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Hotel Contessa

4.0 star property

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A rooftop pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and potted plants.
A multi-level hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a visible 'AMBULER' sign.
A tranquil riverside setting with a bridge, lush greenery, and a building with illuminated windows.
A couple seated on a blue sofa with a colorful abstract wall behind them.
A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $204
$172 nightly
$204 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

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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.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of buildings through the window.

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a painting, and a view of the city.

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a decorative headboard, patterned curtains, and a view of the cityscape.

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the city through large windows.

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View

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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, River View

A hotel room with two beds, a red lamp, patterned curtains, and a view of trees through the window.

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(79 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden headboard, and a patterned curtain.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

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

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the city through large windows.

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

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

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table set for a meal.

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

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

View all photos for Executive Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table set for a meal.

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

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

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

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, a pendant light, a floor lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, a pendant light, a floor lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table. There is a large window with a city view, a flat-screen TV, and various decorative items including plants and artwork.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a patterned curtain, and a view of the city.

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

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

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

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, a pendant light, a floor lamp, and a painting on the wall.

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, a pendant light, a floor lamp, and a painting on the wall.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

San Antonio

With a stay at Hotel Contessa, you'll be centrally located in San Antonio, steps from River Walk and within a 5-minute walk of Shops at Rivercenter. .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 miles
  • Aztec Theater - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shops at Rivercenter - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Henry B. González Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Alamo - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

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
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The County Line - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Contessa

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 and phones; free local calls are provided (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. Open daily.
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

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered 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
  • Phone
  • 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 1.80 per accommodation, per night
  • Service fee: 3 percent
  • Resort fee: USD 21.20 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • 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
  • Covered 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
Parking height restrictions apply
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
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. 2615 out of 3791 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 569 out of 3791 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 332 out of 3791 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 145 out of 3791 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 130 out of 3791 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

RODNEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Macey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful and in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel is amazing !!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing food, service and very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, wonderful bar, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hortensia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay as per usual! Love this Hotel!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay, easy the hot spots downtown and right on the riverwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fav place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely area and decent hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place awesome location close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Herman M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to parking, good staff, loved the pool area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melannie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and entertainment downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and such a cute place to stay especially during Fiesta. The wings at the restaurant were delicious also - thanks for having us!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

a

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property centrally located on the riverwal
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stay at The Contessa when we are in San Antonio and enjoy the spaciousness, location, ability to bring our dog and the friendliness and professionalism of the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Rodriguez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and fun place to stay at
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the stay, the staff was very attentive and the room was great. Perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lissette

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay. The staff was nice, the room clean and the hotel is at a great location!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this hotel for some of management for a conference and they LOVED it here! They were surprised by all the amenities and at a wonderful deal. The rooms were clean and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Celestina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food in the restaurant was amazing! We enjoyed breakfast lunch dinner desserts and cocktails. The location on the river walk was just right for us as well! Definitely will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026