Seagirl123 Posted November 6, 2019 #1 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Would there be any issue with staying in Houston rather than taking a late night Uber to Galveston the night before? I assume traffic won’t be great but if we left first thing in the morning is that safe to make it on time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ryndam Posted November 6, 2019 #2 Share Posted November 6, 2019 13 hours ago, Seagirl123 said: Would there be any issue with staying in Houston rather than taking a late night Uber to Galveston the night before? I assume traffic won’t be great but if we left first thing in the morning is that safe to make it on time? What day of the week are you sailing out of Galveston? Traffic from Houston to Galveston on a Saturday or Sunday morning is generally not as congested as the commute on a Friday afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted November 6, 2019 #3 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Day of sailing can make a difference in choices . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted November 6, 2019 #4 Share Posted November 6, 2019 I've done it before. Had a 45min-1hr drive to the port the next day. It wasn't bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Tillie Posted November 6, 2019 #5 Share Posted November 6, 2019 16 minutes ago, Saint Greg said: I've done it before. Had a 45min-1hr drive to the port the next day. It wasn't bad. Were you near HOU (Hobby Airport) which is much closer to Galveston or IAH (Bush Intercontinental) which is much farther away?? What day of the week? As others have said, the answers to those questions can make a big difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted November 6, 2019 #6 Share Posted November 6, 2019 8 minutes ago, Texas Tillie said: Were you near HOU (Hobby Airport) which is much closer to Galveston or IAH (Bush Intercontinental) which is much farther away?? What day of the week? As others have said, the answers to those questions can make a big difference. I drove in Saturday night...stayed in the Galleria area...and sailed out the next day...Sunday March 4, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted November 6, 2019 #7 Share Posted November 6, 2019 What day of week are you sailing ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallFour4 Posted November 7, 2019 #8 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Commutes to here in Galveston from the south side of the city are easy. If you haven't already booked travel then search hotels in Webster 77598 or Pasadena 77505. Both have no fewer than a dozen hotels built in the past two years in safe areas with dining close by. There is a new Hampton Inn in 77505 along with a Home 2 Suites, Residence Inn and lots more. The travel time to Galveston the next morning would be 40-50 min at posted freeway speeds. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci4tony Posted November 7, 2019 #9 Share Posted November 7, 2019 We are coming in by 6:30 next Friday and Uber to Galveston for the night for a Saturday departure. Would rather be IN Galveston as opposed to trying to get there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted November 7, 2019 #10 Share Posted November 7, 2019 7 minutes ago, marci4tony said: We are coming in by 6:30 next Friday and Uber to Galveston for the night for a Saturday departure. Would rather be IN Galveston as opposed to trying to get there Friday night should be good pricing for off season . Some of the lodging in Galveston Limited Service Hotels Casa Del Mar Beachfront Suites6102 Seawall Blvd. www.casadelmartx.com Courtyard by Marriott9500 Seawall Blvd. www.marriott.com/glscy Four Points by Sheraton2300 Seawall Blvd. www.fourpointsgalveston.com Holiday Inn Express8628 Seawall Blvd. www.galveston.com/holidayinnexpress/ Inn at the Waterpark2525 Jones Rd. www.innatthewaterpark.com La Quinta Inn & Suites West8710 Seawall Blvd. www.laquintagalvestonseawallwest.com Red Roof Inn5914 Seawall Blvd. www.redroof.com/galveston Springhill Suites by Marriott6303 Broadway www.marriott.com/glssh Towneplace Suites by Marriott9540 Seawall Blvd. www.marriott.com/glsts Full Service Hotels DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Galveston Beach1702 Seawall Blvd. www.galvestonbeach.doubletree.com Hilton Galveston Island Resort5400 Seawall Blvd. www.galvestonhilton.com Holiday Inn Resort Galveston5002 Seawall Blvd. www.galvestonholidayinn.com Hotel Galvez & Spa, a Wyndham Grand Hotel2024 Seawall Blvd. www.hotelgalvez.com Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa & Convention CenterSeven Hope Blvd. www.moodygardenshotel.com The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center5222 Seawall Blvd. www.sanluisresort.com The Tremont House, a Wyndham Grand Hotel2300 Ship's Mechanic Row www.thetremonthouse.com Short term Rental Owners Association of Galveston www.stroag.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci4tony Posted November 7, 2019 #11 Share Posted November 7, 2019 We are already booked at Gaidos :) Thank you for the great list though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted November 7, 2019 #12 Share Posted November 7, 2019 25 minutes ago, marci4tony said: We are already booked at Gaidos 🙂 Thank you for the great list though! Gaidos is good . Restaurant is legendary . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagirl123 Posted November 7, 2019 Author #13 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Thank you everyone! We are flying in on a Friday night and leaving Saturday. I appreciate the responses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagirl123 Posted November 7, 2019 Author #14 Share Posted November 7, 2019 On 11/6/2019 at 12:43 PM, ssb said: What day of week are you sailing ? Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted November 7, 2019 #15 Share Posted November 7, 2019 10 minutes ago, Seagirl123 said: Saturday. Enjoy your cruise . We live in Galveston. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Kat Posted November 9, 2019 #16 Share Posted November 9, 2019 (edited) The OP's inquiry has been answered, they have given their thanks, so now this thread is closed. Happy sails to all, Host Kat Edited November 9, 2019 by Host Kat Typo due to fat fingers & skinny keys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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