Best Western Plus Hotels in Galveston

We haven’t been to The Galvez in over a year. We used to stay at least two weekends a month. The Mitchell family has sold the Galvez and it is NOT the same at all! If you haven’t been in awhile you are in for a shock! I will start with the positive of the new owners “remodel “. The food is much better and I like they took out the tub in the bathroom and made a bigger shower. Now for the not so positive. They took out the beautiful front doors and put in a cheap revolving door. They painted the outside of the hotel a Pepto-Bismol pink with huge black and white window coverings on the front of the hotel. Then you walk inside, to what I am guessing they were trying to achieve a swanky something. They have put in an ultra modern guest registration desk, to which we waited for 2 1/2 hours after check in time for our room! They removed the large check in area of old and put in a coffee bar that is open from6:30am and 1:00pm. They added a bar to the left with huge red chandeliers and playing Sinatra. The hallway has huge gold bells with Chrystal chandeliers underneath them. I thought it was a decoration for Christmas but it wasn’t. The opposite hall has white chandeliers with red covers with black and white checked flooring. Getting off the elevator to your room and you are blasted with the most god awful wall coverings, a floral jungle with owls and monkeys and a blue carpet! Then you enter your room which has the same wall coverings on one wall and mirrors on the entire wall behind the bed. The ceiling is painted a light blue and the furnishings are white, cheap and chintzy. The carpet is blue and white square with white specks on the blue part. The hotel now looks as if someone tried to make it a cheap hotel somewhere in the Bahamas with maybe a hit of I’ll repute! The Galvez is no longer the eloquent, glamours, classy hotel of distinction. The name has now been changed to the Grand Galvez, which this remodel did not come close to “grand”.

The hotel was perfect for what we wanted apart from the dark & dreary decoration of the rooms... dark browns, mustard & dark orange colors were not what I expected at a seaside resort! I imagined walking into a light blue or light green room as you'd see in the condos to rent. These colors were just dark & desperately need renovating. The bathroom had seen better days for sure...the bath base looked slightly grubby but it had a raised anti slip mat which often retains a darker appearance & the shower doors were streaked & didn't fit together properly. Basically it was a bit messy & unappealing! However, the facilities were excellent. Balconies are great w/ wonderful views. Club ten level allows a child free zone, which makes it way quieter & offers a free delivered breakfast or a voucher to reduce your breakfast bill @ Blakes Bistro & I believe free valet parking (apart from tips of course!) The restaurants here at The San Luis are excellent. Everything we ate here was delicious but expensive. Service was excellent also & all staff were extremely attentive & friendly.

The $40 plus tax park and cruise, and round trip shuttle to the cruise port sounded like an amazing deal after comparing parking at the port. Shuttle from the hotel to the port went smooth. Returning was terrible. On disembark day, I called the hotel at 7:30 AM to make sure we knew where pickup was and the shuttle bus number. We arrived at the pickup place at 9:45 am and confirmed with port staff we were in the right location. At 10:19, I called the hotel to check on the shuttle’s route. I was told the driver was at the hotel picking up passengers and headed our way in about 10 minutes. At 11:00, I called the hotel again to check on the shuttle as we had seen several other shuttles come and go repeatedly. She said we had been waiting way too long and he should be there shortly and if he didn’t arrive in a few minutes to call back. I called back around 11:30- was told they would personally talk to the driver and they would call me back. I missed the call but called back promptly and was told a driver was on the way. Just before noon, a Mercedes’ shuttle #405 van pulled into the designated parking spot. He said he would take us to Holiday Inn Express and I told him we needed the resort and he said he would take us. He was not a charter bus that had dropped us off and he definitely was not bus number 803 as the hotel had told us . He said he was normally a private shuttle but he was filling in and helping out and would take us. He was confused as how we had waited so long but overall was apologetic and friendly given we had sat in the sun waiting for a ride for over 2 hours at that point. We arrived back at the hotel and I stopped at the front desk. The staff apologized and said that this driver wasn’t even their driver and was just a nice driver to bring us back and was not affiliated with the hotel. The manager I believe apologized and thanked me for the feedback and said she would get with the shuttle company to improve their service. She also said they would get us taken care of at check in and all set up for our stay. When I told her we were only there to pick up our vehicle and head out on our 7 hour drive, she just said oh ok I thought y’all were staying not leaving. She made no attempt to compensate us for the trouble or the terrible experience of sitting out in the sun for two hours. Won’t stay here again or recommend it. If you’re cruising, just pay the extra money and park at the port so you can leave in a timely manner!

Hotel location is good! Recommend everyone can come here to see! Parking is free! Especially for everyone, this restaurant, which is very close to the hotel, tastes quite good!

When you stay at Harbor House at Pier 21 in Galveston, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Strand Historic District and 4 minutes by foot from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Port of Galveston and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Galveston Seawall.Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 42 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

This Red Roof in Galveston, Texas keeps you close to the gulf coast beaches as well as the events happening in downtown Galveston. For the best scenic views of the city, stroll along the oceanside path at Galveston Seawall or discover the landscape from above with Galveston Helicopters. Hike the scenic trails at Galveston Island State Park, then see all your favorite underwater and rainforest animals at Moody Gardens. Families can enjoy the rides at Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and the waterslides at Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston. Travel back in time when exploring the historical rooms at Bishop's Palace as well as the interactive exhibits at Galveston Island Railroad Museum and Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum. We’re also near Fort Crockett as well as the campuses of Texas A&M at Galveston and Galveston College.After a day of exciting discovery, unwind with our fantastic amenities at our family-friendly hotel. Connect to our free Wi-Fi and watch all of your favorite shows with our free expanded cable package. All of our 100% smoke-free rooms feature a mini-refrigerator, microwave, in-room coffee, hair dryers and iron/ironing board as well as plenty of outlets for charging your smart devices. Enjoy a swim in our swimming pool. Stop by our lobby for a free cup of hot coffee or tea. Guests also have access to our business center and guest coin laundry facility. One well-behaved pet per room is welcome at Red Roof Inn Galveston - Beachfront.

Located in Galveston (East End), The George Manor is within a 15-minute walk of Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Strand Historic District. This upscale bed & breakfast is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Port of Galveston and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Galveston Seawall.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this Colonial bed & breakfast include wedding services, a television in a common area, and bike parking.Satisfy your appetite for lunch, dinner, or brunch at the bed & breakfast's bar/lounge, The Bar, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include limo/town car service, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area. A cruise ship terminal shuttle is available for a surcharge.Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Clean room, smooth check-in, beach is really close. Very good value for what I paid. They even had beach towels available! The location is very convenient as it is away from the noisy area yet close to some restaurants and gas stations.