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The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria

4.0 star property
Houston hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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In the heart of Houston, near Rice University, The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria offers a sophisticated retreat. Enjoy international cuisine at ARA restaurant, unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or by the outdoor pool with loungers. With in-room WiFi and an always-available 24-hour health club and front desk, this upscale hotel provides comfort and convenience.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Internet access
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • 24-hour health club
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is CNY1,079
CNY1,263 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18

Why we love this property

Gastronomic journey
This hotel boasts a restaurant serving international cuisine and a welcoming bar. Guests can start their day with a delicious buffet breakfast.
Dreamy sleep experience
Egyptian cotton sheets meet premium bedding atop pillowtop mattresses. The hotel completes this sleep sanctuary with hypo-allergenic options.

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Preferred)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred High Floor)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Preferred)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Preferred)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Preferred - Hearing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Preferred - Hearing)

  • City view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Tub)

  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Preferred High Floor)

  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Preferred High Floor)

  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Preferred - Hearing)

  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Preferred High Floor)

  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Hearing, Shower)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing, SHower)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Hearing, Tub)

  • City view
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, City View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Suite, City View

  • City view
  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, City View

  • City view
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Tub)

  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Preferred High Floor)

  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, City View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2222 West Loop South, Houston, TX, 77027

What's nearby

  • Westheimer Road - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • River Oaks District - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Galleria - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Williams Tower - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 36 min drive
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) - 39 min drive
  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 43 min drive
  • Kinder Station - 10 min drive
  • M. D. Anderson Station - 16 min drive
  • Houston Station - 24 min drive
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Maggiano's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Velvet Taco - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tower Lounge In Hilton Post Oaks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪axis lounge - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria

The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria puts you within a 10-minute drive of MD Anderson Cancer Center and Westheimer Road. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at ARA, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. Other features include a bar/lounge, a 24-hour health club, and a 24-hour fitness center. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and nearby shopping.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 485 rooms
    • Arranged over 23 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*
    • WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps) in rooms*
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Covered onsite self parking (USD 34.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Covered onsite valet parking (USD 45.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible van parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle within 3 miles*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Shopping

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center (50000 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1985
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour health club
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 46-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi (surcharge) (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

ARA - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch.
Axis Lounge - This lobby lounge serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
Onsite venue #3 - This café specializes in American cuisine and serves light fare only. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for an extra charge
  • WiFi is available in public areas for an extra charge
  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 27.00 per person
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs USD 34.00 per night with in/out privileges
  • Covered valet parking costs USD 45.00 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

This property is professionally cleaned.

Also known as

Houston Royal Sonesta Hotel

Houston Sonesta Hotel

Royal Houston

Royal Sonesta

Royal Sonesta Hotel

Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston

Royal Sonesta Houston

Sonesta Hotel Houston

Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria Hotel

Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria

Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 150 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 34.00 per night. Valet parking costs USD 45.00 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria and nearby?

The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria has an outdoor pool and a 24-hour health club.

Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria?

Yes, ARA offers international cuisine.

What's the area around The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria like?

The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria is a short 4-minute walk from Westheimer Road and 10 minutes' walk from The Galleria.

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Reviews

The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently great with many reviewers praising the buffet's variety and quality. (27 reviews)
  • The gym is a decent size, clean, and has good equipment. (4 reviews)
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Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It was very good and the view from my room was good.
Edna, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Honestly, nice hotel. We’ll definitely be booking again. Food was great. Room service, perfect. Clean, valet was super convenient.
Cynthia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Exelente experience clean room excellent service
Rafael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing breakfast
Stacy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff!
Kelly, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is a bit outdated, but well worth the price for the area it’s in. Breakfast was fresh and the staff was very attentive. The room was clean and comfortable.
Vivian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The Staff was Outstanding from the reservation desk check in to the service at the bar, valet and house keeping!
Astrid, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice hotel staff very friendly
Arlene, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Martha at the front desk made my stay one of the best hotel experiences I've had in a long time. She was very accommodating, when I arrived from a long drive and got there early. The food and service was top notch. I will definitely be staying there again, Anytime i'm in houston.This is my new spot. Thanks again Martha at the front desk.
Mike, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel clean rooms and great ambiance
william, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast was amazing!
Miguel Francisco, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rooms are clean. Staff are friendly. Manny, our shuttle driver, was a joy!
Renee, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was super nice
Laura, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff extremely helpful. Would love to stay there again.
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything cleans and good service
Alvaro, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The staff was amazing and great proximity to the downtown and Galleria area.
Anthony, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

No swimming but the area was great Workout facility was very nice Shopping and food choices were amazing in the area
Edward, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location.
Sanjay, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was great with fresh fruit and service was also great
Lester, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and helpful staff, good breakfast, excellent steak dinner - pretty much everything was first class.
James, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Bar had great food and drinks
John, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Quick Easy check in and Check out
Olanrewaju, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room was very clean and spacious, staff is always serving quality customer service.
Dwight, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room , coffee machine didn’t work , when I asked for in house breakfast I was told to call back 30 min later. No biggie. Beautiful property, lovely staff. Will come back if I’m that way again
brittny, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff is always more than accommodating. Rooms are well appointed, location is central.
Teri, 1-night trip