- Many hotels are located near the cruise port in Galveston, Texas.cruise image by Einar Bog from Fotolia.com
Galveston, Texas, located on the Gulf of Mexico, is a hub for several large cruise lines. Travelers departing on a Caribbean or Mexican cruise from Galveston can arrive a few days early and enjoy all the town has to offer, including Moody Gardens botanical park, shopping on the historic Strand and plenty of sandy beaches. Visitors can choose from many hotels near the cruise port. - Located on Galveston's wharf in a historic steamship tunnel, the Harbor House is a boutique hotel right next to the cruise port. The hotel includes a nine-slip marina for guests arriving by boat and 42 nautical-themed rooms, including three suites. Guests of the hotel receive signing credit at many nearby restaurants, which means they can go out to dinner on foot and leave their wallets at home, adding the cost of the meal to their total bill at the hotel. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.
All rooms at the Harbor House have refrigerators, microwave ovens and views of the harbor. Cable television and wireless Internet access are available in all guest rooms. The hotel offers special packages for several holidays and features four meeting rooms for business travelers.
Harbor House
Pier 21
Galveston, TX 77550
800-874-3721
harborhousepier21.com - Tucked into Galveston's East End historic district, the Inn at 1816 Post Office is just half a mile from the town's cruise ship port. Built as a private residence in 1886, the inn has been restored to reflect its history, decorated with period antiques and furniture. Guests of the inn have ample opportunities to relax. The property's gardens make an excellent place for a stroll and the terrace porches at the inn allow visitors to enjoy the view and the ocean breeze. Breakfast is served daily in the dining room and features a hot entree along with cereal, fruit, breakfast meats, coffee, tea and juice. On Friday and Saturday afternoons, appetizers and beverages are served in the parlor so guests can get to know each other.
The Inn at 1816 Post Office comprises five richly decorated guests rooms. Rooms have king- or queen-size beds, televisions and wireless Internet access. The inn's Gain Room includes a whirlpool tub, making it a popular choice for travelers.
Inn at 1816 Post Office
1816 Post Office St.
Galveston, TX 77550
409-765-9444
inn1816postoffice.com - Perched on the seawall near the cruise ship port in Galveston, the Garden Inn offers convenient access to the historic Strand and shopping and dining on Post Office Street. Designated as a historical national landmark, the inn is housed in a restored 1887-built private residence. The inn's library is the perfect place for guests to relax in front of the fireplace on one of the antique sofas. Breakfast is served daily in the dining room, featuring light continental fare during the week and hearty three-course morning meals on the weekends. The inn's lovingly maintained gardens are home to many local plants and trees. Guests can relax in the garden's hammock, swim laps in the outdoor pool or sit and unwind in the whirlpool tub.
Rooms at the Garden Inn are designed to be distraction free so most do not have telephones or televisions. All rooms are furnished with timeless antiques and king-or queen-size beds. Some offer private porches overlooking the gardens. The inn's two-room suite features a television and sunset views.
The Garden Inn
1601 Ball St.
Galveston, TX 77550
409-770-0592
www.galveston.com/gardeninn/
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