Houston, TexasGalleria
The Westin Galleria Houston
Mallside business tower
Galleria Houston, Texas
Renovated
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Wellness Social ClassicOutside the door
The house
MarriottMallside business tower
Integrated into The Galleria complex, this commercial high-rise serves corporate conference crowds alongside busy weekend shoppers.
What it’s good at
Listed
Hosting Galleria shoppers and business conferences continuously since its 1977 opening in Uptown.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Glass doors lead directly into The Galleria and its indoor ice rink, with Uptown dining right outside.
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The rooms
Renovated rooms offer straightforward, modern comfort, while club-level bookings add access to the 24th-floor lounge.
The gym and pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Cardio machines face floor-to-ceiling glass on the 24th floor. Below, the fifth-floor terrace holds an unheated swimming pool.
Restaurant
The Daily Grill
Dark-wood booths and a long tile-faced bar open into the mall, serving chicken pot pie and grilled steaks.
At the table
High stools line a marble bar backed by illuminated shelving, serving craft cocktails and small plates in the lobby.
How it began
Developer Gerald Hines added the hotel in 1977, expanding his Milan-inspired Galleria to create a new downtown for Houston.
Houston
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.