The coastal island city of Galveston, Texas, has become a popular hub for ships from several cruise lines. All Galveston-based ships dock at the Port of Galveston on the north side of Galveston Island. The port is very close to the city's historic Strand neighborhood, and hotels are available nearby.
The Tremont House is a luxury hotel close to the center of Galveston's historic Strand district. The hotel boasts 119 guest rooms and suites that "embody the elegance of the past with the comforts of today," according to the Tremont House website. All rooms include free high-speed wireless and wired Internet access, LCD televisions with free cable, iPod docking stations and marble bathrooms. The hotel has a fitness facility, a whirlpool tub, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a sauna/spa. Numerous restaurants are nearby, and a cafe is located on site.
The Tremont House
2300 Ships Mechanic Row
Galveston, TX 77550
409-763-0300
wyndhamtremonthouse.com
The Harbor House at Pier 21 is a "modern-day translation of a working waterfront warehouse, recreated as a casual, tasteful 42-room inn-style hotel," according to the hotel's website. The Harbor House is located right by the water, with full views of the Port of Galveston. Each room and suite includes a microwave, a refrigerator, cable television with movie channels, and free high-speed wireless Internet access. Several restaurants are just a short walk away from the Harbor House, and the hotel offers slip rentals from its own marina.
Harbor House at Pier 21
21 Pier #28
Galveston, TX 77550
800-874-3721
harborhousepier21.com
The Hotel Galvez and Spa is a historic 1911 hotel not far from the Strand and the Port of Galveston. The hotel offers 224 guest rooms and suites, all with views of either the waterfront or Galveston Island. All rooms include free high-speed Internet access, cable televisions and iPod docking stations. The hotel has a luxury spa, which offers services such as massage, skin treatments, yoga, pilates and exercise classes. Bernardo's Restaurant is on site, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, and numerous other restaurant options are just a short walk away.
Hotel Galvez and Spa
2024 Seawall Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77550
409-765-7721
wyndhamhotelgalvez.com
