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.