ummgood Posted March 22, 2012 #1 Share Posted March 22, 2012 We are sailing out of Galveston on the Disney Wonder on 3/9/2013. I just looked at some early booking rates for the hotels in Galveston and they all were $250/night approximately. I just hate to spend that much and would rather pay around $100 or less. We don't mind hotels like Comfort Inn/Suites etc.. but expect the hotel to be clean and well maintained. We will be driving in from Austin the night before and I am wondering if I should expect to have to stay the night in Houston to save money. I really don't want to have to make the drive the day of the cruise as I worry of some car issues etc... I want to give myself a little bit of cushion. Can anyone recommend a room that would be reasonable during Spring Break or a room not too far from Galveston? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Nival Posted March 23, 2012 #2 Share Posted March 23, 2012 How about Texas City? It's on the way. http://travel.yahoo.com/p-hotel-479771-texas_city_hotels-i;_ylt=Av.Yeaun440_XMuzd5IxT79MUmoL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ummgood Posted March 23, 2012 Author #3 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Thanks so much! That isn't that bad of a drive. Now I have to see what the rates will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ummgood Posted March 23, 2012 Author #4 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I found a room in Galveston for a little over 100 so I am getting that with a refundable fare for now. I'll keep an eye out when I can book rooms through priceline etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzin lady Posted March 27, 2012 #5 Share Posted March 27, 2012 We always stay in Texas City. It's only about 20 minutes from the pier, and the hotels are much nicer, as well as much less expensive. Cruzin Lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slvrbllt Posted March 28, 2012 #6 Share Posted March 28, 2012 We stayed at the Hampton Inn in Texas City last month. Everything was nice and it was a short drive to the pier. Good breakfast in the morning too :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGBCruiser Posted March 28, 2012 #7 Share Posted March 28, 2012 There's always the League City/Clear Lake area as well. Not too far and more things to do than in Texas City, i.e. Kemah Boardwalk, NASA, and lots of shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ummgood Posted March 31, 2012 Author #8 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Thanks everyone I am still debating if we should keep the reservation we have. We'll take a look at those other areas. I don't know how much time we'll have because knowing us we'll probably be leaving Austin around 4pm so we might not have much time to sight see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megmno Posted March 31, 2012 #9 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I found a two bedroom suite for $99 at the Town Place Suites in Clear Lake. It got sort of mediocre reviews on Trip Advisor, but for that price I'll put up with a lot! ETA: Actually, I just took another look at Trip Advisor, and there are several new reviews that were pretty favorable. I feel better about booking this hotel now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shekim Posted April 13, 2012 #10 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I found a two bedroom suite for $99 at the Town Place Suites in Clear Lake. It got sort of mediocre reviews on Trip Advisor, but for that price I'll put up with a lot! ETA: Actually, I just took another look at Trip Advisor, and there are several new reviews that were pretty favorable. I feel better about booking this hotel now! I must drive by this place all the time and have never noticed it. That being said that area is pretty residential. There are businesses near but it's surprising there is a hotel there! I guess cuz NASA is near. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robtx100 Posted April 16, 2012 #11 Share Posted April 16, 2012 You will find that most hotels in Galveston will open bookings around 6 months out. Some open 12 months (Wyndham and a few others), but you will find more appropriate pricing and more hotels at around 6 months out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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