Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
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The Henry B. González Convention Center is in the heart of historic downtown San Antonio, along the banks of the world famous River Walk. The Center, named for the late U.S. Congressman Henry B. González, hosts more than 300 events each year with over 750,000 convention delegates from around the world. Discover all the new ways to make your San Antonio meeting experience unforgettable. 514,000 sq. ft. of Contiguous exhibit space. 87,000 sq. ft. Column-Free Space. 54,000 sq. ft. Stars at Night Ballroom- Largest in Texas. 72 meeting rooms. 2317 seat Performing Arts Theatre.
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Vince G
Pottsville, TX157 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
This place is huge! There are plenty of eating places and it is very clean. The building is beautiful, too. Be prepared to walk, since it is so big. The only thing I can find fault with it the restrooms are not marked so well to see from a distance. If your convention is here, you will love it.
Written July 22, 2022
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The World is My Oyster
Orlando, FL21,657 contributions
Jul 2021 • Business
This was my 3rd year in a row there going to the Texas Band Masters conference, and once again this is a great place to be an exhibitor.
Written July 29, 2021
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C. Miller12
St. Augustine, FL135 contributions
Feb 2020 • Business
Attended a conference here and the center is very spacious & clean! The location is perfect near all the major attractions including the River Walk
Written February 19, 2020
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Dan M
Des Moines, IA279 contributions
Jan 2020
This is a beautiful convention center, with easy access to many hotels, restaurants and other attractions. Definitely one of my favorite meeting sites.
Written January 26, 2020
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Hannah G
Phoenix, AZ200 contributions
Oct 2019
For a huge center, there were many entrances that were not accessible from some nearby hotels and a large wLK WAS NEED TO GAIN ENTRANCE TO WHERE OUR MEETING ROOMS WERE.
Written December 18, 2019
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jd068
Boston, MA317 contributions
Jun 2019 • Business
As convention centers go, this one is quite nice. It's surrounded by the Riverwalk, and you can go out to the Riverwalk from the lower level and there are balconies overlooking it on the first floor. There is plenty of seating in the corridors if you want to sit and chat, and a couple of places inside to get a coffee or sandwich.
Written June 15, 2019
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Wanyi T
Singapore, Singapore71 contributions
Mar 2019 • Business
I attended a conference here and this is probably the largest convention centre I have ever visited! I had trouble entering the building because all the doors were locked but fortunately a kind security guard let me in. Another time, the doors to the basement were locked at 7:45 am even though the organisers said they would open at 7:30 am. Another kind staff came to my rescue.
I didn't have time to explore the entire place but I did see interesting sculptures, statues and paintings.
I didn't have time to explore the entire place but I did see interesting sculptures, statues and paintings.
Written April 16, 2019
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Seneca1201
Auburn, NY247 contributions
Apr 2019 • Business
Our fundraising professionals conference was held here for 3,400 people. It is quite a complex! Lots of space that can be configured in anyway necessary to accommodate any group. Lots of walking from session to session - got my 10,000 steps in every day! Well done.
Written April 5, 2019
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JanniKona
Island of Hawaii, HI29 contributions
Feb 2019 • Business
All in all a nice facility with the worst convention food I've ever had...and that is something. At least they had a Starbucks with an edible thing or two. The restrooms were kept impecably clean and for me, that kinda makes up for the food.
Written March 2, 2019
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Christina Z
Hartford, CT10 contributions
Aug 2018
Awesome experience! Everyone was friendly, accommodating and helpful. The convention center is beautiful and huge! There are charger ports everywhere too making an business conference a breeze. I love the little Starbucks cafe in there as well
Written November 8, 2018
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Saludos. Me gustaría saber si hay un hotel cerca del Henry Convention Center desde el cual se pueda llegar caminando. Gracias
melissaraejames
Buda, TX15 contributions
What's the best option for parking on a weekend when there are multiple events going on?
maspain2112
Monroe, GA74 contributions
The mall is a couple blocks away. Plenty of parking.
Can you buy event tickets here?
Sarsprdoc
Saratoga Springs, NY1,274 contributions
The Theater Box Office is open on day of event only, however, tickets may be purchased at the Alamodome Box Office, any TicketMaster outlet, or online at ticketmaster
Does this place allow minor pets? Like rabbits? As long as they're in a cage, I mean.
Sarsprdoc
Saratoga Springs, NY1,274 contributions
Don't know for sure but suspect they have shows that have animals in them at times; didn't see any dogs with anyone and no signs posted. Probably depends on the function.
Sandy H
Saint Louis, MO
restaurants within walking distance
Larry S
Amarillo, Texas, United States56 contributions
The Riverwalk, with every form of restaurant you can imagine, is within walking distance to the Civic Center. Cabs from the Civic Center to these nearby places are very inexpensive because they really are only going a few blocks.
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