Galvaston hotels

[SIENA6334]

We have booked a repo cruise in Feb. 2015. We leave out of Ft Lauderdale but will end in Galvaston. I have never been to Texas and know very little about Galvaston. We would like to stay a couple days after the cruise. I would appreciate advice on a nice place to stay and places to see:confused:.

[Galveston Cruiser]

First thing to know is that Mardi Gras is from Feb. 6 to Feb. 17, 2015. Hotels will require a minimum number of nights and be more expensive.

 

Second: Check out Galveston.COM for hotels and things to do; always a lot in February - actually all the time:D

Also look at galvestonhistory.org

 

Downtown hotels are The Tremont and Harbor House, numerous ones on Seawall. Also Bed & Breakfasts and resort rentals; numerous websites list these.

 

There is a tremendous amount of history in Galveston so have fun discovering and planning before your cruise.

[05mak05]

Check tripadvisor.com for things to do in Galveston. For years, we've intended to go to Moody Gardens and have never made it. A few weeks ago, our friends did go and had such a good time! Other hotels are Galvez, Hilton, Hampton and Sheraton Four Points and are all located across the street from the water. The Hampton is next to Wal-Mart which is nice for last minute purchases.

A few weeks ago, we stayed at Four Points using Starwood points. This was our 3rd stay and it was nice, quiet and clean. And, free. Breakfast runs about $10 pp and is very good. The breakfast at the Hampton is free but very limited, high carb choices. No eggs. And, here's a great link showing the location of cruise port hotels: http://www.pre-cruisehotels.com

[Stevesan]

Check tripadvisor.com for things to do in Galveston. For years, we've intended to go to Moody Gardens and have never made it. A few weeks ago, our friends did go and had such a good time! Other hotels are Galvez, Hilton, Hampton and Sheraton Four Points and are all located across the street from the water. The Hampton is next to Wal-Mart which is nice for last minute purchases.

A few weeks ago, we stayed at Four Points using Starwood points. This was our 3rd stay and it was nice, quiet and clean. And, free. Breakfast runs about $10 pp and is very good. The breakfast at the Hampton is free but very limited, high carb choices. No eggs. And, here's a great link showing the location of cruise port hotels: http://www.pre-cruisehotels.com

 

Or:

http://www.galveston.com/islandhotels/

[Chmie]

We spent 3 nites at the Galvez prior to our cruise out of Galveston and loved this hotel. On the seawall and close to a pier worth visiting. :)