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3.0/5
Based on 447 guest reviews
- Our hotel comes with an outdoor pool
- Free breakfast
- Fitness / Gym is on-site
- 115 rooms in hotel
- Hotel has 5 floors
- Hotel has 16 suites
- Check-in time: 3:00pm
- Group friendly rating of 6.0/10
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Room Types
Local Attractions
Sam Houston Race Park 6.0mi, Traders Village 6.0mi, Galleria Shopping District 8.0mi, Children's Museum of Houston 10.0mi, Museum of Natural Science 10.0mi, Tunnel Walks 10.0mi, Aquarium Downtown 10.5mi, George Brown Convention Cntr 10.5mi, Bayou Bend 11.0mi, Minute Maid Park 11.0mi, Museum District Planetarium 11.0mi, Houston Holocaust Museum 11.5mi, Reliant Stadium 13.0mi, Houston Premium Outlet Mall 18.0mi, NASA Space Center Houston 25.0mi, Kemah Boardwalk 45.0mi, Galveston Beaches 50.0mi, Moody Gardens 50.0mi
Map & Landmarks: Sonesta Essential Nw Houston
Property Description
The Sonesta Essential Northwest Hwy. 290/NW, a Houston hotel near The GalleriaThe newly renovated Sonesta Essential Northwest Hwy. 290/NW is conveniently located off the northwest loop of Interstate 610, at Hwy 290 providing easy access to many popular attractions and local points of interest. This Houston TX hotel is close to the Children's Museum of Houston, Sam Houston Race Park and Rice University.Sports enthusiasts will appreciate the close proximity of Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros baseball club, and Reliant Stadium, home of the Houston Texans football team.The Galleria is a nearby, state-of-the-art shopping mall, featuring an ice skating rink and more than 375 stores, services and restaurants. The surrounding area offers a variety of fitness centers, entertainment venues, theaters, restaurants and cocktail lounges.Guests of this Houston TX hotel are provided many fabulous amenities, including:•Free hot breakfast•Free coffee•Free local calls•Free wireless high-speed Internet accessThe large outdoor pool is perfect for a relaxing swim after a long day. Business travelers will welcome additional conveniences like the business center, access to copy and fax services, and three meeting rooms capable of handling up to 50 people for most events, banquets and business functions.All spacious guest rooms come equipped with hair dryers, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards. Non-smoking and handicap accessible rooms are available.Ample parking and laundry facilities are located on the premises for added guest convenience.Whether business or pleasure brings you to the Lone Star state, the Sonesta Essential Northwest 290/NW in Houston offers you top-notch accommodations and service with a smile. We look forward to having you as our guest, and making your stay a memorable one.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 3:00pm |
| Check Out: | 12:00pm |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2011 |
| Floors: | 5 |
| Rooms: | 115 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 88 |
| Handicap Rooms: | |
| Suites: | 16 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Don't Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 1 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 2058 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 110 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 0.3 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | 1.0 Mi |
| Ownership: | Ambica Hotels LLC |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 24HRS for Individuals3 Days for Groups | |
| Nightly Parking: | 0.00 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 20% |
| Total Taxes: | 17.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 6.00% (State of Texas) |
| Occupancy Tax: | 4.00% (Harris County) |
| City Tax: | 7.00% (City of Houston) |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 8.25% |
| Audio Visual Tax: | 8.25% |
| Porterage Fee: | 2.00 Per Item |
| Additional Person Fee: | 10.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: | 8.95 Per Person |
| Banquet Gallon of Coffee: | 32.00 Per Item |
| Banquet Soda: | 2.25 Per Item |
| Banquet Bottled Water: | 2.25 Per Item |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Baggage storage facilities
- Central location
- Complimentary breakfast
- Complimentary newspaper
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Credit card accepted: JCB
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Express Check-Out
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Free local calls
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Laundry facilities
- Microwave in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Private bathroom in room
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shower
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Telephone - Free local calls
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- TV Channel: HBO
- Travellers cheques accepted
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
Hobby Airport 22.0mi S Bush/Intercontinental. Arpt. 22.0mi N
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Sorry, pets are not allowed.About Sonesta
- For long stays, check out the Sonesta ES studio suites
- More than 55 properties in brand
- For groups they can typically comp 1 room per 40
The Sonesta highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: The Breakfast Klub - A famous breakfast spot offering soul food classics like chicken and waffles. Located 4.3 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: The Pit Room - A BBQ joint serving mouthwatering smoked meats and tasty sides. Located 3.8 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Pappasito's Cantina - A popular Tex-Mex restaurant known for its delicious fajitas and margaritas. Located 2.5 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston - Explore a vast collection of art from different periods and cultures. Located 9.2 miles from the hotel.
- Breakfast: Common Bond Cafe & Bakery - Enjoy freshly baked pastries and artisanal coffee in a cozy atmosphere. Located 6.1 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: Ninfa's on Navigation - A Houston institution known for its flavorful Tex-Mex dishes and famous fajitas. Located 10.5 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Uchi - A trendy sushi restaurant offering creative and delicious rolls. Located 8.7 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Space Center Houston - Discover the wonders of space exploration through interactive exhibits and astronaut experiences. Located 26.3 miles from the hotel.
- Breakfast: The Breakfast Klub - Start your day with their famous wings and waffles. Located 4.3 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: The Original Ninfa's - Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine and their famous Ninfaritas. Located 8.2 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Underbelly - A farm-to-table restaurant showcasing the diverse flavors of Houston's culinary scene. Located 7.9 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Buffalo Bayou Park - Explore this urban park offering trails, gardens, and stunning views of downtown Houston. Located 9.7 miles from the hotel.
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Previously known as:
Comfort Inn Hwy 290 / Nw, Comfort Inn Hwy. 290 / Nw, Comfort Inn Northwest, Days Inn & Suites, Comfort Inn
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Sonesta Essential Nw Houston
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Sonesta Essential Nw Houston.
Feel free to use the Sonesta Essential Nw Houston meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Houston event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| International Room | 39 x 21 x 8 | 819 | 64/70 | 48 | 34 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 5/4 | 91 | 82 | 82 |
Close This International RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 819 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 39 x 21 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 6 Columns: 0 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Woodland and International | 21 x 36 x 8 | 0 | --/-- | -- | 52 | -- | 21 | 19 | --/-- | 80 | -- | -- |
Close This Woodland and InternationalRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 0 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 21 x 36 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| International | 21 x 24 x 8 | 0 | --/-- | -- | 35 | -- | 14 | 13 | --/-- | 53 | -- | -- |
Close This InternationalRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 0 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 21 x 24 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Polo and Woodland | 21 x 23 x 8 | 0 | --/-- | -- | 33 | -- | 13 | 12 | --/-- | 51 | 54 | -- |
Close This Polo and WoodlandRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 0 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 21 x 23 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Woodland | 27 x 12 x 8 | 0 | --/-- | -- | 22 | -- | 9 | 8 | --/-- | 34 | -- | -- |
Close This WoodlandRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 0 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 27 x 12 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Polo | 27 x 11 x 8 | 0 | --/-- | -- | 20 | -- | 8 | 7 | --/-- | 31 | -- | -- |
Close This PoloRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 0 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 27 x 11 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| All three rooms | 21 x 47 x 8 | 0 | --/-- | -- | 68 | -- | 27 | 25 | --/-- | 104 | 110 | -- |
Close This All three roomsRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 0 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 21 x 47 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Woodland & International | 36 x 21 x 8 | 756 | 63/-- | -- | 52 | -- | 21 | -- | --/-- | 80 | 84 | -- |
Close This Woodland & InternationalRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 756 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 36 x 21 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Polo & Woodland | 23 x 21 x 8 | 483 | 40/-- | -- | 33 | -- | 13 | -- | --/-- | 51 | 54 | -- |
Close This Polo & WoodlandRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 483 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 23 x 21 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
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FAQs about Sonesta Essential Nw Houston
What time is check in?
Check in time is 3:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 12:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Sonesta Essential Nw Houston have?
There are 115 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at Sonesta Essential Nw Houston?
Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.
Can I get a AAA rate at Sonesta Essential Nw Houston?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Sonesta Essential Nw Houston?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Is there a gym at Sonesta Essential Nw Houston?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at Sonesta Essential Nw Houston?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property..
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