cdhstang Posted November 5, 2017 #1 Share Posted November 5, 2017 We are booked on Carnival Vista in September. I am looking in to hotels for the night before. It seems almost all the hotels are already sold out. So that has me looking into Houston. How will traffic be in the morning coming from there? I would much rather stay in Galveston so is it a possibility that some hotels have not published their rates yet since we are almost a year out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky616 Posted November 6, 2017 #2 Share Posted November 6, 2017 We are booked on Carnival Vista in September. I am looking in to hotels for the night before. It seems almost all the hotels are already sold out. So that has me looking into Houston. How will traffic be in the morning coming from there? I would much rather stay in Galveston so is it a possibility that some hotels have not published their rates yet since we are almost a year out? That is quite possible. I'm not expert on Galveston. We are going on our first cruise from there in April. I had a heck of a time finding a hotel in Galveston that fit our budget. Either it was too expensive in my opinion or they required two nights. I finally did find a one night stay at the Days Inn Seawall blvd. It was a good price. We booked it in May so eleven months before cruise. The reviews aren't that great for one it's away from the restaurant area but it's only one night. We can take a cab to eat, there are a few restaurants within walking distance. It's a tough port to leave out of for sure, probably our only time we will do it. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barsnikel Posted November 6, 2017 #3 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Galveston has many special events, which tend to not only fill hotels, but also can make the prices jump x2, even 3x. Having said that (and without checking the events calendar) I suggest you continue to check. Usually something will open up. We have stayed in south Houston a number of times pre-cruise. It's not a problem at all getting to Galveston, the drive is about 30-45 min (all interstate). I suggest you consider the Webster / League City area. A number of inexpensive hotels right off I-20, with restaurants and shopping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdhstang Posted November 7, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Thank you! I will keep checking but for now we are booked at a Hilton close to NASA. Have always wanted to visit there so maybe this is the chance to do so . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildBlueYonder64 Posted November 7, 2017 #5 Share Posted November 7, 2017 We're booked on a 14 day repositioning cruise on the Breeze out of Galveston in September, and booked a room for $151 at the Four Points by Sheraton on the Seawall. It's in a great location and near lots of restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newe08 Posted November 7, 2017 #6 Share Posted November 7, 2017 For our upcoming cruise in January, we're staying at the Courtyard by Marriott NASA/Clear Lake. We'll get down there the day before the cruise to go to the Space Center(it's been a few years since we've been there). Now the best part of the hotel is that it's free using our Marriott points!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdhstang Posted November 7, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted November 7, 2017 For our upcoming cruise in January, we're staying at the Courtyard by Marriott NASA/Clear Lake. We'll get down there the day before the cruise to go to the Space Center(it's been a few years since we've been there). Now the best part of the hotel is that it's free using our Marriott points!!! Right now we are booked at the Hilton NASA/Clear Lake. But are also Marriott members so that could be an option too. How do you plan on getting to the cruise terminal? Do you know if any of the NASA area hotels offer a shuttle service? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rbullenut Posted November 7, 2017 #8 Share Posted November 7, 2017 There is a new Homewood suites at the end of Sea Wall Blvd that only makes you book one night and is reasonably priced. Being a HHonors member also helps with the price a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdhstang Posted November 7, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted November 7, 2017 There is a new Homewood suites at the end of Sea Wall Blvd that only makes you book one night and is reasonably priced. Being a HHonors member also helps with the price a little. Thank you! I'll look into that! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted November 8, 2017 #10 Share Posted November 8, 2017 For our upcoming cruise in January, we're staying at the Courtyard by Marriott NASA/Clear Lake. We'll get down there the day before the cruise to go to the Space Center(it's been a few years since we've been there). Now the best part of the hotel is that it's free using our Marriott points!!! That's the area I stayed in before my cruise. It was half the price of Galveston hotels and a nice easy drive to the port in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newe08 Posted November 8, 2017 #11 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Right now we are booked at the Hilton NASA/Clear Lake. But are also Marriott members so that could be an option too. How do you plan on getting to the cruise terminal? Do you know if any of the NASA area hotels offer a shuttle service? Thank you! We plan on just driving down to the port the next morning and parking at Park n Cruise. I don't think it's more than a 40 minute drive and hopefully there won't be too much traffic on I-45 early on a Saturday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Petroplex Posted November 19, 2017 #12 Share Posted November 19, 2017 We are booked on Carnival Vista in September. I am looking in to hotels for the night before. It seems almost all the hotels are already sold out. So that has me looking into Houston. How will traffic be in the morning coming from there? I would much rather stay in Galveston so is it a possibility that some hotels have not published their rates yet since we are almost a year out? We have twice stayed at the Hampton Inn on Galveston. They tend to have rooms available even when the other Hilton branded hotels are full, and they will even release them for pretty favorable Hilton Hhonors rates if you participate in that program. It isn't the fanciest place, but it worked out well for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barsnikel Posted November 19, 2017 #13 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Booked the Hampton Inna few weeks ago for my upcoming January cruise :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubT Posted November 26, 2017 #14 Share Posted November 26, 2017 There is a new Homewood suites at the end of Sea Wall Blvd that only makes you book one night and is reasonably priced. Being a HHonors member also helps with the price a little. Wow, $200 doesn't strike me as "reasonably priced." So, maybe I'm cheap. But that is in the "going rate" category in Galveston, I'm afraid. I don't know if anyone mentioned the Kemah area. If you're driving in from the east side of Houston, highway 146 is a shortcut down to Galveston, and there are some hotels in the area well below $100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mongo59r Posted November 27, 2017 #15 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Our choice may not work for your circumstances, but since we have a 9-10 hour drive to Galveston we have been traveling the the day before and staying in the Woodlands/Spring area. It does leave a longer drive to the port, but we feel like we are better rested for the last leg of the drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barsnikel Posted November 27, 2017 #16 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Our choice may not work for your circumstances, but since we have a 9-10 hour drive to Galveston we have been traveling the the day before and staying in the Woodlands/Spring area. It does leave a longer drive to the port, but we feel like we are better rested for the last leg of the drive. We do the same, but always stay on the OTHER side of Houston (the south side). Avoids the Houston morning rush hour traffic... even on weekends, trying to get through Houston can be a challenge :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srlucado Posted January 1, 2018 #17 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Last month, I stayed a night in LaPorte before boarding a ship the next day. The hotel I chose was the Comfort Suites, right off 146, about 45 minutes straight down the road from Galveston. Really had a pleasant stay, including a nice breakfast, and it was about $90. I'd definitely stay there again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynt Posted January 2, 2018 #18 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Try hotwire or priceline, 4 star. Also try The Tremont House Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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