"The hotel was convenient and clean, and the staff was friendly. I had a pleasant stay.2023-06-23"
"I liked the location, and there wasn't too much traffic. The hotel was clean. The room had a kitchenette, and the fridge had a freezer. Nice staff. The check-in clerk was delightful and kind, and the checkout clerk was extremely pleasant. Stay here.2021-06-23"
"We arrived at 1:40 AM, and the doors were locked. There was a sign that a clerk would return shortly, but after repeated calls and ringing the bell for over 20 minutes, we gave up and went to another hotel.2016-02-28"
"The hotel and pool area were nice, and the staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. There were no toiletries in our room, and the problem was quickly resolved. However, there were spots of blood in the bathroom; when we complained to the manager he seemed disinterested, though he did say he'd have it cleaned. The shuttle to the cruise port was miserable, and we weren't told we'd have to make a reservation. The drivers were nice, but we had to wait about a half hour each way. We won't be staying here again.2016-09-25"
"Perfect location. Great hotel and staff. Beautiful pool with an awesome slide for kids. This is the best-looking place on the strip.2016-08-05"
"Good location. I loved staying at this hotel. It had an old-world appeal, with high ceilings, ceiling fans, hardwood floors, and shutters on the windows. All the employees were pleasant. The lounge bar was quiet and intimate, with excellent drinks and service. The rooftop bar was livelier. No on-site restaurant, but there was room service and bar food was available. We stayed off-season, so I imagine the hotel is much more "happening" during other times of the year.2020-02-08"
"No fridge or microwave in the room. The hotel employees were helpful and nice.2018-06-15"
"The hotel staff was helpful, but the room smelled musty.2017-07-19"
"The hotel was nice and clean, and the room was quite large. The only negative was that the shower door had been installed backwards; it was hard to reach the shower controls. I'd stay here again.2019-03-24"
"Good-sized room and nice hotel staff. Breakfast was good. No restaurant within walking distance.2019-02-09"
"Awesome location with easy access to main roads. The room was beautiful, and the beds were comfortable. Great breakfast. I'll stay here again.2019-01-12"
"Nice hotel.2018-12-09"
"The hotel was clean, and the beds were comfortable. The employees were nice and informative. Great breakfast. I recommend staying here.2018-06-03"
"The carpet in my room was filthy; it was so bad that we put towels on the floor to walk on. The bedsheets were stained, and the bathtub was dirty. Truly a nasty place. Don't even think about staying at this motel.2016-06-28"
"This motel was dirty and awful. The shower was so gross that I wouldn't use it. Don't stay here.2016-04-19"
"Close to the sailing dock. Great value. The clerk was wonderful; he had the best personality possible for the job. The motel had a free park and cruise option.2015-12-15"
"We weren't at the hotel much, but when we were, everything was great. The location was convenient, and the view was great. Good pool and bar. The pool was heated when it was cold out.2021-03-24"
"The hotel was clean, and the service was great. There was a fee to check in early.2019-06-04"
"I saw 2 roaches in my room. The AC didn't work when I arrived, but it was promptly fixed. The employees were friendly, and there were lots of activities for kids. I had a great hotel stay.2017-06-06"
"The room was clean and fairly comfortable, and the hotel employees were friendly. Breakfast wasn't a true hot breakfast.2018-08-14"
"The hotel didn't have many extras, but the room was clean and spacious. Bring food and drinks.2017-04-23"
"Located behind another hotel, so there wasn't much of an ocean view. Everything was fine except the shuttle driver didn't show up, so we didn't have a ride to the cruise port.2015-05-23"
"This hotel was worth the price. The room was nice, and the service was great. Stay here.2016-12-03"
"We had a great stay and loved being just across the street from the ocean. The room smelled a bit moldy, and the AC made funny noises all night, but the bed was comfortable. All the hotel employees were super friendly and helpful.2016-05-19"
"Nice hotel. The room was clean and quiet with a nice view of the ocean. The bed and pillows were comfortable, and the employees were friendly.2016-02-08"
"The 1st motel room had roaches. I was upgraded to a suite.2022-05-23"
"I loved this hotel.2018-08-26"
"I couldn't figure out how the light switches in my room worked. The hotel was nice, though, and the employees were accommodating. Breakfast didn't start until 6:30 AM.2017-10-19"
"There was a long wait at check-in, and the room wasn't ready; I had to constantly go to the front desk and ask about the hold-up. I was finally told that the room needed repairs and was offered another room.2019-07-27"
"We had a nice stay and took advantage of the park and cruise option.2018-05-05"
"The AC in our hotel room didn't work well, so we were hot all night. Some of the employees weren't friendly. I won't stay here again.2017-07-30"
"Kind of pricey. The room was OK, but there was a lot of hair on the bathroom floor. Didn't like paying to park.2016-12-02"
"The hotel overlooked the beach. The staff was so friendly and accommodating. I was pleasantly surprised and didn't want to leave because there was so much to do.2016-10-04"
"I was impressed. Not only were the accommodations excellent, but the service was above and beyond my expectations. The employees were welcoming, and the shuttle driver was informative. I highly recommend this hotel.2016-09-24"
Hotels in Galveston are primarily concentrated on the beach, on the seawall, downtown on the Strand, near the ferry landing, and Gulf Freeway. The nightly rates range from cheap to luxury, and from motel to condo depending on your preference.
Galveston is a popular destination for beachgoers. It's also a major port and the home of the University of Texas Medical Branch. Many cruise ships depart from the Port of Galveston.
The city has dozens of buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, making it a place for visitors to enjoy both the old and the new. The Strand is one of the most popular areas of the city due to its many Victorian homes now operating as shops and restaurants, and it hosts a number of annual festivals.
Galveston has over a dozen museums and even more art galleries, and the Galveston ArtWalk is a popular annual event. After you've enjoyed the art and the beach, head for the Lone Star Flight Museum, the Texas Seaport Museum, or Moody Gardens and learn more about the history and natural wonders of the area.
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