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Hotel Contessa - Luxury Suites on the Riverwalk

4 out of 5

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

4.6/5 Wonderful

Guests rated this property 4.7/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet Friendly
  • Air Conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast Available

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • 48-hour vacancy between guest room stays
  • Hand sanitizer provided

Explore the area

    Popular LocationRiver Walk1 min walk
    Popular LocationAztec on the River (Aztec Theater)3 min walk
    Popular LocationLa Villita3 min walk
    AirportSan Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)11 min drive

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

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    • Sleeps 6
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  • Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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    • Sleeps 4
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    • Sleeps 6
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    • Sleeps 6
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  • Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

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    • Sleeps 4
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  • Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View (Corner)

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    5/5 guest room rating

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    • Sleeps 4
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  • Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (City View)

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    • Sleeps 4
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  • Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, River View

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    • Sleeps 6
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  • Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

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    • Sleeps 4
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  • Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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    • Sleeps 6
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About this area

San Antonio

Located in San Antonio, Hotel Contessa - Luxury Suites on the Riverwalk is in the city center and on the riverwalk. Alamo and La Villita are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include River Walk and Pearl District. Check out an event or a game at Alamodome, and consider making time for San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location.
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What's nearby

  • River Walk - 1 min walk
  • Aztec on the River (Aztec Theater) - 3 min walk
  • La Villita - 3 min walk
  • Cathedral of San Fernando - 5 min walk
  • Alamo - 7 min walk

Getting around

  • San Antonio Station - 18 min walk
  • AirportSan Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Las Ramblas – Alfresco dining fine-dining restaurant with a bar offering American cuisine. Serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Kids' menu available.
  • The Cork Bar – Serves light fare.

About this property

Hotel Contessa - Luxury Suites on the Riverwalk

Romantic San Antonio hotel in Downtown San Antonio, walk to River Walk
A restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a rooftop terrace are onsite. All 265 rooms feature comforts like pillowtop beds and premium bedding, while conveniences include sitting areas and refrigerators. Room service and coffee makers are standard, as are LCD TVs with cable channels.
Hotel Contessa - Luxury Suites on the Riverwalk 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.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 48 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Masks available
Hand sanitizer provided
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking: USD 42.00 per night

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM: USD 8-16 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Dry cleaning service
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Languages spoken

  • English

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center (10000 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • In-room accessibility
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Roll-in shower
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

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  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/tub combination

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV
  • Cable channels
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers (weekdays)
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 4:00 PM - anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Dogs only
2 per room (up to 50 lbs)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding
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:

  • Deposit: USD 125.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 7.58 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Internet access
  • Newspaper

We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: between USD 8 and USD 16 per person (approximately)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 42.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 40.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 60.00 (subject to availability)

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

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
This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section); guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Contessa Riverwalk Luxury Suites
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Contessa - Luxury Suites on the Riverwalk have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Hotel Contessa - Luxury Suites on the Riverwalk pet-friendly?
Yes, Hotel Contessa - Luxury Suites on the Riverwalk allows dogs (limit 2 per room) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking at Hotel Contessa - Luxury Suites on the Riverwalk?
Valet parking is available for USD 42.00 per night.
What time is check-in at Hotel Contessa - Luxury Suites on the Riverwalk?
Check-in is from 4:00 PM - anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 40.00 (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Hotel Contessa - Luxury Suites on the Riverwalk?
Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 60.00 (subject to availability).
Where is Hotel Contessa - Luxury Suites on the Riverwalk located?
Located in Downtown San Antonio, this romantic hotel is steps from Briscoe Western Art Museum and River Walk. Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and Alamo are also within 10 minutes. San Antonio Station is 18 minutes by foot.
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4.7/5

Cleanliness

4.6/5

Staff & service

4.5/5

Amenities

4.6/5

Property conditions & facilities

1/5 Terrible

Traveled with partner
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I recently had a one-night stay here and was so disappointed. The hotel ended up charging me $464 for a king suite. I was originally charged the correct amount by Expedia two weeks prior to my stay. Once I checked in, I was charged again for $280. I asked the hotel staff why I was charged twice & was told "something didn't go through correctly." I woke up the next day and found a receipt slipped under my door, stating I would be refunded much less than what was owed back to me. Once again, went to the front desk and was told something else happened and the money would be back in my account within a few days. Three days later, I THINK I was refunded the correct amount. On top of the issues with payment, I was disappointed with the room itself. There were holes in the hallway and bathroom ceiling that were "patched" with boards. The bathroom door was a double door you had to slam to close. The bathroom door didn't have a lock. The bathroom didn't have a fan. The couch had stains all over it. The mini fridge wasn't stocked. The mattress didn't have a fitted sheet. The hotel is beautiful and is right on the Riverwalk, but definitely not worth the price or headaches.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

5/5 Excellent

Traveled with family
Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing trip .. I love the hotel and our room it was so comfortable and the service was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

5/5 Excellent

Traveled with partner
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View from window was great overlooking the river walk
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

3/5 Okay

Traveled with family
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Was good overall experience. Except first room AC was broken. But they moved us up two floors. AC worked fine in second room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

5/5 Excellent

Traveled with family and small children
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Loved everything about the hotel, except the parking issue... which isn't the hotel's fault.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

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