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Hotel Contessa: Traveler Reviews

4.0 of 5
306 W Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205
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Hotel Contessa
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Arlington Heights, Illinois
Contributor
20 reviews 20 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Great Place for a Weekend Visit to San Antonio!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

My husband, my daughter, and my other daughter and son-in-law spent the weekend enjoying San Antonio. It was made all the nicer because we stayed at Hotel Contessa. All the rooms are two room suites and very comfortable. The staff was wonderful too! They really aimed to please. We enjoyed the cocktail lounge one afternoon and we ate breakfast our last morning in the restaurant which overlooked the Riverwalk. Our waiter was wonderful as was the food! We only had one problem. We stayed there 3 nights. After the first night, our 2 rooms were not made up until almost 6PM the next day. We informed the front desk and they promised to fix that the next day. The next day, our rooms were made up at 2:30 (still a little late since we were gone all day). However, we really like the hotel and will stay there again when we visit San Antonio.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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College Station, Texas
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Wonwderful!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

This hotel seems small and quaint with charm. It has a great restaurant and bar with outdoor seating overlooking a quiet area of the river walk. The room was quite nice and bed very comfortable. This hotel is now our first choice for a stay on the river walk.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Lago Vista, Texas
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Very nice for price!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

We came for volleyball tournament and could not beat the price, the rooms are all suites, so a very large living area, hall way with counter space, coffee maker, no acces to fridge :( then seperate bedroom. Very large space and the bathroom is very nice.

ALL of the staff was very nice!

We would stay again for sure!!!

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Amarillo, Texas
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Outstanding!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2013

Clean, comfortable, quiet, accommodating, and personable. Cannot say enough. And, it is right on the river-walk. The room was more like a suite. Two TVs, a sitting room, excellent mattress, and good coffee.
I would stay again and again...
Gary

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Jacksonville, FL
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“A lovely experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2013

We were only able to stay for one might, but wish we could have stayed longer. The accommodations were spacious and comfortable. Chris at the front desk, graciously switched our room in order to satisfy our request for a different room location. We loved the pool and jacuzzi on the top floor. And we enjoyed the sangria served in the bar, as well as our dining experience in the restaurant. The buffet breakfast was wonderful, as well. Also, it was included with our room.. All the staff throughout the hotel were gracious and helpful in every way. Elisa, the front desk manager, was very personable and handled our check out very efficiently. We definitely would choose Hotel Contessa the next time we return to San Antonio.

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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Additional Information about Hotel Contessa

Also Known As:
Contessa Hotel San Antonio
Contessa San Antonio
Address: 306 W Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Region: United States > Texas > San Antonio
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#3 Onsen Hotels in San Antonio
#4 Business Hotels in San Antonio
#7 Romantic Hotels in San Antonio
#18 Family Hotels in San Antonio
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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