The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
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The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria Review
Set in the business Galleria - Uptown district, at a 3.6 km distance from Levy Park, the 4-star Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria features an outdoor pool and views of the city. Boasting a convenient location, this Houston hotel invites guests to an American restaurant serving American dishes.
The upscale Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria offers a buffet breakfast in the restaurant. Food options for dinner are available at the on-site Ara Restaurant restaurant. To cater to every palate, it offers a vegetarian menu. Light drinks are featured in the lounge bar.
The smoke-free accommodation is located in the very heart of Houston within an 8-minute stroll of Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park and at a 2.7 km distance from the sports arena "Lakewood Church Central Campus". The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria is also at a 2.9 km distance from such natural sights as the municipal Memorial Park.
The upscale property is centrally situated just a walk down to Ice at the Galleria.
You can choose from one of the 485 non-smoking rooms with free wireless internet and cable channels, and self-catering amenities like a coffeemaker. Guests can also use a hot tub and a separate toilet, along with such amenities as a hairdryer and dressing gowns.
There is Westheimer/Galleria bus stop nearly a 5-minute walk away.
At the Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria you will find an outdoor swimming pool and locker rooms. There is a health club at the property. Business travellers are welcome to use a conference room offered on site.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Spectacular hip new hotel with a coffee shop and eateries.
- Located in an upscale area of Houston.
- Rooms are extremely spacious and updated with free Wi-Fi, a hair dryer and a tub/shower.
- An in-house restaurant that offers local menu on the premises.
- Excellent main bar.
- Helpful service and excellent facilities.
- Great value compared to other Houston properties.
- Wi-Fi was quite slow for such a hotel.
- A few guests considered breakfasts to be pricey.
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
Activities for Kids
- Children's buffet
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Ice at the Galleria 530 m (1739 ft)
- Off The Wall Gallery 870 m (2854 ft)
- Looscan Neighborhood Library 1.54 km (5052 ft)
- Highland Village 1.54 km (5052 ft)
- Houston Arboretum and Nature Center 2.40 km (1.49 mi.)
- Saint Michaels Catholic Church 910 m (2986 ft)
- Posh fashion & home decor 1.08 km (3543 ft)
- Memorial Park 2.90 km (1.80 mi.)
- Water Wall 1.27 km (4167 ft)