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
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Living area
Meeting facility
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
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9.0 out of 10
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306 W Market Street, San Antonio, TX, 78205
  • River Walk
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Henry B. González Convention Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Alamo
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬
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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 this property

Hotel Contessa

Riverwalk hotel with a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness center
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the pool at Hotel Contessa. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from San Antonio River. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Ambler Texas Kitchen
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself to deep-tissue massages, Ayurvedic treatments, or body treatments at THE SPA AT HOTEL CONTESSA
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the spaciousness, comfy beds, and cleanliness
  • Steps from River Walk and 4 minutes by foot from Shops at Rivercenter
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Hotel Contessa offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 12 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 12700 square feet (1180 square meters) and includes a conference center. A 24-hour fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Contessa. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Hotel Contessa was completed in December 2023.

This 4-star San Antonio hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 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

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: USD 125.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Guests arriving after 1:00 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Children under 21 years old are not allowed in the pool from 8-10 PM.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in March and close in December.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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. 2114 out of 3069 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 475 out of 3069 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 247 out of 3069 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 116 out of 3069 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 117 out of 3069 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

elisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the riverwalk
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Constance

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Plumbing was terrible and maintenance didn’t respond until next day. Also room was not very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great. Always love our visits to Hotel Contessa
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shandin, Prairie Village

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Super clean. Breakfast was delicious. The pool was warm in January which was nice. We appreciated the safety measures including key access only to the elevators. Every single staff member greeted us or spoke kindly. We will be back. It was great being steps away from the Riverwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cynthia

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here several times. Good location. Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended
This is as the best we found when we walked the Riverside Hotels. It was so friendly and bedroom was sooo comfortable. We were welcomed early and nothing was too much trouble. However you pay for what you get and it’s worth it! Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rigoberto

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great from the start. Heated pool and hot tub big win with the kid! Conveniently located. Unfortunately an older building with mildew in shower, Luke warm water any time of day we tried, and slow draining tub/shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel in itself is quite nice, has a nice lobby, restaurant, and bar. Room service was good, asked for a meal to the pool area, they brought it fast. Rooms are big, clean, and modern, except for the bathroom which doesnt look as new but still good nonetheless. Walkable, convenient, close to city center. I'd stay here again, specially for the hot jacuzzi upstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

edhit

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean, large and nicely decorated and furnished. The handle of the sink was broken and the toilet did not work properly though.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Markham

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
The location is ideal for exploring the Riverwalk and downtown. The hotel is lovely, rooms comfortable and food and service were both great. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. My only complaint is that the bar closes very early, without warning or set times and even to hotel guests. It closed between 9-10pm each night. We were staying for New Year’s Eve and were told the bar would stay open until 1am for the occasion but when we returned to the hotel to get a drink to toast the new year the bar had already closed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Juan

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cleaning needs improvements. They send housekeeping but they dont take the trash out the room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Senén

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kristi

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice hotel to stay at and a perfect location. The hot tub/pool was great. I would stay there again. But you can tell it is an older property, and lacked customer service at the front office. The breakfast and Dinner in the Ambler restaurant was really good, customer service an excellent in that area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025