The St. Regis HoustonvsThe Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
Both properties are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The St. Regis Houston ranks significantly higher than Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria. The St. Regis Houston is ranked #4 in Houston with accolades from 10 reviews including Fodor's, Zagat and Forbes Travel Guide.
The St. Regis Houston Show All Reviews
1919 Briar Oaks Lane, Houston, TX 77027-3408
From $237/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's
"Well-heeled travelers enjoy the hotel's plush accommodations and thorough service (including butlers on some floors), and local swells arrive for afternoon tea." Full review
Star Service
"This legendary property rivals the Hanging Gardens of Babylon with its sleek concrete facade, cascading garden terraces and large fountains." Full review
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Weekend rates sometimes dip abnormally low for this brand's reputation, and pets are allowed upon request, free of charge.
Gayot
"This high-rise hotel ranks among the best accommodations in Houston."
BlackBook
"This sophisticated hotel is located in the affluent neighborhood of River Oaks and is targeted as a wedding venue because of the exclusive feel."
Zagat
4.8
"Elevating the standard for plush accommodations "through the roof", this "beautiful" Galleria retreat comes close to "ruining" other hotels."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The St. Regis Houston is Texas luxury through and through. The color palette is dark with rich leather furnishings and art inspired by the Texas landscape." Full review
Frommer's
"Spacious, light-filled rooms provide comfy pillow-top beds, leather headboard and armchairs, gadget recharging stations, and bathrooms with granite countertops and huge, beveled mirrors." Full review
Afar Magazine
"It’s everything you’d expect from the St. Regis—“a place where exception is the rule”—with a side of Southern hospitality." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A bit of convincing English pretension snugly situated on a wooded lot near the Galleria mall, the St. Regis is the suburban answer to downtown's Four Seasons." Full review
Jetsetter
"Large-scale luxury livens up downtown with five-star Tex-Mex to match." Full review
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."