The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria

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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Dates

January 2026

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February 2026

Staircase - The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria (Houston)

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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.

VIP Access

Very good

Popular amenities

Pool
Pet-friendly
Air-conditioning
Gym

includes taxes & fees

23 Jan - 24 Jan

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Room options

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Tonight

Jan 19 - Jan 20

Tomorrow

Jan 20 - Jan 21

All rooms

2 beds

1 bed

Showing 27 of 27 rooms

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

City view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Preferred)

Excellent

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

City view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred High Floor)

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

City view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred)

Very good

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Preferred)

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

City view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Preferred)

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

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

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

Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

43 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

Exceptional

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

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

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

43 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

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 3
1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

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

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

43 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

1 bedroom
City view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Preferred High Floor)

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

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

Good

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

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

Exceptional

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

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

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Pillow-top bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Pillow-top bed

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

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

Suite, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Pillow-top bed

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Tub)

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

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

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Pillow-top bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Very good

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

About the area

In the entertainment district, The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria is in The Galleria, a neighbourhood 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

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
Williams Tower - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

Wheeler Station - 8 min drive
Houston Station - 24 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
‪axis lounge - ‬1 min walk
‪Moxies - ‬9 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 a 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 sunloungers
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and a local area shuttle
An electric car charging station, express check-out and a banquet hall
A ballroom, meeting rooms and multilingual staff
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and proximity to shopping

Room features

All 485 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as desk chairs and air conditioning. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.

Extra amenities include:

Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
46-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and coffee/tea makers

Similar properties

Pool
Pet-friendly
Restaurant
Air-conditioning

includes taxes & fees

24 Jan - 25 Jan

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)
Limited on-site valet and self parking
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 centre
Conference centre (50,000 square foot 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
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

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 are 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 on 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

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

Optional extras

Fee for buffet breakfast: from 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)
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 transport 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

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 to 9:00 PM. The swimming pool will be unavailable from November 24 2025 until December 20 2025 (dates subject to change).

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria?

As of 19 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria on 23 Jan 2026 start from NZ$323.42, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 at The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria?

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?

Checkout 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.

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The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Anthony

11 Jan 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Lester

11 Jan 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

John

13 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Bar had great food and drinks

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

5 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

11 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Room was clean and staff was courteous

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Princess

9 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very nice and quiet

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lester

22 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff members very nice, hotel as a whole very clean

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

17 Jan 2026

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

Wonderful experience and customer service.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

CIARA

12 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice room. Staff in the restaurant was friendly and attentive.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

22 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Well located, clean and comfortable

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

14 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean with wonderful staff!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

5 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful hotel and beautiful rooms. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay there again.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

23 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Our room was spotless, smelled great, view was amazing and the staff that checked us in is top tier. Valet workers were AMAZING!!! This is where we stay every time we re in Houston.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

29 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Everything was great the staff went above and beyond from the desk staff to the restaurant/bar staff!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerron

7 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Everything was amazing from the valet to the concierge to the bar staff to the front desk

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricke

4 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Thumbs up for the room accommodations + included buffet breakfast. Excellent property in the Galleria area.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shi Yu

9 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Not much service but adequate and clean stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Priscila

25 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was aright, still clean with a nice view of uptown Houston. Staff was nice and helpful. It was just missing a mini fridge and microwave.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

mojgan

14 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice clean hotel with friendly staff. Nice Christmas decorations. Only the parking of $34 a day was a bit too much.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lamrot

24 Dec 2025

Very nice and clean

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Caitriona

15 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Amenities

Room smelled strange, bathroom was super dark and no turndown in 3 days even when I asked however they just brought towels. Staff are awesome but hotel needs some love and upgrades.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026