The Moran, formerly known as the Sorella, is a relaxing oasis in the heart of Houston’s bustling CITYCENTRE. This is where you’ll see spacious rooms, versatile events and meeting spaces, superb dining options, a pool outside, and a fitness center. This property is a few miles away from the Energy Corrido and is surrounded by sophisticated retailers and elegant dining.
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Style
The Moran had an ultra modern feel – clean, white and shining. The elegant lobby featured wide windows, custom graphite-colored ceramic floors and Murano glass chandeliers. The outdoor balcony was an added bonus, creating an airy feel to the open lobby space.
Rooms
All 244 European-inspired guest rooms at The Moran boast floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of CITYCENTRE and a clean ambiance with hardwood floors, leather-like backboards and walls sporting tasteful, simple patterns.
The Premium King Room featured a custom-designed bed dressed sumptuously in Egyptian cotton linens and goose down foam pillows. The white marble bathroom was furnished with an oversized walk-in shower and indulgent Lather toiletries.
Facilities
The Moran has extensive meeting and event space, including two elegant VIP boardrooms, a fireside VIP lounge that accommodates up to 50 guests and a ballroom. An outdoor pool with three curtained cabanas overlooking CITYCENTRE’s central plaza and a fitness room round out the hotel’s amenities.
Food & Drink
The hotel’s Italian restaurant, Radio Milano, was a huge draw. It occupied the property’s first two floors. The street level, Milano Bar, provided indoor and patio seating, craft cocktails, light bites and popular mixology events. Upstairs, the main dining room offered farm-to-table Mediterranean fare for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, as well as a by-reservation high tea service.
Located on the second floor of The Moran, Fireside was a European-inspired bar by the pool where we indulged in specialty wines, cocktails and light fare.
Service
Service was top-notch with 24-hour in-room dining, complimentary newspapers, same-day laundry service, doormen and bellmen. Free shuttles are also available within a five-mile radius.
Location
The Moran lies in the dynamic Memorial City District, just steps from CITYCENTRE near shops, dining and entertainment. The West Houston retail area has a bustling downtown feel, particularly at night and on the weekends.
Address: 800 Sorella Court, Houston.
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Conclusion
The Moran is a refreshing modern hotel at the heart of CITYCENTRE in Houston. They offer European-style rooms with decadent views to the outdoor pool and popular Italian eatery onsite. Plus, this luxury hotel is everything you need when you travel to this area for business or pleasure.
Lastly, if you want a 5 star hotel with a spa onsite, check out JW Marriott Downtown, The Four Seasons, or Hotel Alessandra.
