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Old Jun 4th, 2007 | 10:35 AM
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Looking to stay in Galveston, Texas

My family and I are looking to take a trip to Galveston, Texas in the fall. I'm not sure where to stay I've seen multiple listings for The Tremont House, and The Hotel Galvez but I was wondering if anyone had any feed back about either of the two?

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Old Jun 4th, 2007 | 10:43 AM
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Do you want to be right on the beach, in town, or what?
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Old Jun 28th, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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If you're travelling with children, considering renting a beach house, you can find some just feet from the beach and at good rates, week and weekend rates. Check out www.vrbo.com. Have fun!
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Old Jun 28th, 2007 | 09:51 PM
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If you are travelling with younger kids to pre-teens, I would suggest checking out Moody Gardens. I've not been in the hotel but it would surely be convenient for the attraction.

It is a bit of a drive to the other attractions of Galveston but many could spend their entire time there.

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Old Jul 20th, 2007 | 01:26 PM
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tremont and galvez are both nice. the tremont is on the strand (downtown) and the galvez is on the seawall. tremont is a little more ritzy, family would probably do better at the galvez.

if you are staying on the seawall, either the galvez or san luis would be the only non-chain hotels i would recomend. some of the others can be run down. the chains like holiday inn or la quinta are safe bets
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Old Jul 25th, 2007 | 06:19 AM
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There are hotels all around Galveston.
There is even a hotel on the beach that you could stay at.
And there are also Hotels with mini water parks on the hotel property!
Have Funn!!!
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Old Jul 25th, 2007 | 07:30 AM
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I'd recommend the San Luis - posh, newer property, Moody Gardens - tons of activities on site, or the Galvez - charming historic hotel.

Definitely check out Moody Gardens - they have an aquarium, rain forest pyramid, IMAX, etc. on property, and you may want to spend a day at the new Schlitterbahn water park - part of it is indoors, so you can still go when the weather gets cooler. Have fun!
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