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4.5/5
Based on 1573 guest reviews
- We have an outdoor pool
- The Avg. Group Discount is 24.4%!
- Gym / Fitness Center Available
- 485 sleeping rooms in hotel
- 23 floors in hotel
- 13 suites in hotel
- Check in: 3:00PM
- Groups/Meetings rating of 10.0/10
- 21 meeting rooms in property
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Local Attractions
Houston Galleria - 0.25 milesWilliams Water Wall - 0.5 milesUptown Park Shopping - 1.5 MilesMemorial Park - 2 MilesBayou Bend Collection - 3 MilesMuseum District - 6.5 MilesReliant Stadium - 7 MilesToyota Center - 8 MilesGeorge R. Brown Convention Center - 8 MilesDowntown Houston - 8 Miles
Map / Landmarks Near Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston
Verified Reviews of Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:"Helpful"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
The hotel's elevators were prompt even with a full house. The staff was friendly and helped me solve my problem with my roommate snoring. I was ver appreciative. The concierge lounge was very comfortable and staff could not have been nicer! Thank you!
Colleen M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
10-Jul-2019 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jul 02 to Mon Jul 08 2019 at a $161.10 average nightly rate. 
Property Description
Located in the prestigious Uptown/Galleria area of Houston, the finest shopping, dining and nightlife in Texas surround the Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston. Conveniently located one block away from the largest Mall in Texas, the Galleria, and between 2 major airports, the Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston boasts 485 rooms and 50,000 total sq. ft. of meeting space, making it the ideal place for all sized meetings and events. Complimentary shuttle is offered within a 3-mile radius, based on availability. Special hotel features: 485 guestrooms with full sized work desks, marble baths.50,000 square feet of flexible meeting space.24 hour Business Center, Concierge, room service and fully appointed fitness center.ARA - Casual dining, featuring breakfast, lunch and dinner.AXIS Lounge - bar hours 12P-12A Launch - grab and go coffee shop
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 3:00PM |
| Check Out: | 12:00PM |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2013 |
| Floors: | 23 |
| Rooms: | 485 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 485 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 13 |
| Suites: | 13 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 21 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 50000 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 1080 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 2.0 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM |
| Pool Info: Outdoor pool, located on the 5th floor near the fitness center. Hours of operation are 5AM - 10 PM | |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: Group - 72 hours for individual reservationsNeed to check contract for group cancellations | |
| Nightly Parking: | $16 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 50%-100% |
| Total Taxes: | 17.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $8.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
Amenities / Features
Pet Friendly? Sorry, pets are not allowed.
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Baggage storage facilities
- Breakfast in room
- Central location
- Charge for early check out
- Complimentary newspaper
- Concierge service
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Credit card accepted: JCB
- Currency exchange
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Free local calls
- Garage
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Ironing facilities
- Jacuzzi
- Laundry facilities
- Licensed bar
- Mini bar
- Movies in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Office in room available
- Private bathroom in room
- Private car parking
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Restaurant
- 24 hours room service
- Safe in rooms
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shower
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Television
- Travellers cheques accepted
- TV room
- Valet Parking
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
AIRPORTHouston Hobby 14 miles 25 minute driveBush Intercontinental 24 miles 35 minute driveTRANSPORTATIONThe hotel is located 26 miles from InterContinental Airport and 14 miles from William P. Hobby Airport. We are pleased to advise you of two means of transportation from these airports.•GROUND TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM: Door to door bus/van service is available seven days a week from both airports. Provided by Express Shuttle USA, the current one-way ground transportation cost from Hobby Airport is $15.00 and $20.00 from Bush InterContinental Airport (IAH). •TAXI Service is available with a one-way fare costing approximately $40.00 from Bush InterContinental Airport and $26.00 from Hobby Airport.•COMPLIMENTARY HOTEL SHUTTLE within a (3) three-mile radius of the hotel. .
Local Shuttle Info: Door to door bus/van service is available seven days a week from both airports. Provided by Super Shuttle, 1-800-258-3826 www.supershuttle.com. The current round trip ground transportation cost from Hobby Airport is $36.00 and $46.00 from Bush InterContinental Airport (IAH). •TAXI – Service is available with a one-way fare costing approximately $55.00 from Bush InterContinental Airport and $30.00 from Hobby Airport.
About Sonesta
- For long stays, check out the Sonesta ES studio suites
- More than 55 properties in brand
- For groups they can typically comp 1 room per 40
The Sonesta highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Previously known as:
Intercontinental Houston, Intercontinental Houston Hotel, Intercontinental Houston Near The Galleria, Intercontinental
Group vs. Individual Rates at Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston
This graph illustrates trends of sleeping room prices for both group/meeting prices and the most competitive individual traveler prices our system could find at the time the group bid was submitted. The most competitive group discount displayed is 37.1% in the month of February 2018 and the highest average individual rate is $348 in the month of September 2018. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston in a month when rates are lower.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston.
Feel free to use the Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Houston event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Legends Ballroom | 97 x 120 x 18 | 11208 | 1080/990 | -- | 876 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 1215 | -- | -- |
Close This Legends BallroomRoom Type: Ballroom Total Size: 11208 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 97 x 120 x 18 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Amenities Available
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| Legends I | 33 x 35 x 18 | 1107 | 96/80 | -- | -- | 56 | 43 | 36 | --/-- | 118 | -- | -- |
Close This Legends IRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 1107 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 33 x 35 x 18 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Amenities Available
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| Legends II | 31 x 34 x 18 | 1043 | 96/80 | -- | 78 | 56 | 43 | 36 | --/-- | 118 | -- | -- |
Close This Legends IIRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 1043 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 31 x 34 x 18 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Amenities Available
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| Legends I &II | 64 x 35 x 18 | 2150 | 192/160 | -- | 156 | 102 | 77 | -- | 18/14 | 252 | -- | -- |
Close This Legends I &IIRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 2150 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 64 x 35 x 18 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Amenities Available
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| Legends III | 33 x 35 x 18 | 1081 | 96/80 | -- | 78 | 56 | 43 | 36 | --/-- | 118 | -- | -- |
Close This Legends IIIRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 1081 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 33 x 35 x 18 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Amenities Available
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| Legends I, II & III | 97 x 35 x 18 | 3231 | 288/270 | -- | 234 | 136 | 116 | -- | 27/21 | 432 | -- | -- |
Close This Legends I, II & IIIRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 3231 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 97 x 35 x 18 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Amenities Available
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| Legends IV | 97 x 50 x 18 | 4723 | 384/360 | -- | 360 | 140 | 117 | -- | 27/21 | 576 | -- | -- |
Close This Legends IVRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 4723 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 97 x 50 x 18 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Amenities Available
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| Legends I, II, III, & IV | 97 x 85 x 18 | 7954 | 756/680 | -- | 609 | -- | 141 | -- | --/-- | 984 | -- | -- |
Close This Legends I, II, III, & IVRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 7954 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 97 x 85 x 18 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Amenities Available
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| Legends IV, V, VI & VII | 97 x 85 x 18 | 7977 | 756/680 | -- | -- | -- | 141 | -- | --/-- | 609 | -- | -- |
Close This Legends IV, V, VI & VIIRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 7977 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 97 x 85 x 18 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Amenities Available
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| Legends V | 33 x 35 x 18 | 1114 | 96/80 | -- | 78 | 56 | 43 | 36 | --/-- | 118 | -- | -- |
Close This Legends VRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 1114 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 33 x 35 x 18 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Amenities Available
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| Legends VI | 31 x 34 x 18 | 1050 | 96/80 | -- | 78 | 56 | 43 | 36 | --/-- | 118 | -- | -- |
Close This Legends VIRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 1050 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 31 x 34 x 18 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Amenities Available
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| Legends V & VI | 64 x 35 x 18 | 2165 | 192/160 | -- | 156 | 56 | 43 | 36 | --/-- | 252 | -- | -- |
Close This Legends V & VIRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 2165 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 64 x 35 x 18 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Amenities Available
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| Legends VII | 33 x 35 x 18 | 1089 | 96/80 | -- | 78 | 56 | 43 | 36 | --/-- | 118 | -- | -- |
Close This Legends VIIRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 1089 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 33 x 35 x 18 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Amenities Available
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| Legends V, VI & VII | 97 x 35 x 18 | 3254 | 288/270 | -- | 234 | 136 | 116 | -- | --/-- | 432 | -- | -- |
Close This Legends V, VI & VIIRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 3254 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 97 x 35 x 18 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Amenities Available
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| Discovery Center | 81 x 103 x 22 | 7992 | 600/630 | -- | 555 | -- | -- | -- | 48/40 | 777 | -- | -- |
Close This Discovery CenterRoom Type: Exhibit Hall Total Size: 7992 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 81 x 103 x 22 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Amenities Available
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| Discovery A | 81 x 54 x 22 | 4189 | --/320 | -- | 280 | 131 | 107 | -- | 24/20 | 408 | -- | -- |
Close This Discovery ARoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 4189 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 81 x 54 x 22 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Amenities Available
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| Discovery B | 81 x 49 x 22 | 3804 | 300/310 | -- | 273 | 127 | 103 | -- | 24/20 | 408 | -- | -- |
Close This Discovery BRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 3804 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 81 x 49 x 22 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Amenities Available
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| Founders Ballroom | 54 x 90 x 10 | 4767 | 384/430 | -- | 388 | 146 | 111 | -- | 24/18 | 536 | -- | -- |
Close This Founders BallroomRoom Type: Ballroom Total Size: 4767 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 54 x 90 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Amenities Available
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| Founders I, II, III, OR IV (each) | 54 x 23 x 10 | 1172 | 96/100 | -- | 87 | 64 | 55 | 50 | 5/5 | 120 | -- | -- |
Close This Founders I, II, III, OR IV (each)Room Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 1172 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 54 x 23 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Amenities Available
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| Chairmans Boardroom | 23 x 40 x 10 | 769 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 12 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Chairmans BoardroomRoom Type: Boardroom Total Size: 769 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 23 x 40 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Amenities Available
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| Speakers Room | 19 x 34 x 10 | 736 | 48/40 | -- | 56 | 34 | 27 | 36 | 3/3 | 56 | -- | -- |
Close This Speakers RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 736 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 19 x 34 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Amenities Available
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| Champion VI and VII | 34 x 48 x 12 | 0 | --/-- | -- | 55 | -- | 40 | 35 | --/-- | 150 | -- | -- |
Close This Champion VI and VIIRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 0 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 34 x 48 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Champion I and II | 35 x 48 x 12 | 0 | --/-- | -- | 55 | -- | 40 | -- | --/-- | 150 | -- | -- |
Close This Champion I and IIRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 0 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 35 x 48 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Champions III | 39 x 46 x 12 | 0 | --/-- | -- | 90 | -- | 45 | 35 | --/-- | 180 | -- | -- |
Close This Champions IIIRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 0 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 39 x 46 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Champion V | 39 x 46 x 12 | 0 | --/-- | -- | 90 | -- | 45 | 35 | --/-- | 180 | -- | -- |
Close This Champion VRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 0 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 39 x 46 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Champion IV | 32 x 22 x 12 | 0 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 12 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Champion IVRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 0 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 32 x 22 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Speakers | 19 x 34 x 10 | 0 | --/-- | -- | 30 | -- | 25 | 25 | --/-- | 50 | -- | -- |
Close This SpeakersRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 0 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 19 x 34 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
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FAQs about Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston
What time is check in?
Check in time is 3:00PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 12:00PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston have?
There are 485 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston?
Yes, they have 21 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
Is there a gym at Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there room service at Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston?
Yes. Room service is perfect. Most guests were happy with the room service.
Is there valet service?
Yes. Great valet service. Most guests were impressed by the valet service.
Is there shopping nearby?
Yes. Located near shopping areas with easy access to parking. Great shopping. Most guests liked the proximity to shopping.
Is there shuttle service?
Yes. AIRPORTHouston Hobby 14 miles 25 minute driveBush Intercontinental 24 miles 35 minute driveTRANSPORTATIONThe hotel is located 26 miles from InterContinental Airport and 14 miles from William P. Hobby Airport. We are pleased to advise you of two means of transportation from these airports.•GROUND TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM: Door to door bus/van service is available seven days a week from both airports. Provided by Express Shuttle USA, the current one-way ground transportation cost from Hobby Airport is $15.00 and $20.00 from Bush InterContinental Airport (IAH). •TAXI Service is available with a one-way fare costing approximately $40.00 from Bush InterContinental Airport and $26.00 from Hobby Airport.•COMPLIMENTARY HOTEL SHUTTLE within a (3) three-mile radius of the hotel. . Good shuttle service. Most guests were happy with the shuttle service.
Is there a WiFi internet?
Yes. WiFi system needs upgrading. Poor wifi connection. Wifi did not work. Wifi quality could be improved. Most guests said the wifi quality was bad.
Are there rooms with kitchenettes?
Yes. Kitchenette needs more attention. Most guests were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
Is there a bar?
Yes. Good bar service. Lovely bar service, according to 100%.
Is there a pool at Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Outdoor pool, located on the 5th floor near the fitness center. Hours of operation are 5AM - 10 PM.
Can I get a group rate at Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston?
Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 24.4%.
Testimonials:
"A joy to finally get a real person on the telephone that was willing to help me. You make finding a hotel that honors "groups" so much easier. She was very polite and helpful." A.S. - Norwalk, CT
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