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The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria

2222 West Loop South, Houston, TX, USA, 77027
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At the gateway to the Uptown business district – home of the famed Galleria and a hub for premier shopping, dining and entertainment – the landmark, 485-room The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria is an ideal place to meet, play, work and unwind in the Bayou City. Planners and attendees love the convenience of the hotel’s premier location, plus its full range of amenities and services focused on productivity and success. The AAA Four Diamond rated property features more than 50,000 square feet of renovated function space – a modern fusion of style and substance considered one of the city’s premier offerings of its kind – coupled with a team of industry veterans that are keenly aware of this market’s special needs. The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria's dedicated event space is both meeting planner inspired and designed, and the scale is ideal for a medium-sized group to ‘own’ it. Not only does the hotel’s central site provide easy ingress/egress, but the building layout also regularly earns accolades given well-conceived load-in points, flow and flexibility. The Legends Ballroom is the largest room and can accommodate up to 1,200 attendees. Executive Chef Esteban Carvajal continues to raise the bar for a food and beverage product considered a standout given its quality, freshness, flavor and creative presentation. This is true not only for catering but on-site dining options, including Launch grab and go, Axis Lounge, ARA restaurant, unique TableOne for small groups and room service (limited hours). The brand’s Food Is Art culinary philosophy is enriched by a friendly and efficient staff. The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria's alliance with Royal Productions provides the latest audio/visual and technical support to enhance events, galas and meeting experiences. Representatives are on premise every day to ensure requests are met in a timely, personalized and professional manner. Sonesta associates demonstrate a Culture of Caring in every interaction with clients and guests, intending to add value to the lives of the people with whom the hotel interacts via passionate, heartfelt and attentive service. The staff executes with integrity and ethics while servicing both expressed and anticipated needs, creating memorable, above and beyond experiences before, during and after engagements. This 23-story modern hotel is conveniently positioned near key Houston destinations including Downtown, the Texas Medical Center, Houston Convention Center, the Museum and Theater Districts, Montrose/Midtown, Reliant Park and the Energy Corridor allowing opportunity to discover all the city has to offer.

Venue Details

ChainSonesta
BrandRoyal Sonesta
Built1985
Renovated2014
Total meeting space50,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms485
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
*Convention South Reader's Choice Award 2017 *Stella Awards Best Hotel in the Southwest finalist 2017

Venue Highlights

3D Event Space
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Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference
  • VIP services

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Feb 12, 2026 - Feb 18, 2026
Mar 8, 2026 - Mar 16, 2026
Apr 19, 2026 - Apr 23, 2026
Apr 26, 2026 - Apr 29, 2026
May 20, 2026 - Jun 11, 2026
Aug 5, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026
Nov 11, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Jan 14 - Mar 17Apr 08 - May 24Sep 09 - Nov 15
Shoulder season
Mar 18 - Apr 06
Low season
May 25 - Sep 08Nov 16 - Dec 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
50,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
10,735 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
26
Second largest room
8,019 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
12,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
1,200
Seating capacity
1,215

Floor Plans

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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Founders I Download PDF
Founders I
Legends I, II, III & IV Download PDF
Legends I, II, III & IV
Legends V Download PDF
Legends V
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Champions VI & VII
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Legends II & III
Summit Room Download PDF
Summit Room

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
485
Single (1 bed)
285
Double (2 beds)
200
Suites
13
Tax rate
17%
Occupancy rate
17%

Location

Getting Here

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) Distance: 28 MI / 45.06 KM North to Hotel SuperShuttle Charge (one way): $27.00 Take Beltway 8 West to Interstate 45 South. Exit 610 West and continue on to 610 South. Exit San Felipe. Go through the light and the Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria will be on the right side of the street. William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) Distance: 16 MI / 25.75 KM South East to the hotel SuperShuttle Charge (one way): $24.00 Take Interstate 45 North to 610 Loop West, continuing to 610 Loop North. Exit at San Felipe. U-turn at the light and the hotel is located between San Felipe and Westheimer Road. Train Station Name: AmTrak Houston - Downtown Distance: 9.0 MI / 14.48 KM SOUTH EAST to Hotel Head south on West Loop S and take the ramp onto I-610 N. Take exit 11 and merge onto I-10 E toward Downtown. Take exit 769A for Smith St. Turn right at Franklins St. Turn right at Elder St. and right onto Washington Ave.
Distance from airport 14 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $32.00/day )
Valet parking
( $42.00/day )

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Galleria Shopping Mall
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Facility Restrictions

Non Smoking

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Cancellation Policy

Cancel 48 hrs prior to arrival to avoid fee of one night and tax. Must be guaranteed with a credit card.

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The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Many new strategies and daily initiatives will be introduced to run our hotels more efficient and earth friendly. We have reduced paper by introducing communication via electronic technology. Energy and water reduction will continue to be a top priority.
Does The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes,

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, WHO, CDC, ECOLAB INC
Does The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Rigorous cleaning protocols and use of hospital grade disinfectants (CDC approved), public areas santized at least every 3 hours. Electrostatic sprayers used in public areas
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