I normally do not write reviews, but my husband thought that I should this time. Let me first say that the hotel staff was awesome. Very nice and polite.
We were celebrating our anniversary in San Antonio from Florida, so we were excited to visit Texas. I have always had a great experience with the Crowne Plaza, but the price should have been my first clue. Though I was not impressed with the neighborhood or the outside maintenance, the hotel was inviting and pleasant. However, I was not pleased with the cleanliness of the lobby furniture. My biggest disappointment was the size of the beds and the bathroom. Both were EXTREMELY small. Though we dealt with the bed size, the bathroom was terribly small and outdated. My husband is extremely tall, so needless to say - it was not the best situation.
For an overnight stay, maybe. A special occasion? Pay the extra money and stay in a Riverwalk Hotel.
Sidenote: The hotel will take you 3 miles wherever you want to go. That's great. You also receive free shuttle to and from the airport.