Hilton Palacio del Rio
San Antonio, United States
Built 1968 · Last completed renovation 2025
Hilton Palacio del Rio in San Antonio was last renovated in 2025, and originally built in 1968 (sourced renovations: 2010, 2025). Its HotelChrono freshness score is 9.7/10 — every date linked to a cited source.
Renovation forecast · estimate
Next renovation expected around 2040
In about 14 years (≈15-year cycle). A model estimate, not a sourced fact.
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Location
Satellite view · San Antonio, United States
Timeline
1968
Hotel opened for HemisFair '68
2010
Interior guest room and corridor renovation
2025
Guestroom renovation
How this score is computed
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What changed in the 2025 renovation
“Renovated guestrooms - September 2025”— source · retrieved 2026-09-12
Scope is quoted verbatim from the cited source — we never guess what a renovation covered.
Facts
Stars
4★
Built
Sourced1968
Last completed renovation
Sourced2025
Renovation history (sourced)
Sources record multiple renovations (2010–2025). The Chrono Score uses the most recent completed one.
Ownership & operator
Who runs and owns this hotel, at the company level — from public sources. The decision layer behind every renovation.
Ownership data depth
1/3 · 33%
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Our iron rule: no quote, no data. Every date links back to the exact sentence it came from.
“Renovated guestrooms - September 2025”
“Scope of Work: Interior modifications include remodeling and refurnishing guest room corridors and guest rooms.”
“The hotel opened 5 days early on April 1, 1968.”
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Frequently asked
When was Hilton Palacio del Rio built?+
Hilton Palacio del Rio (San Antonio, United States) was built in 1968.
How old is Hilton Palacio del Rio?+
Hilton Palacio del Rio is 58 years old — it was built in 1968 and last renovated in 2025. Age measures the building; the Chrono Score measures how fresh it feels today.
When was Hilton Palacio del Rio last renovated?+
Its most recent completed renovation was in 2025.
What is the Chrono Score of Hilton Palacio del Rio?+
Its Chrono Score is 9.7/10 (Fresh) — a pure freshness metric, separate from its 4-star rating.