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Aloft Houston by the Galleria	Average Price: $180 Check Rates

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5415 Westheimer

Houston, 77056 View map

3-Star Hotel Rank: 6 of 121
Average review rating: 4.05

OpinionWell Value Index: 3

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (9) , Travelocity (1) , TripAdvisor (84)

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1. Though they gave us a handicap room--wished the guy at the front desk could've given us the heads up at check-in, rather than letting us figure it out when we got to the room.

"clean, affordable and good location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/7/2012 Vote

2. I was greeted by a nice woman at the front desk and was able to check in early.

"Location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/26/2012 Vote

3. So, don't expect a 5 star check in service.

"Nice location, clean, no frills... just another hotel to spend a night " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/8/2012 Vote

4. I went to check in and was not given an upgrade.

"I had planned to stay at Westin but moved to aloft and got a BLISSFULL SLEEP!!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/23/2010 Vote

5. Upon check in I was told my card was declined.

"Really wanted to like this place, but alas...... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/14/2010 Vote

6. No restaurant on site - but instead a grab and go self service, which is also serviced by the person working the check-in counter.

"Excellent new choice for Galleria area in Houston " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/10/2009 Vote

7. Liked: Using kiosk in lobby to check-in for flight and print my boarding passComplimentary bottle of water dailyMini-fridge in room to store snacks/drinksBliss toiletries (soap/shampoo/lotion/face wash)Comfy bed/duvetComplimentary wireless internet access42' LCD TVGeneral design/decorDisliked: Loud fan in shower that could not be turned offSink fixture seemed looseLight switches (cannot have sink light on without room light on)This would be a great place for a couple or a business traveler.

"Exactly what I expected . . . mid-scale, urban-style business / boutique hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/24/2009 Vote