It's two floors and allowed us to be in a different room...
for dinner and dancing. Second, the service was AMAZING! It began with Nicole, the Banquet Director (I think that was her title) and ended with the wait staff. My husband and I have a 3 yr old son who was more than amped up with all the activity going on. He ran out of the hall and 4 of the waiters took off after him while a few family members cut him off at another door. They acted quickly and it was impressive. Henry, our banquet captain, was so attentive to not just our needs but EVERYONE's. I needed a band aid and instead of just saying "we don't have any here", he ran across the street to the hotel and grabbed a few "just in case". I could not have asked for a better experience for such an important day in our lives together! If they ever read this, thank you so much for providing excellent service! Oh and I almost forgot, the food was awesome too. The cheese tortellini and other pastas were superb (coming from my MIL who is Italian and makes her own!)
Reviewed On 5/06/2011 by Emily L
The Hilton Palacio del Rio was the perfect place for our reception. Everyone there was so nice and a huge help before and on the day of the wedding. The reception was perfect! I loved everything about it and all of our guests had a fabulous tim...
e.
Reviewed On 11/19/2010 by Barb G
We used the Hilton on 10/23/10 also. Fabulous meal. They definately messed up the cake. We left a picture of what we wanted it wasn't even similar. We ordered yellow cake the guests were served white cake. We used the Terrace Deck for the c...
eremony and now that we have pictures we see that old decorations from a previous ceremony were left up and some of the lights were hanging down. Ruined some of the pictures. The entire Hilton staff were friendly and helpful. I do wish they paid more attention to details of our event. All and all ok and I would try them again knowing that I would need to be very persistant on all details regardless of how minor they may seem at the time. I will say the reason we selected the Hilton was so I wouldn't have to worry about the small details. Never works out like you think I guess.
Reviewed On 11/09/2010 by staci g
They were great, did everything for us and they were extremely friendly and helpful, but completely messed up on my cake and meal.
Reviewed On 8/09/2010 by Melissa K
I had a simple wedding on the Stetson. The service was really good, Nicole was really helpful.

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