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Magnolia Hotel Houston, A Tribute Portfolio HotelvsThe Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
Both hotels are rated highly by writers. On balance, Magnolia Hotel Houston scores significantly better than Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria. Magnolia Hotel Houston comes in at 88 with praise from 13 sources including Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Condé Nast Traveler.
Magnolia Hotel Houston, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Fodor's
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
1100 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002
From $111/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Fodor's "The chic Magnolia takes a historic property in a modern, well-designed direction." Full review
OysterUpscale
"This 314-room downtown hotel is housed in a 1926 building that was the original corporate headquarters of Shell Oil Company." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The overall feeling here is very urban, partly because of all the skyline and freeway views, and partly because of the preponderance of serious-seeming business travelers." Full review
Rough Guide "A modern boutique hotel in an excellent downtown location."
Gayot "Launched in 2003 in the original corporate office headquarters of Shell Oil (built in 1926), the Magnolia has 314 rooms and suites."
BlackBook "Located in the heart of Downtown, the Magnolia Hotel is ideal for those who wish for the location without the triteness of franchise hotels."
Zagat3.8
""Tidy", "spacious" quarters -- some with kitchenettes -- are done up in "retro-modern" style at this Downtown boutique staffed by an "efficient" crew."
Frommer's "An anachronistic blend of new and old... The overall effect is charming and comfortable and can hardly go out-of-date." Full review
Lonely Planet "Layerd in luxurius velvet and damask, with pops of modern color, rooms in this downtown hotel are both stylish and comfortable." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Despite the name, don’t expect chintz at this 314-room hotel in downtown Houston." Full review
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria Frommer's Oyster
Star Service Gayot
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
OysterUpscale
"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."
