Contessa Ballroom
up to 200 guests | 2,277 sq. ft.High ceilings and striking wrought iron chandeliers add subtle elegance to our grand Contessa Ballroom located on the hotel’s second floor.
Magnolia Room
up to 100 guests | 1,120 sq. ft.Our second floor Magnolia Room is one of San Antonio’s loveliest settings, offering stunning views of downtown from soaring arched windows.
Riverview Terrace
up to 100 guests | 1,120 sq. ft.Located on the second floor, the Riverview Terrace is a unique and intimate vantage point for watching an intimate “I do” on heart-shaped Marriage Island.
Cypress Room
up to 100 guests | 1,617 sq. ft.Featuring bold Spanish tiles and a romantic fireplace, the stunning Cypress Room on the river level is a picture-perfect backdrop for weddings and bridal celebrations.
Photography and Videography
Our property allows professional photography, please view our terms HERE
Capacity chart
Venue
Contessa Ballroom
Cypress Room
Magnolia Room
Riverview Terrace
Dimensions
Sq Ft.
Classroom
Theater
Banquet
Reception
U-Shape
33' x 69'
2277
120
300
200
200
50
33' x 49'
1617
50
150
100
123
40
28' x 40'
1120
60
100
80
100
30
21' x 53'
1113
N/A
N/A
N/A
75
N/A
Hotel Amenities & Services
- 265 newly renovated suites
- 10,000 square feet of meeting and event space
- Ambler Restaurant & Bar
- Rooftop Pool with cocktail service
- 24-hr Fitness Center
- 24-hr Business Center
- Concierge
- Valet parking
Photography and Videography
Professional photography/videography is only allowed for contracted weddings taking place at the hotel. If you would like to photograph a group, couple, and/or family portraits, we are happy to support your effort. Hotel Contessa offers packages for those who are interested in shooting in our public areas such as the lobby, lounge, patios, restaurant, and other areas of the property not listed. Please contact our sales department at sales@thehotelcontessa.com. Our team will be happy to check the availability of public spaces.
Hotel Contessa reserves the right to ask any photographer/videographer to cease documentation at any time, should their work compromise the enjoyment of our guest experience. Overnight hotel guests are welcome to take personal photographs or videos while enjoying their stay, so long as the images and videos are for personal, non-commercial purposes. All photographs and video must be taken with a hand-held camera (non-professional equipment).