Fact Sheets

Background Provided by Dancie Ware, Dancie Perugini Ware Public Relations   Annually, in the two weeks before Lent, thousands of revelers are drawn to the resplendent pageantry of Mardi Gras! Galveston. Texas’ largest and most...

On behalf of Chief Executive Officer George Mitchell, Mitchell Historic Properties (MHP) has expressed interest to the City of Galveston on purchasing the Pier 19 Chanel front, piers and 20 through 22 to continue future development. MHP staff spoke at a City Council workshop on Nov. 14, 2011 on this issue. MHP currently has a long-term lease with the Port of Galveston which expires in 2065. George Mitchell began developing Piers 20 – 21 in the early 1990s and has invested over $12 million in this area. If the purchase is approved by voters, Mitchell has a future vision to invest another $25 million in additions and improvements toward the proposed visionary plan.

What's New at Hotel Galvez... New Cruise Package, $11 Million Renovations, New Outdoor Venue, Ghost Tours and Holiday Lighting.

Executive Chef Antonio Rodriguez of Bernardo’s Restaurant at the Hotel Galvez & Spa has embraced the tradition of the hotel’s Sunday Champagne Brunch while adding some untraditional twists.

The Hotel Galvez Centennial Celebration on Saturday, June 11 will offer marionette and puppet shows performed on the hour beginning at 11 a.m. through 6 p.m. at the hotel’s new outdoor space called Centennial Green. Storytelling with puppets...

Mitchell Historic Properties has completed work on Beach Central just in time for the Hotel Galvez Centennial Weekend Celebration. Beach Central, formerly known as the location for the Moody Civic Center, is located across the street from Hotel...

Texas’ Hotel Galvez to Commemorate Centennial with Community Celebration Weekend Centennial Celebration Schedule of Events (Schedule subject to change.)   Ongoing Life-size Paper Flamenco Dress Made of Historic Photos on Display in Hotel...

Honor your Mother with Brunch at the Historic Hotel Galvez   Presented to you by Executive Chef Antonio Rodriguez & His Culinary Team... Sunday, May 8, 2011     Starters Freshly Prepared Breads and Pastries Fresh Fruit and...

Celebrate Easter Brunch at the Historic Hotel Galvez   Presented to you by Executive Chef Antonio Rodriguez & His Culinary Team... Sunday, April 24, 2011       Starters Freshly Prepared Breads and Pastries Fresh Fruit...

Hotel Galvez 100th Year Anniversary Spanish Wine Dinner Menu Guest Chef Pedro Angel Garcia April 15, 2011     Cava Reception with Tapas   Marques de Gelida Brut Cava NV   Tomatitos Rellenos de Cangrejo en Aioli Cherry tomatoes...