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Up to 450 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms

Why couples loved this venue

  • Quality catering
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
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Recommended by 93% of couples

About this venue

The Hilton Palacio del Rio is a majestic hotel wedding venue located in San Antonio, Texas, ideally situated on the banks of the River Walk in downtown San Antonio. This hacienda-style property boasts six picturesque event spaces to host a wedding celebration to remember. Offering comprehensive wedding packages and ample amenities, Hilton Palacio del Rio is the perfect setting to create the day of your dreams.

Facilities and Capacity

Hilton Palacio del Rio offers both indoor and outdoor venues suitable for a number of wedding occasions such as rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, ceremonies, and receptions. For an outdoor ceremony event, this elegant venue offers the delightful rooftop Terrace Garden. This space features a large gazebo to serve as the focal point for your ceremony. Your guests can drink in the beautiful rooftop views across the San Antonio skyline, perfectly punctuated by the palm trees and tropical vegetation that adorn this space. The Pavilion by Hilton is a beautifully restored historical building, providing a romantic setting for your special ceremony. Dating back to the 1800s, this charming limestone and wood event space is located in Hemisphere Park, just across the street from the Hilton Palacio del Rio, this room is ideal for a heartfelt ceremony event or sophisticated cocktail hour.

Both the El Mirador Ballroom and La Vista Ballroom are located on the 22nd floor of the hotel and offer panoramic views of the beautiful city skyline and River Walk for your reception event. Both spacious ballrooms provide lots of natural light to flood your celebration. Warm, neutral decor allows for easy transformation into the wedding theme of your choice. The Salon del Ray is a graceful Spanish-style ballroom ideal for hosting a grand wedding gala with plenty of natural light and fabulous views. The Stetson room is adorned with Brazilian redwood paneling and richly appointed furnishings to suit a lavish wedding celebration.

Plush get-ready rooms are available on-site for you and your wedding party to prepare for your day in comfort and style. The Hilton Palacio del Rio is a wheelchair accessible venue and offers parking and valet services for your event.

Services Offered

Hilton Palacio del Rio offer an array of services and wedding packages to facilitate a flawless celebration within this elegant property. All wedding packages include a champagne toast, fruit and cheese display, complimentary accommodation for the couple-of-honor, reduced rates for parents of the couple-of-honor, and a courtesy room block booking for your guests. Also included in the wedding package is a wedding catering specialist, dedicated banquet captain, candle centerpieces, dining tables, choice of linens, and much more. The in-house culinary team will work with you to create your perfect wedding menu to enhance your day, drawing from their extensive cuisine choice. A range of bar services is also included, with optional upgrades available.

Features

Medium team (11-20 members)

Experience

  • 58 years in business

  • We speak English and Spanish

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$3,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Flatware
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$26

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Champagne Toast
House Beer
Limited Bar
Signature Drink

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

10

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Barn
Cruise Ship
Garden
Historic Building
Hotel
Rooftop

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October
November
December

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Reviews of Hilton Palacio del Rio

Weddingwire
4.6/5 8 reviews
Google
4.3/5 5152 reviews
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Euly Sent on 01/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

We are so glad to have chosen Hilton Palacio del Rio as our wedding reception venue!

*Typo* We were married 1/2/2021
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!
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Amanda Sent on 10/09/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I couldn't have asked for a better venue! The Palacio Del Rio was so amazing! My reception in the Salon Del Rey was perfect, the room was so big. I got compliments all night on how amazing the food was! The hotel staff April, Yari, and Roberto I could not have done it with out yall! Thank you for making our special day unforgettable! My tables and linen's were incredible. Everything was perfect.
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Margaret Sent on 07/20/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I am so glad we made the decision to have our wedding at the Hilton. It was so convenient and beautiful. The spaces were perfect, the food was DELICIOUS and creative and they staff was incredibly helpful. Everyone had a blast and I know the Hilton had a lot to do with that.
Evelyn
Evelyn Sent on 09/23/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Lovely place for my wedding especially with the riverwalk seen through the windows!
The staff is amazing! great service.
Our event coordinator Nicole Garza made everything perfect! very responsive and very attentive and was there to make sure everything went right during the reception!
Highly recommended!
Jacqueline
Jacqueline Sent on 06/15/2011
4.9 out of 5 rating
I was very pleased with our experience. Our coordinator, Marisol, was extremely attentive and went above and beyond her call of duty. All questions were answered promptly and even our last minute changes (the day before) were not a problem. Our banquet captain was amazing. Our ceremony was on the Garden Terrace and was wonderfully beautiful. We used the Stetson Room for our reception and I was taken away by how beautiful everything turned out. The scenery and background for our pictures was breathtaking.The only complaint was that we didn't get the extra plates we paid for. (They were suppose to be boxed up.) We also regret not asking for our left over cake. However I have no regrets about choosing this location for my ceremony and reception.
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Lydia Sent on 09/21/2008
4.3 out of 5 rating
All in all the Hilton provided exceptional service and the wedding was a beautiful night.
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Claudia Sent on 05/31/2013
4 out of 5 rating
On the pricey side but if it's your dream it'll be perfect! Don't have to mess with catering since you are paying for food and drinks to have the venue. Also, our food was delicious, everyone loved it, beyond your typical hotel wedding food! Some centerpieces included, I used them every other table combined with my flower centerpieces to save on floral budget
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Jennifer Sent on 11/11/2009
3.9 out of 5 rating
The Hilton was a great location for our wedding and reception. We were on the Riverwalk, so out of town guests had other activities for the weekend.

We worked with both Nikki and Nicole--our original coordinator had to "hand us off" to another coordinator about a month and a half before the wedding, due to a scheduling conflict. However, both coordinators were professional and very helpful! We did have to follow up with some of our e-mails, but all of our questions were answered, and they are willing to work with you on tweaking the details.

Our banquet captain was awesome--he even helped me and the bridesmaids in setting up the favors. The reception looked terrific--I would recommend working with their lighting company, but make sure they don't overcharge for the lighting.

The wedding and reception were beautiful--I definitely recommend this location to other brides.
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Hilton Palacio del Rio frequently asked questions

Hilton Palacio del Rio includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Hilton Palacio del Rio includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Hilton Palacio del Rio includes:
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • Limited Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Hilton Palacio del Rio for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Barn
  • Cruise Ship
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Rooftop
Hilton Palacio del Rio offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Hilton Palacio del Rio offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Hilton Palacio del Rio offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Hilton Palacio del Rio offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Aisle Runners
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
Hilton Palacio del Rio is recommended by 93% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in flexibility, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.4 in average response time and 4.4 in value.
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