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Hotel Contessa

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Terrace/patio
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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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

Room options

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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
(55 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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 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
(160 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
(63 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
(84 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
(216 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 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.
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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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. 2118 out of 3085 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 487 out of 3085 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 251 out of 3085 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 115 out of 3085 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 114 out of 3085 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

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

We'd come back

Checkin was interesting...we did choose valet and our bellman Fast Eddie was amazing! First front desk lady told us our room wasnt ready, needed quality sign off, etc. Eddie came back to meet us at our room and was surprised, he said he already had been notified of our room number...went back again and different front desk lady welcomed us and voila there were our room passes...not sure what that was about. Restaurant was very good but have to say quite understaffed...but that seems to be a repeating theme in many industries now. Room was very nice, clean, and quiet...hot water in shower in early morning took extremely long time to get warm, i felt bad about having to run water for so long, wasteful. Location on Riverwalk fantastic, toward the quiet end but right where we wanted to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kassandra

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Yun Chu

Traveled with family
We were placed in a room where there was this noise that sounded like some kind of mechanical whirring. Every now and then there would be stupid kids yelling making it sound like a rollercoaster. After searching nearby there are no amusement parks in the area, but I found out there are other people that reviewed this hotel and say it's extremely noisy and the sound that I was experiencing was the stupid elevator. The rooms itself wasn't too bad but the fridge was horrible as it couldn't even cool down a drink. The other thing I didn't enjoy was there are no parking, well more like you can park a few blocks away and walk to the hotel or pay $50 for valet parking....If you get drunk and pass out on the couch the noise wouldn't be an issue.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Larry, Austin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Room thermostat did not work properly even when off. Cold air 24/7. No remedies. Shower water Luke warm.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Coy, Lafayette

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay right off the Riverwall
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Marcia, West lafayette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good! Person checking us in wasn’t very friendly. Wasn’t able to get into room, door needed a new battery. The engineer was taking too long to get there to replace the battery so they upgraded us to a suite which was nice. During the night the smoke alarm started chirping. We fiddled with it until it stopped. The tv in the area with the couch didn’t work. Seemed like the hotel was in need of maintenance. The ice machine on our floor was out of order but was running marking a lot of noise.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Demetra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked another hotel walking in and it was old and outdated, nothing like the pictures. We left without checking in and reserved the Contessa while still in the other hotels lobby. When we arrived at Contessa, greeted by friendly valet, walked in to a beautiful lobby with a Mariachi band playing. Check in was easy, hotel was everything we hoped for and much more. Staying at the Contessa saved our weekend getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Efrain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
no
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Debbie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overpriced for what it is. Walls are thin. Staff not so hospitable/friendly.

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

Great stay

Excellent stay. Kid friendly, bar/ restaurant is exceptional. Amazing drinks and food. Walk right out to the river walk! We always stay here! Great customer service!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

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

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

10/10 Excellent

Elsa

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

Hotel contessa experience

We have been booking with hotel contessa for a few years now and we call it our home away from home, my boys love the environment and the staff is always so nice when we arrive, Francisco is so awesome and always makes me and my family feel so welcoming, we can't wait to go back thank you for everything..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything except it took me over a hour & a half to get my car from valet. Other than that it was a beautiful place & my room was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

SHANNON

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Initial executive suite was nice but very loud. Got moved to a standard suite which was fine but the shower head was very low. Overall nice place and would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
GREAT SERVICE and wonderful personalities!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property with very large rooms. Clean and convenient to the Riverwalk, restaurants and bars.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025