Howard Johnson's in Galveston

[MacysMimi]

Has anyone stayed in the Howard Johnson's in Galveston???

 

It was recommended by some folks on our roll call, but when I went to TripAdvisor to look it up, it has a lot of very negative reviews......I realize reviews are very subjective, but I don't want to be disappointed....They have a really good rate if you book a non-refundable, non-cancelable fare.....bout $20.00 cheaper than the other rate and I'm trying to save all the money I can....

 

Any feedback or tips would be appreciated.

[firefly333]

It was ok, but we had mosquitoes out the kazoo last Sept. Nothing special and it has a free breakfast and you can park there free, and the parking lot across the street (discount parking), will shuttle you to the port and back for $5 pp.

 

Its a good deal, but there are cheaper places, like EconoLodge which also has free parking and is 500 yds from the beach/ocean wall.

[MacysMimi]

It was ok, but we had mosquitoes out the kazoo last Sept. Nothing special and it has a free breakfast and you can park there free, and the parking lot across the street (discount parking), will shuttle you to the port and back for $5 pp.

 

Its a good deal, but there are cheaper places, like EconoLodge which also has free parking and is 500 yds from the beach/ocean wall.

 

Hmmmm, may have to check out that EconoLodge.....I stayed at the Hampton Inn last year, but only because I had a coupon for a free night....this year I'm not splitting the rates with anyone, so I'm trying to be frugal...lol

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Where to stay in Galveston?

 

See thread started on july 26 2009 by wildcats82

it has some comments about Howard Johnson

[CGBCruiser]

Just a thought from me for what it's worth...I wouldn't want to leave my car in that parking lot for a week. I don't think it's the best place in town to leave a vehicle...would only leave it in a lot down there that has a fence and security!

[texas greeneyes]

Originally Posted by texasgreeneyes...

 

(I have edited this for clarity) Looks like Quality Inn, fifth on the list, may be your best bet. IMHO;) Hope this is helpful!

 

...I checked room rates In late February 2010, as well as cruise parking & shuttle information for most if not all the hotels in Galveston. My results are below, listed in order of guest satisfaction (based on travelers’ reviews on my favorite travel website).

 

The room rates shown come from each hotel's website; they are the least expensive refundable rate for two adults checking in on the specific date of May 15 for one night; they do NOT include 15% tax. Of course, rates change with date of stay variances.

 

And don't forget that the rates I were quoted were through the hotel directly...so you may be able to find a better deal through another source.

 

Escapes to the Gulf at Galveston (800) 757-9730

$189 per night, two night minimum, free cruise parking, no shuttle

 

The Galvestonian (409) 765-6161

$245, no cruise parking, no shuttle

 

Comfort Suites Galveston @ 3606 89th St. (409) 741-9977

$150, cruise parking & shuttle $20 taxable one-time fee per room

 

Hotel Galvez (409) 765-7721

$219, no cruise parking, no shuttle

 

Quality Inn and Suites Galveston (409) 740-1088

$105, free cruise parking, no shuttle

 

The Tremont House

$139, pay $15.16 for valet parking at the Tremont, show proof at the Hotel Galvez to receive free parking and shuttle

 

Casa Del Mar Beachfront Suites (409) 740-2431

$139 per night, two night minimum, free cruise parking, no shuttle

 

Harbor House (409) 763-3321

$109, cruise parking $30, no shuttle

 

Moody Gardens Hotel (409) 741-8484

$189, free cruise parking, free shuttle

 

Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort, 1702 Seawall @ 23rd St., (409) 762-4141

$129, free cruise parking, one-way shuttle TO terminal only, $20

 

Holiday Inn Resort Galveston, 5002 Seawall @53rd St., (409) 740-3581

$171, free cruise parking, free shuttle

 

Inn at the Waterpark (409)

$119, free cruise parking, no shuttle

 

The San Luis Resort (409) 744-1500

$219, free cruise parking and shuttle at adjacent Hilton

 

Baymont Inn & Suites Galveston (409) 744-3000

$183, free cruise parking, no shuttle

 

Hilton Galveston Island Resort (409) 744-5000

No availability May 15, free cruise parking and shuttle

 

Days Inn Galveston (409) 740-2491

$109, free cruise parking, no shuttle

 

Beachcomber Inn (409) 744-7133

$75, free cruise parking, no shuttle

 

Candlewood Suites Galveston (409) 744-4440

$135, cruise parking $25, no shuttle

 

Best Western Beachfront Inn (409) 740-1261

$135, free cruise parking, no shuttle

 

Super 8 Galveston (409) 740-6640

$207, free cruise parking until summer (May 15 still free) , no shuttle

 

La Quinta Inn Galveston, 1402 Seawall, (409) 763-1224

No availability May 15, free cruise parking, no shuttle

 

Commodore on the Beach (800) 231-9921

$139, free cruise parking, no shuttle

 

Hawthorn Suites at The Victorian Resort (409) 740-3555

$139, cruise parking $35 (rep stated “for security”), free shuttle

 

Springhill Suites Galveston Island (409) 740-9443

no cruise parking (available only until April), no shuttle

 

Howard Johnson Express Galveston (409) 744-1100

$80, free cruise parking, shuttle $10

 

La Quinta Inn and Suites Galveston, 8710 Seawall, (409) 740-9100

No availability May 15, cruise parking $15, shuttle $15

 

Comfort Inn & Suites Stewart Beach (409) 766-7070

$135, cruise parking w/out shuttle $35, parking & shuttle pkg (add’l fees) available by booking through parksleepfly.com only

 

Motel 6 (409) 740-3794

$50, free cruise parking, no shuttle

 

Hampton Inn and Suites Galveston (409) 744-5600

$189, cruise parking $45, no shuttle

 

Comfort Inn & Suites Beachfront (409) 741-9977

$185, free cruise parking, shuttle $20 per person each way

 

Econo Lodge (409) 750-9400 recent reviews are quite negative

$70, free cruise parking, no shuttle

 

Best Value Inn & Suites (409) 740-9000

$120, free cruise parking, no shuttle

[CGBCruiser]

I thought that The Galvez did offer free parking and did have a shuttle to the pier. Maybe they've quit offering those amenities, but I know people that parked in their parking garage at one time. Hmmmm....

[MacysMimi]

Just a thought from me for what it's worth...I wouldn't want to leave my car in that parking lot for a week. I don't think it's the best place in town to leave a vehicle...would only leave it in a lot down there that has a fence and security!

 

I had thought of that and planned to just use Lighthouse Parking like I've done in the past.....lol

[MacysMimi]

Originally Posted by texasgreeneyes...

 

(I have edited this for clarity) Looks like Quality Inn, fifth on the list, may be your best bet. IMHO;) Hope this is helpful!

 

...I checked room rates In late February 2010, as well as cruise parking & shuttle information for most if not all the hotels in Galveston. My results are below, listed in order of guest satisfaction (based on travelers’ reviews on my favorite travel website).

 

The room rates shown come from each hotel's website; they are the least expensive refundable rate for two adults checking in on the specific date of May 15 for one night; they do NOT include 15% tax. Of course, rates change with date of stay variances.

 

And don't forget that the rates I were quoted were through the hotel directly...so you may be able to find a better deal through another source.

 

Escapes to the Gulf at Galveston (800) 757-9730

$189 per night, two night minimum, free cruise parking, no shuttle

 

The Galvestonian (409) 765-6161

$245, no cruise parking, no shuttle

 

Comfort Suites Galveston @ 3606 89th St. (409) 741-9977

$150, cruise parking & shuttle $20 taxable one-time fee per room

 

Hotel Galvez (409) 765-7721

$219, no cruise parking, no shuttle

 

Quality Inn and Suites Galveston (409) 740-1088

$105, free cruise parking, no shuttle

 

The Tremont House

$139, pay $15.16 for valet parking at the Tremont, show proof at the Hotel Galvez to receive free parking and shuttle

 

Casa Del Mar Beachfront Suites (409) 740-2431

$139 per night, two night minimum, free cruise parking, no shuttle

 

Harbor House (409) 763-3321

$109, cruise parking $30, no shuttle

 

Moody Gardens Hotel (409) 741-8484

$189, free cruise parking, free shuttle

 

Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort, 1702 Seawall @ 23rd St., (409) 762-4141

$129, free cruise parking, one-way shuttle TO terminal only, $20

 

Holiday Inn Resort Galveston, 5002 Seawall @53rd St., (409) 740-3581

$171, free cruise parking, free shuttle

 

Inn at the Waterpark (409)

$119, free cruise parking, no shuttle

 

The San Luis Resort (409) 744-1500

$219, free cruise parking and shuttle at adjacent Hilton

 

Baymont Inn & Suites Galveston (409) 744-3000

$183, free cruise parking, no shuttle

 

Hilton Galveston Island Resort (409) 744-5000

No availability May 15, free cruise parking and shuttle

 

Days Inn Galveston (409) 740-2491

$109, free cruise parking, no shuttle

 

Beachcomber Inn (409) 744-7133

$75, free cruise parking, no shuttle

 

Candlewood Suites Galveston (409) 744-4440

$135, cruise parking $25, no shuttle

 

Best Western Beachfront Inn (409) 740-1261

$135, free cruise parking, no shuttle

 

Super 8 Galveston (409) 740-6640

$207, free cruise parking until summer (May 15 still free) , no shuttle

 

La Quinta Inn Galveston, 1402 Seawall, (409) 763-1224

No availability May 15, free cruise parking, no shuttle

 

Commodore on the Beach (800) 231-9921

$139, free cruise parking, no shuttle

 

Hawthorn Suites at The Victorian Resort (409) 740-3555

$139, cruise parking $35 (rep stated “for security”), free shuttle

 

Springhill Suites Galveston Island (409) 740-9443

no cruise parking (available only until April), no shuttle

 

Howard Johnson Express Galveston (409) 744-1100

$80, free cruise parking, shuttle $10

 

La Quinta Inn and Suites Galveston, 8710 Seawall, (409) 740-9100

No availability May 15, cruise parking $15, shuttle $15

 

Comfort Inn & Suites Stewart Beach (409) 766-7070

$135, cruise parking w/out shuttle $35, parking & shuttle pkg (add’l fees) available by booking through parksleepfly.com only

 

Motel 6 (409) 740-3794

$50, free cruise parking, no shuttle

 

Hampton Inn and Suites Galveston (409) 744-5600

$189, cruise parking $45, no shuttle

 

Comfort Inn & Suites Beachfront (409) 741-9977

$185, free cruise parking, shuttle $20 per person each way

 

Econo Lodge (409) 750-9400 recent reviews are quite negative

$70, free cruise parking, no shuttle

 

Best Value Inn & Suites (409) 740-9000

$120, free cruise parking, no shuttle

 

Thank you so much!!! That was a lot of work, I'm sure....

[texas greeneyes]

I thought that The Galvez did offer free parking and did have a shuttle to the pier. Maybe they've quit offering those amenities, but I know people that parked in their parking garage at one time. Hmmmm....

 

Patty...

Well, we haven't stayed there since November 2008, so maybe it has changed.

We stayed at the Hilton Resort last year, and will do so this September, also. And, they do have free parking and a shuttle. I think they share it with the Holiday Inn...I'm not sure.

 

I called each property listed using their local number; the rep I spoke to at the Galvez stated they had neither cruise parking nor shuttle available. :confused:

 

Maybe at the Galvez, they are like the IRS...ask ten different people the same question, get ten different answers! :eek:;)

 

As you can see, others have also had different experiences.

[texas greeneyes]

Thank you so much!!! That was a lot of work, I'm sure....

 

Sharon, you are most welcome.

 

 

 

(Im a TA so it comes with the territory.)

 

And, on a personal aside...like you are Macy's Mimi, I am Bekka and Natalie's Nonny! :D

[MacysMimi]

Sharon, you are most welcome.

 

 

 

(Im a TA so it comes with the territory.)

 

And, on a personal aside...like you are Macy's Mimi, I am Bekka and Natalie's Nonny! :D

Ain't that cool????

[texas greeneyes]

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Ain't that cool????

 

It is SO the best!!! :D

 

Patty in Houston

[firefly333]

Its great that there are rates posted for one particular date, but as said before YOUR night might vary greatly.

 

I stayed at Howard Johnsons last Sept for $63? ($75 with tax). I stayed at Quality Inn and Suites Beachfront for $45 in January. I have EconoLodge booked for $40 next Sept.

 

My rates as you can see vary quite a bit from what is posted. (as in not even close). supply and demand changes them from month to month by a lot. Nice list but call anyway, or do a search online. I paid less in every case than what was posted.

[MacysMimi]

Its great that there are rates posted for one particular date, but as said before YOUR night might vary greatly.

 

I stayed at Howard Johnsons last Sept for $63? ($75 with tax). I stayed at Quality Inn and Suites Beachfront for $45 in January. I have EconoLodge booked for $40 next Sept.

 

My rates as you can see vary quite a bit from what is posted. (as in not even close). supply and demand changes them from month to month by a lot. Nice list but call anyway, or do a search online. I paid less in every case than what was posted.

 

Oh I planned to....We'll be there during Mardi Gras, so I'm sure the rates may even be higher than what's listed......:eek:

[firefly333]

Oh I planned to....We'll be there during Mardi Gras, so I'm sure the rates may even be higher than what's listed......:eek:

 

I dont know that Mardi Gras will be higher or lower, because prime time to go is summer thru Sept when the weather is hot and people want to go to the beach ... per the hotel in January. Thats why I paid so much for a lower star hotel in Sept vs less in January for a primo hotel. The same hotel I paid $45 for in January wanted $145 my date in Sept .. exactly $100 more .. because of the beach.

[MacysMimi]

I dont know that Mardi Gras will be higher or lower, because prime time to go is summer thru Sept when the weather is hot and people want to go to the beach ... per the hotel in January. Thats why I paid so much for a lower star hotel in Sept vs less in January for a primo hotel. The same hotel I paid $45 for in January wanted $145 my date in Sept .. exactly $100 more .. because of the beach.

 

Wow!!!! that's a lot......