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Hotel Contessa

Located directly on San Antonio’s famed Riverwalk, Hotel Contessa is an upscale all-suite property with an unrivalled location just one block from the Briscoe Western Art Museum and a 10-minute walk to the Alamo.

Rooms are large suites, decorated with colourful artworks, contemporary furnishings and views of downtown San Antonio or the Riverwalk. Each suite features premium bedding, floor-to-ceiling windows, a laptop-compatible personal safe, a refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, free Wi-Fi and a spacious bathroom fitted with a hairdryer and premium toiletries. Larger suites feature even better views and additional amenities like a walk-in shower and soaking tub. In-room dining is available daily.

Other hotel amenities include a heated rooftop pool and hot tub with city views, a 24-hour exercise room and a full-service spa (with treatments available at a surcharge). Dining options include on on-site restaurant, Ambler that also does an exceptional breakfast, and a cocktail bar that serves an extensive menu of quality drinks. Hotel staff are friendly and valet is available at a surcharge for parking.

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