The Hotel Contessa is a hotel in the downtown San Antonio, Texas area. Located right on the city’s famed riverwalk, this wedding venue combines modern elements with traditional 20th-century Spanish style. The hotel is located a two-minute walk down the riverwalk from the Briscoe Western Art Museum.
Facilities and Capacity
This venue welcomes weddings in a range of sizes, with a guest maximum of 200. Couples can marry on the distinctive Marriage Island, just steps from the hotel. Guests can watch from the riverwalk or from comfortable terraces at the Hotel Contessa. Indoor event spaces range from the grand Contessa Ballroom, with its iron chandelier and wooden accents, to the intimate Cypress Room, with the bold Spanish tile and romantic fireplace. Other rooms, such as the Anaqua, Palm and Laurel Rooms, bear terraces overlooking the riverwalk. These rooms are perfect to accommodate guests during a ceremony on Marriage Island or during a reception that makes the most of the indoor and outdoor space available. This venue is also open to hosting bridal showers, engagement parties and rehearsal dinners in its many versatile spaces.
Services Offered
Staff takes care of couple’s needs for their big day, providing services such as event planning, setup and cleanup for the wedding. They can also assist with lighting and sound services, or supply the cake, at the couple’s request. This venue also provides:
Accommodations
All-inclusive packages
Bridal suite
Event rentals
In-house bar
In-house catering
Liability insurance
Outside vendors
Parking
Pet friendly
Valet
Wireless Internet
Cuisine
Full in-house bar service awaits couples at the Hotel Contessa. Delicious cuisine crafted by the venue’s chefs can be served in the following catering styles:
Buffet
Cocktail reception
Dessert
Family style
French service
Hors d’oeuvres
Outside cake
Plated
Servers
Stations
Tastings
Accommodations
Modern and urban design meets comfortable accommodations in the hotel’s 265 guest suites. Southern artwork and exposed brick are just some of the unique decorative touches at the hotel. Each room also comes with a separate private living room area with a sofa bed for added occupancy and intimacy.
Other Services
The hotel also offers spa services to couples and the wedding party before the big day, or for guests at any point during their stay at the hotel. The Woodhouse Day Spa includes spa treatments and packages to refresh or relax visitors. The Hotel Contessa also provides event rental items for a couple’s wedding. This may include items such as:
Aisle markers
Aisle runners
Altar/arches
Audio equipment
Centerpieces
Chair covers
Chairs
Dance floor
Decor
Drapery
Lighting
Tables