TENNISNTN Posted November 30, 2023 #1 Share Posted November 30, 2023 (edited) Coming in for cruise night before from IAH airport , Houston, and trying to figure out best place to stay night before that is close to a stores and restaurant. 4 women in sixties seeking clean, comfortable and safe place. Would prefer to spend under $200 for each room. I read several comments on board but still trying to figure out what is best for us. Thanks! Edited November 30, 2023 by TENNISNTN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajuntraveler Posted November 30, 2023 #2 Share Posted November 30, 2023 52 minutes ago, TENNISNTN said: Coming in for cruise night before from IAH airport , Houston, and trying to figure out best place to stay night before that is close to a stores and restaurant. Galveston hotels are rather expensive. You may want to consider staying near IAH, at a hotel with free airport shuttle and arranging transportation to the port the morning of your cruise. We are fortunate to be able to drive to the port and stay in the Springhill Suites in Webster, Tx. which is a 30 minute drive to the port. Hope you enjoy your cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted November 30, 2023 #3 Share Posted November 30, 2023 58 minutes ago, TENNISNTN said: Coming in for cruise night before from IAH airport , Houston, and trying to figure out best place to stay night before that is close to a stores and restaurant. 4 women in sixties seeking clean, comfortable and safe place. Would prefer to spend under $200 for each room. I read several comments on board but still trying to figure out what is best for us. Thanks! We stayed at the airport marriott on our last cruise. Worked so well wife insisted on staying there again this time. Room rates right at $200 plus taxes. Best thing about this hotel is it's location. It's in the airport. The airport tram stops every few minutes at each baggage claim and at the hotel. No charge. You don't have to fret getting a shuttle from/to airport. Restaurant in hotel. Expensive but you can get delivery. Not a lot of shopping outside airport security but there is always uber. Don't expect to find a hotel that will provide a free shuttle to the port since it's about an hour+ drive. A number of shuttle companies will pick you up at the marriott and take you to the port for maybe $40 PP. Some will pick you up at other hotels but some will charge you another $50 for the extra stop. Or, you can arrange a cruise line shuttle too which will be more expensive. Will pick you up at the airport. We liked the marriott since we didn't have to shuttle from the airport to a hotel and then shuttle from the hotel back to the airport. use google to find shuttles. Very safe since you never leave the airport/hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted November 30, 2023 #4 Share Posted November 30, 2023 17 minutes ago, RocketMan275 said: We stayed at the airport marriott on our last cruise. Worked so well wife insisted on staying there again this time. Room rates right at $200 plus taxes. Best thing about this hotel is it's location. It's in the airport. The airport tram stops every few minutes at each baggage claim and at the hotel. No charge. You don't have to fret getting a shuttle from/to airport. Restaurant in hotel. Expensive but you can get delivery. Not a lot of shopping outside airport security but there is always uber. Don't expect to find a hotel that will provide a free shuttle to the port since it's about an hour+ drive. A number of shuttle companies will pick you up at the marriott and take you to the port for maybe $40 PP. Some will pick you up at other hotels but some will charge you another $50 for the extra stop. Or, you can arrange a cruise line shuttle too which will be more expensive. Will pick you up at the airport. We liked the marriott since we didn't have to shuttle from the airport to a hotel and then shuttle from the hotel back to the airport. use google to find shuttles. Very safe since you never leave the airport/hotel. Tremont Hotl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted November 30, 2023 #5 Share Posted November 30, 2023 53 minutes ago, ssb said: Tremont Hotl Good hotel but you're looking at rates closer to $500 than the $200 they're looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted November 30, 2023 #6 Share Posted November 30, 2023 (edited) 16 minutes ago, RocketMan275 said: Good hotel but you're looking at rates closer to $500 than the $200 they're looking for. It’s all relative to them . We live in Galveston . Blocks from terminals . Edited November 30, 2023 by ssb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand and Seas Posted December 1, 2023 #7 Share Posted December 1, 2023 2 hours ago, RocketMan275 said: Good hotel but you're looking at rates closer to $500 than the $200 they're looking for. We got a rate of about $245 per night which included taxes. Doesn't hurt to check out for your dates. Make sure to check if you are eligible for AARP or 'Senior' discount. It's walkable to several restaurants. We felt very safe walking in the area. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted December 1, 2023 #8 Share Posted December 1, 2023 24 minutes ago, Sand and Seas said: We got a rate of about $245 per night which included taxes. Doesn't hurt to check out for your dates. Make sure to check if you are eligible for AARP or 'Senior' discount. It's walkable to several restaurants. We felt very safe walking in the area. Yes thanks . Do your homework . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted December 1, 2023 #9 Share Posted December 1, 2023 12 hours ago, Sand and Seas said: We got a rate of about $245 per night which included taxes. Doesn't hurt to check out for your dates. Make sure to check if you are eligible for AARP or 'Senior' discount. It's walkable to several restaurants. We felt very safe walking in the area. Depends upon the day of booking. I looked at Friday night bookings. Over $400, then there's taxes, fees, etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted December 1, 2023 #10 Share Posted December 1, 2023 1 hour ago, RocketMan275 said: Depends upon the day of booking. I looked at Friday night bookings. Over $400, then there's taxes, fees, etc. Supply and demand affect pricing everywhere. Our island sees more than 8.1 million visitors annually. There are local events most weekends. Prices are higher on weekends as they are in most tourist areas. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted December 1, 2023 #11 Share Posted December 1, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Galveston Cruiser said: Supply and demand affect pricing everywhere. Our island sees more than 8.1 million visitors annually. There are local events most weekends. Prices are higher on weekends as they are in most tourist areas. And, most cruises depart on weekends which is why I looked at Friday night pricing. Edited December 1, 2023 by RocketMan275 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENNISNTN Posted December 1, 2023 Author #12 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Thank you for your suggestions! I think we have decided to get closer to the port instead of staying at airport hotel. Tremont is definitely my type of hotel but because we will be there less than 12 hours we just need a nice comfortable bed and a clean room close to walking somewhere for dinner that night. We have to get two rooms so we each can have our own bed so price does come into play. Thanks again for taking the time to respond . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand and Seas Posted December 2, 2023 #13 Share Posted December 2, 2023 5 hours ago, TENNISNTN said: Thank you for your suggestions! I think we have decided to get closer to the port instead of staying at airport hotel. Tremont is definitely my type of hotel but because we will be there less than 12 hours we just need a nice comfortable bed and a clean room close to walking somewhere for dinner that night. We have to get two rooms so we each can have our own bed so price does come into play. Thanks again for taking the time to respond . Galveston is a beautiful island and a wonderfully friendly port to sail from. Hope you have a great cruise 😊 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMan Posted December 7, 2023 #14 Share Posted December 7, 2023 I live on the island as well. Can’t imagine staying at IAH Marriott for vaca when one can stay on the island with restaurants, nightlife and bars. Another option is Hotel Lucerne an new renovated sea wall motel with a hip vibe and great bar. 1950’s retro motel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMan Posted December 7, 2023 #15 Share Posted December 7, 2023 SSB live a block from terminal as well in Clark and Court Strand lofts. Do we know each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted December 7, 2023 #16 Share Posted December 7, 2023 16 hours ago, MrMan said: SSB live a block from terminal as well in Clark and Court Strand lofts. Do we know each other. Possibly ? We know Linda B, an avid cruiser that lives in there . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetme Posted December 13, 2023 #17 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Holiday inn is having a flash sale today for non refundable rates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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