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Hotel Contessa - Suites on the RiverwalkvsMokara Hotel & Spa
Hotel Contessa and Mokara Hotel and Spa are both rated highly by experts. On balance, Mokara Hotel and Spa ranks significantly better than Hotel Contessa. Mokara Hotel and Spa has a TripExpert Score of 95 with accolades from 10 reviews including Star Service, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.
Hotel Contessa - Suites on the Riverwalk
Frommer's
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Gayot
Lonely Planet Frommer's
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 Traveler87.5
""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
Mokara Hotel & Spa Fodor's
Oyster
Travel + Leisure Star Service Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide Condé Nast Traveler
Jetsetter Frommer's Lonely Planet
212 W. Crockett, San Antonio, TX 78205
From $220/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Luxury accommodations and services are offered at this hotel in the shell of the historic 19th-century L. Frank Saddlery Building with an entrance facing the River Walk." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The 99-room Mokara is one of San Antonio’s most stylish hotels." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Formerly the Watermark Hotel & Spa." Full review
Star Service "Once the Watermark Hotel, the Mokara Hotel & Spa is located across the river from sister Omni La Mansion del Rio." Full review
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Multiple phones, mostly new flat-screen TVs, CD players, costly wireless high-speed Internet access, robes, safes and espresso coffeemakers are standard, and fax machines, VCRs and DVD players are available upon request.
Gayot "Refined and tasteful, with just the right blend of urban sophistication and Texas warmth, this smoke-free hotel is in a great location, just minutes from The Alamo."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Mokara Hotel & Spa, housed in a building that once served as a saddlery, provides plush accommodations and a world-class spa." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This "well-located hotel" near the Alamo and the River Walk promises a "touch of luxury."" Full review
Jetsetter "A relaxing luxury hotel on the famous River Walk, with an exceptional restaurant and a dreamy rooftop pool."
Frommer's "It’s close to downtown’s three major theaters and several fine dining venues—feels peaceful and restorative...rooms are comfortably sophisticated, with high ceilings, luxe bedding, oversize bathrooms " Full review
Lonely Planet "If you really want to go all out, this luxurious hotel... is a good place to get pampered." Full review
