Hotel Galvez - A Wyndham Historic Hotel - Galveston Hotel

  • Class:
    4.0 stars
    per Orbitz, VirtualTourist
    3.5 stars
    per Expedia
    3.0 stars
    per MyTravelGuide, Priceline.com, ProfessionalTravelGuide.com, Yahoo! Travel
  • Address: 2024 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550
  • Phone: +1 409 765 7721
  • Website:www.wyndham.com
Average Rating
4.0
209+ reviews
from 8 sources
TravelPost.com
7.0
18+ reviews
CitySearch
4.5
8+ reviews
VirtualTourist
5.0
2+ reviews
Yelp
4.5
4+ reviews
MyTravelGuide
8.5
124+ reviews
Priceline.com
9.0
1+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
4.0
27+ reviews
Expedia
4.5
25+ reviews

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Hotel Galvez - A Wyndham Historic Hotel
Hotel Galvez - A Wyndham Historic Hotel
2024 Seawall Blvd
Galveston, TX 77550
Hotel Galvez - A Wyndham Historic Hotel

Hotel Galvez - A Wyndham Historic Hotel Details

We Recommend Hotel Galvez - A Wyndham Historic Hotel Because

  • "setting, beautiful pool area, wonderful dining" more on Yahoo! Travel
  • "rooms were very clean & the view was beautiful" more on TripAdvisor
  • "rooms were nicely appointed and generous in size, beds very comfortable and terrific view of the water if you have a front room" more on VirtualTourist
  • "rooms are adequate size and the beds and pillows are very compfortable" more on Expedia
  • "was impressed with all of the history in the hotel and galveston island in general - much more than just a beach destination! ou" more on CitySearch

Full Amenity List

  • handicapped accessible
  • Restaurant
  • Alarm clock
  • Dry cleaning
  • Swim-up bar
  • in-room movies
  • Security guard
  • fishing
  • Game room
  • Internet services
  • Bathtub
  • Copier
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium bedding
  • Door man
  • Breakfast available
  • Multilingual staff
  • Toiletries
  • Concierge floor
  • Catering services
  • fitness equipment
  • Bell staff/porter
  • Air conditioned public areas
  • movie
  • children's pool
  • Tour desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Audio visual equipment
  • Health club
  • Telephone

Descriptions from Across the Web

  • Once called the Queen of the Gulf, the Hotel Galvez is a Spanish colonial hotel located across the street from the beach and the Gulf of Mexico and approximately one hour from Houston International Airport. The hotel is only a trolley ride away from downtown Galveston, the Strand Historic Distric... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Old-world elegance Ever since this Galveston hotel opened in 1911, Hotel Galvez has been known as the ""Queen of the Gulf,"" and rightfully so; she majestically rises from the beachfront to hold court over the Gulf of Mexico. Tropical pool This richly renovated hotel blends Victorian elegance wit... more on Expedia
  • The Scene :Built in 1911, the Galvez had always been known for its Old-World charm, hence its nickname "Queen of the Gulf." But with multimillion-dollar renovations in 1998 and 2001, the old Queen has had a magnificent facelift that preserves its heritage, while adding the best of modern-day amen... more on CitySearch
  • This seaside grande dame was once called "Queen of the Gulf." The six-story Spanish colonial hotel, built in 1911, has been restored to its original splendor. The lobby, music hall, parlors, loggia, and veranda evoke memories of a bygone era. A pool, swim-up ... more on Fodor's
  • 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... more on Hotels.com

Reviews From Across The Web read all

1.0
Worst experience ever!

(May 05, 2006 00:00)

Hotel Galvez is without a doubt the worst hotel I have ever stayed at in my life. I have never been treated so badly by an establishment before. Wyndham hotels have always been a great place to stay, but they should be embarrased to have their name attached to this place. From the moment we check... ashleybaugh, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

10.0

Wonderful, it's always wonderful there. a user of Travelpost. Read full review on TravelPost.com

3.5
Waterfront Luxury

Overlooking Galveston Bay, the Hotel Galvez is an elegant structure. It was known as the 'Queen of the Gulf'and named after 18th century governor of the Louisiana Territory, Count Bernardo de Galvez. The hotel has an expansive light-filled lobby offering comfy wicker chairs and cushy upholstered ... VeronicaG, a user of virtualtourist.com. Read full review on VirtualTourist

5.0
Great experiance

We had a wonderful time. The Hotel was beautiful, We traveled with two small children and the hotel and staff were very kid friendly. ... traveler, a user of Expedia.com. Read full review on Expedia

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Directions

at 21st & Seawall Blvd

45 mi from Houston

Miscellaneous

  • Number Of Floors: 8
  • Number Of Rooms: 226
  • Year Built: 1911
  • Year Renovated: 2005

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