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
  • Pool
  • Bar

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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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Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

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

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

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

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 this property

Hotel Contessa

Riverwalk hotel with full-service spa and 24-hour fitness centre
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 centre, a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Contessa offers 265 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

This San Antonio hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a Wi-Fi speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness centre.

Children aged 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 on-site 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 selected days.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the pool at Hotel Contessa. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from River Walk. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free Wi-Fi (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
  • Indulge with hydrotherapy, Ayurvedic treatments or body treatments at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds, cleanliness and spaciousness
  • Steps from River Walk and 4 minutes on 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 Access to 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 centre and 12 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 12700 square feet (1180 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A 24-hour fitness centre, 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 at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
Ambler Texas Kitchen – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco 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.

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
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 per cent 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 lb 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.
  • Cots (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 per cent
  • Resort fee: USD 9.75 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness centre 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 per cent

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-authorise 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 aged 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

Contessa Luxury Suites
Contessa Riverwalk Luxury Suites
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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. 2219 out of 3217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 492 out of 3217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 269 out of 3217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 120 out of 3217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 117 out of 3217 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

6/10 Okay

Regina

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

fabian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay. The staff at the bar was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean housekeeping came by every day
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Gresham

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enida

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed this family friendly hotel that was walking distance to all the top sightseeing places on our list.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elvira

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

10/10 Excellent

Brigido

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brennan Emanuel

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was not friendly when checking in.Pool was very small and hot tub had dirty foam blowing throughout the pool area. The Snapper dinner in the restaurant and the mariachi band in the lobby were the best part of our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genaro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay, Mariachi’s are a plus on Friday nights!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brad

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Elsa

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jana

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is nice and clean. The staff was lacking in hospitality. Watch out for the bar they overcharged us I’m guessing after reading reviews intentionally. Added 40.00 worth of wine that we didn’t order or consume. Front desk staff seemed bothered to help and as of today (24 hours later) it’s still not been credited to my bank card. Crooks.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amy E.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
First room was very uncomfortable with sagging bed. Spoke with front desk who moved us to a new room, bed was more comfortable. Right on Riverwalk. Parking here and all the area hotels very pricey, valet only with no self-park option
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful staff!! Everyone is so nice and accommodating. Always a clean environment and loovvee hotel aroma scent!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittanie

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

8/10 Good

Esperanza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool and hotel was nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Incredible 4 day stay. We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice right on the Riverwalk we were able to walk everywhere!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect hotel

We loved it here. The rooms were so spacious being suites. The only downside was the bathrooms doors were a bit annoying. The staff was amazing, everything was clean. Live entertainment down by the bar and the location was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tina

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is not worth the money spent. Customer service is the worst and slowest. The rooms are nice, but our room was very dirty. There were nasty stains on the carpets and the restroom floors. I had to clean the bathroom Flores. The bathtub grout and seals were moldy, and the shower curtain was almost falling. They sent someone to do the cleaning again, but all the issues remained the same. They just do superficial cleaning. Some of the walls and furniture was also damaged in the room. Then we tried to get a drink at the restaurant and even though there was no one they made us wait so long. There was a confusion between waiters and they literally argued right in front of us . There was no ice in the ice machines at several of the floors. I had to travel to three different floors to find ice. The pool water was very cloudy, and I wouldn’t risk swimming in dirty water. All in all, not the best experience:((
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025