Hedgeclipperz Posted March 22, 2016 #1 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Are there any hotels in walking distance from the port? I have looked into Harbor House, but I will be there in June and there is a 2 night minimum :( Also looking at Baymont Inn & Suites Galveston or Hampton Inn & Suites Galveston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgeclipperz Posted March 22, 2016 Author #2 Share Posted March 22, 2016 ALSO bonus points if anyone knows how much a taxi would be from either of the above hotels! (the Hampton Inn has a shuttle for $10/person; the Baymont does not have any shuttles) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 22, 2016 #3 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Are there any hotels in walking distance from the port? I have looked into Harbor House, but I will be there in June and there is a 2 night minimum :( Also looking at Baymont Inn & Suites Galveston or Hampton Inn & Suites Galveston. Harbor House at Pier 21. We walked past the Carnival terminal to the Royal terminal a few years ago. Not a bad walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgeclipperz Posted March 22, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Harbor House at Pier 21. We walked past the Carnival terminal to the Royal terminal a few years ago. Not a bad walk. I checked there first; they have a 2 night minimum. :( Thanks for the suggestion, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted March 22, 2016 #5 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Tremont and harbor House only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 22, 2016 #6 Share Posted March 22, 2016 I checked there first; they have a 2 night minimum. :( Thanks for the suggestion, though! Yes, one of the problems that can crop up with staying on the island. Keep checking, they may relax the 2-night minimum closer to your sailing date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted March 22, 2016 #7 Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) You are on vacation! If you are without time restraints, consider staying in Galveston for two nights! It is also a tourist destination! :) Edited March 22, 2016 by ssb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgeclipperz Posted March 22, 2016 Author #8 Share Posted March 22, 2016 At over $200 a night, we can only do one night in Galveston. :( Good to know those are the only two hotels in walking distance! BUT, with that said, we are going to be flying into Texas in the morning-are there any fun activities that should not be missed in Galveston? (For 2 adults) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherCraig Posted March 22, 2016 #9 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Tremont and Harbour House. Other hotels on the Island have free transportation to the port (The Strand). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherCraig Posted March 22, 2016 #10 Share Posted March 22, 2016 At over $200 a night, we can only do one night in Galveston. :( Good to know those are the only two hotels in walking distance! BUT, with that said, we are going to be flying into Texas in the morning-are there any fun activities that should not be missed in Galveston? (For 2 adults) Most hotels on the island have shuttles that run you to the port and to the Strand area of town. Walking around the strand, right there at the port, is great. We drive down there once a month just for something fun to do. King's Candy Shop and Ice Cream is a must. They make the candy right there in front of you and you can stock up for your cruise. A lot of shopping along there and cool bars/restaurants. Our favorite place for shrimp is there -- called Shrimp and Stuff. For the Seawall, you have Pleasure Island -- it is a pier with rides, etc. I know -- the name makes it sound different. A lot of people like to rent the tandem bikes and ride the seawall. There is also Moody Gardens. More stores, restaurants, and bars. One of our favorite stops on the seawall is called The Spot. Good food and drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 22, 2016 #11 Share Posted March 22, 2016 I can tell you as someone from Texas do not limit yourself to ones you can walk to. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted March 23, 2016 #12 Share Posted March 23, 2016 At over $200 a night, we can only do one night in Galveston. :( Good to know those are the only two hotels in walking distance! BUT, with that said, we are going to be flying into Texas in the morning-are there any fun activities that should not be missed in Galveston? (For 2 adults) Moody gardens.com (massive ) Schlterbaun Waterpark (large ) Galvestonhistory.org (lots) and tour Moodymansion railroad museum must see Oil drilling museum Submarine and destroyer at park Airplanes museum Short films on Pirates,immigration and 1900 Great Storm maritime museum ELISSA tall ship 1894 Grand Opera House Tour or Performance Bryan Museum largest historical museum in southeastern US Pleasure Pier Shell Shop on Gulf Pier Sailing at Scout Camp Surfing Lessons Candy Making on Strand LaKings Turtle Rescue Farm Bishops Palace Largest # Victorian Homes 2nd largest Preservation Society in US Rosenberg Historical Library and Immigration resourse 32 miles of beach Fishing NASA Spacecraft Center Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgeclipperz Posted March 23, 2016 Author #13 Share Posted March 23, 2016 oh AWESOME, what a list of goodies! Thank you SO MUCH! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgeclipperz Posted March 24, 2016 Author #14 Share Posted March 24, 2016 (edited) Most hotels on the island have shuttles that run you to the port and to the Strand area of town. Any ideas on which hotels might have a shuttle to the Strand? (If not, no worries! Thought it was worth asking.) :) Edited March 24, 2016 by Hedgeclipperz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted March 24, 2016 #15 Share Posted March 24, 2016 (edited) Any ideas on which hotels might have a shuttle to the Strand? (If not, no worries! Thought it was worth asking.) :) (Galvez Tremont Harbor House)( San Luis , Hilton , Holiday Inn resort) , Moody Gardens One more out west out west ? Marriot maybe? I will look! Edited March 24, 2016 by ssb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgeclipperz Posted March 24, 2016 Author #16 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Went ahead and booked at the Hampton inn. Doesn't look like they have a shuttle to the strand, but they have great reviews on tripadvisor. (And do not require a 2 night minimum in June). Thanks, all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted March 24, 2016 #17 Share Posted March 24, 2016 (edited) SEE http://www.galveston.com/cvb galveston.com moodygardens.com galvestonhistory.org http://thebryanmuseum.org/ moodymansion.org Edited March 24, 2016 by ssb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherCraig Posted March 24, 2016 #18 Share Posted March 24, 2016 (edited) Went ahead and booked at the Hampton inn. Doesn't look like they have a shuttle to the strand, but they have great reviews on tripadvisor. (And do not require a 2 night minimum in June). Thanks, all! Just walk up to the San Luis and they will take you over there. hampton Inn does have a shuttle but they charge a fee to take you to the strand or to the port. So I have been told. Edited March 24, 2016 by BrotherCraig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted March 24, 2016 #19 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Just walk up to the San Luis and they will take you over there. As long as everyone doesn't abuse this practice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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