Hotel Sorella offers cosmopolitan luxury

Since opening its doors in 2009, the hotel Sorella has become a destination for world travelers and local residents alike.

Since opening in 2009, Hotel Sorella has set a new standard for boutique hotels in the Houston area and, in the process, has become an acclaimed destination and gathering place for locals and visitors alike. Anchoring the CITYCENTRE district, the property wows with a dazzling, international modern design scheme, with sophisticated amenities such as Bistro Alex restaurant, Bistro Bar and Monnalisa lounge.

ADDRESS: 800 Sorella Court, Houston

HOURS:    24/7, 365 days a year

PHONEl:     713-973-1600

WEBSITE: www.hotelsorella.com

OPERATOR: Houston-based Valencia Group

WHAT YOU'LL FIND: Don't miss the hotel's signature rooftop pool
terrace, which feels more Miami than Memorial with its loungers in vivid
colors, cabanas and cocktail service through Monnalisa. Recent property
enhancements include the 15,000-square-foot Meetings and Events Centre, and
11 penthouse suites, which average 1,500 square feet and boast
gourmet kitchens with Viking appliances.

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Hotel Sorella is the only Houston hotel on Conde
Nast Traveler's 2012 "Gold List" and is ranked No. 12 on the magazine's
Readers' Choice list of the Top 200 U.S. Hotels.