Onsite registration
We hope to open registration for SAFDF 2025 by December 2024.
Dorms
In years past, OLLU has usually granted us rooms in Pacelli Hall, a nearby student dormitory. This dorm is within easy walking distance of the festival, making it a convenient housing option for festival attendees. Staying at these dorms is considerably cheaper than nearby hotels and avoids the need to struggle through the numerous road-construction zones around OLLU.
Here are photos of a typical dorm room. Click on an image to enlarge it.
Hotels
A variety of hotels are also available within short driving distance of OLLU. We provide you the following list based on past attendee experience. The list is always subject to change. If you identify a problem with the list, contact us (use the form on our home page) and we’ll update it.
SAFDF attendees can take advantage of discounted OLLU rates at the following hotels:
- Red Roof Plus (Downtown), 1011 E. Houston St.
To make your reservation, call 210-229-9973, ask for the OLLU rate and use reference code 616722. - Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk, 105 S St Mary’s St.
To make your reservation, visit http://www.druryhotels.com and use the BizTrip Corporate ID #311869. - Drury Inn and Suites Riverwalk, 201 N St Mary’s St.
To make your reservation, visit http://www.druryhotels.com and use the BizTrip Corporate ID #311869. - Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Antonio North Riverwalk Area, 120 Camaron St.
To make your reservation, visit https://www.holidayexpressriverwalk.com or call 210-281-1400 and use rate code IPPLB. - Holiday Inn Express Inn and Suites San Antonio West-Seaworld, 2861 Cinema Ridge
To make your reservation, call 210-520-4200, ask for the OLLU rate and use rate code IPPLB.
Previous festival participants have stayed at the following hotels and had good feedback on their stay:
- Candlewood Suites, 1024 S. Laredo St.
- La Quinta Inn & Suites on the Riverwalk, 303 Blum St.
- Marriott Plaza San Antonio, 555 S. Alamo St.
- Rodeway Inn Downtown Near Riverwalk, 405 Broadway St
- SpringHill Suites San Antonio Alamo Plaza/Convention Center, 411 Bowie Street
These hotels do sometimes fill up fairly quickly. If they do, you can also usually find good hotel deals on kayak.com and booking.com.
Refunds
Registration fees are generally nonrefundable except under extenuating circumstances such as illness and airline mishaps. Refunds are at the steering committee’s discretion. If you wish a refund, use our contact form on the main page to reach the steering committee.