Hotel Galvez - A Wyndham Historic Hotel - Galveston

2024 Seawall Blvd, Galveston 77550 United States
Guest rating 8.5
(Neighbourhood average 6.2)
8.5 overall guest rating
Average for the neighbourhood is 6.2
29.29209, -94.78582
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Overview

Location.

Opened in 1911 and bestowed with the title "Queen of the Gulf," the Hotel Galvez has been painstakingly restored to her original majesty and promises to reign supreme in Galveston, Texas for years to come. This eight-story Spanish Colonial-style hotel is located on a barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico, one-half mile from downtown Galveston and sits within one mile of the Galveston Convention and Visitor's Bureau, the Moody Civic Center and Gallery Row. Houston Hobby Airport is 44 miles from the hotel.

Hotel Features.

The elegant lobby of the Hotel Galvez features mahogany wood beams across the ceiling. The lushly landscaped outdoor pool features a seasonal swim-up bar, private cabanas surrounding the pool, poolside grill and multiple spa tubs. The Spa at Hotel Galvez is a 10,000 square-foot, full-service spa that also includes a fitness facility. The smoke-free, business-friendly hotel offers 14,025 square feet of elegant function space including eight meeting rooms outfitted with modern technological support. A fee-based, self-service business center is available with wireless Internet access. Chefs at Bernardo's prepare traditional and nouvelle cuisine served in a romantic atmosphere with spectacular views of the beach and an endless ocean horizon.

Guestrooms.

The 224 guestrooms of the Hotel Galvez feature tones of lush greens, rich gold and sepia furnishings reminiscent of the 1930s. The bathrooms pamper guests with etched glass paneling, scalloped sinks with porcelain faucets, and Carrera marble tile. Pillow-top mattresses, luxuriant bathrobes and designer toiletries indulge guests. Cherry wood armoires feature a pullout television with premium cable channel and video game console.

Expert Tip.

Located less than one mile from the Hotel Galvez, Bishop's Palace is on everyone's "must see" list. Built in 1888, this Victorian castle features intricately carved ornaments, stained-glass windows, bronze dragons and other sculptures and fireplaces from around the world, including one that is lined in pure silver.

Why book with us?

Facilities

Services

  • ATM/banking
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge desk
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Express check- in
  • Express check-out
  • Fitness equipment
  • Hair salon
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Multilingual staff
  • Parking (valet) $14 Per Day
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Safe-deposit box - front desk
  • Security guard
  • Shoe shine
  • Tour assistance
  • Wedding services

Business & Event

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Banquet facilities
  • Business services
  • Computer rental
  • Conference room(s)
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Event catering
  • Exhibit space
  • Meeting rooms (small groups)
  • Secretarial services

Rooms (all rooms include)

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes
  • Cable/satellite TV
  • Climate control
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Complimentary newspaper (M-F)
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Hair dryer
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Internet access - high speed
  • Internet access - surcharge
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Makeup mirror
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pay movies
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Rollaway beds
  • Television
  • Voice mail
  • Wake-up calls

General

  • Air-conditioned public areas;
  • Ballroom(s);
  • Bar/lounge;
  • Elevator/lift;
  • Gift shops or newsstand;
  • Number of floors: 8;
  • Number of rooms: 224;
  • Poolside bar;
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel;
  • Smoke-free property;
  • Swimming pool - outdoor;
  • Swim-up bar;
  • Year Built 1888
Check-in time is 4 PM
Check-out time is Noon
Children stay free 17
Pets not allowed

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

Know before you go

Guests must be at least 21 years of age to check in to this hotel. Hotel Galvez is a smoke-free property.

Dining

Bernardo’s - Victorian elegance infuses Bernardo’s Restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Located just off the lobby, the open, airy dining room—in shades of cranberry, sage, and coral—provides expansive views of the beach and Gulf. Serving both traditional and nouvelle cuisine, Bernardo’s is famous for its Gulf Coast seafood, daily specials, and Sunday Champagne Brunch. Breakfast Now, a buffet featuring made-to-order omelets, is offered on weekend mornings, also. Sample menu for Bernardo’s
Appetizers:

  • Texas-Raised Quail Stuffed with Venison and Blueberry Sausage
  • Seafood Ceviche Bloody Mary
  • Tomato Mozzarella Napoleon
    Main courses:
  • Coriander-Crusted Sea Scallops
  • Chevre and Pecan Stuffed Chicken
  • Crawfish Étouffée Stuffed Potato
    Desserts:
  • Bread Pudding with Bourbon Glaze
  • Strawberry Cheesecake
  • Classic Crème Brûlée

    Lobby Bar - Drinks served at a restored early-1900s mahogany bar. Piano player entertains guests Friday and Saturday evenings and during Sunday brunch.

    Seaside Grill & Swim-up Bar - Seasonal light dining during warm weather at the tropical swimming pool. Guests can contact the hotel for hours/seasons of operation.

  • Recreation

    The tropical pool at the Hotel Galvez features a seasonal swim-up bar, poolside grill, and private cabanas.

    Just across the boulevard begins a 30-mile ribbon of sun-drenched beaches, ideal for sunbathing, swimming, and sunset strolls. Guests can rent bicycles or take a horseback ride. Nearby are golf, tennis, boating, fishing charters, water skiing, and personal-watercraft rentals.

    Guests enjoy membership privileges at the private Galveston Country Club’s 18-hole championship golf course, 12 miles away. Hotel Galvez is just a trolley ride away from downtown Galveston, galleries, museums, shops, and the Strand Historic District.

    The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.


    • Bicycle rentals nearby
    • Boat launch nearby
    • Fishing nearby
    • Golfing nearby
    • Hiking/biking trails nearby
    • Horse riding/rental nearby
    • Motor boating nearby
    • Personal watercraft nearby
    • Running track/path nearby
    • Sailing nearby
    • Swimming on site
    • Tennis nearby
    • Water skiing nearby

    Guestrooms Guestrooms

    Non Refundable Doubles

    Two double beds with pillowtop mattresses, fluffy comforters. Floors 1–4. May have Gulf of Mexico or Galveston Island view. Approximately 300 square feet. Cherrywood-toned armoire with TV. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Complimentary video games. Marble bathroom with bathrobes and signature toiletries. Refrigerator available on request (surcharge). Complimentary USA Today. Nonsmoking. Nonrefundable.

    All rooms include All rooms include
    • Air conditioning
    • Bathrobes
    • Cable/satellite TV
    • Climate control
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Complimentary newspaper (M-F)
    • Cribs (infant beds) available
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • Electronic/magnetic keys
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping (daily)
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
    • Internet access - high speed
    • Internet access - surcharge
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Makeup mirror
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Pay movies
    • Pillowtop mattress
    • Premium bedding
    • Refrigerator (on request)
    • Rollaway beds
    • Television
    • Voice mail
    • Wake-up calls

    Non Refundable Queen

    One queen bed with pillowtop mattress, fluffy comforter. Floors 1–4. May have Gulf of Mexico or Galveston Island view. Approximately 300 square feet. Cherrywood-toned armoire with TV. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Complimentary video games. Marble bathroom with bathrobes and signature toiletries. Refrigerator available on request (surcharge). Complimentary USA Today. Nonsmoking. Nonrefundable.

    All rooms include

    Standard Doubles

    Two double beds with pillowtop mattresses, fluffy comforters. Floors 1–4. May have Gulf of Mexico or Galveston Island view. Approximately 300 square feet. Cherrywood-toned armoire with TV. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Complimentary video games. Marble bathroom with bathrobes and signature toiletries. Refrigerator available on request (surcharge). Complimentary USA Today. Nonsmoking.

    All rooms include

    Standard Queen

    One queen bed with pillowtop mattress, fluffy comforter. Floors 1–4. May have Gulf of Mexico or Galveston Island view. Approximately 300 square feet. Cherrywood-toned armoire with TV. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Complimentary video games. Marble bathroom with bathrobes and signature toiletries. Refrigerator available on request (surcharge). Complimentary USA Today. Nonsmoking. Nonrefundable.

    All rooms include

    Terms & conditions

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
    Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
    The following fees and deposits are charged by the property upon service, check-in, or check-out.
  • Valet parking: $14 per 24-hour period The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
    Prices shown exclude taxes and fees unless otherwise stated.
  • Area map

    A short guide to Galveston

    Galveston’s top attractions are on the island’s eastern half. The urban core is here, as is the Strand Historic District, near the cruise ship terminal. Seawall Boulevard fronts the beach, while Broadway Avenue is home to several landmarks, such as the Bishop’s Palace and Moor-styled Sacred Heart Church. Other must-sees include Galveston Island State Park, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, and Moody Gardens.

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    Nearby Activities & Points of Interest

    0.5 - 1.0 mi

    • Rosenberg Library - 1300 yards
    • Bishop's Palace - 1400 yards
    • St. Mary Cathedral Basilica - 1600 yards
    • Grand 1894 Opera House - 1700 yards

    1.0 - 3.0 mi

    • Downtown Galveston - 1.0 mile
    • Galveston History Museum - 1.0 mile
    • Strand Theatre - 1.1 miles
    • Galveston Island Railroad Museum - 1.2 miles
    • Port of Galveston (Galveston Wharves) - 1.3 miles
    • Cruise Line Terminal - 1.3 miles

    3.0+ mi

    • Galveston Scholes Intl. Airport (GLS) - 4.5 miles
    • Houston Ellington Field Airport (EFD) - 32 miles
    • Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) - 39 miles
    • Lake Jackson Brazoria County Airport (LJN) - 42 miles
    • Houston Central Business District Heliport (JDX) - 47 miles
    • Houston Greenway Plaza Heliport (JGP) - 49 miles

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