Attended the charcuterie class today. We got two pours of wine and a lesson on charcuterie board…read morecreation. I learned that I need to make it look like I spent 5 seconds making it. Also learned about flavor pairings and composition. Overall, totally worth it! Can't wait to come back!

One of my friends set up to sell in Le Purge - a chic curated clearance boutique - at Ivy Hall. Yet…read moreagain, this venue impresses me with its versatility. Last time I was here, I was just visiting, so everything was a blank slate. Today, they were set up as a garage sale type venue. Their staff (invisible yet present) had set up a large tent outside with heaters to keep us shoppers warm in the 35 degree and drizzly morning. I can't wait for The Monty to open its restaurant... which must be soon because contractors are working in there as we speak!

A Perfect Return to Where Our Forever Began My husband and I…read moregot married at Hotel Valencia one year ago, so getting to return this weekend to celebrate our first wedding anniversary was incredibly special. As part of our wedding package, they were incredibly generous and included two complimentary nights at the hotel and dinner at Dorrego's for us to celebrate. They are truly the absolute best at what they do and really know how to celebrate their guests! Returning to the very place where we said "I do" was already emotional enough, but Hotel Valencia somehow made the experience even more memorable than our first stay. From the moment we arrived, the staff was exactly as we remembered them: kind, attentive, professional, thoughtful, and genuinely wonderful. Our room was absolutely gorgeous, and when we walked in on our first day, we found the sweetest surprise waiting for us: a bottle of champagne, chocolate-covered strawberries, and a congratulations message written in chocolate on the plate. I actually teared up a little! It was such a thoughtful and adorable gesture that truly made us feel seen, celebrated, and cared for. There is something so special about Hotel Valencia. The environment is exceptional, the service is always outstanding, and even their gorgeous signature scent instantly brings us back to memories of love, celebration, and adventure. Every little detail feels intentional and memorable. I am so incredibly thankful that we chose Hotel Valencia as the place to celebrate both our wedding and our first anniversary. It will forever hold such a special place in our hearts, and we cannot wait to return again and make even more memories there. Thank you, Hotel Valencia, for helping make two of the most meaningful celebrations of our lives absolutely unforgettable!

A Wonderful Stay at Hotel Valencia!…read more We absolutely loved our stay at Hotel Valencia on the San Antonio River Walk! The location is perfect step out the front door and you're right in downtown San Antonio. From the hotel restaurant, you can take the stairs or elevator directly down to the River Walk, which makes getting around so easy and convenient. What we especially loved is that this hotel has so much character and charm. It doesn't feel like one of those cookie-cutter chain hotels. We had a balcony, although it was simply too hot during our visit to sit outside and enjoy it. I'm sure it would be wonderful on a cooler evening! The bar and restaurant were both excellent, and the entire staff was friendly and welcoming. A special shout-out to the valet guys they provided wonderful service and were always so helpful. Great location, beautiful atmosphere, delicious food and drinks, and exceptional service. We would definitely stay here again when we're back in San Antonio!

Great staff, amazing atmosphere and comfy beds. It's old so things may a bit ancient like the…read morewater pressure was ok and the bathrooms were standard. But it is the best location for walking and doing things. Even in the bitter heat. And the view we had of the pool was excellent. Neat shops attached to the hotel and even a bar/cafe that not bad. The parking is expensive so factor in about $50 for overnight valet parking. We got a deal where the parking was included so it was worth it. Make sure you walk all the floors in the older part of the hotel. Well worth it. We will be back.

The hotel has gone down since the last time I stayed. Air conditioning was not working. Room was…read morehot. Trash bins at elevators were full when I arrived on Wednesday and when I left on Friday, they still had not been changed. Food service at conference was terrible. They didn't pick up the dirty plates or empty trays in a timely manner. Needless to say, I will not attend the conference when held at the Menger. Very disappointing.

Disclaimer: This review is for their excellent valet service and courtesy EV charging. My hotel did…read morenot offer an EV charger, but the Hyatt Regency was just a block or so away and it popped up in my EV charger Google search. When I got to their valet I explained how I was not staying with them but I needed an overnight charge so that I can make it back to Austin the next morning. They were super nice and helpful and explained how the charger was in use but that it would be freed up soon. They promised to do it for me so I didn't have to worry about waiting on the other vehicle. The next morning my 2020 Nissan LEAF was fully charged and ready to go! Additional disclaimer: I'm not sure what brand they have but I got a sense that it might be a Tesla level 2 charger (AKA "destination charger"). So while my LEAF has a standard J1772 port, I also happen to have a quality NACS to J1772 adapter. So good idea to have one just in case, because I can't verify what type they use. Just a heads up it got my attention when the valet asked me if I had an adapter. Anyway, shout out to the valet staff. I am so sorry I forgot the name of the person who retrieved my car, he was great and when I dropped it off, Armando and Alec were super courteous and helpful as well. I realize valet companies are not part of the hotel, but they are often times your first interaction/impression, and these guys are top notch. One more disclaimer: overnight parking is quite expensive, but it was just a little more than my hotel would have charged me anyway. So while very convenient, this was not cheap.

What a wonderful experience Personable, helpful staff…read moreQuiet room Comfy beds Great blackout curtains Refrigerator in the room Coffee in the room Fantastic location Absolutely perfect

Came here the other night for a visit to downtown. It is conveniently located near such spots as…read morethe Riverwalk and the Majestic. The room that we stayed in was spacious. The bed was comfortable. If you do stay here, make sure that you bring a charging block for your phone. I did not see any usb ports in the room. I can sometimes get around this by connecting my phone to the usb on the TV but that work around did not work here. It's not a big deal but writing about it so you don't make the same mistake that I did. I recommend this hotel for reasonable price and great downtown location.

First thing you should know...there is no self parking. There is a small section on the side of the…read morestreet for valet, and if there's no room to park in that area for a valet driver to attend to you, you're forced to make circles around the block until a space opens up. Friday and Saturday evenings can be stressful in that area with traffic, so plan accordingly. Parking was around $45 per day. Our room was clean, but we were placed on the 1sr floor at street level. We heard loud traffic, car stereos, revving motorcycles and loud crowds of people outside of our hotel window all night. I'd highly advise bringing earplugs. If you're on a higher floor, you likely have a better experience. We didn't try the breakfast. We were too exhausted to wake up in time, but it's served from 7:00AM - 10:00AM

We have a cousin and a nephew planning on getting married. So we invited them to an open house at…read moreLa Fontana Springs. The weather was kinda bad, but it didn't keep us from not going. We got to meet alot of friendly people at the open house. Offering their wedding services, photographers, cakes, hair and makeup, DJ's, plus more. La Fontana Springs, sits on about 10 acres, there is a chapel in the front. Two wedding ceremony areas in the back. And a reception hall in between. The hall has a bridal suite and a groom room. A full bar, and a kitchen. They had plenty of food to sample for the open house. There is also an outdoor patio area to enjoy as well. The staff are super friendly and always helpful. Great place for events of every kind.

My husband and I had our wedding reception at La Fontana Springs and we're so happy we did! Our set…read moreup was perfect, I gave them my ideas and colors and they executed it beautifully. It was so nice and stress free having a venue that was all inclusive because they did all the work and I didn't have to worry about much! The cake was delicious and the DJ was amazing!! We had sooo much fun at our wedding! The DJ played great music that kept everyone on the floor. As guests were leaving most of them told us how beautiful everything came out and that this was the most fun wedding they've ever attended! My only little complaint would be only having one bartender because the bar line was long most of the night but our guests still had a great time. Our day was still perfect! Amit was so easy to contact and plan with and our day of coordinator ran everything smoothly. We definitely recommend La Fontana Springs for any of your events!

Spent the night here with two of our grandchildren. What a great day! Easy check-in after very…read moreefficient drop off. The lazy river is a real treat. Lots of lounges with tree cover and other cover to keep the sun away while you're relaxing. Disc golf was fun! All kinds of activities in the grounds are beautiful and I had not really explored them previously. Several restaurant choices, good food, and lots of variety. S'mores by the fire pit were a treat. They had a kid friendly movie in the evening outside, which was nice. The room was large, the bed was comfortable, the patio/balcony was good size, and the bathroom bathroom was with a tub and lots of hot water in the shower. Really nice room! Big shout out to Jadon (see photo) that was great helping us get our two cars packed up and offered water for the drive, a nice touch. Really nice young man made our last memory a good one. We will be back!

Great getaway with beautiful grounds!…read more We went on a couples getaway, there were lots of families, not too crowded because we went from Wednesday to Friday. Staff was great and attentive when we needed them. We had reservations for Stories, and that was a really nice dinner! The entrance is a very long road that introduces you to the nature as you drive in to the property. Due to the long entrance (and subsequent exit), you should plan on staying on the property for the entire stay. They have a little gift shop with cafe serving cookies, pizza, fresh salads, fresh fruit, bowls, wine, beer, and more.

Salinas Event Center was just perfect for a Furneral luncheon, the food was deliciouse and Erika…read morewas very accomadating to our needs, she is very sweet person and I would definetly use them again. I will highly recommend this place to friends and family! Thank You Erika

From the owner: Event Center * Wedding Venue * Party Venue * Quinceañeras Venue * Private Event Venue * Corporate…read moreEvent Space Salinas Event Center is a family-owned local event center in Pflugerville, Texas. We are a full-service event venue that provides a wide range of services to make your special event an absolute success. Our Pflugerville event building accommodates indoor and outdoor events (up to 300 guests) for weddings, quinceañeras, sweet sixteens, wedding showers, birthday parties, Christmas parties, anniversaries parties, business conferences, and corporate events. Located right in Pflugerville, Texas, Salinas Event Center is the ideal venue to hold your event. Why do we say that? We realize that your special event is just that - special. As event planning experts, we help our clients plan the party of their dreams. We can create an event space that looks modern, chic, romantic, spectacular, extravagant, playful, or even corporate. Need more than just an event space? No problem, our full-service Pflugerville event venue has got it all! Our in-house event services include a caterer, bartender, DJ, tables, linens, florist, decor, sound, projector, etc. We can provide you with everything you'll need to make your event memorable except the dress and the limo...

Michael was great and attentive! Will be back! Vibe of restaurant was great! And food was delicious!read more

From the very first point of contact to the final moments of our event, Lisette and the entire…read moreQuince team were absolutely phenomenal. Lisette was accommodating, kind, responsive, and incredibly reliable throughout the entire planning process. She made everything feel seamless and was always willing to go above and beyond to make sure every detail was taken care of. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful and was the perfect setting for our group. From the incredible lake views and stunning atmosphere to the exceptional service, delicious food, and attention to detail, everything exceeded our expectations. Our members had an amazing time, and so many of them commented on how beautiful the property was and how well everything was executed. It is clear that the Quince team genuinely cares about creating an exceptional experience for their guests. A huge thank you to Lisette and the entire Quince Lakehouse team for helping us create such a memorable event. We are already looking forward to coming back and hosting another event here! If you are looking for a beautiful venue with an incredible team that will truly take care of you from start to finish, I cannot recommend Quince Lakehouse enough!

Let's break this down:…read more Far away from anything. If it rains, the outdoor area leaks. Maintenance is poor. Down a crumbling driveway is the indoor building with heat AC and nothing else. Outside is steel frame with sliding plastic doors but no fans or heat or AC and if windy or windy + rain, you'll be wet. Parking on gravel overgrown by weeds. If you do the work, you can make it pretty but doesn't solve the bathroom doors that don't close, the crooked flooring near them, or the staff anxious to get you out ASAP.

Location isn't bad from Austin but the facility maintenance is horrible. Toilet seat is broken,…read morebathroom door doesn't close, stall doors don't close, looks like major foundation issues as some doors are stuck closed while others don't open, and I'm sure I'm missing other things that aren't taken care of. I'm sure by the time everyone gets drinking things will get better.