Hotel Contessa

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
$225
$190 nightly
$225 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24

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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
(225 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View

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

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, River View

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 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

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

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

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

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

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

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

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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
  • Shops at Rivercenter - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Henry B. González Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • San Antonio Majestic Theater - 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
  • ‪Saltgrass Steak House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Westin Riverwalk Coffee Bar - ‬2 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 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 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

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. 2418 out of 3481 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 524 out of 3481 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 294 out of 3481 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 129 out of 3481 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 116 out of 3481 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything so far was amazing. Staff was pleasant and lovely and rooms were so clean and very nice and modern.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyndie

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

kyla

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

kyla

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked the room on the photos but the room I got in person was not as updated. I had a regular tube, which is fine but it got stopped up every time I showered. The faucet on the sink and shower were rusted. I had to shower in a puddle of water as stated before because the shower was clogged. I didn't complain because my stay was only for three nights and I cleaned the shower before hand (it looked interesting but again I had a dated version of the room/bathroom). I also had a random charge of 22 dollars. They make you pay a 150 deposit of course but the next day I had a bill in my door for 22 dollars that was coming out of the 150. I hadn't charged the room of any service or drank any of the 9 dollar FIGI water so I was confused. I was also told the FULL 150 would be coming back to me. No 22 dollar charge was ever mentioned at check in. When I asked about this of course I was being talked to like I couldn't read what the charges were when my original question was WHY am I being charged this and it was never mentioned. I didn't care to discuss any further because it 20 dollars but don't charge my room and not mention it. Lastly, this was a king bedroom suite. Maybe get the deluxe king bedroom suite it seems to be more updated (or ask for a updated room idk) On a good note, the room was spacious and quiet. The tv's were great quality (samsung) and you can connect your apps through your devices so that made it much easier than the normal having to log in into everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alpha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Harlie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything great but the lack of hot water. Had two cold morning showers. A little disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

yina e

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room | Staff | Breakfast | Bar
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and beautiful rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose, EL Paso

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was wonderful! Staff were excellent! Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Frank

Room was fine. But I made an error in my initial reservation, reserving for the next day, rather than the day I was in San Antonio. I immediately tried to change the reservation, and the hotels.com staff tried to help, but they were unable to find a manager to nmmajes the change. So I made a separate new re
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms are large and clean with the best views of the river. Staff is super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wayne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room did not have working AC. Bathroom was dated. We choose a river view, but the room was in a corner and had a direct view into a hallway huge window so we could not keep the curtains open. It was a very disappointing and a waste of money. I won’t be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAPHNA

Traveled with group
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marissa

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This stay was not just disappointing — it was unsafe. I paid for the top suite and walked into conditions that would concern any health inspector. There was hair in the sheets, a dead bug between the pillows, brown stains on bedding and lampshades, black dust coating the A/C vents, and two broken lamps. A random pill was behind the nightstand, and the dust buildup was so severe I could lift it in one piece. The room phone was unplugged, which caused me to miss a time-sensitive delivery and pay a fee — but more importantly, it meant I had no way to reach help in an emergency. That is a direct safety hazard. When I asked for management to see these issues firsthand, he refused to come to the room. Instead, he spoke over me, dismissed every concern, and offered only a late checkout and waived valet. No apology. No remediation. Nothing addressing the health, safety, or sanitation failures. This was supposed to be a relaxing girls’ staycation. Instead, it felt like paying luxury pricing for conditions I’d expect in an abandoned property. I left feeling upset, unheard, and genuinely concerned for the next guest.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Angie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Felt like a 2 star, leak in toilet, whole in bathtub, stain on carpet, poor caulking, cheap shampoo. Parking $7. The location was great though and the bed was comfy. I upstaged to a bigger room. The couch was nice to have. Wouldn't stay again though.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The bed was amazingly comfortable. The only downside was that my room, 725, had no hot water. Colder than "cool". I disnt expect to havs a Military shieer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love Contessa, always stay here when we are in town. Beautiful setting, nice big rooms, you can't beat the atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tasheena

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025