Galleria/Uptown
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
Overview
Offers
Map
Amenities
Meeting Facilities
- Address:
2222 West Loop South
Houston, TX 77027 - Phone:
(713) 627-7600
Stay in the lively Uptown neighborhood and within minutes of the Galleria Mall, Rice University, Memorial Park, the Houston Zoo, and other top-rated attractions. The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria features beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, on-site dining options, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, a jacuzzi, 50,000 square feet of flexible event space, and a business center.
Long Live the Guest at The Royal Sonesta.
*
![]()
![]()
![]()
Hotels
- Houston Clean:
- Full Service:
- Single Rooms: 277
- Double Rooms: 195
- Total Rooms: 485
- Suites: 13
- ADA Accessible Rooms: 31
- Number of Floors: 23
- Restaurants: 1
- AAA Rating: 4
- Mobil Rating: 3
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 11pm
-
Parking:
- Garage
- Self
- Valet
- Built: 2002
- Renovated: 2013
- Room Service:
- Club Floor:
- 24 Hour Security:
- Business Center:
- Bar:
- Outdoor Pool:
- Fitness Center:
- Mini Bar:
- In-Room Coffee:
- Internet:
- Wireless:
- Free Wireless:
- Pet-Friendly:
- No. Miles from GRB Convention Center: 7
- No. Miles from Reliant Park: 7
- No. of Elevators: 4
- Senior Rate:
- Group Rate:
- Military Rate:
- Student Friendly:
- Bus Parking:
- Interior Corridors:
- Commissionable Rates:
- Houston Clean - Employee Health Screening:
- Houston Clean - Enhanced Cleaning Protocols:
- Houston Clean - Promote Physical Distancing:
- Houston Clean - Enhanced Protective Measures:
- Houston Clean - Minimize Contact Touchpoints:
- Houston Clean - Flexible Capacity Meeting Rooms:
- Houston Clean - Education and Communication:
Nightlife
- Hours: Discover an inviting gathering place with a clever small plates menu and “Liquid Art” specialty beverage program at Axis Lounge. This sleek new bar and lounge is at the axis of all that is Royal Sonesta Houston: contemporary & sophisticated. Indulge in Texas Flavors, a complimentary sampling from 44 Farms paired with a seasonally inspired local libation, offered Monday-Thursday 5-6 p.m.
- Full Bar:
- Happy Hour:
- Valet:
- Wireless:
- Free Wireless:
Restaurants
- Hours: ARA restaurant at Royal Sonesta Houston offers a contemporary, casually chic backdrop for globally inspired and locally sourced cuisine. Under the direction of executive chef Robert Graham, ARA's new playful menu invites diners on a journey of discovery with a convergence of eclectic flavors influenced by the hotel's international staff and the renowned ethnic diversity of Houston. With beautiful hardwood floors, leather banquette seating, and a chic wine cellar, this restaurant in the Houston Galleria area offers a wonderful ambiance to enjoy approachable international fare. ARA Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner including a delectable offering of desserts. ARA introduces guests to premium ingredients sourced from the rich waterways, farms and ranches of Texas, as well as the hotel’s own garden and Houston’s many ethnic markets. Menu highlights include unusual cuts of superior Angus beef from 44 Farms in Cameron, in-house smoked meats, homemade gelato and unexpected surprises like home style breakfasts reinvented for lunch and dinner. ARA debuted in 2013 inspired by the Greek constellation, ARA, often depicted as an altar with its smoke rising to the south.
- Price: $$ (Meal, including one drink, tax and tip $11-$30)
- Breakfast:
- Lunch:
- Dinner:
- Valet Parking:
- Self Parking:
- Take Out:
- ADA Accessible:
- Wireless:
- Free Wireless:
- Group Friendly:
Venues
- Parking Fee:
- ADA Accessible:
- Wireless:
- Free Wireless:
- Houston Clean - Enhanced Protective Measures:
- Houston Clean - Physical Distancing:
- Houston Clean - Enhanced Cleaning and Disinfecting:
- Houston Clean - Temp. Checks and Health Screenings:
- Houston Clean - Minimize Contact Touchpoints:
- Houston Clean - Cashless Options:
- Houston Clean - Education and Communication:
Students
- Are you interested in the student group travel m:
- Is your facility ADA compliance?:
- Do you require advance notice for student groups:
- Do you offer student group discounts?:
- Do you offer complimentary bus or motorcoach par:
- Are you interested in the Student Market?:
- Will you pre-register student groups?:
- What is the comp ratio?: 1 comp room night for every paid group room night
- Separate floors for boys/girls?:
- How many interior corridor rooms?: 485
- How many double rooms?: 189
- How many students to a double room?: 4
- How many suites?: 13
- Do you have a noise policy?:
- Noise Policy Details: The Hotel asks all guests and groups to respect other guests and groups and ensure all areas are free from noise, distractions, disturbances and interruptions. And to follow and adhere to hotel’s quiet signage details
- Do you have a curfew for students?:
- Is there security on property 24 hours?:
- Do you have a pool?:
- Do you have a gym?:
- Is complimentary wi-fi offered?:
- Do you accept group reservations?:
- Can you split bills for large groups?:
- How far in advance do you need a reservation?: 4 weeks preferred or when contract is signed
- How far in advance do you need a final group count: 4 weeks preferred or when contract is signed
- Do you offer a discount student menu?:
- Complimentary meal for teacher?:
- Complimentary meals for bus driver?:
- Can you offer a prix-fixe menu?:
- Do you have a gluten-free menu?:
- Do you close for private events?:
- Do you have a private dining room?:
- How many can the private dining room hold?: Hotel has 50,000 sq ft of event space … can accommodate group dining for 4pp to 900 ppl
- Do you provide bag check in?:
- Is there comp bus parking?:
- We have tax-exempt status. Can you accommodate?:
- Does your facility meet ADA requirements?:
- Contact Person for Accessible Programs: Courtney Briggs cbriggs@sonesta.com
- How many students can you accommodate?: 154
- How far in advance do you need a reservation?: A group reservation of 10+ rooms at prefer a minimum of 4 weeks
Facility Info
- Exhibits Space
- Description Royal Sonesta Houston offers 50,000 square feet (4,645 square meters) of function space including 23 meeting and breakout rooms. Legends Ballroom, our largest event venue can accommodate 1,000 guests, reception style. Our Houston conference and meeting rooms are conveniently within walking distance of the Galleria business district, just 8 miles from the George R. Brown Convention Center and near many area attractions. We excel at catering with our “Food is Art” and “Liquid Art” programs. Our executive chef and his talented culinary team are well known for their unparalleled cuisine, with specialty menu items, signature drinks, sumptuous buffet dinners and creative hors d’oeuvres. Our dedicated catering professionals will craft menus from breakout sessions to ballroom dinners—every meal delicious, memorable and artfully prepared. Your meeting will shine with inspired and stunning creations that taste as outstanding as they look, with an overall presentation and service that is second to none.
- Exhibits 8
- Floorplan File Floorplan File
- Largest Room 18
- Total Sq. Ft. 50000
- Reception Capacity 1500
- Theatre Capacity 1215
- Audio/Visual true
- Catering Kitchen true
- On-Site Catering true
- Private Room true
- Banquet Capacity 900
- Number of Rooms 23
- Booths 45
- Suites 13
- Classroom Capacity 720
- Sleeping Rooms 485
Meeting Rooms
Founders 1
- Total Sq. Ft.: 1166
- Height: 10
- Booth Capacity: 5
- Theater Capacity: 120
- Classroom Capacity: 60
- Banquet Capacity: 80
Founders 2
- Total Sq. Ft.: 1166
- Height: 10
- Booth Capacity: 5
- Theater Capacity: 120
- Classroom Capacity: 60
- Banquet Capacity: 80
Founders 3
- Total Sq. Ft.: 1166
- Height: 10
- Booth Capacity: 5
- Theater Capacity: 120
- Classroom Capacity: 60
- Banquet Capacity: 80
Founders 4
- Total Sq. Ft.: 1166
- Height: 10
- Booth Capacity: 5
- Theater Capacity: 120
- Classroom Capacity: 60
- Banquet Capacity: 80
Founders 1 &2
- Total Sq. Ft.: 2332
- Height: 10
- Booth Capacity: 12
- Theater Capacity: 240
- Classroom Capacity: 120
- Banquet Capacity: 160
Founders 1 -3
- Total Sq. Ft.: 3498
- Height: 10
- Booth Capacity: 18
- Theater Capacity: 360
- Classroom Capacity: 180
- Banquet Capacity: 240
Founders Ballroom
- Total Sq. Ft.: 4664
- Height: 10
- Theater Capacity: 480
- Classroom Capacity: 240
- Banquet Capacity: 320
Speakers
- Total Sq. Ft.: 646
- Height: 10
- Theater Capacity: 55
- Classroom Capacity: 30
- Banquet Capacity: 40
Chairman's Boardroom
- Total Sq. Ft.: 920
- Height: 10
Counselors Room
- Total Sq. Ft.: 120
- Height: 10
Directors Office
- Total Sq. Ft.: 875
- Height: 10
Summit Room
- Total Sq. Ft.: 1039
- Height: 15
- Theater Capacity: 60
- Classroom Capacity: 20
- Banquet Capacity: 40
Legends I
- Total Sq. Ft.: 1024
- Width: 32
- Length: 63
- Height: 18
- Theater Capacity: 115
- Classroom Capacity: 65
- Banquet Capacity: 80
- Reception Capacity: 250
Legends II
- Total Sq. Ft.: 992
- Width: 32
- Length: 31
- Height: 18
- Theater Capacity: 115
- Classroom Capacity: 65
- Banquet Capacity: 80
- Reception Capacity: 125
Legends III
- Total Sq. Ft.: 1024
- Width: 32
- Length: 32
- Height: 18
- Theater Capacity: 115
- Classroom Capacity: 65
- Banquet Capacity: 80
- Reception Capacity: 125
Legends IV
- Total Sq. Ft.: 4655
- Width: 49
- Length: 95
- Height: 18
- Theater Capacity: 485
- Classroom Capacity: 288
- Banquet Capacity: 300
- Reception Capacity: 400
Legends V
- Total Sq. Ft.: 1024
- Height: 18
- Theater Capacity: 115
- Classroom Capacity: 65
- Banquet Capacity: 80
Legends VII
- Total Sq. Ft.: 1024
- Height: 18
- Theater Capacity: 115
- Classroom Capacity: 65
- Banquet Capacity: 80
Legends VI
- Total Sq. Ft.: 992
- Height: 18
- Theater Capacity: 115
- Classroom Capacity: 65
- Banquet Capacity: 80
Legends I &II
- Total Sq. Ft.: 2016
- Width: 32
- Length: 63
- Height: 18
- Theater Capacity: 230
- Classroom Capacity: 130
- Banquet Capacity: 160
- Reception Capacity: 250
Legends I - III
- Total Sq. Ft.: 3040
- Width: 32
- Length: 95
- Height: 18
- Theater Capacity: 345
- Classroom Capacity: 195
- Banquet Capacity: 270
- Reception Capacity: 375
Legends I - IV
- Total Sq. Ft.: 7695
- Width: 81
- Length: 95
- Height: 18
- Theater Capacity: 830
- Classroom Capacity: 483
- Banquet Capacity: 570
- Reception Capacity: 500
Legends V - VI
- Total Sq. Ft.: 2016
- Height: 18
- Theater Capacity: 252
- Classroom Capacity: 120
- Banquet Capacity: 160
Legends IV - VII
- Total Sq. Ft.: 7695
- Height: 18
- Theater Capacity: 830
- Classroom Capacity: 483
- Banquet Capacity: 570
Legends V - VII
- Total Sq. Ft.: 3040
- Height: 18
- Theater Capacity: 345
- Classroom Capacity: 195
- Banquet Capacity: 270
Legends Ballroom
- Total Sq. Ft.: 10735
- Width: 113
- Length: 95
- Height: 18
- Booth Capacity: 80
- Theater Capacity: 1215
- Classroom Capacity: 720
- Banquet Capacity: 900
- Reception Capacity: 1200
Discovery A
- Total Sq. Ft.: 4212
- Height: 22
- Booth Capacity: 25
- Theater Capacity: 330
- Classroom Capacity: 200
- Banquet Capacity: 250
Discovery B
- Total Sq. Ft.: 3807
- Height: 22
- Booth Capacity: 25
- Theater Capacity: 330
- Classroom Capacity: 200
- Banquet Capacity: 250
Discovery Center
- Total Sq. Ft.: 8019
- Height: 22
- Booth Capacity: 50
- Theater Capacity: 750
- Classroom Capacity: 460
- Banquet Capacity: 500
Champions I
- Total Sq. Ft.: 840
- Height: 10
- Theater Capacity: 80
- Classroom Capacity: 35
- Banquet Capacity: 50
Champions II
- Total Sq. Ft.: 840
- Height: 10
- Theater Capacity: 80
- Classroom Capacity: 35
- Banquet Capacity: 50
Champions I & II
- Total Sq. Ft.: 1632
- Height: 10
- Theater Capacity: 190
- Classroom Capacity: 75
- Banquet Capacity: 100
Champions V
- Total Sq. Ft.: 1672
- Height: 10
- Theater Capacity: 150
- Classroom Capacity: 90
- Banquet Capacity: 110
Champions III
- Total Sq. Ft.: 1672
- Height: 10
- Theater Capacity: 150
- Classroom Capacity: 90
- Banquet Capacity: 110
Champions VI
- Total Sq. Ft.: 840
- Height: 10
- Theater Capacity: 80
- Classroom Capacity: 35
- Banquet Capacity: 50
Champions VII
- Total Sq. Ft.: 840
- Height: 10
- Theater Capacity: 80
- Classroom Capacity: 35
- Banquet Capacity: 50
Champions VI & VII
- Total Sq. Ft.: 1632
- Height: 10
- Theater Capacity: 190
- Classroom Capacity: 75
- Banquet Capacity: 100
Champions IV
- Total Sq. Ft.: 836
- Height: 10
Champions Pre-Function
- Total Sq. Ft.: 1825
Discovery Pre-Function
- Total Sq. Ft.: 2565
Founders Pre-Function
- Total Sq. Ft.: 605
Legends Pre-Function
- Total Sq. Ft.: 7225
Champions Balcony
- Total Sq. Ft.: 4500
ARA Restaurant
- Total Sq. Ft.: 2600
- Height: 15
- Banquet Capacity: 100