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Hotel Contessa

4.0 of 5
306 W Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205
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Ranked #27 of 340 hotels in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 610 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very nice(18)
  • River walk(15)
  • Valet parking(14)
  • Great location(10)
  • Friendly and helpful(9)
  • Flat screen TV(9)
  • Living room(8)
  • Happy Hour(8)
  • Rooftop pool(8)
  • Las Ramblas(8)
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TheBigMog
Calgary, Canada
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012 NEW

I stayed in Room 726 ealier this month for a 6-night stay on my first trip to San Antonio. Got a great rate on Expedia for a King suite. It was very spacious, had good storage space, two TVs, and the only missing was an in-room safe. The hotel is "open" on the inside from the bar / restaurant all... More

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luvtotravel1234
west palm beach
Senior Contributor
24 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012 NEW

I enjoyed this hotel although they were doing work on the river walk so you had to walk down the street to get on it. It was not accessable from the hotel as of February. It is centrally located. The hotel has suites for rooms which were very nice. Well stocked minibar. The rooms were clean. It would be a... More

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bgandsh
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012 NEW

Great hotel. Superb Margaritas at bar thanks to Daniel and chic, yet rustic decor in rooms. We will definitely be back. More

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williamsdjg
scunthorpe
Reviewer
3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012 NEW

The hotel has a great homely feel to it and the rooms are all suite type so you have a living room and either two queen or 1 king bed both rooms have flatscree tv's in so its great if you are with a brat of a daughter and dont want to watch the Kardashian dross all day long!! They... More

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B-Rich1964
Metairie, Louisiana
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

The Hotel Contessa was great before we even stayed there. We had named our own price thru Priceline, and called in advance to let them know with 3 of us, we preferred a room with 2 doubles. The desk clerk mentioned how all the rooms were suites (which was a plus that we didn't know) and was very nice and... More

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drewscal
Temple, Texas
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

This hotel was beautiful with excellent staff and has a great location. We were welcomed and even had accommodations for our dog without problem. The staff was very helpful and the service and every aspect of the hotel was comparable, if not exceeding other 5 star hotels where we have stayed. More

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HCGM, General Manager at Hotel Contessa, responded to this review
10 February 2012

Thank you for your comments. I am happy we were able to exceed your expectations and hope to have you return to Hotel Contessa soon. All the best, Jeff Wardlaw – General Manager More

Ted L
Dallas, Texas
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

The Contessa is the finest hotel on the Riverwalk and perhaps in all of San Antonio. My wife and I have stayed there a number of times since its opening 6 years ago. The rooms and decor are wonderful - a contemporary style. The staff is outstanding, especially Eddie G., a bellhop we've known from previous visits. We've turned many... More

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HCGM, General Manager at Hotel Contessa, responded to this review
10 February 2012

Wow, what a great review! One of the greatest compliments we can have is for someone to choose us for a once in a life time experience such as your nieces wedding. Thank you for having the confidence in us to recommend us for such a special occasion. I will share your kind words with everyone on our team, especially... More

leventhald
San Mateo, CA
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

I recently stayed at the Hotel Contessa in San Antonio. It was nice enough but nothing special. It definitely looks like what it was intended to be, an Embassy Suites, with the tall atrium, area for meals below, etc. but this place is a fake on a mistake disign-wise. If you need basic, go to a Hilton, Hyatt or other,... More

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HCGM, General Manager at Hotel Contessa, responded to this review
10 February 2012

I am disappointed that our property did not appeal to your taste as we do work hard at providing an authentic experience for each and every guest. The décor you mentioned is inspired from Spain’s great artists, the graceful modernism of Barcelona while still holding true to the eclecticism and natural setting of our (San Antonio’s) Riverwalk. I understand your... More

pfirth519
Tacoma, Washington
Reviewer
4 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

The hotel was beautiful, room was great - beds were very comfortable. Not a great choice in food menu and the restaurant didn't open until after 5. Room key didn't work when we got up to the 9th floor and it took them a while to come up and fix it. Staff was very friendly and Valet was awesome!!! More

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JoJoArkansas
Arkansas
Contributor
12 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
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This hotel is a great place to stay. It is on the Riverwalk and close to all the action. Very nicely appointed rooms with lots of space and a friendly staff. Very clean. More

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HCGM, General Manager at Hotel Contessa, responded to this review
10 February 2012

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I will share your positive comments with our team. All the Best, Jeff Wardlaw – General Manager More

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Address: 306 W Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205

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