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Luxury Cityview King Suite - Limited Time Offer

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1 king bed or 2 double beds with pillowtop mattresses in bedroom. Full-size sofa bed in separate parlor. 500 square feet. Floor-to-ceiling windows with downtown San Antonio view. Complimentary wireless and wired high-speed Internet access. 2, 37-inch LCD HDTVs with premium cable channels and pay movies. Video games (surcharge). Dual-line phone with voice mail. Complimentary local calls. Coffeemaker. Mini bar. Oversized marble bathroom. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe.

ADA Luxury Cityview Double Suite - Limited Time Offer

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2 double beds. 500 square feet. Wheelchair accessible room. Bathroom has grab bars, shower bench, low tub and handheld showerhead. Sight and Hearing Impaired features in the room, separate living room with full size sofa bed, in-room safe, complimentary wireless Internet access and two 37-inch LCD HDTVs with premium channels.

Luxury Cityview Double Suite - Limited Time Offer

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2 double beds. Pillowtop mattress. Premium bedding. Sofa bed. Separate sitting area. Desk. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). 37-inch television. Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary). Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary). High-definition television. LCD television. Cable television service. Cable/satellite television channels. Premium television channel(s). Pay movies. Video-game console. Multi-line phone. Free local calls. Voice mail. Clock radio. Minibar. Coffee/tea maker. Shower/tub combination. Designer toiletries. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Blackout drapes/curtains. Electronic check-out. Air conditioning. Non-smoking only.

Luxury Riverview King Suite - Limited Time Offer

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1 king bed or 2 double beds with pillowtop mattresses in bedroom. Full-size sofa bed in separate parlor. 500 square feet. Floor-to-ceiling windows with view of the San Antonio Riverwalk. Complimentary wireless and wired high-speed Internet access. 2, 37-inch LCD HDTVs with premium cable channels and pay movies. Video games (surcharge). Dual-line phone with voice mail. Complimentary local calls. Coffeemaker. Minibar. Oversized marble bathroom. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe.
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Luxury suites on the San Antonio Riverwalk

Alamo and arts

This 14-story, Mediterranean-inspired hotel is on the Riverwalk, two blocks from the convention center, La Villita Historic Arts Village, and the Rivercenter Mall, and five blocks from the Alamo.

Rooftop spa, pool

Guests admire panoramic views of the city from the hotel's rooftop spa facility, home to the 1,700-square-foot Woodhouse Day Spa, the adjacent well-equipped fitness center, and the heated outdoor pool.

River or city views

Spacious, richly appointed suites at Hotel Contessa have separate parlors with sofa beds. Other features include floor-to-ceiling windows facing the city or river, flat-screen TVs, and wireless Internet access.

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Hotel Amenities

General

This riverfront hotel is 1 block from the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center, 2 blocks from La Villita Historic Arts Village, and 5 blocks from the Alamo.

This contemporary all-suite hotel captures both historic and cultural essence of San Antonio with its warmth, created by its elegant, Mediterranean design. Guests enter an upper lobby presided over by a large portrait of a regal Contessa. From there, the 4-story atrium offers unobstructed views of the expansive Mediterranean-style lower lobby and lounge area and, beyond that, the Riverwalk.

The 14-story Hotel Contessa - Riverwalk Luxury Suites offers a rooftop terrace and spa facility that provides panoramic views of the city, plus an adjacent 24-hour fitness center and a heated outdoor pool. Las Ramblas, the hotel's restaurant, showcases Barcelona cuisine - including tapas, rotisserie specials, and paella - prepared in an open kitchen. Dining is available indoors or out on the sun-splashed patio facing the quiet side of the Riverwalk. Guests enjoy a buffet breakfast daily (surcharge).

The hotel includes luggage storage, 10 meeting rooms, technology support staff, and a 24-hour business center that is staffed on weekdays. 2 computers with a printer and complimentary wired and wireless Internet access are available 24-hours-a-day. Staff can provide tour assistance. The hotel offers 24-hour valet parking (surcharge). Self parking is available approximately 100 feet across the street, and at many nearby lots and garages (surcharge). Small pets are welcome (surcharge).

Accessible features of the property include wheelchair accessible entryways with double front doors that open easily. The reception desk, concierge station, and business center all feature counter space designed to accommodate guests in wheelchairs. The spa, gym, and all meeting rooms are wheelchair accessible, and an elevator offers access to guestrooms, the restaurant, and the river walk.

  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Spa tub
  • Concierge desk
  • Health club
  • Exhibit space
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Event catering
  • Banquet facilities
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Ballroom(s)
  • Audiovisual equipment
  • Business services
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Express check-out
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Security guard
  • Express check-in
  • Number of floors - 14
  • ATM/banking
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Patio
  • Elevator/lift
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Wedding services
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Total number of rooms - 265
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Poolside bar
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting facilities size (meters) - 929
  • Smoke-free property
  • Breakfast available (surcharge) full
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Elevator/lift attendant
  • Full-service health spa
  • Technology support staff
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free wired high-speed Internet
  • Dial-up Internet access - complimentary
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Children's club
  • Massage - spa treatment room(s)
  • Valet parking
  • Parking nearby
  • Parking nearby (surcharge)
  • Picnic area
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Number of meeting/conference rooms - 10
  • Year Built 2005
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting facilities size (feet) - 10000
  • Conference center
  • Smoke-free property (fines apply)
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Suitable for children
  • Supervised childcare/activities
  • Swimming pool - children's
  • Television in lobby
  • Tour assistance
  • Translation services
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Internet

Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi, Free wired high-speed Internet

Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi, Free wired high-speed Internet

Parking

Valet parking, Valet parking (surcharge), Parking nearby, Parking nearby (surcharge)

Room Amenities
  • Premium TV channels
  • Pay movies
  • Video-game console
  • Premium bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Separate sitting area
  • Climate control
  • Complimentary weekday newspaper
  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Multi-line phone
  • Free local calls
  • Voice mail
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Wake-up calls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Extra towels/bedding in room
  • In-room massage available
  • Shower/tub combination
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Electronic check-out
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • Clock radio
  • Sofa bed
  • Cribs/infant beds available
  • Cable TV service
  • HDTV
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free wired high-speed Internet
  • LCD TV
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Dining

Las Ramblas - Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine with a focus on the flavors of Barcelona. Open, exhibition-style kitchen. Tapas, paella, asado (rotisserie meats) among menu highlights. Barcelona-inspired decor, including stone walls, sculpted metal gates, gold curtains. Colorful glass flowers, created by local artist, on wall. Riverwalk patio with tables, most shaded by polka-dotted umbrellas. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The Cork Bar - Located in the atrium, overlooking Riverwalk. Extensive wine list, cocktails, beer, and light fare. Specialties include: melon mojitos, red and white sangria, yellow rose martinis, and Thai basil margaritas.

Cafe Contessa - Coffee shop offering breakfast daily.

Poolside bar - Open Friday and Saturday afternoons during summer.

Room service - Available during limited hours.

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Recreation

The rooftop outdoor pool is surrounded by a sundeck with lounge chairs and umbrellas. A 24-hour fitness room on the 12th floor contains flat-screen TVs, free weights, a stationary and a recumbent bicycle, two treadmills, and two elliptical cross trainers. In-room massage is available by appointment (surcharge).

Golf courses are within five miles.

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

  • Golf - miniature nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Aerobics nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming on site
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Spa

Situated on the hotel's rooftop, the 1,700-square-foot Woodhouse Day Spa includes 4 treatment rooms and a boutique. Guests enjoy massages, aromatherapy, and facial and body treatments. Spa guests can enjoy full-day access to both the fitness facility and the heated pool on the day of their treatment. Guests can order from a spa menu either poolside or at the acclaimed Las Ramblas restaurant.

  • Number of treatment rooms 4
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Spa boutique
  • Massages
  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
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Accessibility

To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.

  • Accessibility equipment for the deaf
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Braille or raised signage
  • In-room accessibility
  • Roll-in shower

Policies & Fees

Check-in

Minimum check-in age is 18

Check-in time starts at 4 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Pets

Pets not allowed

General

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.

Resort fee charged at hotel/condo

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Fees
Unless otherwise indicated, the charges below are not included in the overall room price. If not included in the overall room price, they will be charged by the property at check-in or check-out. Charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book. This property told us they will charge you for the following:
  • Resort fee: USD 3.24 per accommodation, per night (effective 1 August 2012)
Hotel resort fee inclusions (may be listed elsewhere in this description as complimentary or available for a surcharge):
  • Pool access
  • Fitness center access
  • Business center/computer access
  • Internet access (may be limited)
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls (may be limited)
  • Faxes
  • In-room coffee
  • Additional inclusions
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.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
  • Valet parking fee: USD 30.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Late check-out fee: USD 100.00
  • Refrigerator fee: USD 25.00 per night
  • In-room microwave fee: USD 25.00 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Additional Details

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.