Pros
- Clean and stylishly understated rooms in earth tone palettes
- Convenient location within walking distance of shops and restaurants
- Chic outdoor pool with cabana beds
- Free continental breakfast and Wi-Fi
- Cafe Rosa, The Bistro, and Monnalisa bar on-site
- On-site spa and 24-hour fitness center
- 10,000 square feet of meeting and conference space
- Free town car service within 5-mile radius of hotel
- Room service
- Free newspapers available in lobby
Cons
- About a 20-minute drive to downtown Houston
- Complaints of exterior noise
- Some rooms overlook an ugly neighboring roof
Bottom Line
The 266-room Hotel Sorella is a trendy, slightly upscale hotel in CITYCENTRE, a mixed-use development of shops, restaurants, and hotels in West Houston. In a quieter part of town, the modern, eclectic property is geared toward guests looking to enjoy shopping and fine dining more than the city’s main attractions, which are a 20-minute drive away. The guest rooms are simply and sparsely designed, but sizable enough at roughly 400 square feet for standard units. The outdoor pool has a fun vibe, especially at night while an on-site cafe, bistro-style restaurant, and full bar keep the party going.
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Amenities
- Fitness Center
- Internet
- Pool
Scene
A chic and funky hotel for a younger crowd
Hotel Sorella is made up of soft touches, bringing together simple furnishings with funky accents to create a unique atmosphere geared toward a younger crowd. In the main gathering places, motifs are simple and colorful. Curved purple chairs surround gray cushioned chaises with green pillows. Walk down the hall and the hotel’s sense of flair expands with geometrically designed wallpaper.
The Sorella’s restaurant, The Bistro, has low lighting, leather booths, and a beautiful fractured-wood-plank ceiling. More festive, the bar Monnalisa has an indoor fire pit, hanging yellow lights that give off a starry quality, and an illuminated red bar. Together, they exude the casual, hip vibe that’s the hotel’s signature.
The venue has more than 10,000 square feet of meeting space, so business can get done, but its chic vibe and CITYCENTRE location make the Sorella more fitting for a vacationer.
Location
In CITYCENTRE, away from downtown area, though surrounded by dining and retail options
Hotel Sorella is located in CITYCENTRE, a mixed-use urban sprawl development in West Houston. Situated in a self-contained shopping and entertainment area, the venue is surrounded by dining, retail, and entertainment options, including the organic eatery Ruggles Green and the art gallery Sculptures By Design. It’s about a 20-minute drive to downtown Houston and the museum district, and a 35-minute drive northeast to the George Bush Intercontinental Airport. An extra touch: The Sorella provides free town car service within a five-mile radius of the hotel.
Rooms
Simpler in design than lobby, but equally modern and welcoming
Rooms at Hotel Sorella are clean, simple, and sparsely designed with a minimalist aesthetic, ranging in size from standard units to penthouse suites. White headboards look elegant with white bedspreads. A beige chair and black table continue the understated neutral palette theme. Units come with a flat-screen TV, an iPod docking station, a minibar, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms are petite, though the walk-in shower is nicely sized. A green wall adds a splash of color above the sink. There's a wooden floor-to-ceiling shelving unit that holds folded white towels and toiletries. Some rooms overlook a neighboring rooftop.
Features
A hip restaurant and funky bar, a spa, and a pool area with a lovely purple glow
In addition to its restaurant, The Bistro, and slickly designed bar Monnalisa, the hotel has a cute cafe for coffees and snacks. Continental breakfast is included in the room rate. There's a 24-hour fitness center and comprehensive spa with body and beauty treatments. For those who want to stay close to their rooms, Monnalisa hosts live music several nights a week. The Sorella also has an outdoor pool with plenty of cushioned lounge chairs and cabana-style beds. At night, the area is lit up in a serene, purplish hue.
For business travelers, a 10,000-square-foot conference area is available with ballroom space, while two meeting rooms are found on the lobby level. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel.
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Scene
A chic and funky hotel for a younger crowd
Hotel Sorella is made up of soft touches, bringing together simple furnishings with funky accents to create a unique atmosphere geared toward a younger crowd. In the main gathering places, motifs are simple and colorful. Curved purple chairs surround gray cushioned chaises with green pillows. Walk down the hall and the hotel’s sense of flair expands with geometrically designed wallpaper.
The Sorella’s restaurant, The Bistro, has low lighting, leather booths, and a beautiful fractured-wood-plank ceiling. More festive, the bar Monnalisa has an indoor fire pit, hanging yellow lights that give off a starry quality, and an illuminated red bar. Together, they exude the casual, hip vibe that’s the hotel’s signature.
The venue has more than 10,000 square feet of meeting space, so business can get done, but its chic vibe and CITYCENTRE location make the Sorella more fitting for a vacationer.
Location
In CITYCENTRE, away from downtown area, though surrounded by dining and retail options
Hotel Sorella is located in CITYCENTRE, a mixed-use urban sprawl development in West Houston. Situated in a self-contained shopping and entertainment area, the venue is surrounded by dining, retail, and entertainment options, including the organic eatery Ruggles Green and the art gallery Sculptures By Design. It’s about a 20-minute drive to downtown Houston and the museum district, and a 35-minute drive northeast to the George Bush Intercontinental Airport. An extra touch: The Sorella provides free town car service within a five-mile radius of the hotel.
Rooms
Simpler in design than lobby, but equally modern and welcoming
Rooms at Hotel Sorella are clean, simple, and sparsely designed with a minimalist aesthetic, ranging in size from standard units to penthouse suites. White headboards look elegant with white bedspreads. A beige chair and black table continue the understated neutral palette theme. Units come with a flat-screen TV, an iPod docking station, a minibar, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms are petite, though the walk-in shower is nicely sized. A green wall adds a splash of color above the sink. There's a wooden floor-to-ceiling shelving unit that holds folded white towels and toiletries. Some rooms overlook a neighboring rooftop.
Features
A hip restaurant and funky bar, a spa, and a pool area with a lovely purple glow
In addition to its restaurant, The Bistro, and slickly designed bar Monnalisa, the hotel has a cute cafe for coffees and snacks. Continental breakfast is included in the room rate. There's a 24-hour fitness center and comprehensive spa with body and beauty treatments. For those who want to stay close to their rooms, Monnalisa hosts live music several nights a week. The Sorella also has an outdoor pool with plenty of cushioned lounge chairs and cabana-style beds. At night, the area is lit up in a serene, purplish hue.
For business travelers, a 10,000-square-foot conference area is available with ballroom space, while two meeting rooms are found on the lobby level. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel.
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Best Rates
Amenities
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Business Center
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Concierge
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Dry Cleaning
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Fitness Center
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Free Breakfast
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Internet
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Laundry
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Pool
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Poolside Drink Service
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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Swim-Up Bar
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