Hotel Contessa

US Marine Corps 250th Birthday - Cocktail Special
2025-11-10
Honor 250 years of the United States Marine Corps at Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails. Join us as we pay tribute to this milestone with a specialty Bug Juice Cocktail crafted with Tito’s Vodka. Raise a glass on the River Walk and celebrate the courage, commitment, and legacy of the Marines.

Texas Twinkle Holiday Brunch + String Quartet Performance
2025-11-06 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Saturday, December 6 | 10 AM–2 PM | Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails
Celebrate the season with our Texas Twinkle Holiday Brunch on the River Walk. Enjoy a festive morning filled with chef-curated brunch favorites, holiday cocktails, and warm seasonal flavors. Adding to the magic, members of the San Antonio Philharmonic will perform a live string quartet throughout the event—bringing an elegant soundtrack to your holiday celebration.
Gather with friends and family for a charming, musical, and delicious start to the season. Reservations are highly recommended.

Day of the Dead - Sprits and Sips - Make your own Alter Workshop - Happy Hour
2025-10-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Hotel Contessa
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | Hotel Contessa | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | 21+ | $55/pp

Celebrate Día de los Muertos at Hotel Contessa with Spirits & Sips, an adults-only altar workshop. Enjoy a signature cocktail while crafting your own mini altar, marigolds, and papel picado in a festive Riverwalk happy hour setting.

Live Fire Saturdays at Ambler
2025-10-25 17:00 - 21:00 | Ambler River Patio
Saturdays | 5:00 PM- 9:00 PM | Ambler Patio | RSVP Encouraged
Experience the only open-fire smoker on the River Walk. Every Saturday, enjoy chef-driven entrées with all sides, Texas-sized portions, and live country vibes. *Weather Permitting. Reserve on OpenTable.

Day of the Dead - Make your Own Altar - Kids Workshop
2025-10-25 14:00 - 15:30 | Hotel Contessa
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | Hotel Contessa | 2:00–3:30 PM | $25/child

Kids 12 & under can celebrate Día de los Muertos with a hands-on altar workshop at Hotel Contessa led by local artist, Mary Carmen Sessions. Create marigolds, papel picado & mini pan de muerto, plus enjoy snacks & drinks.

Day of the Dead - VIP Ambler Dinner
2025-10-24 18:00 | Atrium and River Patio
Friday, October 24th | 6:00pm | Atrium and River Patio

Celebrate the nation’s largest Day of the Dead Parade with a VIP dinner on Ambler’s River Walk patio. Enjoy a 3-course meal, cocktails, valet, and reserved parade seating for an unforgettable night.
Table of Four $600
Individual tickets $175

Día de los Muertos River Parade Celebration
2025-10-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Atrium and River Patio
Friday, October 24th | 5:30-7:30pm | Atrium and River Patio

Experience the nation’s largest Day of the Dead Parade from the best seats on the Riverwalk at Hotel Contessa. Enjoy live mariachis, a DJ, tastings, sugar skull art, and more before the floats arrive.
5:30 PM – Check-In Opens
6:00 PM – Pre-Watch Party with music, tastings & activities
7:00 PM – Parade Officially Begins
7:25–7:45 PM – Parade passes Hotel Contessa (expected time)

National Coffee Day | Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails
2025-09-29 | Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails
Monday, September 29th | Ambler Texas Kitchen and Cocktails
Fuel your Monday with a buzz and celebrate National Coffee Day at Ambler with rich espresso cocktails crafted with Ketel One. Sip on bold, smooth creations that blend the warmth of coffee with the elegance of premium vodka—an indulgent pick-me-up to start your week on the right note. Join us for a spirited twist on your favorite brew.

National Drink a Beer Day | Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails
2025-09-28 15:00 | Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails
Sunday, September 28 | 3 PM–Close | Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails
Cheers to National Drink a Beer Day with Ambler’s Beer + Burger combo or a curated Beer Flight featuring local and seasonal brews. Relax along the Riverwalk and enjoy a casual celebration that pairs perfectly with good company, great food, and refreshing pours. It’s the ideal way to wind down your weekend in style.

Gathered Light Art Exhibit Reveal + Monthly Sunday Art Fair
2025-09-28 11:30 - 15:00 | Atrium and River Patio
Sunday, September 28th | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM | Hotel Atrium – River Level

Join us at Hotel Contessa on for the grand reveal of our new community art exhibit, Gathered Light. This fall/winter showcase celebrates creativity, memory, and connection with works from local and regional artists, featured throughout our most-loved guest rooms.
At the same time, explore our Monthly Sunday Art Fair, where artists will have booths set up in the hotel for you to meet them, shop original works, and experience San Antonio’s vibrant art community firsthand.

National Negroni Week | Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails
2025-09-22 - 2025-09-28 | Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails
September 22–28 | Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails
Join us for a week-long celebration of the timeless Negroni, the cocktail that never goes out of style. Throughout the week, Ambler’s bartenders will be crafting specialty variations that highlight the bold, bittersweet notes of Campari, balanced with creative twists and fresh seasonal ingredients. Discover new favorites, sip classic renditions, and savor the spirit of one of the world’s most iconic cocktails.
