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.
VIP Access
Reviews
8.28.2 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Bar
Electric vehicle charging point
24/7 front desk
Pool
Connecting rooms available
Pet-friendly
Main amenities
Daily housekeeping
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Outdoor pool
Breakfast available
WiFi in the lobby
24-hour health club
Valet parking
Self parking
Room service
24-hour business centre
Conference centre
Business centre
Feel at home
Children stay free
Fridge
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Television
Terrace
The current price is AU$321
AU$321
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Room options
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
26 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
26 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
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Executive Room, 1 King Bed
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
26 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
26 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Corner
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
26.4 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Suite, 1 King Bed, City View
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
63 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Suite, City View
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
63 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Sofa Bed
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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Tub)
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
28 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
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Suite, 1 King Bed, City View
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
63 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Standard Suite, City View
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
63 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Sofa Bed
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing, SHower)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
26 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Hearing, Tub)
Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Hearing, Tub)
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
63 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Hearing, Shower)
Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 36 min drive
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) - 38 min drive
Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 39 min drive
Houston Station - 17 min drive
Area shuttle (surcharge)
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
At The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Rice University and Houston Zoo. 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 centre. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and nearby shopping.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Korean, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
485 rooms
Arranged over 23 floors
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
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Children
Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets allowed (2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Internet
WiFi in public areas*
Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps) in rooms*
Parking
On-site self-parking (USD 32 per night; includes in/out privileges)
On-site valet parking (USD 42 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible van parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
On-site parking includes off-street options
Off-site
Area shuttle within 3 miles*
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/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Shopping
Working away
24-hour business centre
Meeting rooms
Conference centre (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
Terrace
Television in common areas
24-hour health club
An outdoor pool
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 91
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
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
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Pillow-top mattress
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Wireless Internet access (surcharge) (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Phone
Desk chair
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
ARA – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch.
Axis Lounge – This lobby lounge serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Open daily.
Launch – This café specialises in American cuisine and only serves light fare. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per night
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Resort fee: USD 25.74 per accommodation, per night
Resort fee inclusions:
Additional inclusions
Fitness centre access
In-room bottled water
In-room coffee
Phone calls (may be limited)
Pool access
Optional extras
WiFi is available in guest rooms for USD 0 per stay (rates may vary)
WiFi is available in public areas for USD 0 per stay (rates may vary)
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 21 per person
Local 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
Self-parking costs USD 32 per night with in/out privileges
Valet parking costs USD 42 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. These 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.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
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 that you 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.
Is parking offered on site at The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria?
Yes. Self-parking costs USD 32 per night. Valet parking costs USD 42 per night. Electric car 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 6-minute walk from Westheimer Rd and 10 minutes' walk from The Galleria.
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
7 Feb 2025
SERGE
SERGE, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Feb 2025
Willie
Willie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Feb 2025
Amapola
Amapola, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Feb 2025
Eden
Eden, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
28 Jan 2025
Keneisha
Keneisha, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
26 Jan 2025
Super disappointed
The place is outdated. The bed was comfortable. No water pressure. It took forever to rinse soap out of hair and even took an effort to gey soap rinsed off body. Our floor reaked of marjuana wich entered into vent system and our room smelled of it also. We called front desk but Im not sure they cared. We called again several hours later but Im not sure once again that that they cared. No response to us.
Vicki
Vicki, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Jan 2025
Albert
Albert, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
17 Jan 2025
Service and Room not great
The first room they gave us, the heater was not working. Called the front desk and they said they would send maintenance. We left the room for a few hours for dinner. When we returned, the heater was still not working. I called the front desk and they stated that maintenance had closed the ticket. I let them know it was still very cold in the room. They said that they would give us a new room. The new room was a handicap room. This meant no bathtub and a completely different configuration. In addition, the ice machine on the floor was broken. At a hotel if this caliber I was expecting a better stay.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Jan 2025
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
6 Jan 2025
Theodore
Theodore, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Jan 2025
Julie
Julie, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Jan 2025
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Dec 2024
Royal Sonesta is a Magnificent Hotel!
The hotel was beautiful! The staff were all incredibly friendly and the room was comfortable with a great city view. I will certainly plan to stay again during my next trip to Houston.
Griffin
Griffin, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Dec 2024
Verna
Verna, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Dec 2024
Nice Stay in Houston
Our stay was excellent. The rooms were nice, and the staff was very accommodating. We would definitely stay here again.