In all honesty, I would rate this property a 4.5 instead of a 5, but since that's not an option, and I think too many people are unfairly dinging this property, I'll go with 5 stars.
My son and I stayed here for 4 days, and the staff were fantastic, and friendly! The property itself, while appearing rundown on the outside, was well kept and comfortable on the inside, and we both were pleased to call it our "home" during our stay in San Antonio! The area is very conveniently located to go to anywhere in SA, with plenty of places nearby to grab food as well.
Sure, the area around the hotel may not be considered the "best" in San Antonio, but my son and I never felt unsafe, and we actually became rather affectionate for the area, and its cozy neighborhood charm. There are no bells and whistles here at this hotel (though they gave us water bottles for free upon out departure on a 100 degree day), and for the price, it's truly a matter of getting what you pay for in that regard. But I do feel you're getting a great place for the price all around, if you're not overly picky about where you stay, and I really enjoyed our stay here! I would definitely stay here again next time we're in the area!