300+ guest capacity
This venue can host 300+ guests
About this vendor
Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston is a wedding reception venue located in Houston, TX. This luxury space would be ideal for a variety of one-of-a-kind celebrations and is sure to appeal to a diverse array of couples. Perfect for hosting ceremonies and receptions, the hotel can welcome weddings with lengthy guests lists as easily as it can accommodate intimate festivities. High-end and eye-catching, the distinct space is full of appealing features and services sure to do justice to your most special occasion.
The interiors of the Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston are defined by authentic sophistication that is sure to live long in the memories of those celebrating. Throughout, the drapes, contemporary lighting, and sleek furnishings help to create an elevated ambiance worthy of milestone moments. Spacious, versatile, and refined, this property can welcome couples and guests to relax and enjoy the event for what it is—a meaningful once-in-a-lifetime fairy tale. Glass walls, tasteful decor, and a floating staircase are just some of the other characteristics that help accentuate this standout venue.
Offering a selection of breathtaking ballrooms, the Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston has something to suit a variety of personal preferences. The ballrooms can be used to host the ceremony and the sit-down meal, making the venue ideal for having the wedding in a single location. The Legends Ballroom boasts some 11,000 square feet of function space where the all-important reception meal can be held. Here, as many as 1,200 people can enjoy late-night revelries together as everyone creates new memories to last a lifetime. The Founders, Discovery, and Champions ballrooms are also available to make use of—each boasting their own stylish charm to complement refined get-togethers. The hotel also offers comfortable and sleek accommodations for those who want to enjoy a rejuvenating night’s sleep at this venue. What’s more, their culinary tastemakers delight in crafting artistically made delectable meals that everyone can savor.
Amenities + details
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Guest Capacity
- 300+
Settings
- Ballroom
- Hotel
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Food & Catering
- Service Staff
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4.6
out of 5.09 reviews
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This hotel had great rates and is extremely nice. very accommodating for your guests. we wanted to have an after party in a suite and they blocked 2 suites for us (one for the after party and one for me and my husband) and gave them to us at a more than 50% discount. Definitely the place to stay for your wedding.
Royal Sonesta (previously Intercontinental Hotel) had undergone a management change when we were negotiating with the venue. I was a bit scared as we had always dealt with the previous Head of Sales & Catering...but RS's Ann Massey went above and beyond anything I could have asked for. I know hosting an Indian wedding can be overwhelming (food, events and guest number) but Ann stayed on top of everything to make my big day dream come true. We had both our ceremony and reception in the Legends Ballroom. They partitioned the room for the ceremony to give an intimate feel for the 250 guests... and then opened the room up for the reception (appx 500 guests). Everything was perfect! The food & drink minimum is a bit pricey but it's DEFINITELY worth it! If you're looking for a luxury venue for your big day call Royal Sonesta and ask to speak with Ann Massey. I highly recommend her and the venue!
I really enjoyed having my wedding here. The staff was always attentive to my guests needs. Everyone did a spectacular job. The food was wonderful and people are still talking about how nice a wedding it was. It is rather pricy, but it was well worth it!
What do you do when you bring your future father-in-law to his hotel days before the wedding and they tell you that the room the confirmed for him the day before is not available? You freak out! But that's ok, it is just for one night, since tomorrow they have a room for him... Wrong, since tomorrow your mother-in-law (from who he is divorced) will get here too! Countless number of mistakes... To compensate us, they offered us free parking for all the guests, but ended up charging for all the parking, and even charged my MIL who didn't even rent a car. They also charged the many toasts made in our honor onto OUR room (right...) I will end by saying that our room was free for our wedding night (again as a compensation for the mistakes I just mentioned) but then tried to charge our card which was declined as I didn't have enough money on that one and then exchanged insulting emails between members of the staff but accidentally kept me on the recepient list. Probably a good place when they don't mess up but for this one wedding they really didn't do a good job...
The vendor resolved some of the issues after the wedding in a professional manner. I appreciated that a lot.
We utilized both ballrooms for my wedding on different nights. The smaller one (Discovery) has a much more intimate feel. The larger one (Legends) was able to accommodate my 500+ guests comfortably with a dance floor. The staff worked hard. We were able to bring in outside catering. One of my concerns was that I was told we could use either ballroom on night 2 of my wedding, only to find out the 2nd ballroom was rented out one month before my wedding. This created a big problem because I planned my ceremony for that ballroom. Even worse, guests from that party kept coming over to our event. Secondly, there isn't a nice outdoor space, so you miss out on a natural background for photos.
They helped me with everything I needed for my special day and made sure everything was perfect.
I really loved working with the Catering department at Intercontinental Houston. The staff was wonderfully and the head of the catering department was always willing to work with us. I will recommend this hotel to any couple who wishes to have a beautiful and worry free reception.
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2222 WEST LOOP SOUTH, HOUSTON, TX
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