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Recent News Releases
02/07/2012
More than a dozen couples will celebrate Valentine’s Day early by participating in a special Wedding Vow Renewal officiated by Justice of the Peace Jim Schweitzer at Hotel Galvez & Spa on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 11 a.m. Following the ceremony, couples are invited to enjoy a small reception hosted by the hotel. Of the dozen couples currently registered, two will celebrate their 30th and one will celebrate their 20th anniversary. Another couple from Mandeville, LA, Sean and Allison O’Toole, are inviting family to witness the renewing of their vows which coincidentally falls just 11 days from their 11th anniversary.
12/21/2011
For 100 years, Hotel Galvez & Spa, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel has been a coveted site for weddings, honeymoons and anniversary celebrations. To uphold this tradition, this historic hotel is offering a Romantic Rendezvous and Wedding Vow Renewal on Valentine’s Day weekend, Feb. 10-12, 2012. As part of this special weekend getaway package, Hotel Galvez invites couples to renew their commitment vows during an intimate ceremony at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11 as well as partake in Galveston’s scheduled Mardi Gras festivities.
10/06/2011
What do Santa Claus, the Mayor of Galveston and Queen Victoria all have in common? They will all be attending the City of Galveston’s Holiday Lighting Celebration at Hotel Galvez & Spa, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel on Friday, Nov. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m., a free holiday event open to the public that marks the start of the holiday season in Galveston. As part of the evening, Hotel Galvez will be accepting monetary donations for the Salvation Army to help those in need.
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Hotel Galvez & Spa is located on the beachfront of beautiful Galveston Island, Texas... which is just 45 minutes south of Houston. Hotel Galvez has graced the Texas Gulf Coast since 1911. Built as a symbol of Galvestons resilience following the 1900 Storm... this "Queen of the Gulf" is known for its exceptional hospitality and distinctive architecture.
Recent In The News
04/23/2012
Michael Taylor of Houston stood on the Galveston Seawall, gazing at construction workers swarming around half-built rides on the 25th Street pier, soon to become Galveston Pleasure Pier. "I'm a member of American Coaster Enthusiasts," he said. "We go around riding roller coasters. It's what we do. I'm really looking forward to this."
04/05/2012
While I’ll admit that I didn’t know very much about Galveston before boarding my flight to Houston, I left with the utmost respect for the island and the locals that made my weekend here so memorable.
04/05/2012
Nearly four years after Hurricane Ike pummeled this popular tourist destination, Galveston Island is going through yet another rebirth. And plans for the future are built on the seaside town’s colorful past.
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This channel takes a close look at Galveston Island in Texas featuring activities at Hotel Galvez & Spa, The Tremont House and The Harbor House Hotel & Marina.You are invited to step inside these historic properties and meet our staff and guests.
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Hotel Galvez & Spa
Hotel Galvez is Galveston’s only historic beachfront hotel. This hotel, known as the “Queen of the Gulf,” opened on June 10, 1911. The hotel is owned by Mitchell Historic Properties and managed by Wyndham Hotel & Resorts, LLC. Hotel Galvez is a Wyndham Historic Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America. The 224-room hotel includes seven distinctive suites, a 9,763 square-foot spa, full-service Bernardo’s Restaurant, bar, tropical pool with cabanas and unique offering of conference and banquet facilities all set in a beautifully restored historic hotel. All suites and sleeping rooms flaunt views of the Gulf of Mexico or the city.
