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The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria

4.0 star property
Guests find relaxation at the outdoor pool and savor international cuisine at ARA restaurant, all while experiencing the attentive service that earns rave reviews

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The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria is a sophisticated retreat near Rice University. Enjoy international dishes at ARA, relax on the sun-kissed terrace or by the outdoor pool. The hotel offers in-room WiFi, a 24-hour health club, and 24/7 front desk service.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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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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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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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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

  • 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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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

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

About the neighborhood

In the entertainment district, The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria is in The Galleria, a neighborhood in Houston with great shopping. Memorial City Mall and CityCentre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Houston Zoo and Downtown Aquarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at NRG Stadium or Toyota Center. Visit our Houston travel guide
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2222 West Loop South, Houston, TX, 77027

What's nearby

  • Westheimer Road
    Westheimer Road
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • River Oaks District
    River Oaks District
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Galleria
    The Galleria
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
    Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Williams Tower
    Williams Tower
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Wheeler Station
    8 min drive
  • Kinder Station
    10 min drive
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU)
    36 min drive

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

Upscale hotel near Westheimer Road
You can look forward to shopping on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services at The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, ARA, offers breakfast and lunch. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge), with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a 24-hour health club.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an area shuttle
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • An elevator, a ballroom, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 485 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like desk chairs and air conditioning. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 46-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 3 mi
  • Covered self 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

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 center
  • Conference center (50,000 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property 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

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 27.00 per person
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria pet-friendly?

Yes, The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 34.00 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 45.00 per night.

What time is check-in at The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria located?

Located in The Galleria, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Westheimer Road and The Galleria. Williams Tower and River Oaks District are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1191 out of 1902 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1902 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 1902 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1902 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 118 out of 1902 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Saamia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again. Very central, clean & excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Great location, nice and spacious room, good restaurant on-site and clean. They have a shuttle that will take you around the local area (within 3 miles) too, which helped me save some Lyft fare. I would come back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Valentyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, good service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shariece

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room helpful staff. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and conveniently located
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, excellent food options.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tonita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I only ate breakfast one day. The food was delicious and hot from the grill. The menu had excellent choices and the staff was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean beautiful room
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Coatsworth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, surrounding area not great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. Facility was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

william

Nice hotel clean rooms and great ambiance
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Miguel Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was super nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff extremely helpful. Would love to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Amazing staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the hotel. The bed was so comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room Good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Latoya

Clean hotel. Rooms could use some updating.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. The breakfast buffet was delicious and the staff as well as management were very polite and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and great proximity to the downtown and Galleria area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great with fresh fruit and service was also great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, good breakfast, excellent steak dinner - pretty much everything was first class.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar had great food and drinks
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026