S.O.C.I.O.C.A.T.s Posted November 30, 2010 #1 Share Posted November 30, 2010 We are on the Mariner TA arriving Galveston Nov 11 2011 (11/11/11 What do you know!!) We are looking to stay over a night in Galveston. Any recommendations on hotels? Any help appreciated. Paul prfssrpah@aol.com:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted November 30, 2010 #2 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Check out Galveston.com for hotels, Bed and Breakfast, etc plus all the activities Galveston has to offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted November 30, 2010 #3 Share Posted November 30, 2010 You need to decide if you want to stay on 1. Gulf of Mexico Beach Area (many hotels) 2. Historic Old Town Strand Port Area (Tremont and Harbor House) 3. Bayside Area (2) Moody Gardens Hotels Tremont and Harbor House are 2-3 blocks to terminal. Everything is close though! All hotel/motels are just two or so miles from terminal anyway. To get bearings of island Look at FREE internet map See Galveston.com Interact and Discover Maps Galveston Fun Map Click on the image of the Galveston Fun Map Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted November 30, 2010 #4 Share Posted November 30, 2010 We are on the Mariner TA arriving Galveston Nov 11 2011 (11/11/11 What do you know!!)We are looking to stay over a night in Galveston. Any recommendations on hotels? Any help appreciated. Paul prfssrpah@aol.com:) Since your question is directly on hotel recommendations In my opinion St Luis, Hilton, Moody Gardens, Tremont, Galvez and Harbor House are the better hotels. Many other nice ones also though! Two brand new ones are Country Inn and Sheridon Four Points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted November 30, 2010 #5 Share Posted November 30, 2010 We are on the Mariner TA arriving Galveston Nov 11 2011 (11/11/11 What do you know!!)We are looking to stay over a night in Galveston. Any recommendations on hotels? Any help appreciated. Paul prfssrpah@aol.com:) We live in Galveston! Also will be on Rome Galveston TA with you. Just brought Voyager back from Barcelona to Galveston also. Feel free to ask more questions!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me 2 Posted December 2, 2010 #6 Share Posted December 2, 2010 We live in Galveston!Also will be on Rome Galveston TA with you.......... Feel free to ask more questions!:D We too are taking the Mariner crossing in October 2011. Have been to other US states before but this will be our first visit to Texas. As such, we plan to spend 6 or 7 days in the Galveston/Houston area before flying back to UK. Are there any good country & western bar/restuarants in Galveston where we can have a meal, enjoy a beer or two, try our hand at the Texas two step and let rip an occasional Yeehaw :eek: ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted December 2, 2010 #7 Share Posted December 2, 2010 www.thegrand.com Galveston live music and theater events first class www.oldquarteracousticcafe.com Galveston live music a dive but some good musicians every now and then www.bigtexassaloon.com North Houston live music and dancing never been there www.gruenehall.com San Antonio area oldest dance hall in texas live music and dancing my favorite out of town FOR THE REAL EXPERIENCE and Great Place to Visit Also do Riverwalk in SA www.houstonredneck.com Houston mid town live music and dancing my favorite in Houston for dancing Thursday and Friday only http://www.mcgonigels.com Houston mid town live music and dancing my favorite in Houston for listening to music www.bigtexassaloon.com Clear Lake near Nasa and Galveston live music and dancing never been there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me 2 Posted December 2, 2010 #8 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Thanks for the links ssb - looks like we could be in for a great time and experience ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSnarkyPants Posted December 5, 2010 #9 Share Posted December 5, 2010 Was on the island yesterday for Dickens on the Strand and saw there is a brand new Four Points by Sheraton right on the seawall. Those are always comfortable hotels... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barsnikel Posted December 5, 2010 #10 Share Posted December 5, 2010 At this moment, I am sitting in the Country Inns & Suites in Galveston. We sail out tomorrow. There are a number of hotels in the area, with the most popular being along the "seawall". Some tend to be pricey, but there are some good values to be had. I am paying $89/night... I selected this one for several reasons: The wife wanted an indoor pool; they allow us to leave our car here while cruising ; it is in the area I wanted; it is a new hotel and got good reviews by others ; it has free wifi and free breakfast; king bed with refrigerator Besides this one, in that same price range there are: a nice Best Western, 2 Comfort Suites, Holiday Inn, Quality Inn.. and many more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caddyrag Posted December 8, 2010 #11 Share Posted December 8, 2010 We are sailing on the Magic Nov 14th (Monday) and want to be in Galveston Sunday when she arrives. What is the best hotel on the seawall where we can watch her arrival? I've heard that will be a large fanfare going on and want to be a part of it. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort43202 Posted December 8, 2010 #12 Share Posted December 8, 2010 We stayed at the Garden Inn and it was very nice. It was in the middle of the island but an easy walk to the strand especially if you like looking at all the historic homes. They also didn't require a two night stay and offered parking during the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted December 8, 2010 #13 Share Posted December 8, 2010 We are sailing on the Magic Nov 14th (Monday) and want to be in Galveston Sunday when she arrives. What is the best hotel on the seawall where we can watch her arrival? I've heard that will be a large fanfare going on and want to be a part of it. Nancy Unless you get a hotel that has at least 4 stories and have a room on the top floor, I doubt you can see across galveston, 3 miles approx to the port. Why not go to the port area to watch the ship come in?? Near harbor house. I thought, hey I will just look out the window and see the ship if its in when I was at quality inn and suites, and it was too foggy to see 3 miles to the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted December 8, 2010 #14 Share Posted December 8, 2010 We are sailing on the Magic Nov 14th (Monday) and want to be in Galveston Sunday when she arrives. What is the best hotel on the seawall where we can watch her arrival? I've heard that will be a large fanfare going on and want to be a part of it. Nancy see thread 10/20/10 Cruise Critic Message Boards > North American Homeports > Gulf Coast Departures Hotel in Galveston to watch our ship come in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.O.C.I.O.C.A.T.s Posted December 9, 2010 Author #15 Share Posted December 9, 2010 The countrySuites sounds wonderful; has all the amenities we are looking for. But the lowest price I could find is 160 paid in advance otherwise 209. How did you get the good rate you did? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertieboop1 Posted May 2, 2011 #16 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I was wondering also how they got that great rate for Country inns and suites. we are also looking to stay here in Feb2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barsnikel Posted May 2, 2011 #17 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I called the County Inn direct, and I told them were we coming in for a cruise.. I told them I was looking at the best deal I could find. They quoted my that price. Maybe I hit them on an "off" time.. who knows. But it was perfect for our stay. They allowed us to leave our car in their lot free of charge, and when we returned it was still there. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistshar Posted July 4, 2011 #18 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I was wondering also how they got that great rate for Country inns and suites. we are also looking to stay here in Feb2012 I don't know if you have found a room yet or not but if not the Quality Inn & Suites has a room for $59.95 this far out. The closer it gets it will be a lot higher. If you check their rates closer in you will see how much higher they are. I got one for May that is $53.95 which is the senior rate. Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandToIsland Posted July 17, 2011 #19 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I don't know if you have found a room yet or not but if not the Quality Inn & Suites has a room for $59.95 this far out. The closer it gets it will be a lot higher. If you check their rates closer in you will see how much higher they are. I got one for May that is $53.95 which is the senior rate. Have a great cruise! I was just looking at their site and seen the same rate. We need it for Feb 2012 as well. I think I might just book it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistshar Posted July 17, 2011 #20 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I was just looking at their site and seen the same rate. We need it for Feb 2012 as well. I think I might just book it. I hope it works out for you. Have a great time! You don't have as long a wait as we do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarand Posted July 18, 2011 #21 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Any experiences at Harbor House? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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