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Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
2222 West Loop South, Houston, TX 77027 US
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- The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria is SEJ’s conference hotel. All sessions will take place here unless indicated otherwise in the agenda. Sonesta floor plan.
- Reservations: Book online or by phone (713-627-7600).
- Cancellation policy: Cancellations must be made by calling the hotel at 713-627-7600 by 4:00 p.m. CT the day prior to checking in.
- Royal Sonesta Houston StaySafe steps: Sonesta is the first hotel company to be Sharecare Health Security VERIFIED with Forbes Travel Guide — an important industry designation to receive — across its managed hotel portfolio, demonstrating Sonesta’s commitment to the health and safety of its guests and team members. Sharecare’s comprehensive verification process helps ensure that guests and travel planners can book with confidence knowing the appropriate health safety protocols and procedures are in place at Sonesta hotels. Each of the 250+ hotel’s health and safety protocols and procedures has been verified using Sharecare’s health security platform to confirm a comprehensive set of public health standards are met or exceeded including Sonesta’s own successful Stay Safe with Sonesta health and cleanliness program. Read more.
- Google map.
- Amenities: 24-hour fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, self-serve laundry room, business center, complimentary shuttle within a 3-mile radius (based on availability; ADA vehicle is available upon request), high-speed internet access.
- For dining options and parking rates, go here and click on Hotel Details or scroll down to Features. Note: Attendees who are staying at the hotel, in our block, will receive complimentary parking.
- Numerous restaurants are within easy walking distance and Rice University is a short drive.
Getting Around While You're There
The Royal Sonesta’s complimentary shuttle will transport guests to and from points of interest in Houston within a 3-mile radius. Shuttle service is available on a first-come, first-served basis in front of the hotel. An ADA accessible vehicle is also available upon request. The Front Desk or Valet will make arrangements with you.
- See what’s nearby: Go here and click on/scroll down to Things to Do.
- Restaurants in walking distance (within 1 mile). Map of restaurants.
Getting Around Houston. Go here for information on:
- Rental cars
- METRORail: Accessible service between downtown Houston and NRG Park, including the Museum District. Two additional lines connect the Theater District with BBVA Compass Stadium and destinations east of downtown. One-way fare is $1.25. Route information.
- Bus: METRO’s local service runs mostly on city streets, stopping at every other corner along its route. One-way fare is $1.25.
- Taxi: Flat taxi fare of $6 for trips in the downtown area, including for multiple riders. Applies anywhere within the Central Business District, bounded by Interstate 45, Interstate 10 and U.S. 59.
- Ride-Sharing: Uber and Lyft
- Bike: Low-cost B-Cycle program has 90 stations with 635 bikes available for short-term rentals throughout central Houston. $3 per 30-minutes from any kiosk.
- More on public transportation including The Wave, a jitney service that shuttles folks around Houston’s primary nightlife areas, including Midtown, Montrose, Downtown, Uptown, Rice Village and the Washington Avenue corridor.