Hotel Contessa

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, free pool cabanas
Interior detail
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Valet parking (surcharge) (53 per night)
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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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

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

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

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

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, River View

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

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(216 reviews)
  • 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 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
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the spaciousness, cleanliness, and comfy beds
  • 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

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

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

Contessa Luxury Suites
Contessa Riverwalk Luxury Suites
Hotel Contessa Luxury Riverwalk Suites
Hotel Contessa Luxury Suites
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. 2119 out of 3085 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 488 out of 3085 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 249 out of 3085 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 115 out of 3085 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 114 out of 3085 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

Nelson

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

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

10/10 Excellent

Elsa

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

Hotel contessa experience

We have been booking with hotel contessa for a few years now and we call it our home away from home, my boys love the environment and the staff is always so nice when we arrive, Francisco is so awesome and always makes me and my family feel so welcoming, we can't wait to go back thank you for everything..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything except it took me over a hour & a half to get my car from valet. Other than that it was a beautiful place & my room was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

SHANNON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Initial executive suite was nice but very loud. Got moved to a standard suite which was fine but the shower head was very low. Overall nice place and would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
GREAT SERVICE and wonderful personalities!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property with very large rooms. Clean and convenient to the Riverwalk, restaurants and bars.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mari Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so convenient. We walked everywhere and the staff was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

UMESH, CARY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location on the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darla

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

Excellent hotel

Amazing staff and hotel. The rooms were clean and beds and linens wonderful. I will stay here again! Thanks for a great visit! Right on river walk. Only thing negative is the valet. We paid $53 plus tax per night to valet and waited 30 minutes when we checked out to get our car.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

Unhappy customer

At first glance at the hotel room we got into.. I observed the tables and nightstands was dusty and there was no water bottles at all in our room. On our last night staying here at the hotel.. we had cigarette smell seeping into our bathroom and bedroom. I also noticed that the bathroom needed to be cleaned up from caulking the tub. It looks unprofessional. Is this a 4 stars or a 2 stars?
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ray Don

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, well-placed clean and comfortable spot on the Riverwalk
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, as always, was exceptional!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
the waiter this morning was one of the best service that I have received in a very long time. I didnt get his name, he was the slimmer gentleman or the two men working this morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

4/10 Poor

Luz

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

We've stayed here before staff is always friendly, however this time around both nights that we stayed there was no towels in the pool area. We called serval times but no one bothered to take some..I requested room service and it took them more than 6 hrs to go and clean. Very disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Christian

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is absolutely lovely! I will definitely return. The room we had was extremely spacious, clean and comfortable. The view from the bedroom was really nice as well. Access to the Riverwalk was right outside the rear exit of the hotel -- very convenient! All of the staff were extremely friendly and helpful -- Thurston with the concierge desk especially. We moved to another hotel for the latter part of our trip to San Antonio, but quickly realized that was a huge mistake and wished we had stayed put. The restaurant level provides a very cozy & chill vibe to hang out. 10/10 definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

T

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nice and helpful employees. Had dinner at the restaurant one night. Did not care for anything we ordered
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025