Oh, The Galleria! My ex-husband is from Houston and I've been to The Galleria many, many times. In fact, I started going long before I knew my husband. My dad also lived in Houston and we'd often do shopping or eating at the mall. My daughter (who is now 30) loved (& still does) skating at the ice rink during the holidays. It's a magically fun experience. The Galleria is always incredibly decorated for the holidays. I still get to Houston 1-2 times a year and always enjoy visiting The Galleria. The Galleria itself has not only the ice rink but office space, two hotels, lots of places to eat, and shopping. The retail offerings range from shops like H&M, Macy's, and Nordstrom to high-end luxury shops like Gucci & Chanel. We were there just a few months ago and it was just as fun and exciting as my first visit! Gang, there are so many stores here. Like crazy amounts (a few hundred). It's very large and easy to navigate and of course gets extremely busy during peak times. A must-visit for locals and tourists alike. read more

Shopping can be hit or miss, and on this particular day, it was definitely a miss. My friends and I are dedicated bargain shoppers, and despite our best efforts, the Houston Galleria wasn't giving up any deals. With only about an hour before leaving Houston, our shopping mission was more of a speed run than a leisurely browse. Even without scoring any purchases, the Houston Galleria remains an impressive destination. The moment you step inside, you experience bright lights, multiple levels of stores, and a steady stream of shoppers that create an energetic, bustling atmosphere. Beyond shopping, the mall offers entertainment options such as its iconic indoor ice-skating rink, making it easy to spend an entire day there. One of the Galleria's biggest strengths is its variety. Luxury retailers like Chanel and Louis Vuitton share space with more accessible brands such as Banana Republic and American Eagle, offering something for nearly every budget and style. Whether you're on a focused shopping mission or simply window-shopping, there's plenty to explore...even if, in our case, we left empty-handed. The dining options are equally diverse, ranging from food-court favorites to sit-down restaurants like The Cheesecake Factory and Shake Shack to Chic-fil-a. While we didn't find the bargains we were hoping for, our fast-and-furious shopping adventure was filled with laughter and great conversation, and the kind of fun that comes from spending time with good friends. Sometimes spending quality time with friends is the best find of all. read more

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Parking We had finished a late lunch at a restaurant close by and thought let's visit and maybe purchase some items. We could not find a parking spot and what made the situation worse was a few sections where we could have parked were roped off. When my family and I are in the area again, it will be a place to avoid. read more

Look like everyone had the same idea I did to sign up for TSA PreCheck amidst the current TSA shutdown. The process is incredibly simple and less than 10 minutes especially if you have an appointment. With an appointment, you're probably the next in line. If you don't have an appointment, the line starts to look like the ones at the airport... The most difficult part about this visit was figuring out where to go since this more of a kiosk than a storefront, so there's no suite number. I wished someone had written a review or something indicating that this location is on Level 1 right next to GAP, The Museum of Illusions, and Express. read more

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This is the Starbucks inside Macy's in Galleria (2nd floor). I ordered a Mango Dragonfruit Refresher with no ice and was given a cup that was only half filled. The cashier stated that because I requested no ice, I only received half the drink, yet there were no signs or posted policy explaining this. I asked for the policy but none could be provided. I requested a refund because I was charged full price for a half-filled drink. Due to the poor customer service experience, I also returned $13 worth of merchandise. read more

The Galleria - Half filled glass because of no ice - Shopping Centers Near Me - Houston, Texas

I have truly been impressed by a mall! Galleria is realllllly impressive, from all aspects - the parking, the amount and variety of stores offered (from high to low end), and the staff. Such a great experience all around! I appreciate how clean and organized the mall is. When I went it was roughly midday on a Saturday so my only advice would be to come early or later in the day to beat the crowds. read more

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One of the biggest malls in the world and likely the only one with an ice skating rink inside! This was a fun shopping trip. So much to see and experience. They have the usual mall stores and several high end options as well, something for everyone. Decent food court but some great restaurant options including a Michelin star Indian restaurant. read more

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The Galleria: 5 Stars! Hands down, The Galleria is the nicest mall I've been to and it's totally worth 5 stars. From the moment you walk in, you know this isn't just a regular mall; it's an experience. What really sets The Galleria apart is the amazing selection of designer stores. It was a joy to browse through boutiques you don't find in an average mall, a high end curated shopping experience that feels exclusive and fun. Beyond the luxury brands, there's also a great variety of other stores so there's something for every taste and budget. The mall itself is immaculate. It's so shiny and clean everywhere, a nice and upscale place to spend the day. And the food court was amazing. Not your typical mall food, plenty of options and actually good food, something for every craving. Overall my visit to The Galleria was awesome. If you want a 5 star shopping experience with luxury, variety, spotless and great amenities, look no further. I recommend it! read more

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The Galleria is essentially an IYKYK (if you know, you know) for generations of Houstonians and anyone who's lived in the Greater Houston area. I've personally visited Houston's original premier shopping destination quite a few times, with my most recent trip before today being back when the iPhone 3GS was the must-have gadget. After taking care of some Yelp-related business in The Heights, I decided to head on down here. In an era where online shopping often leaves brick-and-mortar malls in a state of 'living death,' The Galleria continues to thrive, as it has for at least 40 years. Even on a rainy summer afternoon, it was packed with people, from kids on school vacation to out-of-town families. Houston's famous diversity was on full display; aside from English, I likely heard about four or five other languages being spoken. While the mall's interior has physically changed, one constant remains: if you're here for retail therapy, be prepared to spend! Still, it's incredibly fun to simply walk around, window shop, people-watch, and capture the scene with photos or videos. Speaking of pictures, I snapped a few of the mall's pièce de résistance, the ice rink. As much as I wanted to, I still chickened out of putting on skates. Just looking at the rink, though, certainly conjured up memories from my past visits. After spotting a rare Astros hat at the physical Lids HD store (one of my favorite online shops!), I immediately told myself I ought to return for my birthday next month. Clearly, The Galleria's still got it. read more

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Great stuff like decor, cups, lava lamps, they have sales on shirts, customer service was helpful thank you

Spent the morning in the galleria at Bluey Camp. We had a 12:45 check in time but at 1:00 we still waiting on the next crew to finish. This is a cool camp for younger kids. It was a bit pricey 29-31.00 pp regardless of age. When we got inside to check in there are so many options for the wondering little eyes to beg for. We end up purchasing cookies, candy, and blinking bouncy balls. The overall experience was a 10/10 read more

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The Galleria has everything that your shopping experience would desire. The stores in this mall are innumerable. I mean you name it, The Galleria has it. We stopped by here just to find something to do and we were shocked. This mall had 3 levels, a hotel, restaurants, waterfalls, elevators, escalators, parking decks....and every store you can think of from the high end stores with lines outside them along with security, all the way down to your run of the mill toy store. There was an ice skating rink inside this mall. It was a huge one. There were many people skating. I have never been in a mall this size before. This was under SPO, so these were outlet stores. I imagine cheaper than the regular stores. They accepted military ID for discounts. Which is always awesome. If you decide to go, bring your walking shoes! There will be lots of that going on. Enjoy! read more

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The galleria gas something there for everyone, both high end and affordable stores. I have noticed an increase in security, since I was here last year. I'm not from Houston so not sure what that was about, I did go on Memorial Day, not sure if that was why. Love the food options as well. Every store I went into and restaurants I visited, everyone was very nice. read more

Huge mall, well decorated for the holidays when we visited in mid-November. Good mix of stores anchored by Saks, Neiman Marcus and Macys. Should be able to find just about anything you are looking for at The Galleria! read more

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I have a love and hate relationship with this mall. It is huge! Which yeah it is fun to wander around. They even have an ice skate ring and around the holidays the decorations are amazing! What I don't like about it is the lack of real signs and directions. Once you are inside it is like a labyrinth and the map doesn't work properly. So if you are in a rush wanting to pick up something... good luck! You are on your own! Even the security guards have no idea where to direct you so plan accordingly. Most stores are on the higher end and expensive. This mall is more like a pass time for me read more

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Very nice mall from high end store to regular stores. Place is massive. Parking is challenging. Must pay attention to your parking sport as it's easy to get lost. Food court is under whelming for such a large mall. read more

There are a lot of good things about the galleria. There are excellent shopping facilities and parking is good and it is clean however it has one massive failing. There are very limited bathroom facilities and when you find one, it will be in very poor condition. This is not acceptable and I cannot give a favorable rating based on this. read more

This is a great mall with a variety of fashionable selections of retail stores to choice from. Valet parking makes it easier and less stressful to enjoy shopping in this mall. read more

The Galleria - Shopping Centers Near Me - Houston, Texas

TLDR: This mall has a Nobu, so yeah, it's a high end mall. It also has a Cheesecake Factory, so yeah, mixed messages. BTW, I love the Cheesecake Factory, so zero shade. I think they should have swapped places with the Grand Lux Cafe across the street though. I was staying at the Westin Galleria and it was almost necessary to go through this mall to get in an out of conference rooms and back into the hotel. This mall was pretty full as far as stores go, so it reminded me of the malls of yesteryear where there's not a Church or a dollar store in the mall. It had an odd layout and several people I knew got lost, but mostly because it was unfamiliar to everyone. But if you need high end stores like Neiman Marcus, Gucci and Lego, then add this mall to your itinerary. read more

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There's been a lot of news circulating about the safety in this mall. We were visiting from California and went there in a Toyota Sequoia vehicle. We went in the morning, daytime and our vehicle is not fancy or loaded with anything expensive. I also had The Club attached to the wheel. I parked in front of Macy's Red Door garage, against the wall where the cameras face when customers come out of the store and there was never any issue. The mall inside is indeed huge, the 7th largest mall in the United States I believe. It is clean and offers so many stores. At the lowest floor is a food court and ice skating section. This is definitely a mall to visit. I feel sad at a bad press it receives because it felt safe. I wonder if there are better times to just not go? Such as after school hours and evening? We went always in the mornings when security was readily energized, in front of camera parking and a nice, shopping area well-lit. read more

Largest mall in Texas, known for their very high end retailers, and their large ice skating rink. On our visit to Houston, we planned to visit downtown so figured we should go near the high-end shopping district as a point of reference. When I do that, I usually type in 'Prada near me' to see (not that I would buy anything but they are usually located in malls that are good for sightseeing). I was surprised that the only location is in the Galleria, and later learned of its rank (#1) of malls in Texas. We were easily able to take a bus from downtown. Honestly, it doesn't look that big from the outside and the entrance is a bit underwhelming, hard to figure out where the many office buildings end and the shopping mall begins. Once you get to the center of the mall, you can see the impressive ice rink on the ground floor. And it was very well air conditioned to make the inside almost chilly, even on a sweltering Houston day. And as you continue to walk, you begin to realize the many stores the mall has. It definitely is a who's who of high end national retailers that we admire (Burberry, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Versace). Didn't get a chance to visit though, stopping in at Zara for our stay. I learned the saying 'everything's bigger in Texas' when I was in high school, and really believed it on my first visit there (the AYCE buffets were amazing, and just the glasses at restaurants for tap water at restaurants were triple the size of what I was used to). But my younger self would have been surprised that this mall wasn't that much bigger compared to others we are familiar: -- Houston Galleria - 2.4 million square feet. -- Mall of America, MN - 5.6 (not fair to compare, I know) -- South Coast, CA - 2.8 -- Woodfield Mall, IL - 2.2 -- Gurnee Mills, IL - 1.9 (thought it was a lot bigger) My wife mentioned that the mall did remind her of South Coast with its size and list of retailers, and then it made more sense to me. We visited South Coast every time we would vacation in Orange County, but I haven't been back since we moved to SoCal. We are just not that demographic. read more

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A huge and busy shopping mall with good combination of both high-end stores and mainstream shops. The ice rink is an additional charisma. Nevertheless, it is very busy, it is very difficult to find a parking place, and the organization is a bit disorganized. A good place to go when you are ready to get caught in the mess. read more

This mall is massive, spanning three stories and several outdoor businesses too. There is an underground parking structure. The parking was a pretty hectic experience because of how many visitors they have. We were able to find a spot fairly close to an entrance but it took about ten minutes. There are lots of unique stores including Gentle Monster, and plenty of luxury options too. The bottom floor had a full ice skating rink and many food vendors. This is a great mall for the entire family, with something/prices for everyone! read more

My second time coming to this mall visiting Houston, and I have no complaints. Every time I come they have high in stores and affordable stores that we all love! Good customer service with much selections for all age groups and styles. This mall is one of the biggest mall in the states. It's has about 3 levels with so many dining options. It's very packed since it was Christmas so many was Christmas shopping. I live this mall and the variety of the shops, dining options, and location. The garages go by color so make sure to take a pic of where you parked! It's many parking garages so pay attention you can get lost! However, I think this mall is very good to come to, to witness the massiveness and good stores! -Marshay D. read more

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On the way home, we stopped by to see the Christmas decorations at Galleria. As you can see the picture, it was well decorated and we enjoyed ourselves very much. It has always been an upscale mall with expensive brands. Even though we had no business to buy any of that, it was still fun to see some of them decorated elegantly for holidays. We walked around Neiman Marcus. It was beautiful. read more

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Ah, The Galleria in Houston--the shopping behemoth where I can practically feel my sense of direction pack its bags and head for the hills! This place is MASSIVE. Opened in 1970, it's Texas' biggest mall and one of the largest in the country, and it shows. With four floors, 2 million square feet of retail space, and enough twists and turns to make a GPS weep, it's basically a shopping city. Let me just say, if you're looking for a store, The Galleria has it... somewhere. There's all the usual suspects--Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Macy's, and high-end stores like Louis Vuitton and Gucci for those looking to splurge. But it's not all glitz and glam; there are also lesser-known gems tucked into random corners, like a sock store I stumbled upon that seems to appear out of nowhere every time I visit. (Who knew socks could be so elusive?) One of the highlights here is the ice skating rink smack in the middle of the mall. Yes, a full-sized ice rink! It's perfect for people-watching and a hilarious sight when you're lost on the third floor and peer down to see folks gracefully skating as if they didn't just walk past H&M five minutes ago. Here's my shopping strategy: pick a store, find it, and never look back. Maps don't help here. I tried following the map once and ended up in the food court three times! But hey, I never say no to a pretzel pit stop. All in all, The Galleria is an adventure. Just know you'll probably get lost, but at least it's a fun place to wander aimlessly! read more

I haven't been to the galleria in years. And back in the day it was "the" mall. High end. Nice to stroll through and window shop, for us middle income folks. But today it just felt like a higher end Walmart. Just total ghetto feel. Police walking around in fatigue. I don't think I'd leave my kid alone to use the restroom even. It's just sad. I'm glad I got a chance to experience the glory days. But those days just felt long gone after today. Won't be back even though I remember Christmas time as really nice here. read more

Wow I have never been so impressed with a mall in my life! There is a ton of parking spaces available but this is a never ending mall. I do appreciate how clean and organized this mall is despite how large it can be. I recommend going right when it opens so that you can avoid the large crowds that do end up coming to this mall. There is lots of shops to choose from that you can find everything you need in that mall. I will be back! read more

I understand that there is a new owner of the mall he needs to contacted about the parking lot. It needs to be black topped and lines need to be painted cars are being parked in driving lanes parking spaces can't be seen. It's a mess!!!!make it a priority!!!! read more

This is a pretty cool mall. You could legit spend the entire day at the mall. There are a lot of high end stores if thats your thing, attractions, and food options. GLOWS: -Parking is quite horrific. Ive never seen valet at the mall, but it was worth it to avoid the hassle -There is a cool selfie museum located inside. I didn't have time to try it out, but it brings back the nostalgia of just hanging in the mall. -The Savage Fenty store is pretty cool. -The rotating sushi bar and ice skating rink are definitely mall highlights read more

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Just came for the Savage x Fenty but I was impressed with the food court and the fact that there is an ice rink on the first floor! There are various shops here ranging in different price ranges so you're sure to find something for you or a loved one. Kiosk sellers can be a little pushy, great variety of things sold though. read more

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If u love to shop then this a nice huge mall for you. This mall has a whole ice skating rink in the lower part of the mall near the food court. In the food court there is a Fat Tuesday where u get your frozen alcohol beverage different flavors. Lots of food places to eat in the mall. This malls looks so big like 3 malls in one. If you love all the name brands big stores this your mall. read more

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We went early when nothing was open. Just a safe place to walk and get your steps in. It was nice window shopping literally lol read more

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First off, this place is massive and hard to navigate if you're unfamiliar with the territory. This mall is a mall. Plenty of shopping options and plenty of places to eat. The mall is full of high end brands as well as your typical shops you would expect. Be prepared to do some walking to find everything you're looking for. read more

Kind of disappointed. Yeah some great stores and lots of variety but the page says complimentary wheel chair rentals but when you show up at the office they tell you they don't. Oh well...guess this tourist will keep her money! read more

This mall was huge . Lots of stores and things to do. There is lots of parking. My only gripe is the traffic getting out of the mall. Security was present and abundant. read more

3 levels of shops and an ice rink in the middle of Houston. Not your parents mall! It's on the upscale side. Most of the major designers are Represented along with their pricing: Chanel, Burberry, Dior, Coach, Tiffany's, Armani, Jimmy Choo, Kate Spade, Louie Vitton, Ferragamo, and more. I'm sure you get the idea. There were still some of the mall staples but outnumbered by the high $$$ shops. The interesting thing for us was the number of police & security present in the in the mall and many individual stores. Access to higher end stores was controlled by employees/security. It's a great place to spend an afternoon - or longer walking the floors or just people watching. read more

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Had to visit The Galleria for some shopping! My friend and I arrived on a Friday afternoon and it wasn't crowded at all. I don't know why I thought it would be packed. We walked around to a couple of stores; Forever 21 and Savage Fenty. They even have a selfie museum, ice skating rink, rotating sushi bar and more. Since we arrived via Uber, we didn't have to deal with parking but what I found interesting is that every entrance basically has valet parking ($12 at this time) and I guess self-parking lots if you don't want to pay for valet. We visited a second time on Saturday and it was a bit more crowded, of course it's the weekend. We were on the hunt for a bathroom after being nearby at the Waterwall. We found an entrance through the high end part of the mall and I immediately felt broke, haha! They have all the high end stores but no bathrooms nearby. We passed through the entire area and didn't find one bathroom. Even asking security, he pointed us to the closest one which was all the way on the opposite side of where we entered from. We followed signs for the restroom and still did not find it. The signage disappeared as we got "closer." I decided to go into a department store and ask an employee who pointed us to the nearest bathroom but her ultimatum was to visit her before leaving. Let's just say, we found an exit on the opposite side of where she was, haha! This mall didn't "WOW" me. Maybe because we have a similar mall in New Jersey. The bathroom situation really tripped me out because what if it was a pregnant lady, a child or someone with disabilities a bathroom needs to be accessible and for us to find one consisted of walking for 20+ minutes across the mall. read more

idk about you but i have never been inside a mall with an ice skating rink in the smack middle of it xD lol as a californian, i personally thought it was saur random... but v cool at the same time. the galleria ranges from lots of affordable stores to high-end brands so it was a perfect spot for a tourist passing time and chilling. it's kept well; pristine clean floors and roofs and natural lighting was great. it's big so you will walk a bunchhh. and free parking lots yay read more

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It's a fine store with fine selections. Large and spacious with plenty of floors and and stores. With some quality goods, it's a little more posh and pricey than most places, and the salesmen are rather hungry, but overall I've had nothing but good service here and mostly welcoming vibes. Of course there are a few snoots and snobs, but everyone's entitled to the way they feel about themselves. My only gripe would be a few under lit spaces, lack of a proper lounge, or Barnes & Nobles. The slow elevator, often broken escalator, and the salesmen who sometimes wander in from outside with products of their own off the street. They don't work for the mall, but use the setting as a launch for their own personal business without a permit and pester you when shopping in another store with sneakily handed pamphlets, and "gifts". Crowded on weekends, best to go early during the week and leave before 5:00 if you don't like brushing shoulders with strangers and fighting through waves of entitled people. read more