Hotel Contessa - Suites on the Riverwalk
Hotel Contessa - Suites on the Riverwalk is an all-suite hotel on the San Antonio River, with 265 suites and an elegant, urban setting for weddings.
Hotel Contessa - Suites on the Riverwalk is a hotel destination wedding venue in San Antonio, United States, hosting 200 at dinner, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$25,000 (our estimate).
About Hotel Contessa - Suites on the Riverwalk
Hotel Contessa - Suites on the Riverwalk is an all-suite hotel on the San Antonio River, with 265 suites and an elegant, urban setting for weddings.
The meeting and banquet space seats 200 guests for a seated dinner and holds 200 standing, and outdoor ceremonies are available alongside indoor options.
In-house catering covers vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free requests, and parking is available on site.
Wedding pricing starts at 3,500 USD with a 5,000 USD minimum spend, with service charge, tax and event fee charged separately.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 200 guests
- Standing reception
- 200 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 265 rooms
- Room types
- 13 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$25,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- From US$3,500 per head
- Minimum spend
- US$5,000
- Not included
- Service charge, tax and event fee
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- SAT, 15 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Urban, modern, elegant
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free
Venue highlights
- 265 suites, including river view, city view, executive and accessible layouts with roll-in showers
- Meeting and banquet space seating 200 for dinner or 200 standing
- Outdoor ceremony option plus indoor space, on the San Antonio River
- In-house catering with vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free options
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- SAT · about 15 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into SAT.
- Direct line
- (210) 229-9222
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can the venue seat for a wedding dinner?+
The meeting and banquet space seats up to 200 guests for a seated dinner, and also accommodates 200 standing.
Can we hold the ceremony outdoors?+
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies are available, and the hotel offers both indoor and outdoor space.
What does the wedding pricing include?+
Pricing starts at 3,500 USD with a minimum spend of 5,000 USD, and we estimate it is quoted per head. Service charge, tax and event fee are not included. Package details are published at thehotelcontessa.com/weddings/packages.
Which suites can fit more than three people?+
Suites with a maximum occupancy of four include the Deluxe City View Double Suite, City View Double Suite, River View Double Suite, Executive Suite City View Double, Accessible City View Double Suite and Accessible Double Suite Roll in Shower.
Is catering handled by the hotel, and can dietary needs be met?+
Yes, catering is in-house, with vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free options. For details, call +1 210-229-9222.
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Sources and booking notes
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Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 200 guests
“Capacity: up to 200 guests”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 200 guests
“Depending on the venue and setup, we can accommodate up to approximately 150 guests for meetings and up to around 200 guests for receptions and social events.”
Read the source for standing receptionRooms: 265 rooms
“Every “room block” is a “suite block” at Hotel Contessa, thanks to our collection of 265 magnificent suites.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 13 listed
“City View King Bed Suite”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Yes. Some of our venues include terrace spaces and River Walk-level locations, offering a scenic outdoor setting for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and special events.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“Yes. Our culinary team can create custom catering menus for weddings, receptions, meetings, and private celebrations.”
Read the source for in-house cateringDietary options: Vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free
“We offer a variety of action and carving station options, late-night snack options, traditional and upgraded open bars, themed buffet menus, table-side carvery enhancements, farewell breakfast/brunches with optional Bloody Mary bar; and vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free menu options.”
Read the source for dietary optionsPrice: From US$3,500 per head
“This package is $3,500 for up to 30 guests, exclusive of service charge, tax, and event fee.”
Read the source for priceMinimum spend: US$5,000
“Our Intimate Affair Package has a $5,000 minimum, of which the difference will be allocated as a room rental fee.”
Read the source for minimum spendNot included: Service charge, tax and event fee
“This package is $3,500 for up to 30 guests, exclusive of service charge, tax, and event fee.”
Read the source for not includedParking: Yes
“For you and your special guests, we offer a full-service spa and a rooftop pool, a 24-hour fitness center, 24-hour business center, the Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails, concierge service, and valet parking.”
Read the source for parkingEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesIndoors or out: Both
“We offer 11,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space in which to bring your dream day to life on the vibrant Riverwalk.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Urban, modern, elegant
“## Wedding Venues in Downtown San Antonio”
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