The Royal Sonesta Houston GalleriavsLa Colombe d'Or hotel
Both properties are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, La Colombe D'or is the choice of most writers compared to Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria. La Colombe D'or is ranked #16 in Houston with praise from 8 reviewers like Travel + Leisure, Rough Guide and Afar Magazine.
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
2222 West Loop South, Houston, TX 77027
From $103/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"I was most impressed by the number of staff on duty, their efficiency, the concierge's abilities, and the attention I received before anyone knew my business there." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 485-room, business-oriented chain hotel is located off the busy West Loop freeway, within walking distance to shops and restaurants." Full review
Star Service
"Although the hotel sits away from the Galleria, it works well for both business and leisure travelers. " Full review
Gayot
"This first Royal Sonesta hotel in Texas offers high-rise accommodations in the swanky Uptown Galleria district, with a ten-minute drive to downtown."
La Colombe d'Or hotel
3410 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX 77006
From $295/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"This exclusive, European-style hotel, originally the W. W. Fondren mansion, has lost some exterior charm... but the rooms... do much to complete the Montrose hotel's old-world charm." Full review
Rough Guide
"With just six rooms and an ideal setting near the museums, this quaint but luxurious property is the best hotel in town. If you can’t afford a room, sip a cocktail at the small, elegant bar."
Gayot
"Located in the Museum District, this intimate property combines fine art and fine dining for a unique experience."
Zagat
4.0
"Set in a historic 1920s mansion, this small hotel's five spacious guest suites feature hardwood floors, antiques and king-size beds."
Lonely Planet
"Each of the five exquisite, one-bedroom suites were inspired by the colors and styles of a painting master – Cezanne, Van Gogh, Renoir." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"With just five rooms and nine villas, this is one of the country's smallest boutique hotels." Full review
Afar Magazine
"An intimate boutique hotel with a B&B feel, La Colombe D’Or is a Texas landmark built in 1923 as a private residence, for the founder of Humble Oil." Full review
Frommer's
"Splurge on a stay at this five-suite, nine-villa property anchored by a 1923-built mansion...each suite is named after a celebrated French Impressionist and is filled with art and antiques" Full review