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The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria

4.0 star property

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Staircase
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Room service
$130
$111 nightly
$130 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 17 - Dec 18

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2222 West Loop South, Houston, TX, 77027
  • Place, Westheimer Road
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, River Oaks District
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Galleria
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Preferred)

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred High Floor)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Preferred)

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Preferred)

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 285 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

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

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

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

  • 463 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • 285 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 285 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

  • 285 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Preferred High Floor)

  • 285 sq ft
  • City view
  • 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)
  • 285 sq ft
  • City view
  • 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)
  • 285 sq ft
  • City view
  • 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)

  • 676 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • 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

  • 676 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Suite, City View

  • 676 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Suite, City View

  • 676 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Tub)

  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • 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)

  • 285 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 676 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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About the neighborhood

Houston

With a stay at The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria in Houston (The Galleria), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Westheimer Road and 7 minutes from Rice University. .This hotel is 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from MD Anderson Cancer Center and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from NRG Stadium.

What's nearby

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

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
  • ‪Bari - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Maggiano's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪axis lounge - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria

Hotel with an outdoor pool, 6-minute walk to Westheimer Road
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.
Onsite venue #3 - This café specializes in American cuisine and serves light fare only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 24 2025 to December 20 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

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
  • 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. 869 out of 1459 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1459 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 1459 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1459 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 102 out of 1459 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darriell

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

John Alaba

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Need do kind of improvements..wear and tear bed head rest.etc
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jiyuan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The above mentioned
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the Sonesta provided excellent service. The rooms were clean and checking in was pretty easy and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark, Limonta

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
overall nothing special. Slipped and fell walking in to the elevator because there was grease on the floor. Maid walked in my room without knocking as I was coming out of the bathroom from a shower and the price for parking is super high.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely Accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel stay was the best highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jimmie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the parking availability, and simple check in process.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fredrick

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Samelia

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Susana

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

A little construction

I think hotels should be required to tell their guest that there is construction. We heard it starting at 8:30am and we were so exhausted and heard it all morning. The bed was so comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No microwave

Hotel was very nice and well kept, staff was friendly and helpful. My only qualm is there was no microwave in the room, other than that the stay/hotel was very nice and i will be returning to this hotel any time im in the Houston area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Baija

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy my stay! Pleasant welcoming staff, beautiful views in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tisha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendliness of staff
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025