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Hotel Contessa

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Meeting facility
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine, alfresco dining
Meeting facility
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, free cabanas

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306 W Market Street, San Antonio, TX, 78205
  • River Walk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Henry B. González Convention Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Alamo
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Living area | 37-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, pay movies

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View (Corner) | Living area | 37-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, pay movies

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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City view

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(65 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(163 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, River View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(65 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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City view

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(88 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(217 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hotel Contessa

4-star hotel in Downtown San Antonio
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 center, a bar/lounge, and a rooftop terrace are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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 onsite spa 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.
In addition to a full-service spa, Hotel Contessa features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 4-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and 12 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 12700 square feet (1180 square meters) include a conference center. This Mediterranean hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and spa services. Onsite parking is available (surcharge). A total renovation of this property was completed in December 2023.

Hotel Contessa is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (12,700 square feet 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
  • Elevator (60 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (48 inches high)
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 1 building
  • 14 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Renovated entire property - December 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

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

Property 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

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Contessa Riverwalk Luxury Suites
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Hotel Contessa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2158 out of 3138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 491 out of 3138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 258 out of 3138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 116 out of 3138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 115 out of 3138 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

Yelitza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was beautiful!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Johnny

Business traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service! , the hotel is clean. I’m definitely coming back when visit San Antonio valet parking was amazing. You do have to call ahead 5 to 10 minutes so they can have your car ready. The restaurant was amazing. room service is a
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wei, Wheaton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Amazing property and pool
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harley

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved in

Great location a beautiful facility ability.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve, reseda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

elliott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Close to everything. Only downside is parking is expensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sviatlana, ARLINGTON

Average hotel, nice pool option at the top and great location on the river walk. Valet parking was a racket (over$100 for 36 hours); there are public garages in the area but a bit of a hastle to park further out. The area overall is walkable and felt safe (although some skethy blocks downtown).
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moses

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ty

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay! Friendly staff and the room was spacious for us and 2 children!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DARA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service a d friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florisel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Venkata Krishna Rao

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassi

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chikako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and comfortable. We were sorry only that we found some trash from previous guests and leftover in the fridge. Other than that we are completely satisfied.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025