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
Terrace/patio
Serves lunch, dinner and happy hour
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, free pool cabanas

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

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

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View

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

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, River View

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 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

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • River 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, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

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

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

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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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 - 0.1 km
  • San Antonio River - 3 min walk - 0.3 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

Getting around

  • San Antonio Station - 18 min walk
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa Rio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Durty Nelly's Irish Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Westin Riverwalk Coffee Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Original Mexican Restaurant - ‬3 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.

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 57 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

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
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

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 57 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
Hotel Contessa Luxury Riverwalk Suites
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Hotel Contessa Riverwalk Luxury Suites
Hotel Contessa Luxury Suites Riverwalk San Antonio
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Contessa Luxury Suites Riverwalk

Hotel Contessa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2380 out of 3428 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 509 out of 3428 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 295 out of 3428 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 131 out of 3428 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 113 out of 3428 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

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very quiet, clean, accesible to the Riverwalk and nearby restaurants. Abba, the front desk employee was nice to send us a champagne to the room for my husband’s birthday. They have valet parking for a flat fee with in and out privilege.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula, St. Louis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and easy check in. Restaurant convenient on site.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean and accessible to restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Staff very nice too!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location- excellent! Right on the beautiful Riverwalk. The area of SanAn around the hotel but not on the RWalk was great too. Valet Parking - seems a little pricey at $53+ tax per day, had to wait a bit sometimes (not too bad), very friendly service. Staff - very responsive and professional. Room- we got a suite with a sitting area, which was lovely. The bed was so comfortable too. It was super clean. We had a view of the RW which was so pretty at night. My only MINOR “complaint” would be the need for some touch-ups in the room. There was a water stain along the bottom of the curtains, damaged walls/paint in the bathroom, some of the outlets weren’t functioning and kind of sank into the wall. There was also a smell in the room. It was sort of like the smell of wet carpet that had gotten cleaned. It wasn’t exactly unpleasant but was not exactly welcome. it didn’t bother us enough to change rooms so we didn’t complain. Key cards stopped working randomly late one night. Front desk was super quick to fix it. Had trouble with getting the card to work in the elevator once and got stuck in there for a few minutes. Probably my own fault though! Overall - I would stay there again. But I would check out my room before committing to it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Miriam, College Station

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
This hotel is beautiful but the service ruined our experience. I stayed a few nights to celebrate my birthday. Check in was terrible, the woman that checked us in did not say more than 2 words to us, and when I asked about the spa she said “check the website”. Not helpful at all. The bartender was also sad looking. The staff we encountered all look like they hate their life and are not friendly. Worst of all, they double charged me and I cannot reach the billing department to straighten this out. The valet parking staff was unhelpful as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kinsey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Clean and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

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

Best place to stay friendly staff and location

Gentleman at front desk was the most polite person, very professional
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

shane

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

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with partner
This isn’t a luxury hotel, it’s more like a business conference hotel. The bathroom wasn’t clean, the tub was rusty and moldy and leaked water. The toilet didn’t flush properly. The pillows were lumpy. There was a lot of street noise even though we were river side. The concierge was very friendly, unlike the front desk. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this hotel. Also the restaurant is a 10 out of 10!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie, Stuart

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel restaurant was great. Lots of great restaurants nearby to walk to and loved the river view, rooftop deck, pool and hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Have stayed here many times now. Staff always amazingly friendly and helpful. Everything always clean and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nesie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you want to stay at a hotel that doesn’t care about your belongings then this is your place. The hotel was okay but my car in their expensive
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myrna J

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to everything. Room was clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dana, Brownwood

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great shopping options and dining on river walk, easy access and wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025