Balcones Heights-San Antonio Central

Convenience and value are what you’ll find in San Antonio Central-Balcones Heights.
Located at the intersection of I-10 and Loop 410, Balcones Heights is minutes from San Antonio’s most popular destinations.  Sea World, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, the Alamo, and shopping meccas such as the Shops at La Cantera, The Rim, and North Star Mall are minutes away.

Balcones Heights – San Antonio Central offers first-rate, affordable hotel accommodations at two flagship properties:  Springhill Suites by Marriott and Howard Johnson Inn.  Each is located conveniently with immediate highway access to transport you quickly to whatever your fun plans are for the day.  Springhill Suites by Marriott is located at Wonderland of the Americas.  For your shopping convenience, and restocking those “oops I forgot to pack” items, there’s Super Target, Ross Dress for Less, Stein Mart, and Burlington Coat Factory on site.  Howard Johnson Inn is located directly across I-10 from Wonderland of the Americas.  Both hotels offer shuttle service to and from San Antonio International Airport & anywhere within a 5-mile radius of the hotel including the VIA park & ride, which can save you the hassle and expense of parking downtown. 
Balcones Heights – San Antonio Central is also home to one of San Antonio’s leading meeting venues, Norris Conference Centers, located at Wonderland of the Americas.

America’s premier family entertainment venue, Dave & Buster’s is located midway between the two hotels, adjacent to Wonderland of the Americas.  After a day in the sun at Six Flags or Sea World, Dave & Buster’s offers a cool collection of entertainment and refreshments for the whole family.  Another air-conditioned entertainment option is the Bijou Cinema Bistro, San Antonio’s first dine-in movie experience, also located on-site at Wonderland of the Americas. If you’re visiting during the summer, Wonderland of the Americas hosts its annual Fourth of July entertainment extravaganza as well as their Friday Night Live concert series. Eating out on a budget is no problem in Balcones Heights.  A dazzling array of options is literally within walking distance of both hotels.  From the locally-owned Norma’s Kitchen, Babe’s Burgers, Crossroads BBQ, Jim’s Coffee Shops, and Queen’s Cottage, to familiar chains such as Denny’s, Jack-in-the Box, Luby’s, Church’s, What-A-Burger, and Wendy’s.

Spend less money and time by booking your San Antonio hotel accommodations in Balcones Heights – San Antonio Central. Make more memories with the time and money you save booking at Springhill Suites by Marriott or Howard Johnson Inn.

The annual Balcones Heights Jazz Festival, hosted by San Antonio’s Jazz Man, David Munoz of Q101.9 radio, is one of South Texas’ most eagerly anticipated concert events.  Bringing the best of smooth jazz to the sparkling amphitheater at Wonderland of the Americas, the event is free with food and beverages available for purchase.  Get up close and personal to a stellar line-up of smooth jazz artists rarely seen at a free concert.  Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and your ear for the best smooth jazz event in South Texas.
 
20th Annual Balcones Heights Jazz Festival
The Amphitheater at Wonderland of the Americas
7:00-10:30 PM

2013 Lineup Coming Soon!

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