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
Meeting facility
Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
306 W Market Street, San Antonio, TX, 78205
  • Aztec Theater
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • La Villita
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • San Antonio River
    ‪4 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
  • River Walk - 5 min walk
  • Henry B. González Convention Center - 5 min walk
  • Alamo - 7 min walk
  • Alamodome - 3 min drive

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 San Antonio hotel in Downtown San Antonio with a full-service spa
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 spa 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 spa 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 public 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–11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:30 AM on weekends: USD 15-25 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Ambler Texas Kitchen
  • The Cork Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (12700 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 12

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open selected days

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 152
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 122
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 122
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Couples dining
  • Renovated entire property – December 2023
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV
  • TV channels
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofing

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 fire extinguisher, 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
Hotel Contessa Luxury Riverwalk Suites
Hotel Contessa Luxury Suites
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. 2075 out of 3019 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 470 out of 3019 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 242 out of 3019 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 113 out of 3019 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 119 out of 3019 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

Vanessa

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

10/10 Excellent

Irma, Clinton

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the suits, rooms are spacious, clean, big windows, something is not well maintained, nothing to worry. I like the ascensor with a transparent glass window. Bar and restaurant. Amenities as mariachis on Friday o Saturdays. It’s in the River Walk, near to Villita and other attractions, it’s my second time to be a guest. I definitely recommend this hotel. See the Contessa picture! It’s wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Contessa
We arrived early, we have stayed here in the past and have never had a problem with check in, even a little early..So our room wasn’t ready, that was fine, but at 4:00, sitting in the lobby, watching numerous people check in and get their room…I got a little impatient. I was told that our level of room, and the price we paid, we would have to wait. So apparently booking through a 3rd party expect to wait. The hotel is older, but the rooms are spacious and was very clean. The location in the river is great, very walkable to everything. Breakfast one morning in the Ambler, again we have been before..the food is good, but the service was very slow. We sat at the bar for drinks two evenings and the staff was excellent, Michael at the bar was very friendly and sweet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shashikanth Reddy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Ambience.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

BJ

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

10/10 Excellent

Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with family
The location was prime for the Day of the Dead festivities, the hotel was festive and seemed to try to create a welcoming environment for visitors. An area for improvement is housekeeping, we did not get regular housekeeping services, even though the do not disturb key was not on the door. Staff at the bar did not communicate how a kitchen changeover occurred at 2pm, would lead to a delay in food ordered at 1:30, upfront communication would help especially when you are hungry! Overall, would go back and hope these little issues are ironed out.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Travelled with partner
Very nice, convenient to everything.i would definitely book again and recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rossana

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Accommodation
This hotel is amazing! Very friendly staff. Happening scene. On the riverwalk. Close to everything! 8 minute walk to Alamo and 12 to the Alamodome. Service at Ambler was really slow. But everyone always made sure we had everything we needed, especially Fast Eddie. Our favorite part was the gorgeous rooftop pool. I also had a massage, which was well worth it. Thank you Jesse.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel to stay in San Antonio, we always stay on this one because of how convenient it is to walk around the riverwalk while also having privacy. The staff is so nice and friendly specially if you are a dog owner. Never had any issues with this but pace
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rose

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
The design of the hotel having an open concept LOBBY was poorly architecture illustration!!! THE NOISE OF DRUNKED, UNRULY CHILDREN, LOUD MUSIC KEPT US AWAKE ALL NIGHTS. MY FAMILY AND I WILL NEVER STAY AT THIS HOTEL, AGAIN
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Customer Service
Ok, but need extra pillows and did not get them until 3hrs later after second attempt.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Larae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So busy with so much construction.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay. Staff are amazing and the proximity to the River Walk can’t be beat. Hope to visit again someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Danielle, Boston

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gilda Doblon

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damian G.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looking for a peaceful, easy stay in San Antonio? This is it. Just so perfect. Two thumbs up.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location on Riverwalk
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024