Hotel Contessa - Suites on the RiverwalkvsEmbassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk Downtown
Hotel Contessa and Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk-Downtown are both recommended by travel writers. On balance, Hotel Contessa is the choice of most writers compared to Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk-Downtown. Hotel Contessa ranks #5 in San Antonio with accolades from 7 publications including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Condé Nast Traveler.
Hotel Contessa - Suites on the Riverwalk
306 W Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205
From $239/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This is one of the newest hotels to be built on the river, and its location makes you wonder why someone waited so long to build here." Full review
Fodor's
"This exceptional boutique hotel... takes visitors away from the hustle and bustle of the River Walk, and gives them pause to relax in luxury." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
87.5
""A hidden gem tucked away on a quiet section of the River Walk," two blocks from the Alamo, this 2005 hotel has a marble lobby with glass sconces, palm trees, and a wall of water." Full review
Star Service
"Designers recently set this hotel back on top, and the staff look just as fresh and frisky." Full review
Gayot
"This contemporary River Walk lodging serves both business and leisure travelers."
Lonely Planet
"Fabulous, funky and design-driven, this Spanish castle-inspired hotel opened to acclaim in 2006." Full review
Frommer's
"All rooms have a large sitting area and separate bedrooms with king-size bed or two double beds, making them ideal for business travelers and families alike." Full review
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk Downtown
125 E. Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78205
From $114/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Embassy Suites is in a prime downtown location, close to tons of restaurants, nightlife, and major attractions -- and directly on the famous River Walk." Full review
Gayot
"This all-suite hotel is convenient to a variety of attractions. ... The highlight of this hotel is Luke, its house brasserie."
Frommer's
"Each suite offers two rooms—separate living and sleeping spaces—with a pull-out sofa, flat-screen TVs with cable and in-suite movies in each room." Full review
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Guests may want to request an east-facing suite overlooking the river rather than western views of the parking lot.