Hotel Contessa

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, free pool cabanas
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Living area
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Meeting facility
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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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

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View (Corner)

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (City View)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (City View)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Antonio

A stay at Hotel Contessa places you in the heart of San Antonio, within a 5-minute walk of Shops at Rivercenter and River Walk. .This spa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Henry B. González Convention Center and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Alamo.

What's nearby

  • Shops at Rivercenter - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • River Walk - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Henry B. González Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Alamo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Alamodome - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio Station - 18 min walk
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa Rio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Durty Nelly's Irish Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Contessa

Riverwalk hotel with a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness center
Hotel Contessa offers 265 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

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

Children 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 select days.
Make yourself at home in one of the 265 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this Mediterranean hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy American cuisine at Ambler Texas Kitchen, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in San Antonio? This hotel has 12700 square feet (1180 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 12 meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM.
Ambler Texas Kitchen - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco 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 available
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 percent 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 125.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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-authorize 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
Children under 21 years old are not allowed in the pool from 8-10 PM.

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from March to December
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

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. 2105 out of 3064 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 476 out of 3064 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 246 out of 3064 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 118 out of 3064 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 119 out of 3064 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great New Years Getaway!
Contessa is a clean hotel, great suites, comfortable bed, accommodating staff, valet parking, walking distance to everything!
11th floor looking down to bar & riverwalk
View out our room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room, subpar shower
Our room was amazing but the shower was not so much. We were supposed to get a room with a glass walk in shower. Instead, we got an out dated tub/shower combo. The water never got hotter than luke warm, even with hot turned all the way on. Other than that, the room & hotel were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is beautiful. We visited on New Year's Eve. It was as busy as you would expect, but the staff worked really hard to meet our expectations. Valet parking is available at a cost of $53/day! Yikes! But we didn't want to risk leaving our vehicle overnight at a public parking, especially not on New Year's Eve. The lobby and restaurant are was beautifully decorated. They even provided us with hats, beads, and horns to ring in the new year. There are several water stations throughout the hotel. That was nice. Our room was on the 3rd floor and in the corner. We had 2 windows with a view of the city, and even got a partial view of the firework display at the hemisphere park. Room service was quick and tasted good. It was as pricey as you'd expect. No surprise there. Downfall was they don't have vending machines. Bring your own if you have kids. Or even if you don't. The only complaint I have is that we could hear the elevator all night. It's pretty loud from the room where we stayed. Other than that, our stay was great. This hotel is on the Riverwalk and the back entrance leads you straight to it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Travelled with partner
Property is in nice location. Staff we encountered were friendly. Bathroom was old and needs updating. We stayed 5 nights and had no housekeeping 3 of the nights. Brought to attention of front desk and we were still skipped again the next day.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

PANO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Christmas Trip
Hotel Contessa is our favorite hotel in San Antonio
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. View of the river was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Owais

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty cool hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property on the quiet side of the Riverwalk. Excellent customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE

Travelled with group
Everyone was so nice and the room was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

coby

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La vista fue hermosa para happy new year best view happy new year.,I choice view to city. I love it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ava

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The atrium was a little loud and the hotel seemed a little worn (e.g. the bath towels had holes in them; the furniture was worn; the toilet leaked; etc.) However, the bar & restaurant were great and the staff was quite pleasant. Great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Carrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front desk, do better for a perfect score
Location was perfect on the River Walk. Hotel was very clean and beautiful. The front desk staff was NOT friendly. But overall We had a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service in all aspects, a fantastic location on relatively quiet spot on the Riverwalk and a beautiful hotel with an excellent room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024