Location.Hotel Contessa & Spa on the Riverwalk sits along the famed San Antonio, Texas, Riverwalk, rising 12 stories amidst the city's... more »
Location.Hotel Contessa & Spa on the Riverwalk sits along the famed San Antonio, Texas, Riverwalk, rising 12 stories amidst the city's downtown skyline. Located one block from the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center, the hotel is two blocks from the eclectic boutiques of La Villita and the Ameson River Theater. The legendary Alamo is five blocks away. Hotel Features. Spanish style tapas and regional American classics are served at the hotel's signature restaurant, Las Ramblas. This completely non smoking hotel features a four story atrium lobby accented in Mediterranean style décor. The atrium overlooks the on site Cork Bar, which features live entertainment on the Riverwalk's bank. The Hotel Contessa & Spa on the Riverwalk offers more than 5,000 square feet of function space. The Spa at Contessa highlights European facials, pure collagen treatments, kids' bubble manicures, sports massage, reflexology and fango body wraps. A rooftop view is featured from the hotel's heated outdoor pool, spa tub and glass enclosed patio. A 24 hour cardiovascular fitness center with free weights also offers panoramic views of the city's skyline. Guestrooms. The Hotel Contessa & Spa on the Riverwalk's 265 guestrooms exude Mediterranean ambience with exposed brick walls, earth toned colors and Ann Parks' Yellow Rose reproductions. Floor to ceiling windows offer skyline or Riverwalk views. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses and down comforters. Separate parlors and living areas include sofa beds. Two in room, flat screen televisions include premium cable channels. High speed wired and wireless Internet access is available, for a fee. Bathrooms feature massage showerheads and granite vanities, and are stocked with Aveda bath products. Accommodations include coffeemakers and minibars. In room safes are laptop compatible. Expert Tip. Every second Thursday of the month Las Ramblas Restaurant hosts live salsa music and offers salsa lessons taught by professional ballroom dancers. The bar's specialty drinks include Melon Mojitos, Caipirinha, and Pomegranate Margaritas.
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Staff was very slow, unresponsive, and not very cooperative. The Hotel looks nice, but everything in it is of lousy quality. Extremely overpriced, considering everything.
Only good if you just want the atmosphere and price of luxury, without actu
This is a hidden secret on the River
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Posted Aug 10, 2008
Good
This is a hidden secret on the River Walk. The hotel accommodations are perfect! Beautiful 1-bedroom suites accommodate the entire family. The parking fee is high but most in the area are high. The hotel's restaurant is a bit lacking but there are...
I was surprised that the hotel was not
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Posted Jul 30, 2008
by Marilyn
Mediocre
I was surprised that the hotel was not as luxurious as the price would indicate. The toilet backed up, the shower curtain was not wide enough to compliment the new curved shower rod, ran out of...
pros: Location is greatI think the Hotel Contesa has a unique style the staff was very frinedly, the hotel is very clean and the food in the restaurant is great a bit high in price but good. It was my first time in San Antonio I enjoy the riverwalk...
34 year old female with a luxury budget, traveling for business
Hotel Contessa is located right on the Riverwalk with beautiful views. It has tranquil outdoor seating right on the river. They had outstanding customer service. The pool is on the top floor and has a beautiful view of the city.
My only complaint was that there was some hair on the shower wall...but it was probably hard for housekeeping to notice it against the tile. Also, the TV remote was "temperamental". Minor issues all in all.
pros: Easy access to RiverwalkAs we drove into entrance we were very happy with the friendliness of the staff. Even I had to wait a little longer than I thought I should the staff was attentive when it was my turn. The Bellman waited patiently with ...
The place is world class. It's the best
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Posted Mar 27, 2008
Good
The place is world class. It's the best place I've ever been to. They were more than willing to help with any questions or problems that I had. (problems were of my own and not theirs.. i.e. How do I get here?)
pros: LocationI travel frequently around the country and Europe and found Hotel Contessa very mediocre. The hotel itself looked nice but service was slow. The most disappointing part of the stay at Contessa was the theft of several articles. I am ...
39 year old male with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
I travel frequently around the country and Europe and found Hotel Contessa very mediocre. The hotel itself looked nice but service was slow. The most disappointing part of the stay at Contessa was the theft of several articles. I am sure this doesn't reflect on everyone there but it will prevent me from staying there again or recommending the hotel as this has never happened to me before at any hotel.
44 year old male with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
My family and I (parents, aged 40 something, and two boys aged 10 and 12) stayed at this hotel over Spring vacation, and were thoroughly pleased with the room and the service.
The suite had plenty of room for all of us and it was in good condition, and in a great location. Considering that the alternative was two rooms in many other hotels, the junior suite was much more economical.
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