harleydudesat Posted February 13, 2011 #1 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I have been looking at hotels in Galveston for Nov 5 2011. For some reason seems a lot are sold out. I had been able in the past to get the Hotel Galvez or The Tremont House on Priceline. No such luck now. Any recommendations? Would like one with cruise parking as we will be driving in. Has anyone heard anything about the Country Inn and Suites? Thanks in advance for you help Holly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mongo59r Posted February 14, 2011 #2 Share Posted February 14, 2011 We've had good luck with the Hilton on Seawall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harleydudesat Posted February 14, 2011 Author #3 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Any information on Moody Gardens Hotel, Hampton Inn, or Country Inn and Suites? Which you consider better and why. Thanks so much for your help, I have always been able to get useful information from cruise critic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted February 14, 2011 #4 Share Posted February 14, 2011 The Lone Star Bike Rally is November 3-6, 2011. Hotels will require a minimum stay and rates will be higher. There will be over 250,000 on the island. Typically all hotels are sold out for the rally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novellaherman Posted February 14, 2011 #5 Share Posted February 14, 2011 We have stayed in texas city before, it is 13 miles or so from the island. We stayed at a Hampton Inn that was nice, and it shared its parking lot with the mall, so that gave us something to do for the evening. It was resonably priced as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted February 15, 2011 #6 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Country Inn is brand new relative to others. Havent seen anything negative on it. It is one block from beach! Moody Gardens is great. Lots to do there! It is on the bay! One of better hotels on island. See web Decide if you want to stay on 1. Gulf of Mexico Beach Seawall Street (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 February 15, 2011 #7 Share Posted February 15, 2011 This may be helpful! I am quoting a post from another thread at Mardi Gras time! The hotel has just been refurbished from IkE. On Seawall Blvd across from beach. I live in Galveston!!! Ask questions! Quote of another cruiser: "If you are a AAA member, you can book the Four Points Sheraton at 2300 Seawall Blvd for $75 + tax. I just booked it for the Feb 26th at this price. Stayed here our last 2 cruises--very nice new hotel--can see the ships from your room. Up until last week they had a 2 night minimum & wanted $169 a night during Mardi Gras. Guess not enough people know they exists so had to lower the rates. A really good deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Days Posted February 15, 2011 #8 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I have stayed at the Hampton Inn and its very nice. You get a hot breakfast which is included. Its close to the sewall and from some rooms you can see the gulf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hancogran Posted February 16, 2011 #9 Share Posted February 16, 2011 We stayed at the Country Inn & Suites in Galveston a few weeks ago when we sailed Voyager and were happy with it. I'm not sure about cruise parking but you could always email them and ask. The room rate was very reasonable, the room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast in the morning was good too. As stated, it is directly across from the beach. Unfortunately, the day we were there it was raining and very cold so we didn't get a chance to explore much. :( If I remember right, the cab cost to the port was approximately $11.00. I don't think you'll be disappointed if you choose it. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CINDYSUE Posted February 17, 2011 #10 Share Posted February 17, 2011 We like Harbor House. On Pier 21, a couple of blocks from cruise ship terminal. DH drops me off with the luggage and goes back to the hotel and parks and then walks to terminal. You are right there with a bunch of good restaurants, close to the Strand. To me Galveston is great because it has such a funky vibe, but it is not the place to go for the beach. I would rather stay in the downtown area. We have stayed also at B & B in the old victorian houses. That was really neat! You have plenty of choices, but because of the rally and the cruise ships, I would not wait to book. I have already booked for cruise in November. We are going three days ahead of time, just to soak up the atmosphere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted February 17, 2011 #11 Share Posted February 17, 2011 We like Harbor House. On Pier 21, a couple of blocks from cruise ship terminal. DH drops me off with the luggage and goes back to the hotel and parks and then walks to terminal. You are right there with a bunch of good restaurants, close to the Strand. To me Galveston is great because it has such a funky vibe, but it is not the place to go for the beach. I would rather stay in the downtown area. We have stayed also at B & B in the old victorian houses. That was really neat! You have plenty of choices, but because of the rally and the cruise ships, I would not wait to book. I have already booked for cruise in November. We are going three days ahead of time, just to soak up the atmosphere If you want a party during Lone Star Rally, that area around Harbor House and Old Town Strand St. is party central. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted February 17, 2011 #12 Share Posted February 17, 2011 FYI www.lonestarrally.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted February 18, 2011 #13 Share Posted February 18, 2011 FYI Maps show locations of events! http://www.lonestarrally.com/map.html Some events on Seawall area and some events on Harborside and Strand area! Might help you decide where you want to stay if you are cruising during that event time! Remember there will be approx 200,000 or so visitors on the island for the duration of events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harleydudesat Posted February 18, 2011 Author #14 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Thanks so much for all the answers. Kinda leaning towards moody gardens. My D H likes the idea of parking and shuttle, that way our vacation starts with less stress. Bike rally could be interesting. I have never been to one but DH has (my daughter named him harleydude when we got married- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted February 18, 2011 #15 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Thanks so much for all the answers. Kinda leaning towards moody gardens. My D H likes the idea of parking and shuttle, that way our vacation starts with less stress. Bike rally could be interesting. I have never been to one but DH has (my daughter named him harleydude when we got married- You won't go wrong at Moody Gardens! Then you can get involved as much as you want! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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