Hotel Contessa in San Antonio, TX

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Hotel Contessa

Location. The Hotel Contessa sits along the famed San Antonio, Texas, Riverwalk, rising 12 stories amidst the city's downtown skyline. Located one block from the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center, the hotel is two blocks from the eclectic boutiques of La Villita and the Ameson River Theater. The legendary Alamo is five blocks away.
Hotel Features. Spanish-accented cuisine and regional American classics are served at the hotel's signature restaurant, Las Ramblas. This completely non-smoking hotel features a four-story atrium lobby accented in Mediterranean-style décor. The atrium overlooks the on-site Cork Bar, which features live entertainment on Friday and Saturday evenings on the Riverwalk's bank. Hotel Contessa offers over 10,000-square-feet of meeting and banquet space, including a 2,300-square-foot ballroom, intimate executive rooms and three outdoor terraces overlooking the Riverwalk. A rooftop view is featured from the hotel's heated outdoor pool, spa tub and glass-enclosed patio. The rooftop bar serves cocktails at poolside. A 24-hour cardiovascular fitness center with free weights also offers panoramic views of the city's skyline.

Guestrooms. Hotel Contessa guestrooms exude Mediterranean ambience with exposed brick walls, earth-toned colors and shades of scarlet. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer skyline or Riverwalk views. Bedding areas with pillowtop mattresses are separate from parlors and living areas complete with sofa beds. Two in-room, flat-screen televisions include premium cable channels. Wireless Internet access is also available for a fee. Weekday newspaper delivery is complimentary upon request. Marble bathrooms feature curved shower rods and Gilchrist & Soames toiletries. In-room massages are available by appointment.

Expert Tip. Opened in January 2007, The Spa at The Hotel Contessa is a 1,700-square-foot Aveda spa facility located near the hotel's rooftop bar and pool. Treatments include an enzyme peel followed by a massage, hot stone therapy and fango body wraps all with sweeping views of the city's skyline.

Surrounding Area

ON THE RIVERWALK

Room Information - Hotel Contessa

Bed Type:  Short Description: Luxury Riverview Suite Long Description: One king bed or two double beds with Serta pillowtop mattress(es). Parlor with sofa bed. Floor-to-ceiling windows with river view. 500 square feet. Two flat-screen TVs with video games (surcharge), premium cable channels, pay movies. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). Two multi-line phones (one cordless) with voice mail. Free local calls. Non-smoking only. Bed Type:  Short Description: Luxury Suite Long Description: One king bed or two double beds with Serta pillowtop mattress(es). Parlor with sofa bed. Floor-to-ceiling windows with view of downtown. 500 square feet. Two flat-screen TVs with video games (surcharge), premium cable channels, pay movies. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). Two multi-line phones (one cordless) with voice mail. Free local calls. Non-smoking only.

Property Information

Check In Time - 4 p.m.
Check Out Time - 11 a.m.
Credit card required
Deposit required upon check-in
Fireplace - In Ballroom Area
Floors - 12
Guestrooms - 265
Hotel Built - 2005
Minimum check-in age - 21
Multilingual staff
Photo identification required
Porter/bellhop
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

Star rating: 4

Check in time is 4:00 PM, Check out time is 11:00 AM.

Area Activities

Riverwalk - Adjacent
Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center - 1 block
La Villita Historic Arts Village - 2 blocks
Ameson River Theater - 2 blocks
Downtown San Antonio - 2 blocks
Rivercenter Mall - 3 blocks
The Alamo - 5 blocks
Alamodome - 0.5 mile
Tower of the Americas - 0.5 mile
AT&T Center - 2.5 miles
SeaWorld San Antonio - 12.6 miles
Six Flags Fiesta Texas - 12.6 miles

Driving Directions - Hotel Contessa

From San Antonio International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 6.4 miles.

Take Highway 281 South.
Highway 281 South becomes Interstate-37 South.
Exit Commerce Street/Downtown.
Turn left onto St. Mary's Street.
Turn left onto West Market Street.
The hotel is located on the right.