Each of the 27 rooms and suites at this intimate, historic property are designed to encourage the creative spirit and offer a respite from the world. Overlooking the River Walk, next door to the Tobin Center, away from the tourist crowds and walking distance from the city's most interesting culinary, historic and cultural assets: Hotel Havana lives at the heart of San Antonio.
Ocho and Havana Bar offer two unique spaces for pan-Latin dining and drinks on a quiet stretch of the San Antonio River Walk. Bygone elegance meets the playful spirit of the modern age. Old and new worlds converge.
Ocho and Havana Bar offer two unique spaces for pan-Latin dining and drinks on a quiet stretch of the San Antonio River Walk. Bygone elegance meets the playful spirit of the modern age. Old and new worlds converge.
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Located on the ground floor, the Grand Suite offers 600 square feet of beautiful space in which to relax, work, sleep and entertain. The Grand Suite has a large living room, reading room with desk and sitting area, bedroom with a king bed, and full bath with sweetheart vanities.
The Grand Suite can be connected to an adjoining King Suite for even more space and, along with the adjacent hotel library, provides a perfect venue for business meetings and small gatherings.Learn more about business travel and meetings.
The Grand Suite can be connected to an adjoining King Suite for even more space and, along with the adjacent hotel library, provides a perfect venue for business meetings and small gatherings.Learn more about business travel and meetings.
This is what hotel dreams are made of. The 650 square foot, split-level Penthouse offers old world elegance and comfortable space for lounging, sleeping and entertaining. There is a large living area and half bath downstairs, as well as an adjacent shared veranda. The second floor bedroom overlooks the living area with a king bed, writing desk and an exquisitely unique full bath.
Hotel Havana's greatest offering is the beauty of the original 1914 Mediterranean Revival design - Bastrop Pine floors, 20' ceilings, large colonial shuttered windows, elegant terraces and historic elements. In addition to its architectural assets, the hotel provides a variety of useful services and amenities to enrich your stay.
Explore the vibrant culture of the North Museum Reach and Downtown San Antonio. Below are a few of our favorite things to do in the area, and our Front Desk staff are happy to share additional tips and recommendations when you check in. This is a great spot on the newer part of the River Walk, away from the tourist crowds.
Situated in a glass conservatory overlooking the River Walk, Ocho serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night snacks indoors and on our breezeway. Ocho has created a menu rooted in the hotel's pan-Latin cultural influences from Mexico, Cuba and Texas.
The cocktail menu highlights the tequila of the hotel's San Antonio roots with the rum of its Cuban namesake, with a love for old school recipes and, when the occasion calls, the simple satisfaction of an ice cold Michelada.Ocho offers complimentary wifi and serves espresso drinks to stay or take away.
The cocktail menu highlights the tequila of the hotel's San Antonio roots with the rum of its Cuban namesake, with a love for old school recipes and, when the occasion calls, the simple satisfaction of an ice cold Michelada.Ocho offers complimentary wifi and serves espresso drinks to stay or take away.
Reviews (28)
Kt Kt
Dec 26, 2021
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Kathleen Day Gomez Kat
Dec 09, 2021
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Michelle C.
Dec 04, 2021
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Vera R.
Dec 04, 2021
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We came in at 5pm the time they opened for early dinner there were people already there mostly at the outside dining which is the patio when we left at 6:46 pm the place was almost full on a Wednesday night. The food was also very much on point there was this explosion of contrasting flavors for the snapper fish and the shrimps and all the flavors such as the avocados , the cilantro rice , lime crema , the mango mezcal pico de Gallo , and of course the pickled cabbage . I never regretted choosing this place to dine during our anniversary. Highly recommended indeed !
Mayra H.
Dec 02, 2021
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Sam M.
Nov 30, 2021
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I'll never go here again or recommend. Service from host and waitstaff was cold and dry. No smiles no conversation just straight to the point. They do nothing for birthdays even though they ask if we're celebrating anything while making a reservation. I really don't see the post of that question if you don't do anything for an occasion. We ordered mimosas and the waiter just gave us our cups and bottle didn't even open it for us. Disappointing experience
Elizabeth Gish
Nov 29, 2021
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Super yummy. I got the potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and rice with goat cheese. I went with a friend who is not vegetarian and I am vegetarian and we both found lots of super delicious food. We went early because they said they had no later reservations but it was very empty so not sure if they were just understaffed or what. You should try to make reservations a few days ahead of time. Some of the chairs were very uncomfortable but we asked to move to more comfortable chairs and they were fine with that. Server friendly. Overall pleased. Lots of open air even so it felt pretty covid safe.
Meredith H.
Nov 18, 2021
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Raychel R.
Nov 16, 2021
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Momo Brown
Oct 18, 2021
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Ted W.
Sep 30, 2021
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Cameron M.
Sep 27, 2021
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For such a beautiful restaurant the staffs attitudes are so ugly. My reservation change from 3 to 4, after a lot of attitude from the host we where moved from an indoor reservation to an outdoor, we where seated at a dirty table. We proceeded to order the Mamosa kit, and the server loudly popped the bottle and then did not serve any of the bubbles. I have never been to a restaurant where the server does not serve you the wine. We were pressured and rushed into making a food order and we're given sass when it asking simple questions about the menu. In the 30 minutes were sitting outside the
Lilian M.
Sep 17, 2021
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Used to be good. Idk what happened. $200 dollars later, four people, each had 2 drinks, 2 split a meal (terrible), one had a salad with the staple dry chicken, the other had a decently cooked fish plate.
Service: they looked disgusted that we were there; let alone the ONLY ones there.
Waiter must have just started bc he didn't know anything about the menu..
Mojito and margarita drinks
Nope
The food was even worse. No flavor, dry chicken.. the fish was cooked nice.
Appalled.
Not recommend-- don't waste your money.
Sucks that the place is super cute and has so much potential but
Service: they looked disgusted that we were there; let alone the ONLY ones there.
Waiter must have just started bc he didn't know anything about the menu..
Mojito and margarita drinks
Nope
The food was even worse. No flavor, dry chicken.. the fish was cooked nice.
Appalled.
Not recommend-- don't waste your money.
Sucks that the place is super cute and has so much potential but
Monica Araniva
Sep 07, 2021
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Cc S.
Sep 05, 2021
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Henna A.
Aug 29, 2021
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Finally got to try this restaurant on my visit to San Antonio's Riverwalk. Would for sure recommend making a reservation in advance we made it for lunch right when they opened at 2 PM it was perfect because we almost had it to ourselves. The drinks tasted great and the service was also welcoming and friendly we ordered a mojito & if you enjoy gin get the Yaupon 75. We ordered the carnitas tacos & the stuffed roasted Chile Relleno they were both delicious!
Gilbert Guerra
Aug 24, 2021
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Jordan N.
Aug 20, 2021
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Beautiful location, love the glass cafe seating style, and is by the river.
Cold, curt service
Overpriced - $4 for a meager salad substitution, $5 cappuccino, both a new record in my book, even when comparing with South Beach. And this hotel isn't anywhere near anyplace touristy, by foot.
My omelette breakfast was a little too light considering the price, and maybe other dishes are better. Or just skip coming for a heavy breakfast and instead ask for the lighter options that are better priced and the same in quality and quantity. Anything with fruits are good here.
Cold, curt service
Overpriced - $4 for a meager salad substitution, $5 cappuccino, both a new record in my book, even when comparing with South Beach. And this hotel isn't anywhere near anyplace touristy, by foot.
My omelette breakfast was a little too light considering the price, and maybe other dishes are better. Or just skip coming for a heavy breakfast and instead ask for the lighter options that are better priced and the same in quality and quantity. Anything with fruits are good here.
Darlene K.
Jul 19, 2021
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This place was recommended by my friend for brunch. We were seated by the front door next to the band. Henry introduced himself to us. Such a nice group of musicians.
The service was phenomenal. We were checked on often.
We ordered:
Salsa Platter - the red salsa was sweet. I enjoyed the salsa verde best
Plantain Cakes with Carnitas - sweet and savory, fluffy and crispy
Huevos and Chorizo - the tortillas were so good. Eggs were perfectly runny
Cubano - melty gooey cheese topped the jamon and carnitas
I really enjoyed our time today!
The service was phenomenal. We were checked on often.
We ordered:
Salsa Platter - the red salsa was sweet. I enjoyed the salsa verde best
Plantain Cakes with Carnitas - sweet and savory, fluffy and crispy
Huevos and Chorizo - the tortillas were so good. Eggs were perfectly runny
Cubano - melty gooey cheese topped the jamon and carnitas
I really enjoyed our time today!
Marisa M.
May 24, 2021
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SOOOOOO GOOD! We stayed at the Havana Hotel, so we went to Ocho for late lunch the first day we got here! The views and good did not disappoint!
The carnitas taquitas are SOOOO good. I wish we would've just ordered two of these and called it a lunch.
I ordered the Havana hippie quesadilla and my boyfriend got to the burger on the menu. We both devoured our food. 10/10 would recommend!
The carnitas taquitas are SOOOO good. I wish we would've just ordered two of these and called it a lunch.
I ordered the Havana hippie quesadilla and my boyfriend got to the burger on the menu. We both devoured our food. 10/10 would recommend!
Nikkita F.
May 03, 2021
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Man, the vibe at this place is so awesome! We went on a Rainey weekend and were worried but it's such a beautiful patio with shutter doors - it's an old and gorgeous hotel but it sits with a great view of the river walk. The staff was super sweet and helpful.
We tried the below- the new menu is pretty small so we basically tried most of it:
- panela - so so good, get it
- porkchop - chorizo stuffed and very flavorful
- steak - this steak was not very good. Liked other meals better
- Chile relleno- this vegetarian meal was the best of the bunch! So flavorful and delish
- snapper
We tried the below- the new menu is pretty small so we basically tried most of it:
- panela - so so good, get it
- porkchop - chorizo stuffed and very flavorful
- steak - this steak was not very good. Liked other meals better
- Chile relleno- this vegetarian meal was the best of the bunch! So flavorful and delish
- snapper
Lidia M.
Apr 03, 2021
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Janeth Hernandez
Mar 29, 2021
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Rachna B.
Mar 03, 2021
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Our friend took us to this restaurant as it was new to San Antonio and she wanted to try it as well. Turned out to be delicious! What we realized pretty quickly was that Latin food in general was pretty good in San Antonio and this attested it.
All the food had tremendous flavor and kick it to which we loved!
- Chile Relleno is a MUST have!! Lots of flavor and spice
- Al Pastor Pork - second best
- Spicy Hippie Quesadilla - could be spicier, it was a little bland compared to the rest.
The portion sizes were big, we were hungry so we jumped to the entrees and we were glad we did!
We booked the
All the food had tremendous flavor and kick it to which we loved!
- Chile Relleno is a MUST have!! Lots of flavor and spice
- Al Pastor Pork - second best
- Spicy Hippie Quesadilla - could be spicier, it was a little bland compared to the rest.
The portion sizes were big, we were hungry so we jumped to the entrees and we were glad we did!
We booked the
Eva R.
Feb 28, 2021
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I was able to visit Ocho this weekend and I am so glad I stopped by during San Antonio Burger week because I was able to try their Frita Cubana burger for only $8! Chef Kirk's Frita Cubana, also known as the Cuban Hamburger, features a double smash patty made of a mix of ground beef, chorizo, and spices. Topped with Swiss cheese, spicy ketchup, pickled red onions, and shoestring fries! Soooo good! So much flavor! Definitely a unique burger! On the side I added fries and a refreshing mojito!
You do have to make a reservation, so unfortunately they sat us outside where people are entering.
You do have to make a reservation, so unfortunately they sat us outside where people are entering.
Rob P.
Nov 21, 2020
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My girlfriend and I stayed across the water at Hotel Indigo, and she found Hotel Havana as a place we should check out. The hotel was nice, and I was shocked at their nightly pricing, especially during Covid. The cool downstairs bar was closed but Ocho was open.
The bartender told us we could sit outside with our dog, but it was too crowded for our taste so we brought the dog back to the hotel and came back over for happy hour. In my opinion, you're paying for the view. $6 cocktails for happy hour is reasonable, but their normal prices seemed high, going along with the rest of the hotel.
The bartender told us we could sit outside with our dog, but it was too crowded for our taste so we brought the dog back to the hotel and came back over for happy hour. In my opinion, you're paying for the view. $6 cocktails for happy hour is reasonable, but their normal prices seemed high, going along with the rest of the hotel.
Lauren R.
Nov 09, 2020
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First of all I love the atmosphere of Ocho and Hotel Havana. It is how I picture Cuba to look like when I do have the chance to visit. It's a very laid back environment and the patio is awesome. Luckily we live in San Antonio so we have the luxury of sitting outside in November. The food was nothing special and the drinks were overpriced. I would go back but it wouldn't be my first pick.
Demi B.
Nov 03, 2020
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Let me start off by saying that this restaurant is adorable! It's located downtown with a view of the river. It has minimal seating but there are always tables available as long as you make a reservation in advance.
My friends and I visited Ocho a few days ago to celebrate a special occasion. I got the Pozole Verde, a mildly spicy soup with shredded chicken with hominy and tomatillo poblano broth. My friends got the Cubano, a pork and ham sandwich with swiss cheese, red onions, and pickles, and a Spicy Hippie Quesadilla, with black beans, mushrooms, and corn.
The Pozole Verde was delicious
My friends and I visited Ocho a few days ago to celebrate a special occasion. I got the Pozole Verde, a mildly spicy soup with shredded chicken with hominy and tomatillo poblano broth. My friends got the Cubano, a pork and ham sandwich with swiss cheese, red onions, and pickles, and a Spicy Hippie Quesadilla, with black beans, mushrooms, and corn.
The Pozole Verde was delicious
