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truchattycathy

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truchattycathy

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Has anyone stayed at Quality Inn & Suites in Galveston on Seawall Blvd. recently? I need a hotel for one night before the cruise on New Years Eve. Most of the hotels are either requiring a two night stay for that night or have jacked up their prices to more than double for the night. I don't mind a cheap hotel, just need a little feedback on this one.

 

Thanks!

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Mekamax

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It is not a 4 star hotel but it is our getaway hotel. Nice, clean and great service. Indoor pool that is locked for only guests. Get a room on the right side of the hotel when facing the hotel (left side when looking at the beach). Better views of the Gulf. Balconies on all rooms. Also do not book the one queen bed room as they are tiny. Book the 2 queen room or king room. The manager is Claudia. Free breakfast is good. Call and book with the hotel directly. They are very nice. This is the one on 61st street. Also there is a beach in front of the hotel. Anything past 61st street (as in 63rd and on) do not have a beach in front from Hurricane Ike just the seawall....Debbie

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I stayed there too. I enjoyed it, queen beds. We got a deal for $45 for late Jan.

 

Lots of RED in the decorating. It is set back from the street quite a bit. Balconys not exciting, but it does have balconys where you can see the ocean.

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Mekamax

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Ask to see if they have any very front rooms as they are two queen bed rooms and have the balcony that is on the side and front. You can see when looking at the picture of the hotel. I'd also book level 4 or 5 as they have great views. :) I attached a picture of the view from the balcony and some sunset pictures of the beach out front of the hotel. One is looked back at the lights of the Seawall.... :D

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Thanks!! I booked two rooms, and they are going to double the rates for New Years, so if you have not booked, you better hurry!

 

When I called, the girl said, you want a corner room. I said yes please!!!:)

 

Thanks for all of the input. I love CC!:D

 

Sara, come back and post pics of the Magic please. :p

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Mekamax

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There is Tortugas Mexican Cantina Restaurant in front of the hotel. Also the Rainforest Cafe, Landry's, and many other restaurants are along the Seawall within walking distance. Down 61st St where the hotel is located is many more restaurants and fast food. Also right next door is Popeyes and McDonalds. There is a fishing pier right in front of the hotel that also serves drinks and would be a neat place as a bar at night. They play Jimmy Buffett music. We usually walk out on the pier at night and enjoy the view and the night time surfers right next to the pier and listen to music but don't actually go into the facility as you have to buy at least $3 to get in and we are just out walking around. I'll attach a nighttime picture here. Also during the day keep a watch out in front of the hotel and we have seen pods of dolphins jumping. Actually from the hotel balcony you can see the fire that shoots out of the Rainforest Cafe roof at night. :) There is a Signature Kroger grocery one hotel away and we shop there for essentials but there is also a Super Walmart about three streets down too.

 

You'll have a great time! So far we have toured the Oil Rig Museum and the Tall Ship Ellissa and the Seaport Museum on the Harborside by where the cruise ships come in. We have toured Seawolf Park on the Seawall side - you cross over a bridge to it and there is a WWII Submarine and Escort Ship and a park there with a fishing pier. Great place to go and explore as the cruise ship sails right past it so you will be able to see it from the water the next day! :) Also Moody Gardens and Schitterbaun (indoor water park) are in Galveston.

 

On the ship when you pull out if you like dolphins watch the sides of the wake and you will probably see dolphins there and as you get out in the ship channel area where other ships pass you watch the bow of the other ships and you are likely to see a dolphin jumping in front of the bow. Awesome view. They have Dolphin Tours on Harborside and there are a lot of dolphins in Galveston. :)

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Otherfun things are galveston historical foundation properties(lots of historical properties), moody gardens(lotsactivities), moody mansion, Old town grand opera house, strand area, and post office street, and long walks on Seawall or beach!! Enjoy your stay and cruise! We live in Galveston so ask questions! Register for Galveston.com weeky event mailer

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Mekamax

Thanks for all the information. You have prompted me to seriously consider two days in Galveston prior to our cruise.

We have never been before and would really enjoy exploring the area.

Just not sure if we will need a car or two, since there will be 8 of us.

 

Karen

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We are looking to book this hotel for a pre-cruise stay in January. We are planning to take the Super Shuttle to the hotel and won't have a rental car. What is the best/cheapest way to get to the cruise terminal from the hotel? Any restaurant recommendations within walking distance that offer a variety of food and option for indoor/outdoor seating? We love seafood, but my mother-in-law isn't a big fan.

 

Thanks,

Beth

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. . . .What is the best/cheapest way to get to the cruise terminal from the hotel? . . .

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Beth

 

 

In order to compare a more expensive hotel with shuttle to this one without, we called Yellow Cab. They indicated their rate would be $15 from this hotel to the cruise port. I think we'll come out way ahead here. We'll also be there in January, but on the 14th/15th.

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In order to compare a more expensive hotel with shuttle to this one without, we called Yellow Cab. They indicated their rate would be $15 from this hotel to the cruise port. I think we'll come out way ahead here. We'll also be there in January, but on the 14th/15th.

 

Becky - Thanks! Do you know if that was per person or total?

 

Thanks,

Beth

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Becky - Thanks! Do you know if that was per person or total?

 

Thanks,

Beth

 

 

It was total, but my husband said he did mention there would be two of us (so we're assuming a sedan, not necessarily a minivan).

 

You're welcome. :-)

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