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Hotel Contessa

A tranquil riverside setting with a bridge, lush greenery, and a building with illuminated windows.

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 spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A spacious lobby with a stone wall, multiple levels, and a patterned carpet.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Spa pool
Free Wi-Fi

includes taxes & fees

15 Dec - 16 Dec

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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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

Exceptional

City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free wired internet

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

Wonderful

City view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
Free wired internet

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

Excellent

River view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
Free wired internet

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

Exceptional

River view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free wired internet

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

Wonderful

City view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
Free wired internet

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

Wonderful

City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free wired internet

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

Exceptional

City view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
Free wired internet

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)

Wonderful

River view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free wired internet

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

Exceptional

City view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
Free wired internet

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Exceptional

City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free wired internet

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 wired internet

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

Exceptional

City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free wired internet

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

Exceptional

City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free wired internet

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

Excellent

City view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
Free wired internet

About the area

San Antonio

Hotel Contessa places you in the centre of San Antonio, steps from River Walk and within a short 5-minute stroll of Shops at Rivercenter. Highlights at this Mediterranean hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and body wraps along with Ayurvedic treatments and hydrotherapy. The restaurant, Ambler Texas Kitchen, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The Cork Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, Hot tub, seasonal outdoor swimming pool and free pool cabanas. 12700 square feet (1180 square metres) of event facilities include 12 meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and concierge services. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Downtown San Antonio hotel include Henry B. González Convention Center and 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

‪Whataburger - ‬2 min walk
‪Casa Rio - ‬3 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
‪Durty Nelly's Irish Pub - ‬4 min walk
‪Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Contessa

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 centre and 12 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 12700 square feet (1180 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A 24-hour fitness centre, 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.

1 building

265 guestrooms or units

14 levels

Conference rooms

12700 sq ft of conference space

1180 sq. m of conference space

Built in 2005

Terrace on the roof

Cabanas by the pool (free)

Poolside lounge chairs

Business centre (24 hours)

Conference centre

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Dry cleaning

Front desk (24 hours)

Express check-out

Staff members are multilingual

Storage area for luggage

Front desk safe

Tour and ticket information

Concierge

Wedding services available

Television in lobby

Bellhop

Lift

No smoking on site

Bar or lounge

Dining venue

Hotel Contessa offers 265 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

This San Antonio hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a Wi-Fi speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The on-site 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 selected days.

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Breakfast included
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includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Covered valet parking on site (USD 59 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

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

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

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free local calls
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-compatible safe
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

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 per cent 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: USD 125.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lb 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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 2.15 per accommodation, per night
Service fee: 3 per cent
Resort fee: USD 23.87 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

Additional inclusions
Concierge service
Fitness centre access
In-room bottled water
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 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 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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-authorise 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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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 aged 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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Contessa?

Hotel Contessa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Contessa?

As of 14 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Contessa on 15 Dec 2026 start from NZ$271, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Contessa?

Yep, Hotel Contessa has covered valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 59 per night.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Contessa?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Hotel Contessa. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does Hotel Contessa have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Hotel Contessa has a seasonal outdoor pool and a heated pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a complimentary pool cabana and on a lounger. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from March to December).

What luxury perks are available at Hotel Contessa?

Hotel Contessa features a heated pool, a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. All guestrooms come with pillowtop beds, premium bedding and room service.

What makes Hotel Contessa a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Contessa.

Is Hotel Contessa family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and an outdoor pool, it's no surprise that Hotel Contessa is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Contessa serve breakfast?

You bet, guests adore the full breakfast here! Offered weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Contessa?

No, Hotel Contessa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Contessa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Contessa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Contessa?

Dogs are welcome at Hotel Contessa, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 18 kg per pet.

Hotel Contessa Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

15 Jul 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I can’t wait to visit again. Beautiful hotel, with an Old World Spanish feel.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eden

26 Jul 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Room was very clean, staff was extremely friendly and accommodating, breakfast was excellent! Definitely will return and recommend to everyone!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

5 Jun 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great hotel; enjoyed my stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026

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Property amenities

Internet

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Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Full-service spa

Accessibility

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Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

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Policies

Check-in

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Special check-in instructions

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Pets

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Important information

Fees

Optional extras

You need to know

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