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The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Staircase
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
Lobby sitting area
Suite, 1 King Bed, City View | View from room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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2222 West Loop South, Houston, TX, 77027
  • River Oaks District
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • The Galleria
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Lakewood Church
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred High Floor)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred High Floor)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Preferred)

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

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

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

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Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Suite, City View

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Tub)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Tub)

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Standard Suite, City View

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Hearing, Tub)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

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

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Hearing, Shower)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

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

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Preferred High Floor)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Preferred High Floor)

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Preferred - Hearing)

Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

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

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Preferred High Floor)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

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

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Preferred High Floor)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

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

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Tub)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

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

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Preferred - Hearing)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

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

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Preferred - Hearing)

Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

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

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Preferred)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Room, 2 Double Beds (Preferred)

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Preferred)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Preferred)

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred)

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

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About the area

Houston

With a stay at The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria in Houston (The Galleria), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Westheimer Rd and 7 minutes from Rice University. .This hotel is 6.2 mi (10.1 km) from Houston Zoo and 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from MD Anderson Cancer Center.

What's nearby

  • River Oaks District - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Galleria - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lakewood Church - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Greenway Plaza - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Rice University - 6 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Wheeler Station - 7 min drive
  • Houston Station - 17 min drive
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪CIEL Restaurant & Lounge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Velvet Taco - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kenny & Ziggy's New York Delicatessen - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria

Hotel with an outdoor pool, a short walk to Westheimer Rd
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria offers 485 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 46-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Houston hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour health club.
Make yourself at home in one of the 485 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a 24-hour health club and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), shopping on site, and wedding services. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge) that operates within 3 miles.
Grab lunch at ARA, a restaurant that specializes in international cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Houston? This hotel has 50000 square feet (4645 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
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.
Launch - This café specializes in American cuisine and serves light fare only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Korean, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 3 miles
  • Covered parking on site (USD 34 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 27 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • ARA
  • Axis Lounge
  • Launch

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre (50,000 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 23 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1985
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 46-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 25.74 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 27.00 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 0 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 34.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 45.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is 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

The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 680 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 87 out of 1184 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Lashanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Fahmi

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adela

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Vivek, Houston

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belkis

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lana

Liked: Staff & service
The customer service was great there at this hotel and overall hotel was beautiful. The rooms and bathroom need updating and the sofa that was there had some stains on it that were visible.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very friendly and customer focussed. Breakfast was excellent. Room and bed were very clean and really appreciated the daily servce. Room was dated though and needs an update.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfy and the bar staff were super nice. It was also super easy to get to my car in the parking garage which had ample parking. It’s in a great location with plenty of places to eat & see
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selena

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved it here ! The only thing I would suggest is to have more check in staff during big events like the Houston Rodeo. The line to check in was out the door Otherwise everything else was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice. Parking is a little expensive
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Paying 34 USD per night for parking at a hotel you are paying to stay at is outrageously bad.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Sugeid

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unfriendly staff and old hotel

It was terrible! The AC in the room didnt work properly. We asked to fix it and they did but it eventually stopped working in the middle of the night. We called guest services in the middle of the night and NO one ever picked up. The restaurant service was so bad! everyone was unfriendly and it was like we were such a bother. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sheela

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First off, there was no prior communication from the hotel about any issues with my reservation. When I arrived on the night of April 23rd around 11:30 PM, I was informed by the receptionist that the hotel was overbooked due to a “system glitch”—a reason I found difficult to believe. I was told there were no proper rooms available and was offered a room with only a sofa bed. When I expressed concern, especially as my partner was unwell, I was met with a rather dismissive and rude response from the receptionist manager. I was told I could either cancel the booking and find another place to stay—at midnight—or accept the unsuitable room. While I was given a proper room the following day, the air conditioning was extremely cold and couldn’t be adjusted or turned off effectively. As a result, we were unable to sleep properly and both of us fell ill by the end of the trip. Additionally, housekeeping was inconsistent. The room was cleaned on Friday, but not on Saturday, despite the expectation of daily cleaning. There were suppose to refund $100 credit which I haven’t received as promised . This experience was far below what I expected, especially considering the circumstances. I hope you’ll look into this and take steps to improve both communication and guest service moving forward.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sanaee

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, San Antonio

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean and well kept rooms. Very good staff and a convenient breakfast cafe downstairs that made it easy to get breakfast even if it wasn't included in the stay. I was here for a conference and the overall organization and conference food were very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

alesha

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing experience!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025