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Hotel Contessa

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, free pool cabanas
Meeting facility
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Living area | 37-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, pay films

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306 W Market Street, San Antonio, TX, 78205
  • River Walk
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Henry B. González Convention Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Alamo
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Living area | 37-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, pay films

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  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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  • Sleeps 3
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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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37-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, pay films

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  • Sleeps 3
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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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37-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, pay films

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hotel Contessa

Riverwalk hotel with full-service spa and 24-hour fitness centre
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness centre, a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Contessa offers 265 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

This San Antonio hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a Wi-Fi speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness centre.

Children aged under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

THE SPA AT HOTEL CONTESSA has 3 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic, hydrotherapy and reflexology. The spa is open selected days.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the pool at Hotel Contessa. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from San Antonio River. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Ambler Texas Kitchen
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself to deep-tissue massages, Ayurvedic treatments or body treatments at THE SPA AT HOTEL CONTESSA
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the spaciousness, comfy beds and cleanliness
  • Steps from River Walk and 4 minutes on foot from Shops at Rivercenter
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Hotel Contessa offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and Access to hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 12 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 12700 square feet (1180 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A 24-hour fitness centre, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Contessa. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Hotel Contessa was completed in December 2023.

This 4-star San Antonio hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
Ambler Texas Kitchen – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
The Cork Bar – This bar serves lunch, dinner and light fare. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 53 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM on weekends; USD 15 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Ambler Texas Kitchen
  • The Cork Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 12 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (12,700 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open select days

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (122 centimetre high)
  • Lift (152 centimetre wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (122 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 125.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Administrative fee: USD 1.25 per accommodation, per night
  • Service fee: 2.5 per cent
  • Resort fee: USD 9.75 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness centre access
  • In-room safe
  • Newspaper
  • Pool access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 25 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 53 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 125.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests arriving after 1:00 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Children under 21 years old are not allowed in the pool from 8-10 PM.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in March and close in December.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Contessa Luxury Suites
Contessa Riverwalk Luxury Suites
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Hotel Contessa Riverwalk Luxury Suites
Hotel Contessa Luxury Suites Riverwalk San Antonio
Hotel Contessa Luxury Suites Riverwalk
Contessa Luxury Suites Riverwalk San Antonio
Contessa Luxury Suites Riverwalk

Hotel Contessa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2099 out of 3053 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 473 out of 3053 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 248 out of 3053 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 116 out of 3053 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 117 out of 3053 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kristi

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice hotel to stay at and a perfect location. The hot tub/pool was great. I would stay there again. But you can tell it is an older property, and lacked customer service at the front office. The breakfast and Dinner in the Ambler restaurant was really good, customer service an excellent in that area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, friendly, helpful staff. Handed out hats and beads for New Year's Year!! Perfect location to get on the Riverwalk. Loved our River View Room - actually had two windows on different sides. Extra lounge space - and door to close off the bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ana

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger F, Dodge City

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are all suites - very spacious! Nice river view. Attentive, friendly staff. Don’t try to park a car here. Uber is the only way to go.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Just an okay getaway
The cleanliness was lacking. The bathroom mirror had toothpaste splatter all over it that I cleaned off. The shower was broken and didn’t drain well. Continually had to ask for more towels because the housekeepers would only leave two for two people. We were not made aware of the amenities such as room service until I called to ask if there was room service available. The hostess at the restaurant was so confused as far as where to seat people (restaurant or bar) and what type of service was available at each spot and then say us in the restaurant and came back in and said we couldn’t order from the happy hour menu because that was only available at the bar. But we couldn’t sit in the bar area because there weren’t any servers for the bar. Seemed extremely unorganized.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anecia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Porfilio

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel. Staff at lobby might be more helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!
Simply beautiful! Wish we could have stayed longer. Will be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooftop.pool and jacuzzi was open until 11 pm. We were there until after 10 pm. Great location on the Riverwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
STaff was professional. Room was clean and neat. Everything worked.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Steve

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shower handle to turn on water was broken, hairline the tub, dusty
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cloudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Riverwalk dream hotel
A Riverwalk must!!! If you want to make the most of San Antonio's famous Riverwalk and like staying in the heart of your destination then this is the hotel for you. With an entrance on the road for valet parking or just dropping off/arrival, the attendants are the most friendly I have encountered, from curbside to your room. Check in is a breeze and to my surprise we received a bottle of champagne (as returning guests). Our room is like a suite (Riverwalk view room) with a seating area and tv, followed by a walkway to the bedroom and in this walkway is a double door to the huge bathroom on the left and an area for coffee to the right with a fridge. I'm not saying enough, I promise. The room and space is marvellous, along with the view, the large very comfortable bed, the cleanliness, and the amenities. Downstairs has a lovely long bar with friendly staff and, although I did not personally take advantage of the hotel restaurant, it did look divine. I said the hotel has a curbside entrance, but it also has an entrance and exit directly on the Riverwalk. What a great aspect and easy access to this wonderful, iconic area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Chris A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was Amazing. Hotel smelled nice and welcoming! I was able relax and enjoy my room with the street view! I had a nice trip, I will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Room was clean. Great visit
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hotel. Cute and quaint! The staff was amazing. Thet were helpful and kind. The rooms were spacious and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mar

Everything was perdect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andrew, Katy

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Bang average and overrated, plus the staff seemed overworked and overwhelmed. Certainly not worthy of being classed as a VIP Access Hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024