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Hotel Contessa

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pool

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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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(57 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

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

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Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, River View

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(66 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(91 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(219 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • River Walk - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Shops at Rivercenter - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Henry B. González Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Alamo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Alamodome - 2 min drive - 2.3 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
  • ‪Durty Nelly's Irish Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rita's On The River - ‬2 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 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.
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

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

  • 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
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Hotel Contessa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2188 out of 3170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 480 out of 3170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 266 out of 3170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 119 out of 3170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 117 out of 3170 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

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

Great Stay

I really enjoyed my experience here! The pool area was lovely, the room was spacious and clean and well-renovated. It was close to everything. No complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leilani

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too pricey for the room s
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a little pricey for the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ranette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

DANIELLE

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff from the moment of arrival through checking out. The grounds are so beautiful. The hotel pool is nice (a bit small) and the gym has a peloton bike which is great for members that bring their clip in shoes. The bathrooms could use some renovating on the tubs and sinks. The plumbing isn't the best either. The room we had was SO spacious for our group of 4 (3 adults, 1 child). The sofa was comfy too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Terry, Hermitage

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Terry, Hermitage

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
To begin with the water situation within the room was poor unable to get consistent hot water scalded back to freezing back to scalding not consistent at all. Step down out of tub unsafe, tub bottom and floor were at different levels. Pool deck was not managed well no towels frequently dirty deck cushions are old and dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanetia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is newly renovated and was clean and comfortable. The staff was just lovely and it’s steps to the Riverwalk.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

dan

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our stay at the Hotel Contessa during my professional conference and the last week of Fiesta was nice. Our room was much larger than expected and the staff were friendly and accommodating. My only complaint would be about cosmetic issues. The curtain in the bedroom would not close completely and the rod was detaching from the wall, several lamps in the room did not function and most of the furniture was in very well used condition. The dining table also had some smudges on it when we arrived. However, the beds were comfortable and our stay was pleasant. The short walk to the convention center, river walk hit spots, and La Villita was worth the cosmetic blemishes. I’d definitely stay at Hotel Contessa again, but with new properties going up in the area and lots of competition among the hotels, this property could use a little bit of a facelift to compete.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is amazing, clean, rooms are spacious and the views are great, but service can improve. Check in was really slow bc there was only one person with a line. I was able to check in early which allowed me to enjoy the hot tub/pool but there was no service up there. When I called to order drinks the for 2nd time no one answered the phone. When I called for toothpaste they told me they would send housekeeping but no one ever came. Besides these hiccups overall it was good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Mckinney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pretty hotel and spacious rooms. Walking distance to River walk. Would definitely recommend and will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don, New Orleans

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Omar

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The experience at hotel stay wise was great. What ruined it for me at the end was the valet service damaged my passenger front wheel. Brand new car only couple weeks old, really disappointed in the service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed in 4 Diamond

The location was great. Was disappointed for a 4 diamond star hotel on service. Took 2 calls to service for extra towels the first night. And 2 calls to service for extra towels and toilet paper the next night! We ended up having to go to the Lobby bathroom! WTH!!! extremely disappointined. $300+ a night does not buy you toilet paper???
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025