Royal Sonesta Houston

Houston, Texas

Virgin rating

The hotel

If you love to shop you’ve come to the right hotel! The Royal Sonesta is only a few miles from downtown Houston and just a short walk from The Galleria shopping mall. What’s more, if you don’t fancy walking or driving there, simply hop on the complimentary shuttle bus to and from, it couldn’t be easier! Just a few miles from downtown, there’s plenty to see close by, if you can tear yourself away from the hotel that is. Very comfortable indeed with spacious rooms furnished in a cool and contemporary manner, you’ll also love the relaxed atmosphere that prevails. Grab a towel and head to the outdoor swimming pool on the 5th floor, perfect for unwinding by in-between bouts of sightseeing. The Restaurant is also a lovely place to linger awhile with its leather banquette seating and bold splashes of colour. Serving international favourites and open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, we’re sure you’ll become a frequent visitor during your time here. For evening cocktails, head to the Lobby Lounge, also the venue for a spot of live entertainment every now and again!

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool
  • Valet parking
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

In the heart of Uptown Houston, just a few blocks from The Galleria and the Museum and Theatre districts.

Hotel information

485 rooms and 13 suites on 23 floors. All with air-conditioning, satellite TV with pay-per-view films, telephone, complimentary WiFi, coffee maker, mini-fridge, safe, hairdryer, iron and board. Standard Rooms with 1 double bed or 2 queen-size beds sleeping maximum 4 adults.

ARA Restaurant, Axis Lounge. Outdoor swimming pool. Complimentary WiFi. 24-hour health club. 24-hour room service*. Concierge service. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Complimentary shuttle within a 3-mile radius. Self-parking $19 per day, valet parking $28, plus tax per night (payable locally, subject to change).

*Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1136)
  • Very good (413)
  • Average (121)
  • Poor (52)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lacking service

Dec 3, 2023 jwoman9835 florida

Great location, clean room. I was told that service in room by request only but I could ask for refill on amenities. Twice I asked for some coffee for my second day,, coffee cups, make up wipes but I never got any. Hot tub was broken, icy cold water. Mixed bag for me, better service the first time I stayed years ago.
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Nov 28, 2023 3678zaczgalvez Galveston, Texas

Best stay again fernanda was so nice best stay again we had the suite stayed 2 nights love hotel obe again loby was so nice every thing was so nice service five stars lobby five stars hotel five stars everything else was definitely five stars LOVE THIS HOTEL
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Nov 20, 2023 chrissie s

The buffet at ARA was excellent. The food was fresh and well prepared. I loved the omelettes and pancakes.Our service was so good all four breakfasts. Irene is an awesome server. Thanks for making our breakfasts top notch.
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Oct 8, 2023 Explorer716484

Attended a conference here and it was amazing. Frank Perez had exceptional customer service with his attention and kindness. The food was not your typical hotel food. The entire event was well managed by the team. Will be back!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Terribly basic

Sep 24, 2023 kchelle21

I would not recommend this Sonesta. I am a travel pass member and regularly stay at Sonesta Suites while on travel which is suppose to be the lower level tier of the Sonesta brand. Quite disappointed to discover the Royal Sonesta is far more basic; it is considerably smaller, older and most troubling of all highly over-priced without even… Read more
I would not recommend this Sonesta. I am a travel pass member and regularly stay at Sonesta Suites while on travel which is suppose to be the lower level tier of the Sonesta brand. Quite disappointed to discover the Royal Sonesta is far more basic; it is considerably smaller, older and most troubling of all highly over-priced without even offering complimentary water. At the suites you get an entire 1 bedroom en suite with a living area, full kitchen, complimentary water, double the space and less than half the price of the royal sonesta. Not even a refrigerator. Economy hotel positioning itself as something else. Never again. Read less