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
Interior detail
Valet parking (surcharge) (53 per night)
Terrace/patio
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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9.0 out of 10
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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

  • 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 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 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 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 San Antonio River. 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
  • Treat yourself to body wraps, deep-tissue massages or facials at THE SPA AT HOTEL CONTESSA
  • 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 spaciousness, cleanliness and comfy beds
  • 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.

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
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.

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

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Contessa Riverwalk Luxury Suites
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Hotel Contessa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2122 out of 3079 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 484 out of 3079 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 245 out of 3079 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 115 out of 3079 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 113 out of 3079 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

Sabastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the nicest places to stay on the Riverwalk! Valet was super fast and nice, lady at the front desk was also very polite. Plus the breakfast at ambler was the amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Tiffany

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So i want to first start by saying I stayed here the other day March 9th 2025 and I stayed because 2 years ago I stayed for my anniversary and I liked everything else about the hotel except the fact the plumbing sucked in my room and I had to dig out toilet paper with my hand myself to make it flush and because couldn't get anyone on phone to bring a plunger for it. I thought oh it's probably just this room that I stayed in, sadly not the case. So update to my visit few days ago I got a room with not only another toilet that wouldn't flush with several flushes and their toilet paper is 1 ply so shouldn't be so bad, this new room also the shower was not working I took a shower in 3 to 4 inches or more of standing water so after my shower had to wash my feet separately it was bad I have photos and videos as proof. The other issues were as follows............................................ Neighbors to the right played music almost all night and they were partying on Sunday and slamming doors it was so loud that i thought someone was breaking into our room. The music from the bar across the street was so loud could hear it with door closed. There was also construction workers outside til midnight however I know there's nothing they can do about that. I tried calling the front desk that night about the noise and the shower because I was hoping they could ask them to calm down or move me to another room and never was able to get anyone on the phone ever.hadmore2saynowordsleft
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

KaLeigh

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjan, Katy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel. Comfortable, great area. All staff amazing with exception of one lady at check in. She was not at all friendly nor welcoming. But every one else made up for it. Big Shoutout to Fast Eddie for wonderful service. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

charles j

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ice machines broken. Shut down all bathrooms in the bar. One elevator broken. Not impressed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

ANGEL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with AWESOME staff. Bellmen and valet were awesome. Very knowledgeable and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful experience
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve and Debbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a family stay with our adult daughter. The door knob came off in the bedroom and it was very noisy. We were placed by the elevator and we were street side Friday night and there was lots of honking and loud noise and music and hollering next-door to us was a room with children that were up until at least two or 3 AM and then the elevator up and down was very noisy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latrisha

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel on the riverwalk.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Brad

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I liked the decor and cleanliness of the property.Furniture and beds were comfortable. Restaurant at the property was excellent. Front desk staff needs some training. went to enter our room, battery on the lock was completely dead, so went down to the front desk to get some help. After waiting ten minutes maintenence showed up and let us in. He was great help. Otherwise a decent stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Aneesah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice overall, just wish the bathroom was nicer.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Upgraded

As a Hotels.com Platinum VIP member, they were able to upgrade me to an Executive Suite instead of a regular room. Delightful. After my conference, I had a business lunch at the hotel's restaurant. Francisco provided good food and excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Underhill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was right on the riverwalk, so convenient to just wander out whenever we wanted. Most things to see and do were within a few blocks. Room was large and clean, pool was heated, nice gym.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byron

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