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Hotel Contessa - Suites on the Riverwalk

306 W Market Street, San Antonio, Texas, 78205

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Nov 23, 2026
Check-out
Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Accommodation

    Hotel Contessa - Suites on the Riverwalk offers elegant rooms equipped with modern amenities like air conditioning, cable TV, and a hot tub. The private bathrooms feature plush bathrobes and comfortable bed linen for a relaxing stay.

  • Fantastic Facilities

    Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, and garden during your stay. Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant, or opt for room service for a cozy night in. The 24-hour front desk, free WiFi, and ATM add convenience to your visit.

  • Prime Location

    Conveniently located near popular attractions like the Riverwalk and the Alamo, this 4-star hotel is the perfect choice for your San Antonio getaway. Explore the city with ease and return to the comfort of Hotel Contessa - Suites on the Riverwalk.

Book now for an unforgettable experience!

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Great location

  • Friendly staff

  • Spacious rooms

At the hotel

Popular amenities

98 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Bar
  • BBQ facilities
  • Beauty Services
  • Bike tours
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Pools & wellness

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage services
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool with view
  • Rooftop pool
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Kid meals
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Vending machine - snacks
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Golf course
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Public transport tickets
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Soundproof rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Private parking
  • Valet parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pet bowls
  • Pets allowed
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
  • Walking tours

Services & essentials

  • Business center
  • Cashless payment available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Evening entertainment
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Happy hour
  • Key card access
  • Live music/performance
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Room service
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Vending machine - drinks
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

3,897 reviews
6/ 10
Rooms need updating. They have a lot of extra charges daily that add up over and above the Booking. Com price.
Laurence · couple · 2026-10-17

The guest experience

Loved most

  • Great location
  • Friendly staff
  • Spacious rooms
  • Excellent food

Worth knowing — Cleanliness issues · Parking problems · Room maintenance concerns

How guests scored the stay

  • Location9.4

    Reviews frequently noted the hotel's great location, especially near the River Walk and attractions, indicating a strong positive sentiment.

  • Food and Beverage9.4

    Food at the Ambler restaurant received specific praise for being amazing, indicating high satisfaction.

  • Service9.3

    Staff was described as nice, friendly, and exceptional. Many guests praised the service, contributing positively to this category.

  • Amenities8.9

    Guests appreciated amenities like the outdoor area and pool, though there were some remarks about lacking maintenance.

  • Overall Experience8.8

    The overall experience was generally positive despite some issues mentioned, resulting in an overall good perception.

  • Room Quality8.3

    Rooms were spacious and nice, but some reviews mentioned issues like a weak flushing toilet and difficulty with the AC.

  • Value for Money8.3

    Some guests mentioned the parking situation as negative, impacting perceived value for money.

  • Cleanliness7.9

    There were mentions of a smell of wetness and mold/mildew in one review, which negatively impacted sentiment about cleanliness.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

54% of 13 recent stays rated 8+

  • The stay was great, the staff was excellent, the he food was good.

    6/10

    Laurence · couple · 2026-10-17

    “Rooms need updating. They have a lot of extra charges daily that add up over and above the Booking. Com price.”

  • Great location, but the experience was closer to a 3-star hotel than a 4-star property.

    7/10

    Franca · couple · 2026-10-15

    “Excellent location along the River Walk. Maintenance resolved the hot water issue relatively quickly.”

  • Would never stay here again so dissatisfied

    1/10

    Alyssabeth · family with children · 2026-10-14

    “The ambience was nice”

  • Great location…great staff…clean and good value

    10/10

    Linda · couple · 2026-10-12

    “The location was perfect. Everything was easily accessible and we were not in the busy area”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Ynte · solo traveller · 2026-10-12

    “Zeer centrale ligging aan de Riverwalk. Hele ruime kamers.”

  • Guest review

    6/10

    Elrese · solo traveller · 2026-10-12

    “Na”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Juliette · solo traveller · 2026-10-09

    “I liked the location and the facility is clean. Rooms are very spacious.”

  • Great location and friendly staff but the property could use some maintence.

    7/10

    DANNY · couple · 2026-10-09

    “Breakfast was just ok for convenience.”

  • Grundsätzlich tolles Hotel - unser Aufenthalt hatte einige Pannen.

    9/10

    Bodo · couple · 2026-09-19

    “Tolle Lage, sehr schönes und ansprechendes Hotel”

  • Guest review

    7/10

    Fabrice · couple · 2026-09-18

    “Location”

  • Stylish, helpful staff and fab location.

    10/10

    Jacqueline · couple · 2026-09-17

    “The hotel is stunning, very clean and smells wonderful. It’s on the Riverwalk which is fabulous.”

  • It was amazing my son loved the view from the room

    10/10

    Juan Antonio · family with children · 2026-09-16

    “Amazing view, clean room.”

  • Excelente opción

    10/10

    Ulisesrs · family with children · 2026-09-16

    “Excelente hotel, muy buen servicio y la ubicación es perfecta junto al rio”

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