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Lodging Information
Attendees at the 2008 Pachyderm Conference will stay at the Hotel Contessa, located on the San Antonio Riverwalk. All conference events will take place at the Hotel Contessa.
The San Antonio Riverwalk is a popular and fun location with many shops, restaurants and entertainment venues for visitors to explore.
Hotel Contessa
306 West Market St.
San Antonio, Texas
210-229-9222
866-435-0900
Hotel Contessa Website
The Hotel Contessa is an all suites hotel. Special room rates of $169 for single/double occupancy have been secured for meeting attendees at the 2008 Pachyderm Conference staying at the Hotel Contessa. Attendees will also receive complimentary wireless Internet in their guest rooms.
When making your hotel reservation please be sure to mention that you are with the "NMC" or "New Media Consortium" group to receive the special rates. To ensure the special rates and room availability, please make your hotel reservation no later than Friday, September 5.
Guestroom Amenities
The Hotel Contessa has 265 beautiful, guestroom suites offering:
• King Bedding or 2 Double Beds
• Separate Parlor with Sofa Bed
• 2 - 32” TV’s with In Room Movies
• In Room Safe
• Mini Bar
• USA Today Newspapers are Available (Limited supply)
• Non-Smoking Guestrooms
• Wireless Internet Access
• 2 Dual Line Telephones with Voicemail
• Electronic Door Locks
• Make-up Mirror & Hairdryer
• In-Room 4-cup Coffee Pot
• Steam Iron & Ironing Board
• Bath Products by Gilchrist & Soames
• Dry Cleaning & Laundry Service (Additional charges apply)
Check-In / Check-Out
To accommodate guests with efficiency, the Hotel Contessa request a 4:00 PM check-in and an 11:00 AM check-out. When notified in advance, they are able to provide luggage storage for guests arriving early or departing after the requested check-out time.
Fitness Center / Swimming Pool / Spa
Hotel Contessa offers a Fitness Center offering free weights, cardiovascular equipment, hot tub Jacuzzi, and heated rooftop outdoor recreational pool. Additionally, the Spa, offering 4 treatment rooms is featured on the 12th floor of the Hotel Contessa.
Parking
Hotel Contessa offers valet parking at $25.00 per car, per day. Self parking is available with daily prices ranging from $10.00 - $15.00.
Restaurants
Hotel Contessa offers guests 3 dining options while on property: Las Ramblas Restaurant, The Cork Bar and In Room Dining.
Transportation
The San Antonio International Airport is located 8 miles or approximately 15 minutes from downtown San Antonio.
Taxis are also readily available at the San Antonio Airport. The average taxi fare from the airport to downtown is $25.00, one way.
Airport Transfers are available through SATrans, the official airport transportation provider for San Antonio International Airport and the City of San Antonio. SATrans provides airport shuttle service from 7 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. daily. Shuttles depart the airport for the downtown hotels approximately every 15 minutes. SA Trans tickets are accessible through the ticket kiosk located at the airport, or reservations can be made in advance through their website at www.saairportshuttle.com. One way fare is $14.00 and Round trip fare is $24.00.
Travel Information
For information about airlines and the San Antonio International Airport
For information about car rentals at the San Antonio International Airport
Driving Directions
For driving directions to the Hotel Contessa, please visit this link.
