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Hotel Contessa

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

3D Event Space
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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

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

May 4, 2025 - May 5, 2025
May 9, 2025 - May 10, 2025
May 14, 2025 - Jun 8, 2025
Jun 14, 2025 - Jun 27, 2025
Jul 2, 2025 - Jul 10, 2025
Jul 15, 2025 - Sep 14, 2025
Sep 18, 2025 - Oct 13, 2025
Oct 17, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Oct 30, 2025 - Dec 7, 2025
Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
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Seasonal Availability

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High season
Shoulder season
Low season
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
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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Magnolia
Contessa Ballroom
Magnolia Foyer

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%

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
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $53.00/day )

Local Attractions

Quarry Golf Course
Quarry Golf Course
Recreation
5 mi
Welcome to the online home of The Quarry Golf Club in San Antonio, Texas. The Quarry Golf Club is home to an award-winning golf course, a fully stocked pro shop equipped with all your golf and souvenir needs and a casual-dining restaurant that overlooks the back nine of the course. The course was designed by nationally-recognized golf course designer Keith Foster. The Quarry is recognized throughout the country for its unique setting and design. At The Quarry Golf Club in San Antonio, you will be challenged and rewarded in many ways. The front nine plays in a links-style format and features rolling hills, native grasses and immaculate greens. The back nine lays out in a 100-year-old quarry pit. With elevated tee boxes and shots that will fly over large expanses, you will definitely love your experience at San Antonio’s premier daily fee golf course, The Quarry. After a day at The Quarry Golf Club in San Antonio, you will certainly feel like you played one of the most unique and enjoyable rounds of golf in your life.
444 East Basse Road
San Antonio, TX 78209
Brackenridge Park Golf Course
Brackenridge Park Golf Course
Recreation
1 mi
Brackenridge Park Golf Course is the heart of the Alamo City Golf Trail. Located just north of downtown San Antonio, this course is accessible for locals and visitors alike. The 2008 restoration of "Old Brack" re-routed the course to Tillinghast's original layout and renewed its conditions to compete with San Antonio's premier golf courses. Anyone playing golf in the San Antonio should tee it up at Brackenridge to enjoy its wonderful history and fun city-park layout.
2315 Avenue B
San Antonio, TX 78215
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San Antonio Museum of Art
San Antonio Museum of Art
Museum
1 mi
The Museum houses the largest and most comprehensive collection of ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman, as well as Asian, art in the southern United States. The Museum also has a significant collection of Latin American art, from Pre-Columbian times to the present.
200 W Jones Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78215
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San Antonio International Airport
San Antonio International Airport
Airport
8 mi
San Antonio International Airport provides commercial airline service for the South Texas region. More than 8.5 million passengers fly into and out of historic San Antonio each year, visiting more than 30 non-stop domestic and international destinations on 10 airlines. San Antonio is a diverse, progressive and globally competitive city with a solid vision for national and international economic development. As the seventh-largest city in the United States, San Antonio is experiencing solid economic growth in 21st century industries such as bio-science and healthcare. Military City, USA is home to several military bases including Joint Base San Antonio, the largest base organization in the U.S. Department of Defense and comprised of Fort Sam Houston Army Base, Lackland Air Force Base and Randolph Air Force Base.
9800 Airport Blvd
san antonio, TX 78216
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Shops at Rivercenter
Shops at Rivercenter
Shopping
0 mi
Located on the world famous River Walk in downtown San Antonio, Rivercenter features more than 100 retailers including six restaurants, Macy's, IMAX, and more.
849 E. Commerce
San Antonio, TX 78205
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Tower of the Americas
Tower of the Americas
Recreation
2 mi
The Tower of the Americas is a 750-foot observation tower-restaurant located in the Hemisfair district on the southeastern portion of Downtown San Antonio, Texas, United States. The Tower was designed by San Antonio architect O'Neil Ford and was built as the theme structure of the 1968 World's Fair, HemisFair '68.
739 E César E. Chávez Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78205
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Market Square
Market Square
Shopping
2 mi
Market Square is a three-block outdoor plaza lined with shops and restaurants in downtown San Antonio. Market Square is the largest Mexican market in the United States. The "El Mercado" section has 32 specialty shops and the "Farmer's Market Plaza" section has 80.
514 W Commerce St
San Antonio 78207
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San Antonio River Walk
San Antonio River Walk
Historical landmark
The San Antonio River Walk is a city park and network of walkways along the banks of the San Antonio River, one story beneath the streets of San Antonio.
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King William District
King William District
Historical landmark
2 mi
Known for its ornate 19th-century mansions, the residential King William neighborhood is also an indie arts hotspot with relaxed coffeehouses. Overlooking the San Antonio River, the Blue Star Contemporary complex includes exhibition spaces and artists’ studios in airy converted warehouses, plus eclectic restaurants, gift shops and a craft brewery. Just west, vendors at SoFlo Market sell handicrafts and vintage goods.
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La Villita Historic Village
La Villita Historic Village
Shopping
2 blks
La Villita Historic Arts Village is an art community in downtown San Antonio, Texas, United States. There are art galleries, stores selling souvenirs, gifts, custom jewelry, pottery, and imported Mexican folk art, as well as several restaurants in the district.
418 Villita St
San Antonio, TX 78205
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The Alamo
The Alamo
Historical landmark
1 mi
The Alamo Mission, commonly called the Alamo and originally known as the Misión San Antonio de Valero, is a historic Spanish mission and fortress compound founded in the 18th century by Roman Catholic missionaries in what is now San Antonio, Texas, United States. It was the site of the Battle of the Alamo in 1836.
300 Alamo Plaza
San Antonio, TX 78205
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Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

Your reservation's cancellation policy may vary based on the rate and dates selected. To confirm your cancellation policy, refer to your reservation confirmation. If you need further assistance, do not hesitate to contact the hotel directly. Our team will be happy to assist.

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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
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