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The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria

4.0 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Westheimer Road

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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.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Internet access
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour health club
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
  • Business center

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
$134 nightly
The total price is $157
Jul 24 - Jul 25
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Gastronomic journey
This hotel boasts a restaurant serving international cuisine and a welcoming bar. Guests can start their day with a delicious buffet breakfast.
Dreamy sleep experience
Egyptian cotton sheets meet premium bedding atop pillowtop mattresses. The hotel completes this sleep sanctuary with hypo-allergenic options.

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Preferred)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred High Floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds (Preferred)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Preferred)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • City view
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • City view
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • City view
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Preferred High Floor)

  • City view
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a desk, a lamp, a coffee maker, and a TV.

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

  • City view
  • 676 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, City View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • 676 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Suite, City View

  • City view
  • 676 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a desk, a lamp, a coffee maker, and a TV.

Suite, City View

  • City view
  • 676 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Tub)

  • City view
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

  • City view
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • 676 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with sheer curtains, and a modern headboard.

Preferred Two Doubles

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the city through a window with sheer curtains.

Deluxe Two Doubles

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a city view, and a headboard with wall-mounted lamps.

Preferred Two Queens

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
2222 West Loop South, Houston, TX, 77027

What's nearby

  • Westheimer Road - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Galleria - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • River Oaks District - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Williams Tower - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 36 min drive
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) - 39 min drive
  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 43 min drive
  • Kinder Station - 10 min drive
  • M. D. Anderson Station - 16 min drive
  • Houston Station - 24 min drive
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪axis lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Maggiano's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Velvet Taco - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Moxies - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria

  • The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria puts you 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 center. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and nearby shopping.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 485 rooms
    • Arranged over 23 floors
DONE

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
DONE

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
DONE

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
DONE

Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps) in rooms*
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Covered onsite self parking (USD 34.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Covered onsite valet parking (USD 45.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible van parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
DONE

Offsite

    • Area shuttle within 3 miles*
DONE

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 shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Shopping

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center (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
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour health club
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • 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

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi (surcharge) (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

ARA - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch.
Axis Lounge - This lobby lounge serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
Onsite venue #3 - This café specializes in American cuisine and serves light fare only. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for an extra charge
  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 27.00 per person
  • 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

  • Covered self parking costs USD 34.00 per night with in/out privileges
  • Covered valet parking costs USD 45.00 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, which 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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
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 to 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 34.00 per night. Valet parking costs USD 45.00 per night. Electric vehicle 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 4-minute walk from Westheimer Road and 10 minutes' walk from The Galleria.

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Reviews

The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Restaurant food was excellent, with great selection and attentive staff. (46 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently great with fresh fruit, delicious options, and excellent service. (31 reviews)
  • The hotel offers a convenient and friendly shuttle service within a 3-mile radius. (6 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, great area. Above all, the staff was absolutely amazing.
Lee, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and reasonable pricing for the location.
Tricia, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean. Staff was helpful. Wonderful stay
Steven, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was amazing and the staff was very courteous.
Mark, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I always love staying here as a woman traveling for work. Easy parking, feels safe, great staff, good breakfast, comfy beds, and it’s nice!! Love the price, keeps me coming back!
melissa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Would stay here again. Very central, clean & excellent service.
Saamia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was very good and the view from my room was good.
Edna, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location, good service
Valentyn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room helpful staff. We enjoyed our stay.
Shariece, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Exelente experience clean room excellent service
Rafael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing breakfast
Stacy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Honestly, nice hotel. We’ll definitely be booking again. Food was great. Room service, perfect. Clean, valet was super convenient.
Cynthia, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice hotel staff very friendly
Arlene, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff!
Kelly, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was great
Tiffany, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, friendly staff, excellent food options.
Brandon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable and conveniently located
Howard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is a bit outdated, but well worth the price for the area it’s in. Breakfast was fresh and the staff was very attentive. The room was clean and comfortable.
Vivian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The Staff was Outstanding from the reservation desk check in to the service at the bar, valet and house keeping!
Astrid, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel clean rooms and great ambiance
william, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast was amazing!
Miguel Francisco, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good Hotel, great stuff, very helpful. Nice location!!!
Andrey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff extremely helpful. Would love to stay there again.
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was super nice
Laura, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Martha at the front desk made my stay one of the best hotel experiences I've had in a long time. She was very accommodating, when I arrived from a long drive and got there early. The food and service was top notch. I will definitely be staying there again, Anytime i'm in houston.This is my new spot. Thanks again Martha at the front desk.
Mike, 1-night trip