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Hotel Contessa

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, free cabanas
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Terrace/patio
Serves lunch, dinner, and happy hour
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, free cabanas

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
$188
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30

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306 W Market Street, San Antonio, TX, 78205
  • Place, River Walk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Henry B. González Convention Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Alamo
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

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

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City view

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View

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

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Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, River View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • River view

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

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

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City view

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

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

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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

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

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View (Corner) | Living area | 37-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, pay movies

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • River view

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

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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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
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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About this property

Hotel Contessa

4-star hotel in Downtown San Antonio
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 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.
In addition to a full-service spa, Hotel Contessa features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 4-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and 12 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 12700 square feet (1180 square meters) include a conference center. This Mediterranean hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and spa services. Onsite parking is available (surcharge). A total renovation of this property was completed in December 2023.

Hotel Contessa is a smoke-free property.

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.

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 59 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 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
  • Renovated entire property - December 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 15.16 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 59 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

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Contessa Riverwalk Luxury Suites
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Hotel Contessa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2396 out of 3451 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 515 out of 3451 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 295 out of 3451 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 132 out of 3451 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 113 out of 3451 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Staff is friendly and the lobby is beautiful. You're on a quiet part of the river but close to all the fun. Our room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Will stay here for every river trip from now on
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Castaralla

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great especially the closeness with the riverwalk
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice big clean room. Food was ok and was disappointed the hot tub didn’t work
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great stay

Clean rooms. Nice bar experience. Concierge Thurston was awesome and personable. He took good care of us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property with large rooms and fabulous restaurant in a great location! From the moment I walked in, the staff was attentive and kind - I watched them handle several large families with calmness and efficiency. Lovely stay! I’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilio

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was amazingly beautiful. The amenities were well maintained. The staff was friendly and helpful and knowledgeable. Five stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaRae

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very nice hotel close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good option for staying in San Antonio. Parking is extremely expensive, but that’s the case with most hotels in the area. What I did was park my car in a city garage in downtown San Antonio, which only charges $10 per night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany, Channelview

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

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yrene

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I booked a 2 night stay for my mom’s birthday this past weekend. I was slightly disappointed about the condition of the room for the price I paid. ~$600 The bathroom seemed like it was falling apart. Soap dispenser falling off the wall, the hook for the towel holder was also coming apart causing the towel to keep falling on the floor. It wasn’t completely horrible but wish I could’ve given my mom a nicer experience for her birthday.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria A

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

alejandra

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Over priced for what you are given. Also have not seen my bill that’s the biggest issue. I was told it would be emailed to me and still have not seen.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Karla

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is amazing and very pleasant/helpful. From the valet to the supervisor making free sangria’s for guests, we felt very welcomed. Our room was spacious for 2 toddlers and 2 adults. We did note that the tubs and toilets, walls have permanent stains/water damage and the common areas on the floors are dated- but despite this it’s very well kept. The restaurant food was good esp brunch. The mariachi band on Friday was excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

10/10 Excellent

Rejane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was just a prefect size for us .. the valet was faster compared to other hotel the food in the bar and breakfast was perfect really tasty and just perfect for my taste I had stacked toast and pancake for my husband and taste great the burger in ambler was perfect too. The bathroom by the bar area due was sort of smelly probably from people partying coz it was 11pm already. Other than that we had a good experience. We never get to see the pool we have plans to be outh the whole day
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Serenity

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Valet were great, despite it very busy. Checking in was quick, simple, and easy. Our room was beautiful, separate living room space and bedroom quarters. The only problem we had was the shower water only getting to warm and nothing beyond that, and there was no microwave in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025