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Trying to visit San Antonio in May
Hi, if anyone has information that could help me I would really appreciate it. My boyfriend is at school in San Antonio right now at Fort Sam Houston and I'm trying to plan a visit for when I get out of school in May. I have been looking at hotels and the Powless House on the base seems like a reasonable place for me to stay because I am only 20 and will be traveling alone. I will probably feel safer there and be closest to him. Looking at the site to book the hotel though and it's unclear if I can even stay there. Is it only for people in the military or their families? Also, does anyone have a different opinion on where I should stay? I don't have too much to spend so expensive hotels are out :( Please help if you can!
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Permalink Reply by jad0407 on
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Gosh, no matter what i see we're going to have to take a bunch of taxis if we want to go anywhere. I was thinking of staying right next to the airport but now i will look into hotels near the riverwalk so we could be close to things we want to do. if he can not stay with me in the hotel though i might want to stay near the base.
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Permalink Reply by Lizzie_Corpsmanwife on
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I'm doing the same thing visiting my husband in for Memorial Day weekend so if I find something cheap I will let you know. The flights are expensive :(
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Yeah I've been looking at flights everyday hoping to catch a low price but haven't booked anything yet. And thanks a lot. I know using a taxi all the time will cost a lot so that's why I thought if I stay as close to him as possible it might save some money. I don't know if he will be able to stay the night with me but I guess if he can then I wouldn't have to stay on base
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Permalink Reply by Navy2Marine1Mom on
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I've stayed at the Powless 5 times in the last couple of months, my son graduated last week. I love it, it's very safe, most rooms are 2 room suites with kitchenettes. You can almost see the dorms from the hotel, 2 minute drive (get a pass from Walters gate) For what you get it is priced well, but there are a lot of cheaper options out there. Be careful, a lot of the motels right outside are "party spots" for thr military, yuck!
To book... google IHG Army hotels, I'm just a navy mom booked and checked in every time. -
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I just booked my hotel stay with them for Memorial Day weekend :)
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Permalink Reply by MariaFaith on
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Hi. Are the Navy A school students allowed to go inside the IHG army hotels? I booked my room at Powless. My sailor said someone told him they cannot go to any of the hotels inside. Can someone confirm this please.
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Permalink Reply by TogaMom on
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What weekend will you be there? We are going the last weekend, I believe. We have room and could help with transportation.
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Thank you for your kind offer! But I actually bought my plane ticket a few weeks ago and will be going the third weekend of May
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Permalink Reply by carafid1 on
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I stayed at the springhill suites it was 2 blocks from the riverwalk so quiet a block from the mall I stayed there since the rooms are bigger with my mom and my older son. It was reasonable and everything was close. It was nice to have a living room area. The breakfast was free and great the pool was small though and very hot.
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Are you going Memorial Day? I still haven't booked my hotel just yet :/
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