Hotel Contessa

4.0 star property
Riverwalk San Antonio hotel in Downtown San Antonio with a full-service spa

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
The price is ¥26,066
¥33,312 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13

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A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
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Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, River View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
78205, TX, San Antonio, 306 W Market Street

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

Upscale hotel revitalized in 2023 and located near Shops at Rivercenter
Located close to River Walk and Henry B. González Convention Center, Hotel Contessa provides a rooftop terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Indulge in a facial, a body treatment, and a body wrap at THE SPA AT HOTEL CONTESSA, the onsite spa. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Ambler Texas Kitchen, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. In addition to a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Heated pool with free cabanas and sun loungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an outdoor pool
  • Express check-out, a vending machine, and a computer station
  • Wedding services, ATM/banking services, and 12 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things the dining options, breakfast, and pool
Room features
All 265 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 37-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • 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
  • 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
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 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Contessa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Contessa?

As of Jan 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Contessa on Jan 12, 2025 start from ¥26,066, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel Contessa pet-friendly?

Yes, Hotel Contessa allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 125.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hotel Contessa?

Valet parking is available for USD 53 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel Contessa?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Contessa?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Contessa located?

Located in Downtown San Antonio, this spa hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Shops at Rivercenter and River Walk. Henry B. González Convention Center and Alamo are also within 10 minutes. San Antonio Station is 18 minutes by foot.

Hotel Contessa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2062 out of 2997 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 459 out of 2997 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 243 out of 2997 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 115 out of 2997 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 118 out of 2997 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

6/10 Okay

Caroline

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

10/10 Excellent

Jay

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

4/10 Poor

Steve

Traveled 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

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

Traveled 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

Corey

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

2/10 Terrible

Andrew, Katy

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Jessica

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

Traveled 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

STEPHANIE

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Lyle

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ahlam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel with great location directly on the river. However, the bathroom needs upgrading and cleaning.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

george

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Former Embassy suites hotel. Staff seems generally hospitality inexperienced. Telephone preset buttons do not work. Had to call to fix room elements; therefore executive housekeeping checklist is nonexistent: shower curtain, toiletries, carpet, stains, dust. Had to prompt for Expedia VIP benefits, so by the time I asked, it was too late to upgrade the room. Water must be requested. But staff was friendly though!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stay at the Contessa when visiting San Antonio. It’s in a quieter, less touristy part of the Riverwalk but only a few minutes walk to be in the thick of things. The suites are spacious, the service is attentive, and the bar serves better margaritas than you’ll find at the Riverwalk restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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