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306 West Market Street, San Antonio, TX, USA, 78205-2953
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About us
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of San Antonio and choose our hotel as the perfect destination for your meeting or event. Our boutique-style hotel is nestled in the heart of downtown San Antonio, just steps away from the iconic River Walk. Discover 265 luxurious suite accommodations that offer a modern, bright, and spacious atmosphere. Our hotel boasts a full-service spa, an enticing on-site restaurant, and bar - Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails, a rooftop pool with breathtaking panoramic views of the city, a 24-hour fitness center, and 10,000 square feet of flexible event space. Hotel Contessa beautifully blends the historic and cultural essence of San Antonio with contemporary ideals.
Venue Details
ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built2005
Renovated2014
Total meeting space35,372 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms265
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
AAA
Northstar
Awards
Industry awards
Trip Advisor: 2017 Certificate of Excellence
AAA: 2005-2020 Four Diamond Award
Downtown Centro - Best Downtown Place to Host a Wedding - Hotel Contessa & Marriage Island
Venue Highlights
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Whirlpool
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Portable heaters
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
Dec 15, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Seasonal Availability
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May 01 - Sep 30
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
35,372 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,277 sq. ft.
Space (private)
10,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
15
Second largest room
2,277 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
1 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
1,180 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
300
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
35,372 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,277 sq. ft.
Space (private)
10,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
15
Second largest room
2,277 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
1 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
1,180 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
300
Floor Plans
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Meeting space
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Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
265
Single (1 bed)
170
Single (1 bed) rate
$149.00 - $499.00
Double (2 beds)
95
Double (2 beds) rate
$149.00 - $499.00
Suites
265
Tax rate
9%
Occupancy rate
7.75%
Total guest rooms
265
Single (1 bed)
170
Single (1 bed) rate
$149.00 - $499.00
Double (2 beds)
95
Double (2 beds) rate
$149.00 - $499.00
Suites
265
Tax rate
9%
Occupancy rate
7.75%
Location
Getting Here
• Distance from Dallas: 273 miles | 4 hours 10 minutes
• Distance from Houston: 197 miles | 3 hours 12 minutes
• Distance from Laredo: 157 miles | 2 hours 30 minutes
• Distance from Austin: 79 miles | 1 hour 30 minutes
• Distance from Corpus Christi: 143 miles | 1 hour 58 minutes
• Distance from San Antonio Airport/Hwy 281: 9.8 miles | 17 minutes
Distance from airport
9.7 mi
Distance from airport 9.7 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $57.00/day )
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Hotel Contessa Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Hotel Contessa's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Hotel Contessa have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Recycling, city programs
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Hotel Contessa and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Hotel Contessa's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.
Health and Safety
Were practices at Hotel Contessa developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
local government
Does Hotel Contessa clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
all cleaned
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
mdavid@thehotelcontessa.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
No straws, plastics in room
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
No
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Yes
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Front Desk
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Hotel Contessa follows the HEI Management model where everyone is treated equally. We have many trainings for the team and are a very encouraging Hotel.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
mdavid@thehotelcontessa.com
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