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Nov 17, 2009 by Sarah from Beaumont,TX
Overall Rating: 10

• Ambiance.

“I loved it.”

Oct 20, 2009 by Toby from Houston,TX
Overall Rating: 8

• The exterior of the hotel was gorgeous. Like a hotel from the 30's.
• The view from the room was definitely sub par.

“A great hotel definitely a throw back to the classic 20's and 30's era.”

Oct 15, 2009 by Lisa from Houston,TX
Overall Rating: 10

• We really enjoyed the heated pool and jacuzzi.
• Parking across street was inconvenient with small children.

“The staff was very friendly and very accommodating. Lobby was pleasant atmosphere and piano playing in afternoon and evening. We were able to swim in the heated pool and jacuzzi on a cool fall day. The kids thought that was pretty cool. Room was spacious for a standard room. We would stay here again.”

Aug 26, 2009 by Mickey from Seguin,TX
Overall Rating: 10

• Conveniently located on the beach, historic, classic.
• Nothing.

“It was just the best. the staff was very nice, everyone was helpful and cordial.
The room was clean, accomodating, and private.”

Aug 24, 2009 by from Richardson,TX
Overall Rating: 0

• Excellent friendly service.

“Beautiful historical resort.”

Aug 22, 2009 by Patricia from Cedar Park,TX
Overall Rating: 9

• Sentimental reasons
• Parking

“We did enjoy our stay because we spent our honeymoon there 50 years ago. This stay was a gift from our children for our anniversary. As a Senior person, the lighting was not good at all for reading purposes.”

Aug 19, 2009 by Bea from Falgout
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Beautiful hotel.
• Noise at 2:00a.m., drunken young people.

“I loved this hotel and I am not really easy to please. It was beautiful, across from beach, beautiful view and a pretty room. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone and will go back, no questions asked.”

Aug 18, 2009 by Shar-nel from Waller,TX
Overall Rating: 2

• The hotel staff was very polite and eager to help.
• The rooms are very small. There was hair all over our bed and the floors were dirty.

“I would not recommend this hotel it was very small room. No ramp access from back parking lot. We had two infants in a stroller and it was hard to go in the back entrance. There was hair in our bed and in the sheets that the staff brought us. The floors were dirty and stained. It was very loud. You could hear all the doors shut, water being turned on, toilets flush, hallway noise.”

Aug 13, 2009 by Andrea from Irving,TX
Overall Rating: 10

• The overall elegance of it, and down to earth easy pace.

“This hotel has it all, elegant, reasonably priced, haunted reputation for those who love a thrill, photo all over, and a pristine beach right across the street. The beautiful lagoon style pool has a swim up bar.”

Aug 12, 2009 by Eddie from Kansas City,MO
Overall Rating: 10

• Location was perfect, great off street parking.
• I thought the rooms were a little small.

“This hotel was located right across from a beach stairwell. The location was great for what we wanted it for. We could go across the street for a while and swim then walk right back for a relaxing swim in the pool.”

Aug 12, 2009 by Cora from Independence,KS
Overall Rating: 10

• They upgraded our room when they ran out of roll away beds. EXCELLENT!
• The drinks were a bit pricey. The elevators are kind of slow.

“This hotel is grand! Beautiful location, friendly staff, amazing pool and views, and you can't get lost -- this hotel is called the Queen of the Gulf for a reason. No matter where you are, you can see her and find your way back. This hotel also has several gated parking lots --wonderful!”

Aug 11, 2009 by Carol from Denham Springs,LA
Overall Rating: 10

• Very beautiful, piano playing in lobby was seen through shower fan shaped washrag with toiletries.
• Noisy light in hallway and could hear others talking when in hallway.

“I felt it was very beautiful. They did not offer a free continental breakfast. Did like coffee and ice box in room.”

Aug 9, 2009 by Jennifer from Lewisville,TX
Overall Rating: 10

• Location was great - directly across from beach. Beautiful architecture and grounds - amazing! Gated/covered parking was nice.
• No complaints.

“We were very impressed with this hotel. Not only is the location unbeatable - directly across from the beach on Galveston's Seawall - the hotel itself is absolutely gorgeous. The grounds are well-maintained, the pool is beautiful (both daytime and nighttime), the lobby is amazing, the decor is great (we especially liked the bathrooms). We did not try the restaurant, but everything that we did see and experience exceeded our expectations. Other reviews commented that the rooms were small; I would agree somewhat. They aren't as big as some newer hotels, but this is a historic property and we thought the ocean view more than made up for it. We did not at all feel cramped or claustrophobic, with three in the room. Parking is free, gated, and some of the parking is covered (garage). The staff was friendly - the front doors were opened for us with a smile most of the times we walked through. All in all, I would highly recommend this property!”

Jul 13, 2009 by Jane from Palmer,TX
Overall Rating: 10

• All the staffs were knowledgeable, and very nice.

“Our experience was excellent. We did not eat within the hotel. Thought it was a little pricey. Very clean, enjoyed the stay. We were placed on the non ocean side, and there were not that many people booked. The view would have been nicer, than the back slum area.”

Jul 8, 2009 by Rich from Champaign,IL
Overall Rating: 8

• Historic, beautiful hotel.
• Room needed updating.

“Great for the price. Steps from the ocean lobby and restaurant were beautiful.”

Jun 21, 2009 by John from Baytown,TX
Overall Rating: 10

• The breakfast chef was talkative while most competent told stories and cooked!
• Would have preferred help getting in with our luggage not enough staff then.

“Overall ambiance of the older traditional hotel atmosphere was thrilling, and made you feel a part of history as well as the comfort of the rooms, staff, and food except for the initial lack of attention getting in and up to our room!”

Jun 19, 2009 by Alex from San Antonio,TX
Overall Rating: 9

• Secure parking and easy to find.
• Room was next to service elevator.

“Hotel and staff were awsome. We really enjoyed our stay. We still can't believe that we were able to afford a 5 star hotel for the price.”

Jun 8, 2009 by jamie from San Antonio,TX
Overall Rating: 10

• The hotel staff was very nice and helpful. They also had whole milk in the restaurant which was great since I have two small children.
• I wish there had been a little fridge in the room to keep drinks.

“The valet greeted us and was very nice. The ladies at the desk were very nice and friendly. They allowed me to go look at the two types of rooms I was interested in and choose one. This is a historic hotel, so rooms are smaller than the new hotels. I wanted to see which would best fit my family (two small children). The room and bathroom were quite nice. There was enough room for the kids and all our stuff. The restaurant was nice. We ate the breakfast buffet there. The omelet station was good and they had whole milk available for the kids (not easy to find when dining out). I was worried such a nice hotel might not be very family friendly, but they were and there a number of families with young children that we saw. The pool area looked inviting, but we opted to walk across the street to the beach. It is a short walk and great for only going over for an hour or so at a time with the kids. The hotel had gated parking and it didn't cost extra.”

May 29, 2009 by Valerie from Texas,TX
Overall Rating: 9

• Location was good-felt safe and secure in surroundings.
• Only had 1 bed, room felt cramped.

“Hotel has charm and feel of elegance. Centrally located to things
I wanted to do. Staff from check-in to concierge to valet always helpful with a smile.”

May 22, 2009 by Leiha from Yukon,OK
Overall Rating: 9

• It was right off the beach, very clean, beautiful, the pool was amazing.
• Room had no desk or small table.

“This hotel was very nice, friendly and clean. It is in a prime location off of the beach, near several really good restaurants. The swimming area was very nice and it had gated parking.”

May 20, 2009 by Angela from Baton Rouge,LA
Overall Rating: 9

• The bed was super comfortable.
• No microwave or mini fridge in room.

“Our overall experience was wonderful. We were a little early and had a drink at the bar that particular barmaid was not very friendly, but the rest of the staff at the hotel we encounter was. The bed was very comfortable. The hotel itself is beautiful with lots of history. The pool area is beautiful at night. I wish they would have had a mini fridge and microwave so we could have taken home leftovers from dinner that would be the only addition to the room I would make. We used the valet parking, but you can park your car yourself. We just didn't want to walk to park our car ourself as it is a little bit of a hike to and from the parking garage. The valet's were all very nice and handled our automobile with care. The concierge there, was also a very wonderful staff employee and super friendly and helpful.”

May 3, 2009 by Michael from Dallas,TX
Overall Rating: 8

• It was a nice room for what we were looking for.
• Shuttle did not pick us up because they were busy. Had to get a cab to get back to hotel.

“The hotel was very nice. The room was very good for the type of hotel. It was not a large room. However, it had everything that we needed. The only downside was the shuttle service. We were staying there before a cruised and took their shuttle service to the terminal. When we returned, we called the shuttle and they said they were coming. 30 minutes later we called to see where it was. They told us that they were busy with a wedding and we should take a cab at our own expense. The stay at the room met our expectations. They only downside was the shuttle service.”

Apr 29, 2009 by Ron from Seabrook,TX
Overall Rating: 9

• Convenient to the beach. Pool/spa area was excellent.
• Slow elevators - No one answered the phone to leave wake up call.

“Overall, better than expected as far as service, cleanliness, etc. I had hoped the business center had printers, but it did not and only one computer worked. Was surprised this hotel had rooms facing away from the water, but I guess that is due to being an old hotel. Our view was less than desirable.”

Apr 15, 2009 by Jason from Spurger,TX
Overall Rating: 10

• The rooms were excellent and I loved the shower instead of bathtub.

“I would recommend this hotel to those who may want to spend a romantic or quiet weekend away.”

Apr 15, 2009 by Rodney from Nederland,TX
Overall Rating: 10

• The classic historic grandeur and charm of a grand old dame.
• The
  cost of valet parking and no bellboys.

“The service and the room were beyond my expectations. The view of the grounds and the gulf were beautiful. Old world elegance at it's best.”

Apr 11, 2009 by Michael from Sachse,TX
Overall Rating: 6

• The staff was great and location.
• Hot tub was broken and construction.

“The location was awesome though the rooms are very small.”

Feb 10, 2009 by Tad from Keller,TX
Overall Rating: 8

• Historical architecture, elegant furnishings and excellent staff made us feel special
• Coffee was cold and muffins very dry at breakfast, but remedied quickly by wait staff

“Beautifully renovated old hotel style with lush landscape and lights that make you feel special and stepping back in time.”

Feb 9, 2009 by Ali from Dallas,TX
Overall Rating: 9

• The decor.
• Spa wasn't open.

“A
beautiful old hotel in Galveston facing the gulf, very charming.”

Dec 1, 2008 by Josh from Valparaiso,FL
Overall Rating: 8

• The hotel is in a great location!
• The room was small, and the ice machine on my floor was broken.

“This is a beautiful historic hotel, right on the beach in Galveston. The public spaces in the hotel are well-appointed, and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The hotel has an attractive pool area. A covered parking area is available.”

Nov 29, 2008 by Steven from Belle Chasse,LA
Overall Rating: 9

• Beauty of the architectural design and beach location.

“Rooms are small but very well appointed. Structure is magnificent, staff was very friendly and food was excellent. All this during recovery from last huricane season.”

Sep 12, 2008 by Susan
Overall Rating: 10

• I liked the friendly atmosphere, staff very helpful, more than exceeded my expectations.

“Great place to unwind. New spa features that I would love to check out on my next stay, perfect timing, just in between hurricanes.”

Sep 11, 2008 by Elizabeth from Houston, TX
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• Beautiful renovated historic hotel. Great location.
• We were put right next to elevator - noisy no rest thin walls.

“Hotel was great.”

Sep 4, 2008 by Kevin from Houston, TX
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[7] • Location:[8]

• Historic hotel.
• Rooms are in need of updating and renovation.

“Common areas including lobby and pool nice and clean. Rooms in need of updating. Friendly service.”

Sep 3, 2008 by James J. from Brenham, TX
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• It was amazing. I was so relaxing, I did not want to go home.
• Nothing. Everything was absolutely perfect.

“The hotel is elegant and rich in history. From the moment you give your keys to the bell hop and walk through the doors you feel like you are in luxury. The beautiful furniture, the piano player as you come in to the main lobby it was relaxing from check in to check out. I was afforded every luxury that a wealthy traveler would have and then some. You will really love the elegance of the hotel and large comfortable room you get. The beds were so comfortable, I could still be sleeping. I loved the price and could not have dreamed I would have been staying there.”

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Sep 1, 2008 by Julia from Dallas, TX
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• I think it had a nice pool with a swim up bar.
• Little construction going on in hallway. It had a smell.

“I really enjoyed our stay a the hotel and would recommend it to other people.”

Sep 1, 2008 by Donna from Austin, TX
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The swim up bar, location, and free water bottles.
• You can hear everything in the hallway when you're in your room.

“The hotel was excellent, and overall met our expectations. It was bad to hear every little sound out in the hallway; makes us question how much of us could be heard in the hall. Additionally, I still don't see why 4-star hotels make you pay for the internet - when you can get free Wi-Fi even at McDonalds! However, the location was superb. The treatment by the staff was absolutely wonderful - we had an excellent time at the swim-up bar. The bartender was just the right amount of friendly. We had a great time at the Galvez, and hope to go back.”

Aug 31, 2008 by Beth from Bryan, TX
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The pool was incredible! The hotel staff was extremely kind, professional, helpful.
• The room was on the small side, but clean and nice.

“Hotel Galvez gave a first great impression and followed through to the end. The valet/concierge was friendly and helpful. The hotel lobby was beautiful and very open. The front desk staff was very professional and nice. The hotel room was very clean and comfortable. The room was a bit small but nice. The pool was nice. Mostly shallow which I liked with a 2 year old. The swim up bar made me definitely want to return without my child, and with my husband. Would be a nice romantic place to come for anniversary.”

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Aug 25, 2008 by Jude from Williamsburg, VA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The pool and the Ukrainian bar staff there was tremendous and friendly.
• The same places in certain hallways smelled like terrible armpit odor.

“The hotel overall was very nice. The hotel was clean and a great value. Great pool and bar staff of Ukrainian student workers. The hallways by many of the rooms smelled very strong of body odor. We stayed there for 2 nights and the smell was always the same as we past certain places in the hall.”

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Aug 22, 2008 by Jennifer from Salt Lake City, UT
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Beautiful historic building, great pool.
• Noise from the street.

“The Galvez is a wonderful, historic hotel. The pool area is wonderfully designed and includes a swim-up bar. Very relaxing place to stay.”

Aug 20, 2008 by Becky from Caddo Mills, TX
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Location, cleanliness, view.
• The fire/security alarm went off during our stay early in the morning and scared my kids.

“Awesome hotel for the price. Highly recommend.”

Aug 20, 2008 by Kristen from Warren, TX
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Very clean, nice staff, quick to help with problems.

“The hotel itself was very nice: clean, located across from nice beach, within walking distance of some nice restaurants, nice staff, etc. Our room was TINY. We ended up with a single queen room with a rollaway bed for my 5-year-old, which wouldn't be all bad if the room hadn't been TINY even for a single queen. The room I had three weeks earlier at Holiday Inn Resort probably cost about the same or less (I was at an educational seminar) for twice as much space AND the beds were MUCH more comfortable.”

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Aug 19, 2008 by Sharon from Richmond, TX
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• There is an elegant historical feel to this hotel.
• I loved everything about this hotel.

“From the moment you arrive at this hotel, there is no doubt you are in a special place. The ambience was incredible, architecture timeless, and the staff friendly and helpful.”

Aug 19, 2008 by Helen from Austin, TX
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[7] • Location:[10]

• The hotel was very clean, the beds very comfortable, maid service quick and efficient.
• They did not have a laundry or a business center. For a hotel by the beach a laundry is very helpful.

“This hotel was very beautiful and right across the street from the beach. They have valet service and self parking. The room was very nice and the beds were very comfortable. The gift shop is very nice and the employees are very helpful and friendly. The front desk staff was professional but not as friendly as the gift shop and restaurant staff. The breakfast buffet was delicious as was the room service breakfast.”

Aug 18, 2008 by Mieke from Baytown, TX
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[6]

• The bed and bathroom.
• Noisy at night on street.

“I will stay there again.”

Aug 18, 2008 by Amy from Austin, TX
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Absolutely beautiful hotel. Wonderful location.
• $9.00 margaritas were pricy, but very tasty!

“We were surprised. Great stay and would most definitely stay again!”

Aug 14, 2008 by Clarence from Conroe, TX
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[6] • Location:[8]

• Pool.
• Coffee/soap.

“Coffee provided was bad/glass in room was cracked and broke, hope they do not charge me for that!”

Aug 11, 2008 by Chris from Denton, TX
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• Nice location. Decent digs.
• A little funky smelling. Unavoidable in the gulf.

“This is a nice, family friendly place in Galveston. Everything in a Beach Town is overpriced.”

Aug 8, 2008 by Kim from Magnolia, TX
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Staff was friendly, gave us a voucher for our next night, because a Tropical Storm came into Galveston.
• No fridges, or microwaves, have to pay for internet $10 per 6hrs.

“We loved our hotel, it was clean, and the staff was very friendly. A Tropical Storm came into the Gulf, towards Galveston, and the hotel gave us a voucher for our next night so we could leave. Room with two double beds is just right for a family of four. Nice parking in a parking garage right next door for free. We had to bring a cooler with us, since there is not a fridge in the room, but that was not too bad. All in all we would stay here again!”

Aug 7, 2008 by Steve from Huntsville, TX
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[5] • Location:[10]

• Beautiful!
• Expensive, no free amenities. Too many families to be romantic.

“I liked my experience. The concierge was rude, but it seems to be expected in Galveston. I was shocked when a complimentary breakfast was not provided. I would have been happy with a bagel or an apple, something. The hotel is very beautiful and the pool area makes up for a lot. Especially the bar.”

Aug 5, 2008 by Harriet from Houston, TX
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• It is absolutely beautiful.
• Just how the halls to rooms sometimes smelled.

“This hotel is excellent, I've stayed here before and absolutely loved it.”