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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:13:03 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hotel Galvez to Host Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony with a Touch of Mardi Gras</title>
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<description><![CDATA[For 100 years, Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand&reg; 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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s scheduled Mardi Gras festivities.
 
The Hotel Galvez Romantic Rendezvous and Wedding Vow Renewal includes an ocean view room for two, wedding vow renewal ceremony on Saturday morning, champagne and keepsake glasses upon arrival, rose petals on the bed as part of the hotel&rsquo;s turndown service and breakfast in bed throughout the weekend. The wedding vow ceremony will be officiated by an area Justice of the Peace. Following the ceremony, couples are invited to enjoy a small reception hosted by the hotel.
 
The Romantic Rendezvous and Wedding Vow Renewal package, available Feb. 10-12, is offered as a one- or two-night package and starts at $299 per night. For reservations, call (409) 765-7721 or visit www.WyndhamHotelGalvez.com. Note: Online reservations will be available after the first of the year.
 
&ldquo;Hotel Galvez is synonymous with romance for many couples and this Romantic Rendezvous and Wedding Vow Renewal package is the perfect getaway for couples who want to rekindle a little romance and have a little Mardi Gras fun too,&rdquo; says Hotel Galvez General Manager Steve Cunningham. &ldquo;Hotel Galvez hosted a mass wedding vow renewal in February 2011 as part of its centennial celebration and we are making this event an annual tradition.&rdquo;
 
Since this weekend coincides with Galveston&rsquo;s Mardi Gras celebration, couples will also receive two tickets to the Uptown Entertainment District each day and round-trip transportation to the festivities. The beachfront location of Hotel Galvez makes it a prime viewing spot for the Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Mardi Gras Parade at noon and the Krewe of Gambrinus Parade at 6 p.m., also on Saturday, Feb. 11.
 
About Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa
Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, is the only historic beachfront hotel on the Texas Gulf Coast. This 224-room, 100-year-old historic hotel offers 13,000 square feet of meeting space, a 9,763-square-foot spa, fitness center, full-service restaurant, lobby bar, heated pool with a swim-up bar and Hall of History. The hotel is rated four diamonds by AAA and owned by Galveston preservationist George Mitchell as part of Mitchell Historic Properties. For reservations, call (800) WYNDHAM, or visit www.WyndhamHotelGalvez.com. 
 
About Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham&reg; hotels are either franchised by the company or managed by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc., one of its affiliates or through a joint-venture partner. Additional information and reservations for all Wyndham hotels are available by calling (800) WYNDHAM &ndash; (800) 996-3426 &ndash; or visiting www.Wyndham.com.
 
About Galveston Island
Galveston Island is the No. 2 tourism attraction in Texas for in-state and out-of-state travelers. Galveston is a historic beach town located just 50 miles south from Houston, Texas &ndash; the fourth largest city in the U.S. A diverse cultural town, Galveston Island is a unique destination offering 32 miles of beaches, a variety of family attractions and resorts, one of the largest and well-preserved concentrations of Victorian architecture in the country and Texas&rsquo; premiere cruise port.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=686124" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:44:44 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Christmas Tree Lights Up Holiday Season</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:17:44 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Pro Ghost Hunters Try to Contact Spirits at Hotel Galvez</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:25:22 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Galveston Historic Hotel – Hotel Galvez to Host Free Holiday Lighting Celebration</title>
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<description><![CDATA[What do Santa Claus, the Mayor of Galveston and Queen Victoria all have in common? They will all be attending the City of Galveston&rsquo;s Holiday Lighting Celebration at Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand&reg; 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.
 
The Holiday Lighting Celebration will kick off with the lighting of the hotel&rsquo;s 35-foot Christmas tree on the front lawn. The event will feature a special visit from Santa Claus by carriage, gifts and holiday entertainment provided by the Galveston Ballet, Houston Children&rsquo;s Choir, bagpipers and more. Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski and Dickens on The Strand&rsquo;s Queen Victoria are also scheduled to make an appearance.
 
Inside the hotel, Executive Chef Antonio Rodriguez and his staff invite guests to see the hotel&rsquo;s holiday gingerbread display. The event is presented by Mitchell Historic Properties and Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel.
 
In conjunction with the Holiday Lighting Celebration, the hotel is offering a special holiday package during the Thanksgiving weekend. The Thanksgiving Getaway package, available beginning Nov. 23 or Nov. 24 includes a two-night stay, Thanksgiving brunch for two and complimentary valet parking. The two-night package is priced from $399 for a deluxe Gulf view room or $369 for a deluxe city view room, based on double occupancy. Pricing does not include tax.
 
As the holiday season continues, Santa Claus will make special appearances at Hotel Galvez&rsquo;s Sunday Brunch with Santa on Dec. 4, 11 and 18, where guests are invited to dine and take pictures with Santa. During the month of December, the hotel&rsquo;s live entertainment will take on a holiday theme every Friday and Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
 
About Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa
Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel, is the only historic beachfront hotel on the Texas Gulf Coast and was named Outstanding Property of the Year for 2010 by the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts&reg; brand, one of the highest honors in the upscale hotel chain&rsquo;s portfolio. This 224-room, 100-year-old historic hotel offers 13,000 square feet of meeting space, a 9,763-square-foot spa, fitness center, full-service restaurant, lobby bar and pool with a swim-up bar. The hotel is rated four diamonds by AAA and owned by Galveston preservationists George Mitchell as part of Mitchell Historic Properties. For reservations, call (800) WYNDHAM, or visit www.WyndhamHotelGalvez.com and check special offers. 
 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham&reg; hotels are either franchised by the company or managed by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc., one of its affiliates or through a joint-venture partner. Additional information and reservations for all Wyndham hotels are available by calling (800) WYNDHAM &ndash; (800) 996-3426 &ndash; or visiting www.wyndham.com.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=682439" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 22:59:02 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Houston Press - Best of Houston List</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:51:37 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Galveston’s ‘Haunted’ Hotel Galvez Offers October Ghost Tour Dinner and Room Packages</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, a Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, invites guests to embark on exciting ghost hunts during the month of October. The &ldquo;haunted&rdquo; Texas hotel is extending its ghost tour to the public as part of a special three-course dinner special on Thursday evenings.  Additionally, the hotel will offer special overnight ghost tour packages for guests on Thursdays and in conjunction with its popular Sunday Brunch.
 
Beginning on Thursday, Oct. 6 and continuing through Thursday, Oct. 27, the public can enjoy a one-hour ghost tour of the historic hotel followed by three-course dinner at Bernardo&rsquo;s Restaurant, located on-site at Hotel Galvez. The public ghost tour is only available as part of the dinner package priced at $35 per person. The tour begins at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Advance reservations are required for the dinner. Guests must contact the restaurant at (409) 765-7721 for reservations and may visit www.BernardosAtHotelGalvez.com to review the menu.
 
Hotel Galvez offers two options for overnight guests. Priced at $189 per night, the &ldquo;Dinner with the Ghosts&rdquo; package is available every Thursday night in October and includes deluxe guestroom accommodations for two, a three-course dinner for two, the ghost tour and valet parking. The Thursday night package is based on double occupancy and subject to availability.  The &ldquo;Galvez Ghost Brunch&rdquo; package, also priced at $189 per night, is available every Sunday in October, based on double occupancy and subject to availability. The package includes deluxe guestroom accommodations for two, the famous Galvez Sunday Brunch for two, a guided ghost tour on Sunday evening, valet parking and a 25 percent discount on a treatment of choice at The Spa at the Hotel Galvez, giving guests the opportunity to relax before or after their frightful tour. Pricing for both packages does not include taxes and gratuity.
 
During the Thursday and Sunday tours, Hotel Galvez concierge Jackie Hasan will guide participants through the ghostly past of the hotel while using an electromagnetic field detector and infrared thermometer to conduct a paranormal investigation. &ldquo;Over the years, guests have reported seeing or feeling a presence in some parts of the hotel, primarily on the fifth floor,&rdquo; says Hasan. &ldquo;The ghost tour and dinner package at Hotel Galvez seeks to explore eerie encounters while providing participants with a great, entertaining experience.&rdquo;
 
Hotel staff has often reported odd occurrences throughout the hotel, such as candles blowing out on their own and dishes breaking with no one around. The hotel is also known for its &ldquo;Ghost Bride,&rdquo; who has reportedly been seen in Room 501 and throughout the fifth floor. Hotel Galvez and its ghosts have been featured on the Travel Channel&rsquo;s Ghost Stories and on Discovery Channel&rsquo;s Ghost Lab.
 
About Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa
Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa is the only historic beachfront hotel on the Texas Gulf Coast and was named Outstanding Property of the Year for 2010 by the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts&reg; brand, one of the highest honors in the upscale hotel chain&rsquo;s portfolio. This 224-room, 100-year-old historic hotel is rated four diamonds by AAA, is owned by Galveston preservationist George Mitchell and is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. For reservations, call (800) WYNDHAM, or visit www.WyndhamHotelGalvez.com and check special offers. 
 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, China, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. All hotels are either franchised by the company or owned and/or managed by an affiliate or through a joint venture partner. For more information, visit www.wyndham.com.  <img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=679811" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:28:22 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hotel Galvez Brunch Continues Tradition While Taking Occasional Untraditional Twist</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Executive Chef Antonio Rodriguez of Bernardo&rsquo;s Restaurant at the Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa has embraced the tradition of the hotel&rsquo;s Sunday Champagne Brunch while adding some untraditional twists.
 
Every week, Sunday brunch features an array of fresh fruit, cheeses, breads and pastries as well as an extensive seafood station offering smoked salmon, cocktail shrimp, crab claws and oysters. For those craving a taste of breakfast, the hotel offers made to order omelets and a waffle station. For those with an appetite for lunch, the pasta station offers marinara and Alfredo sauces and several pastas as well as vegetables, shrimp and chicken.
 
The hotel&rsquo;s carving station offers prime rib every week but alternates between bourbon glazed ham, rack of lamb, or turkey, depending on the occasion. Brunch entrees always include eggs benedict and seasonal fresh vegetables. Rodriguez changes the other entrees to include a mix of chicken, fish, pork or beef.
 
Another popular item on the brunch menu is the hotel&rsquo;s award winning seafood gumbo. The gumbo is a standard feature while a second soup option changes weekly.
 
To complete the meal, the hotel offers a wide selection of desserts, which include mousse cups, ice cream, bread pudding, cakes, cobblers and an array of candy. Adults will enjoy the flowing champagne, mimosas or choice of house red or white wine.
 
Brunch is served every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Brunch is $36 for adults, $31 for seniors (60 years or older) and $20 for children ages 6 &ndash; 11.  Children ages 5 and younger are complimentary.
 
Brunch at the Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa was rated as the best Sunday brunch by readers of the Galveston County Daily News. For reservations, call (409) 765-7721, 800-WYNDHAM, or visit www.BernardoAtHotelGalvez.com.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=677591" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:37:35 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>After Ike, a deluge of reinvention - the Boston Globe</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:08:09 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hotel Galvez Christens Beach Central with Live Concerts during Centennial Weekend</title>
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<description><![CDATA[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 Galvez &amp; Spa and will be host to five bands on Saturday, June 11 from noon to 9 p.m. Yaga&rsquo;s Entertainment Inc. is sponsoring a performance by The Line-Up on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.
 

Jud Johnson Band, noon to 1:30 p.m.

Jud Johnson is a Houston-area band that formed in late 2007. The JJB&rsquo;s signature style of music incorporates various techniques of rock, jazz and funk. While their recorded work is outstanding, it is their live performances that provide fans with an unrivaled listing experience. Their broad variety of music styles and unique instrumentation make it clear why they were described as &ldquo;the next Dave Matthews Band&rdquo; by the CBS Early Show.
 
 
 

Lucky Tubb and the Modern Day Troubadours, 1:45 p.m. &ndash; 3:15 p.m. 

Lucky Tubb started his music career at age 14. Following in his great uncle&rsquo;s footsteps (Ernest Tubb), Tubb&rsquo;s style harkens back to the raw and original country sound of the 1950s Nashville artists. Utilizing the steel guitar, mandolin and fiddle, the Modern Day Troubadours pair a freshness and urgency with Tubb&rsquo;s old-school vocals. Moving up the ranks of the Texas music scence, Tubb&rsquo;s music has a timeless, familiar sound while still coming off fresh and new.
 
 
 

Ezra Charles Band, 3:45 p.m. &ndash; 5:15 p.m. 
Ezra Charles Band is a unique blend of rockabilly, swing, blues and boogie. They have the ability to shift from infectious dance beats to intimate cabaret-style songwriting. Their band features an all female three-piece horn section and musical selections that have entertained crowds for more than three decades. The Ezra Charles Band has competed and placed in both regional and international jazz competitions. Their music consists mainly of songs written by Ezra Charles that chronicle his life and the Texas Gulf Coast atmosphere where he grew up.

 
 
 

Wayne &ldquo;The Train&rdquo; Hancock, 5:45 p.m. &ndash; 7:15 p.m. 
Wayne &ldquo;The Train&rdquo; Hancock has been the undisputed king of Juke Joint Swing &ndash; a mix of honkey-ton, western swing, blues, Texas rockabilly and big band &ndash; since his debut in 1995. His music is steeped in tradition but never &ldquo;retro.&rdquo; Hancock makes music with an unmistakable voice that all but forces you to dance. Allmusic.com describes him as a &ldquo;rare breed of traditionalist, one who imbues his retro obsessions with such high energy and passions that his songs never feel like the museum pieces he&rsquo;s trying desperately to preserve.&rdquo; Based out of Austin, TX, Hancock has toured all over the country sharing his particular brew of country flavor.
 

 
 

Radiostar, 7:30 p.m. &ndash; 9 p.m. 
Radiostar takes audiences on a high-energy trip through the 1980s, playing the biggest hits from some of the biggest names of the decade from artists such as A-HA, and Modern English to pop icons Rick Springfield and The Police.
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 18:28:19 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hotel Galvez Releases Commemorative Poster for Centennial</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A watercolor by Crosby artist Gabrielle McNeese entitled &ldquo;Starry Skies over the Gulf&rdquo; is the official poster for the Hotel Galvez Centennial. Earlier this year, McNeese&rsquo;s painting was selected from 42 submissions in the Hotel Galvez Centennial Poster Contest. McNeese&rsquo;s work depicts a fanciful image of Hotel Galvez and incorporates other popular Galveston images such as the trolley, the Galveston-Houston Interurban Train, the Balinese Room, antique cars, elegantly clad guests and a roaring 1920s gal named &ldquo;Galvie Stone&rdquo; sitting on the moon holding a martini glass.
 
&ldquo;The incredible story of Galveston&rsquo;s history, resilience and stately tropical beauty, has inspired many of my paintings,&rdquo; says McNeese. She will sign her commemorative poster during the hotel&rsquo;s centennial weekend celebration on Saturday, June 11 from 1 to 4 p.m.  She will be located in the Sweets Shoppe tent in Centennial Garden. Posters will be on sale for $10 and are currently available in the hotel&rsquo;s gift shop along with other commemorative items.
 
About the Artist
McNeese and her husband have lived all over the country and moved to the Texas Gulf Coast in recent years. After moving to the region, she and her husband discovered Galveston Island and &ldquo;have learned new and fascinating things about the island with each visit.&rdquo; She&rsquo;s had a love for art since childhood and attended the American Academy of Art in Chicago to study advertising and illustration.
 
Auction of Original Art
The original watercolor and custom made frame, also created by McNeese, will be auctioned to benefit the Galveston Arts Center during their Fourth Annual Swashbucklers&rsquo; Soiree at the Texas Seaport Museum on Saturday, July 23, 2011. The original painting will be on display at the Galveston Arts Center, 2501 Market Street, beginning on Saturday, June 11 during ArtWalk. Galveston Arts Center will begin to take bids during the June 11 ArtWalk and will take bids online. The bidding will close in conjunction with the Swashbucker&rsquo;s Soiree on July 23.  For more information, call (409) 763-2403, or visit www.contemporaryartgalveston.org
 
About Hotel Galvez 
Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa will commemorate its 100-year reign as &ldquo;Queen of the Gulf&rdquo; with a free community celebration on Saturday, June 11. The grounds of this historic beachfront hotel will come alive with family activities and live music during the day and culminate with a fireworks show over the Gulf of Mexico. For more information on the Hotel Galvez Centennial, visit www.HotelGalvez100.com.
 
The Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A WyndhamGrand&reg; Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, is the only historic beachfront hotel on the Texas Gulf Coast. The Hotel Galvez, rated four diamonds by AAA, is owned by Galveston preservationist George Mitchell and is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. For reservations, call (800) WYNDHAM -- (800) 996-3426 -- or visit www.WyndhamHotelGalvez.com.
 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offer upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All hotels are either franchised or managed by Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC or managed by an affiliate or through a joint venture partner. For additional information or to make a reservation, go to www.wyndham.com.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=675753" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:34:50 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ten Quick Facts on Hotel Galvez</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Ten Quick Facts on the Hotel Galvez
Texas&rsquo; &ldquo;Queen of the Gulf&rdquo; - Hotel Galvez Commemorates 100 Years in June
 

Hotel Galvez opened on June 10, 1911 and was built at a cost of $1 million as a symbol of recovery following the nation&rsquo;s deadliest natural disaster, the Great Storm of 1900.
Hotel Galvez and the City of Galveston are both named for Bernardo de Galvez. De Galvez, who never set foot on the island, was a Spanish hero of the American Revolution.
When the Hotel Galvez opened in 1911 it offered 275 rooms but the necessity of in-room bathrooms has reduced the current number of rooms to 224.
According to local legend, during the 1915 hurricane guests at the Hotel Galvez drank champagne and danced the night away while a woman gave birth to a baby boy in Room 231.
The Pageant of Pulchritude, which began in 1920 and ended during the Great Depression, was held in front of the Hotel Galvez and later evolved into the Miss Universe contest. The event has been revived as the Galveston Island Beach Revue.
The U.S. Coast Guard commandeered the Hotel Galvez for use as its wartime headquarters from 1942 until 1944.
Presidential guests of the Hotel Galvez include President Franklin D. Roosevelt (1937); Dwight D. Eisenhower as a general (1949); Richard Nixon as vice president (1955); and Lyndon B. Johnson as a senator (1959).
Noted celebrity guests rumored to have stayed at Hotel Galvez include Douglas &ldquo;Wrong Way&rdquo; Corrigan, Sammy Davis Jr., Jimmy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Phil Harris and Alice Faye, Jack Benny, Howard Hughes, Peggy Lee, Jerry Lewis, Gen. Douglas MacArthur, Dean Martin, Freddy Martin, Frank Sinatra and Jimmy Stewart.
The hotel&rsquo;s lobby features a hand-carved bar purchased from the Old Galveston Club and added in the mid-1990s. The Old Galveston Club was known as the Island&rsquo;s last speakeasy.
Hotel Galvez is the only historic beachfront hotel on the Texas Gulf Coast.

 
Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa will commemorate its 100-year reign as &ldquo;Queen of the Gulf&rdquo; with a free community celebration on Saturday, June 11 hosted by owners George Mitchell and the Mitchell family. The grounds of this historic Texas beachfront hotel will come alive with free family activities from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and live music from noon to 9 p.m. and culminate with a fireworks show over the Gulf of Mexico at 9:15 p.m. For a full schedule of activities planned June 10-12, visit www.HotelGalvez100.com.
 
About Hotel Galvez
When Hotel Galvez opened in 1911, Galveston had just finished building its 17-foot seawall to protect the island from storm surges; the town had also completed its grade-raising project which raised the grade of land as well as hundreds of buildings from 11 to 14 feet to help protect them from flooding in the event of future storms. The Causeway, connecting Galveston Island to the mainland, had also been completed. These accomplishments were part of the island&rsquo;s recovery efforts following the Great Storm of 1900. 
 
Hotel Galvez, A Wyndham&reg; Grand Hotel and a National Trust Historic Hotel of America, is rated four diamonds by AAA and is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. The hotel is hosting year-long monthly centennial celebrations in 2011. For reservations, call (800) WYNDHAM -- (800) 996-3426 -- or visit www.WyndhamHotelGalvez.com. 
 
 
 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham&reg; hotels are either franchised by the company or managed by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc., one of its affiliates or through a joint-venture partner. Additional information and reservations for all Wyndham hotels are available by calling (800) WYNDHAM &ndash; (800) 996-3426 &ndash; or visiting www.wyndham.com.
 
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MEDIA CONTACT: Christine Hopkins, APR, Mitchell Historic Properties &bull; (409) 457- 1055, chopkins@mitchellfamilycorp.com
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:47:19 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Beach Revue brings back island’s past</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 14:55:26 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hotel Galvez Weekend Centennial Celebration Schedule of Events</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Texas&rsquo; 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 Galvez (June 1 &ndash; June 30)
Hall of History Exhibit in Lower Level of Hotel Galvez (permanent exhibit)
Self-guided Tours of Hotel Galvez (tour booklet available at concierge desk)
 
Friday, June 10, 2011
8 &ndash; 10 p.m. &ndash; Flamenco Dancers and Music in the Hotel Galvez Lobby
 
Saturday, June 11, 2011
11 a.m. &ndash; 6 p.m. - Children&rsquo;s Activities on Hotel Galvez Grounds

Roaming clowns
Face-painting
Sweets Tent with cookies, cupcakes, Italian ice, and candy display
Paint by Number Mural Project coordinated by the Artist Boat 
Hands-on Sea-life Activity coordinated by Texas A&amp;M University at Galveston&rsquo;s Seacamp Program

 
1 p.m. &ndash; 4 p.m.

Commemorative Poster Signing with Artist Gabrielle McNeese

 
Puppet &amp; Marionette Shows
11 a.m. &ndash; noon &ndash; &ldquo;Aladdin and His Magic Lamp&rdquo; by Harms Marionettes
1 &ndash; 2 p.m. &ndash; Storytelling with Puppets by Drusilla Woods
3 &ndash; 4 p.m. &ndash; Nitsana and her Magical Friends
5 &ndash; 6 p.m. &ndash; &ldquo;Aladdin and His Magic Lamp&rdquo; by Harms Marionettes
 
Concerts at Beach Central (across the street from Hotel Galvez)
Noon &ndash; 1:30 p.m. &ndash; Judd Johnson (Alternative Rock)
1:45 &ndash; 3:15 p.m. &ndash; Lucky Tubb &amp; Modern Day Troubadours (Country)
3:45 &ndash; 5:15 p.m. &ndash; Ezra Charles Band (Rockabilly/Rhythm and Blues)
5:45 &ndash; 7:15 p.m. &ndash; Wayne &ldquo;the Train&rdquo; Hancock (Rockabilly)
7:30 &ndash; 9 p.m. &ndash; Radiostar (80&rsquo;s Pop)
 
9:15 p.m. &ndash; Fireworks Show Over the Gulf
 
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Concerts at Beach Central (across the street from Hotel Galvez)
1 &ndash; 5 p.m. &ndash; Bands TBA
Sunday concerts sponsored by Yaga&rsquo;s Entertainment Inc.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=674273" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
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<title>Texas’ “Queen of the Gulf” - Hotel Galvez Commemorates 100 Years in June</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, will commemorate its 100-year reign as &ldquo;Queen of the Gulf&rdquo; with a free community celebration on Saturday, June 11. On Saturday, the grounds of this historic beachfront hotel will come alive with family activities and live music during the day and culminate with a fireworks show over the Gulf of Mexico.
 
Hotel Galvez will host a variety of children&rsquo;s activities such as face painting, arts and crafts, educational exhibits and marionettes and puppeteers on the front lawn and at the hotel&rsquo;s new Centennial Green outdoor space from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The hotel will offer a &ldquo;candy land&rdquo; area with candy, cookies, Italian ice and cupcakes in a soda shop-themed tent. Street entertainers will perform on the hotel grounds and five bands will perform live on a festival stage at nearby Beach Central from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.  The bands include: Judd Johnson Band, Lucky Tubb, Ezra Charles, Wayne &ldquo;The Train&rdquo; Hancock&rdquo; and Radiostar. Beach Central will also offer food concessions for the public.
 
For those seeking a souvenir of the weekend, artist Gabrielle McNeese will sign the official Hotel Galvez centennial poster from 1 to 4 p.m. As the day&rsquo;s activities come to end, the public will enjoy a spectacular fireworks show over the Gulf of Mexico beginning at 9:15 p.m. directly across from the hotel.
 
The fun will continue on Sunday, June 12 from 1 to 5 p.m. with live music and food at Beach Central across the street from the hotel. Sunday&rsquo;s concerts are sponsored by Yaga&rsquo;s Entertainment Inc.
 
During the month of June, the Hotel Galvez will display a life-size paper Flamenco dress in the lobby. The ruffles of the dress will be made of historic photos of the hotel. Guests can also explore the hotel&rsquo;s new Hall of History and pick up a free walking tour booklet for a self-guided tour.
 
As part of the centennial weekend, Hotel Galvez is offering a special getaway package. The package includes a two-night stay, valet parking, breakfast for two on Saturday and Sunday, convenient access to the public centennial event activities, a commemorative poster and a keepsake copy of Hotel Galvez: Queen of the Gulf by Gary Cartwright.
 
In preparation for the centennial, hotel owners George Mitchell and the Mitchell family have completed an $11 million renovation updating all guest rooms with new d&eacute;cor and furnishings and have unveiled the new Centennial Green, an outdoor event featuring a pergola, four charming fountains and, beginning in June, lawn games such as croquet and badminton.
                                                                                                                    
Hotel Galvez is a landmark hotel with both historical and emotional significance to many throughout Galveston Island, Texas and beyond. Because of its importance, the hotel launched a yearlong celebration commemorating its 100 years of operation in December 2010. Monthly events will continue through December 2011. A full calendar of events will be available online at www.hotelgalvez100.com.
 
About Hotel Galvez
When Hotel Galvez opened in 1911, Galveston had just finished building its 17-foot seawall to protect the island from storm surges; the town had also completed its grade-raising project which raised the grade of land as well as hundreds of buildings from 11 to 14 feet to help protect them from flooding in the event of future storms. The Causeway, connecting Galveston Island to the mainland, had also been completed. These accomplishments were part of the island&rsquo;s recovery efforts following the Great Storm of 1900. 
 
Hotel Galvez, A Wyndham&reg; Grand Hotel and a National Trust Historic Hotel of America, is the only historic beachfront hotel in Texas and is rated four diamonds by AAA and is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham&reg; hotels are either franchised by the company or managed by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc., one of its affiliates or through a joint-venture partner. Additional information and reservations for all Wyndham hotels are available by calling (800) WYNDHAM &ndash; (800) 996-3426 &ndash; or visiting www.wyndham.com.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=674269" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 21:16:40 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Gulf Coast Summer Updates &amp; Birthdates</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:03:41 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Gulf States of Mind</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:50:45 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Galveston Island Beach Revue Returns in May with Expanded Events and Salute to the Hotel Galvez</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The 2011 Galveston Island Beach Revue, presented by Islander By Choice, LLC (IBC), will salute the Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa as part of its year-long centennial celebration on May 20-21. The 2011 Galveston Island Beach Revue will offer live music on Friday night at Saengerfest Park, 23rd and Strand. On Saturday, festivities continue with a lawn party hosted by the historic Hotel Galvez from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. leading up to the main event - the Bathing Beauties Contest at 2 p.m.
 
The 2011 event kicks off in historic downtown Galveston on May 20 with a free concert in the evening headlined by the John Evans Band and local favorite, The Brandon McDermott Band. Evans and his rockabilly band have dominated the Houston Press Music Awards over the last decade. Opening for Evans is local IBC and Gulf Coast favorite, Brandon McDermott Band, who&rsquo;s flavor is a little bit country and little bit rock n&rsquo; roll.
 
On Saturday, May 21, the Bathing Beauties salute the Hotel Galvez on its 100th Year. As part of the weekend, Hotel Galvez will host a live band, a variety of family-style games on the lawn (aptly named &ldquo;Centennial Green&rdquo;), and light refreshments &ndash; all free of charge while supplies last. Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand Hotel, is the official hotel for the event.   The Bathing Beauties Contest begins at 2 p.m. as participants compete in modern and vintage/vintage-inspired swimwear following a special salute to our nation&rsquo;s armed forces.  The Bathing Beauties Contest will be held across from the Hotel Galvez on the sand at 21st Street and Seawall. The cost for registration is $15.
 
Dubbed the &ldquo;Pageant of Pulchritude&rdquo; by C.E. Barfield, the Galveston beauty contest began in the summer of 1920 and from then on marked the kick-off for tourist season each year. By 1928, the event (which had morphed into the &ldquo;Bathing Girl Revue&rdquo;) had become so popular, the Island&rsquo;s population was said to have tripled during the event weekend.  These Island pageants are said to have been the beginning of what we know today as the Miss Universe Pageant.  The famed Galveston Bathing Beauties contests ended in 1932 due, in part, to the Great Depression and were brought back to the island by IBC in 2009.
 
For more information on the Galveston Island Beach Revue, please visit www.galvestonbeachrevue.com or contact Adrienne Culpepper at 409-770-7360 or at adrienne@ibcgalveston.com. For more information on Islander By Choice, LLC, please visit www.ibcgalveston.com.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=673133" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:37:09 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Mother's Day Brunch Menu at Hotel Galvez (May 8, 2011)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Honor your Mother with Brunch at the Historic Hotel Galvez
 
Presented to you by Executive Chef Antonio Rodriguez &amp; His Culinary Team...
Sunday, May 8, 2011
 
 
Starters
Freshly Prepared Breads and Pastries
Fresh Fruit and Cheese Display
Flower Pot Vegetable Crudit&eacute;s
Assorted Hearth Baked Breads
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Soups
Seafood Gumbo
Wild Mushroom Soup
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Deluxe Chef Salad Station
Mushroom and Artichoke with Feta
Grilled Chicken and Fig salad
Cavatapi Pasta Salad
Fig and Feta Salad
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Seafood Station
Smoked Salmon Display
Smoked Trout
Chef&rsquo;s Selection of Deluxe Hand Crafted Canap&eacute;s
Peel-n-Eat Gulf Shrimp
Cocktail Shrimp &amp; Crab Claws
Served with Remoulade and Cocktail Sauce
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Entr&eacute;es
Apple Smoked Bacon and Sausage
Traditional Eggs Benedict
Cheese Blintz with Baileys Cr&egrave;me Anglaise
Saut&eacute; Breast Chicken with Mushrooms, Pearl Onions,
 Oven Dried Tomatoes,White Truffle Pan Gravy
Burgundy Braised Beef Short Ribs
Pave of Atlantic Salmon with Lentil du Puy
Chicken Coq au Vin
Gorgonzola Scalloped Potatoes
Basmati Pesto Rice
Young Asparagus and Baby Carrots
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Little Italy
&ldquo;Fresh from Italy&rdquo;
Selection of Pastas, Sauces and accompaniments
&ldquo;Fresh from the Farm&rdquo;
Made to Order Omelets with All Your Favorite Toppings
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Carving Station
Pecan Crusted Prime Rib
Bourbon Glazed Ham
Roasted Turkey with Maple Cranberry Glaze
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Dessert
A Selection of the Chef&rsquo;s Sweet Temptations
 
$49.95 Adults     $39.95 Senior     $25.95 Children (6 -11  years old)
Includes: Complimentary Champagne, Mimosas, Red &amp; White Wine
 
Seating times begin at 10:30 a.m.
Reservations required.
Please make reservations by contacting the hotel directly at (409) 765-7721.
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:03:05 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Easter Brunch Menu at Historic Hotel Galvez (April 24, 2011)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Celebrate Easter Brunch at the Historic Hotel Galvez
 

Presented to you by Executive Chef Antonio Rodriguez &amp; His Culinary Team...


Sunday, April 24, 2011







Starters

Freshly Prepared Breads and Pastries


Fresh Fruit and Cheese Display


Grilled Vegetable Display, Hummus Dip


Assorted Hearth Baked Breads

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Soups

Seafood Gumbo


Texas Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Deluxe Chef Salad Station

Build Your Own Caesar Salad


California Field Greens Salad


Mexican Papaya and Avocado Salad


Chicken Salpicon Salad


Jicama and Orange Salad

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Seafood Station

Smoked Salmon Display
Chef&rsquo;s Selection of Deluxe Hand Crafted Canap&eacute;s


Peel-n-Eat Gulf Shrimp


Cold Poached Atlantic Salmon with Appropriate Condiments


Cocktail Shrimp &amp; Crab Claws


Served with Creole Remoulade and Cocktail Sauce

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Entr&eacute;es


Apple Smoked Bacon and Sausage


Eggs Benedict


Cheese Blintz with Frangelico Cr&egrave;me Anglaise


Pan Seared Nori Dusted Grouper with a Passion Fruit Beurre Blanc


Chili-Sugar Cured Pork Tenderloin with an Ancho Chili Demi Glace


Sated Chicken Breast Santa Fe Stuffed with Chorizo, Black Beans and Queso Fresco


Roasted Corn Jalapeno Potato Puree


Garden Harvest Vegetable Medley



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A Little Flair


&ldquo;Little Italy&rdquo;


Selection of Pastas, Sauces and Assorted Condiments


&ldquo;Fresh from the Farm&rdquo;


Made to Order Omelets with All Your Favorite Toppings


Fresh Made Belgium Waffle Station

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Carving Station


Slow Roasted Prime Rib with Natural Jus


Bourbon Glazed Ham, with Pineapple Raisin Sauce


Herb Crusted Leg of Lamb, Rosemary Marsala Sauce

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Dessert

A Selection of the Chef&rsquo;s Sweet Temptations


 


$49.95 Adults     $39.95 Senior     $25.95 Children (6 to 12 years old)


Includes: Complimentary Champagne, Mimosas, Red &amp; White Wine
 
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
MAKE RESERVATIONS BY CALLING (409) 765-7721.

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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:24:16 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Texas’ Hotel Galvez to Commemorate Centennial with Community Celebration</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel, will commemorate its 100-year reign as &ldquo;Queen of the Gulf&rdquo; with a free community celebration on Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12, 2011. On Saturday, the grounds of this historic beachfront hotel will come alive with activities during the day and culminate with a fireworks show over the Gulf of Mexico.
 
Hotel Galvez will host children&rsquo;s activities such as face painting, arts and crafts, educational exhibits and marionettes and puppeteers on the front lawn and at the hotel&rsquo;s new Centennial Green outdoor space from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The hotel will offer a &ldquo;candy land&rdquo; area with candy, cookies, Italian ice cream and cupcakes in a soda shop-themed tent. Street entertainers like balloon artists, unicyclists, magicians and roving musicians will perform for the crowd and five bands &ndash; Radio Star, Jud Johnson Band, Ezra Charles, Lucky Tubb and Wayne &ldquo;The Train&rdquo; Hancock&rdquo; &ndash; will perform live on a festival stage at nearby Beach Central from 11 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Beach Central will also offer food concessions for the public. As the day&rsquo;s activities come to end, the public will enjoy a spectacular fireworks show over the Gulf of Mexico beginning at 9:15 p.m. directly across from the hotel.
 
The weekend celebration will continue on Sunday, June 12 from 1 to 5 p.m. with live music and food at Beach Central across the street from the hotel.
 
As part of the centennial weekend, Hotel Galvez is offering a special getaway package. Beginning at $249 per night, the package includes a two-night stay, valet parking, breakfast for two on Saturday and Sunday, convenient access to the public centennial event activities and a keepsake copy of Hotel Galvez: Queen of the Gulf by Gary Cartwright.
 
In preparation for the centennial, hotel owners George Mitchell and the Mitchell family have completed an $11 million renovation updating all the guest rooms with a new d&eacute;cor and new furnishings; additionally, the hotel will unveil Centennial Green, a new outdoor event space, in spring 2011.
                                                                                                                    
Hotel Galvez launched a year-long celebration commemorating its 100 years of operation in December 2010. Monthly events will continue through December 2011. A full calendar of events will be available online at www.hotelgalvez100.com.
 
When Hotel Galvez opened in 1911, Galveston had just finished building its 17-foot seawall to protect the island from storm surges; the town had also completed its grade-raising project which raised the grade of land as well as hundreds of buildings from 11 to 14 feet to help protect them from flooding in the event of future storms. The Causeway, connecting Galveston Island to the mainland, had also been completed. These accomplishments were part of the island&rsquo;s recovery efforts following the Great Storm of 1900. 
 
Hotel Galvez, A Wyndham&reg; Grand Hotel and a National Trust Historic Hotel of America, is the only historic beachfront hotel in Texas and is rated four diamonds by AAA and is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham&reg; hotels are either franchised by the company or managed by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc., one of its affiliates or through a joint-venture partner. Additional information and reservations for all Wyndham hotels are available by calling (800) WYNDHAM &ndash; (800) 996-3426 &ndash; or visiting www.wyndham.com.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=672851" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:56:08 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Historic Galveston Hotel Completes $11 Million Renovation for 100th Anniversary</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, has completed an $11 million renovation in conjunction with the hotel&rsquo;s 100th anniversary in 2011. Hotel owners George Mitchell and the Mitchell family have updated all guest rooms with new d&eacute;cor and furnishings and have added operable, divided-light Gulf-facing windows reminiscent of the hotel&rsquo;s original design. Additionally, the hotel will unveil Centennial Green, a new outdoor event space, in spring 2011.
 
As part of this project, the third major renovation to the hotel since the Mitchells purchased the property in 1993, the north-facing lobby windows were restored to retain their original appearance and to match the south-facing lobby windows that were restored in 2005. The project also includes upgrades to the pool area, including outdoor cabanas and an eco-friendly, saline conditioning system. Additionally, the owners added a 9,763-square-foot spa in 2008.
                                                                                                                    
All guest rooms now feature a soothing, neutral palette; plush carpeting by Constantine, Atlas and Masland; Bernhardt fine furniture; Simmons&reg; HealthSmart&trade; mattresses; 37-inch, Samsung flat-screen televisions; Stacy Garcia duvet covers; custom headboards; new window treatments; and updated lighting. As part of the new d&eacute;cor, all rooms include nature-inspired aluminum prints by Kayla Mitchell, granddaughter of George Mitchell.
 
Additionally, all guest rooms at Hotel Galvez now include a new energy management system which programs rooms for appropriate temperature and lighting when occupied and unoccupied. The system gives guests control of the room&rsquo;s temperature and lighting, which can be managed with a bedside remote or controller at the door.
 
In 2009, guest rooms on the hotel&rsquo;s sixth floor were converted to spa-inspired rooms featuring rain showers; Simmons HealthSmart mattresses; Anichini bedding manufactured in Italy; 42-inch, flat screen televisions; and luxurious amenities including spa robes, slippers, books and iPod&reg; iHome players. The sixth floor also features allergen-friendly Wyndham ClearAir &reg; rooms, which have undergone a multistep cleaning process designed to remove up to 98 percent of allergens using medical-grade air purification systems designed by New York-based Pure Solutions NA. Suites on the seventh and eighth floors were also updated with new d&eacute;cor and furniture, including the addition of plantation shutters and custom divided-light windows.
 
Centennial Green, the new outdoor event space located just south of the hotel&rsquo;s Music Hall, will feature a classic pergola and will be bordered by four fountains. The new 9,800-square-foot outdoor venue will be available for wedding ceremonies, receptions and banquets.
 
Hotel Galvez launched a year-long celebration commemorating its 100 years of operation in December 2010. During the centennial anniversary weekend in June, the hotel will host a day of festive stage concerts and children&rsquo;s activities on its lawn followed by a fireworks display over the Gulf of Mexico. A full calendar of events will be available online at www.hotelgalvez100.com.
 
When Hotel Galvez opened in 1911, Galveston had just finished building its 17-foot seawall to protect the island from storm surges; the town had also completed its grade-raising project which raised the grade of land as well as hundreds of buildings from an average of 11 to 14 feet above sea level. The Causeway, connecting Galveston Island to the mainland, had also been completed. These accomplishments were part of the island&rsquo;s recovery efforts following the Great Storm of 1900. 
 
Hotel Galvez, A Wyndham&reg; Grand Hotel and a National Trust Historic Hotel of America, is the only historic beachfront hotel in Texas and is rated four diamonds by AAA and is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham&reg; hotels are either franchised by the company or managed by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc., one of its affiliates or through a joint-venture partner. Additional information and reservations for all Wyndham hotels are available by calling (800) WYNDHAM &ndash; (800) 996-3426 &ndash; or visiting www.wyndham.com.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=672641" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:46:46 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Noted Author, Gary Cartwright Returns to Galveston for a Weekend of Book Signings</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Gary Cartwright, noted author of Hotel Galvez: Queen of the Gulf, returns to Galveston on Thursday, March 31 through Saturday, April 2. His schedule will be as follows:

Thursday, March 31, Noon to 3:00 pm: Celebrating Women Convention at Moody Gardens Convention Center, Hotel Galvez Spa booth; 7 Hope Boulevard
Friday, April 1, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Wine and cheese reception at Tina&rsquo;s on The Strand; 2326 Strand
Friday, April 1, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm: Cocktail Hour at Hotel Galvez; 2024 Seawall Boulevard
Saturday, April 2, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm: Murdoch&rsquo;s Pier; 2215 Seawall Boulevard
Saturday, April 2, 1:30 pm to 4:30pm: Gracie&rsquo;s; 2228 Strand

Gary Cartwright has had a distinguished career as a newspaper reporter, book author and magazine writer. He has written eight books as well as stories for national publications such as Harper&rsquo;s, Life, Rolling Stone, Esquire and the New York Times Magazine. Cartwright recently retired from Texas Monthly where he had been a staff member since 1982.
 
Hotel Galvez: Queen of the Gulf will be sold at all signing locations. Cartwright&rsquo;s entertaining tale tells the story of Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel, and its significant role in Galveston&rsquo;s eclectic history while utilizing both current and historic photos of the hotel and Galveston as well as a variety of historic postcards. In addition to Cartwright&rsquo;s narrative, the commemorative book includes numerous personal stories and photos from former guests and residents as well as the sought-after recipe for the hotel&rsquo;s award-winning gumbo. The book is priced at $39.95 plus tax. It is also available for purchase online at www.HotelGalvez100.com. Online orders must be made at least two weeks prior to the book signings to allow time for shipping.
 
Hotel Galvez, A Wyndham&reg; Grand Hotel and a National Trust Historic Hotel of America, is the only historic beachfront hotel in Texas and is rated four diamonds by AAA and is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. For room reservations, visit www.WyndhamHotelGalvez.com or call (409) 765-7721. Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham&reg; hotels are either franchised by the company or managed by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc., one of its affiliates or through a joint-venture partner. Additional information and reservations for all Wyndham hotels are available by calling (800) WYNDHAM &ndash; (800) 996-3426 &ndash; or visiting www.wyndham.com.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=672582" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hotel Galvez to Host Spanish Wine Event during Food and Wine Festival</title>
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<description><![CDATA[As part of its ongoing monthly centennial celebrations, Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel, will host a Spanish Wine Pairing Dinner on Friday, April 15 at 7 p.m. with visiting Chef Pedro Angel Garcia of Houston&rsquo;s El Meson Restaurant. This special event is part of the 2011 Galveston Island Food and Wine Festival.
 
Priced at $100 per person plus tax and gratuity, the evening will begin with a Cava wine reception featuring the customary sparkling wine from the northern areas of Spain. The dinner offers eight tasting courses of traditional and contemporary Spanish fare paired with five imported Spanish red, white and sparkling wines. Chef Garcia will introduce each course and end the evening with a question-and-answer session.
 
Guests also will be entertained by a Spanish guitarist during the evening and a special exhibit of traditional costumes from various regions of Spain will be on display courtesy of the Spanish Consul General.
 
Chef Garcia was born in La Habana, Cuba, and grew up in New York City. His family established the El Meson Restaurant in Houston in 1981, specializing in Spanish and Cuban cuisine. Chef Garcia took over the family business in 1992 and began hosting regular wine dinners in 1997. He is a certified sommelier by the Court of Master Sommeliers and holds a diploma from the International Sommelier&rsquo;s Guild as well as an advanced certification with the Wine and Spirits Education Trust.
 
Guests may make reservations online at http://conta.cc/SpanishWineDinner or by contacting the Hotel Galvez sales office at (409) 765-7721 or dcanton@wyndham.com.
 
This Spanish Wine Pairing Dinner is part of a year-long celebration commemorating the hotel&rsquo;s 100 years of operation. A full calendar of events will be available online at www.hotelgalvez100.com.
 
Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham&reg; Grand Hotel and a National Trust Historic Hotel of America, is the only historic beachfront hotel in Texas. Rated four diamonds by AAA, the hotel is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. For room reservations, visit www.WyndhamHotelGalvez.com or call (409) 765-7721.
 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham&reg; hotels are either franchised by the company or managed by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc., one of its affiliates or through a joint-venture partner. Additional information and reservations for all Wyndham hotels are available by calling (800) WYNDHAM &ndash; (800) 996-3426 &ndash; or visiting www.wyndham.com.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=672131" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:05:55 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Dress as Marilyn Monroe and Receive a Free Hotel Galvez Centennial Poster During Cinema Night on March 18</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Are you a fan of Marilyn Monroe? Wear your favorite costume of Marilyn or one of the other characters from &ldquo;Some Like It Hot&rdquo; and receive a free Hotel Galvez Centennial poster during the hotel&rsquo;s Cinema and Caf&eacute; Under the Stars on Friday, March 18 at 8 p.m.
 
As part of its ongoing monthly centennial celebrations, Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel, will host a free screening of &ldquo;Some Like It Hot&rdquo; for its Cinema and Caf&eacute; Under the Stars on Friday, March 18. This 1959 classic movie will be shown on the front lawn of the hotel and features Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon. &ldquo;Some Like It Hot&rdquo; was filmed at another historic hotel &ndash; Hotel del Coronado in Coronado, Ca.
 
The movie is a comedy about two struggling musicians, Joe and Jerry (Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon), who witness what looks like the Saint Valentine's Day massacre of 1929. When the Chicago gangsters see them, they flee for their lives and take a job that requires them to disguise themselves as women, playing in an all-girl musical band headed to Florida. They join the band and board a train and both become enamored of "Sugar Kane" (Marilyn Monroe), the band's vocalist and ukulele player, and struggle for her affection while maintaining their disguises.
 
The movie is open to the public and hotel guests. Hotel Galvez is offering lawn/open seating and reserved seating for this special movie showing. Those in reserved seating will have two dinner options, which must be pre-ordered, as well as a children&rsquo;s menu. The adult menu offers the option of Caesar salad, chilled beef tenderloin served on open faced baguette, organic vegetable chips, cheesecake lollipops and a non-alcoholic beverage for $24.95 or Italian submarine sandwich, cole slaw, potato chips, giant brownie and a non-alcoholic beverage for $14.95. The children&rsquo;s menu is $9.95 and offers fruit cocktail, hot dog and personal pizza, fresh veggie sticks and cupcakes. Reserved seats will also offer complimentary popcorn and mixed nuts and cocktail service.
 
The hotel will also offer concessions for those utilizing lawn seating. Guests interested in reserved seating must notify the hotel for reservations by Wednesday, March 16 at 5 p.m. by calling (409) 765-7721 or emailing dcanton@wyndham.com. There is no charge for the movie.
 
This Cinema and Caf&eacute; Under the Stars, is part of a year-long celebration commemorating 100 years of operation of Hotel Galvez. A full calendar of events will be available online at www.hotelgalvez100.com.
 
Hotel Galvez, A Wyndham&reg; Grand Hotel and a National Trust Historic Hotel of America, is the only historic beachfront hotel in Texas and is rated four diamonds by AAA and is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. For room reservations, visit www.WyndhamHotelGalvez.com or call (409) 765-7721. Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham&reg; hotels are either franchised by the company or managed by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc., one of its affiliates or through a joint-venture partner. Additional information and reservations for all Wyndham hotels are available by calling (800) WYNDHAM &ndash; (800) 996-3426 &ndash; or visiting www.wyndham.com.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=671807" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:19:35 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hotel Galvez to Host Cinema and Caf&#233; Under the Stars with “Some Like It Hot”</title>
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<description><![CDATA[As part of its ongoing monthly centennial celebrations, Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel, will feature a special showing of &ldquo;Some Like It Hot&rdquo; for its Cinema and Caf&eacute; Under the Stars on Friday, March 18. This 1959 classic movie will be shown on the front lawn of the hotel at 8 p.m. and features Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon. &ldquo;Some Like It Hot&rdquo; was filmed at another historic hotel &ndash; Hotel del Coronado in Coronado, Ca.
 
The movie is a comedy about two struggling musicians, Joe and Jerry (Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon), who witness what looks like the Saint Valentine's Day massacre of 1929. When the Chicago gangsters see them, they flee for their lives and take a job that requires them to disguise themselves as women, playing in an all-girl musical band headed to Florida. They join the band and board a train and both become enamored of "Sugar Kane" (Marilyn Monroe), the band's vocalist and ukulele player, and struggle for her affection while maintaining their disguises.
 
The movie is open to the public and hotel guests. Hotel Galvez is offering lawn/open seating and reserved seating for this special movie showing. Those in reserved seating will have two dinner options, which must be pre-ordered, as well as a children&rsquo;s menu. The adult menu offers the option of Caesar salad, chilled beef tenderloin served on open faced baguette, organic vegetable chips, cheesecake lollipops and a non-alcoholic beverage for $24.95 or Italian submarine sandwich, cole slaw, potato chips, giant brownie and a non-alcoholic beverage for $14.95. The children&rsquo;s menu is $9.95 and offers fruit cocktail, hot dog and personal pizza, fresh veggie sticks and cupcakes. Reserved seats will also offer complimentary popcorn and mixed nuts and cocktail service.
 
The hotel will also offer concessions for those utilizing lawn seating. Guests interested in reserved seating must notify the hotel for reservations by Wednesday, March 16 at 5 p.m. by calling (409) 765-7721 or emailing dcanton@wyndham.com. There is no charge for the movie.
 
This Cinema and Caf&eacute; Under the Stars, is part of a year-long celebration commemorating 100 years of operation of Hotel Galvez. A full calendar of events will be available online at www.hotelgalvez100.com.
 
Hotel Galvez, A Wyndham&reg; Grand Hotel and a National Trust Historic Hotel of America, is the only historic beachfront hotel in Texas and is rated four diamonds by AAA and is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. For room reservations, visit www.WyndhamHotelGalvez.com or call (409) 765-7721. Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham&reg; hotels are either franchised by the company or managed by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc., one of its affiliates or through a joint-venture partner. Additional information and reservations for all Wyndham hotels are available by calling (800) WYNDHAM &ndash; (800) 996-3426 &ndash; or visiting www.wyndham.com.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=671089" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:44:11 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Couples renew vows during mass ceremony on Galveston Island</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Feb 2011 19:26:23 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>A grand dame remembers it all</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:17:45 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hotel Galvez Hosts Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel, will host a mass Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. for couples who have celebrated their marriages and honeymoons at the hotel.
 
The Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony, officiated by Galveston Justice of the Peace Jim Schweitzer, will take place on the hotel&rsquo;s front lawn and will be followed by a reception with a champagne toast and wedding cake. Hotel Galvez will award a complimentary, overnight stay to the couple in attendance who has been married the longest and the couple who has come from the farthest distance.
 
Couples interested in participating in the Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony should notify the hotel in advance and can reserve their spot by calling (409) 765-7721 or emailing dcanton@wyndham.com. Hotel Galvez will also offer a special getaway package as part of this event, which begins at $369 for two nights and includes a two-night stay, valet parking, champagne upon arrival, breakfast for two on Saturday and Sunday and a copy of Hotel Galvez: Queen of the Gulf by Gary Cartwright.
 
As part of the Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony, the hotel invites brides to loan their vintage wedding dresses to display during the reception. Additionally, Hotel Galvez will host a wedding cake baking contest among area bakeries. Those interested in loaning wedding dresses or taking part in the wedding cake contest should contact Sarah Harano at mktgasst@mitchellfamilycorp.com or (409) 762-0062. Dresses should be from the 1920s to 1970s era and should be delivered by Feb. 4 to the G-1 Office, part of Mitchell Historic Properties, at 305 21st Street, Suite 160, Galveston, Texas 77550.
 
The Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony, sponsored by Houston Bride Magazine, is one of a series of monthly celebrations scheduled as part of the hotel&rsquo;s year-long centennial celebration.
 
Hotel Galvez, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel and a National Trust Historic Hotel of America, remains the only historic beachfront hotel on the Texas Gulf Coast. Hotel Galvez is rated four diamonds by AAA and is part of Mitchell Historic Properties.
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, China, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. All Wyndham&reg; hotels are either franchised by the company or managed by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc., one of its affiliates or through a joint-venture partner. For more information, visit www.wyndham.com.  <img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=668629" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Historic Hotel Galvez celebrates century mark</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:16:04 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hotel Galvez Exhibits 42 Art Competition Entries</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The historic Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa will exhibit 42 entries from area artists submitted for its art competition in conjunction with the opening of its new Hall of History. The public can view art entries in the East Parlor of Hotel Galvez, 2024 Seawall Blvd., on Friday, Jan. 14 from 11 a.m. &ndash; 2 p.m. and from 5 p.m. &ndash; 7 p.m.; on Saturday, Jan. 15 from 11 a.m. &ndash; 2 p.m.; and on Sunday, Jan. 16 from 11 a.m. &ndash; 2 p.m.
 
Entries will also be on display during the Jan. 22 ArtWalk from 6 &ndash; 9 p.m. in the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Room in The Tremont House, 2300 Mechanic. Submissions include works in watercolor, oil and photography/digital media. This art competition is part of the Hotel Galvez year-long centennial commemoration.
 
The hotel will select one art piece to be reproduced for Hotel Galvez&rsquo;s centennial poster; additionally, the selected art piece will be auctioned off to benefit the Galveston Arts Center during the hotel&rsquo;s centennial weekend celebration in June.
 
For more information on the Hotel Galvez Centennial call (409) 765-7721 or visit www.HotelGalvez100.com. <img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=668941" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:11:56 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hotel Galvez Requests Vintage Wedding Dresses for Vow Renewal</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel, today announced it will host a Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony for couples who have celebrated their marriages and honeymoons at the hotel. As part of the celebration, Hotel Galvez is requesting vintage wedding dresses to display during the event on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011. Gowns should hail from the 1920s to 1970s era and will be on loan to the hotel between Friday, Feb. 4, and Sunday, Feb. 13.
 
Former brides who would like to loan their vintage wedding dresses to Hotel Galvez for display can contact Sarah Harano at mktgasst@mitchellfamilycorp.com or (409) 762-0062. Dresses should be delivered by Feb. 4 to the G-1 Office, part of Mitchell Historic Properties, at 305 21st Street, Suite 160, Galveston, Texas 77550.
 
The Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony is open to couples who held their weddings or celebrated their honeymoons at Hotel Galvez. Beginning at 1 p.m. on Feb. 12 on the hotel&rsquo;s front lawn, couples will take part in a mass vow renewal and celebrate with a champagne toast and cake. Vintage wedding dresses will be on display during a special reception in the hotel&rsquo;s Music Hall. Hotel Galvez will award a complimentary, overnight stay to the couple in attendance who has been married the longest and the couple who has come from the farthest distance.
 
Couples interested in participating in the Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony should notify the hotel in advance and can reserve their spot by calling (409) 765-7721. Hotel Galvez will also offer a special getaway package as part of this event.
 
The Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony is one of a series of monthly celebrations scheduled as part of the hotel&rsquo;s year-long centennial celebration. Hotel Galvez is also selling a new commemorative book by Gary Cartwright entitled Hotel Galvez: Queen of the Gulf. The book sells for $39.95 and is available in the hotel&rsquo;s gift shop and online.
 
Hotel Galvez, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel and a National Trust Historic Hotel of America, remains the only historic beachfront hotel on the Texas Gulf Coast. Hotel Galvez is rated four diamonds by AAA and is part of Mitchell Historic Properties.
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, China, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. All Wyndham&reg; hotels are either franchised by the company or managed by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc., one of its affiliates or through a joint-venture partner. For more information, visit www.wyndham.com.  <img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=667684" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 21:53:33 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Historic Hotel Galvez to Unveil New Hall of History in Celebration of Centennial</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Galveston residents and guests at the historic Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel, can explore the hotel&rsquo;s storied past from the last 100 years at its new Hall of History exhibit which opens to the public on Friday, Jan. 14, 2011. The hotel, in collaboration with the Galveston County Historical Museum, will unveil this new Hall of History in the lower level of Hotel Galvez at 10 a.m. The unveiling is the first event in a series of monthly celebrations scheduled in 2011 as part of the hotel&rsquo;s year-long centennial commemoration.
 
The Hall of History will include framed panels about the history of the hotel, including a visual slideshow of 200 images. The exhibit will feature various items displayed in two cases purchased from the original Eiband&rsquo;s Department Store, which was formerly located at 2205 Post Office in Galveston. Many of these items were donated by former guests and hotel staff members from across the country, while others are part of the hotel&rsquo;s collection.
 
&ldquo;The Hall of History at Hotel Galvez is an impressive display of items documenting the hotel&rsquo;s legendary past,&rdquo; says Galveston County Historical Museum Director Jodi Wright-Gidley. &ldquo;Some of the more interesting items include a small porcelain shoe with an image of the hotel painted on it and a wooden hanger showcasing the hotel logo. We will continue to accept donations and plan to rotate items featured in the exhibit.&rdquo;
 
Those interested in donating items should contact the museum by calling (409) 766-2340 or emailing Curator Jennifer Marines at jennifer.marines@co.galveston.tx.us. Donated items are tax deductible.
 
In conjunction with the Hall of History unveiling, the hotel will host an art competition exhibition on Jan. 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturday, Jan. 15 and Sunday, Jan. 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., where submissions from area artists will be on display for public viewing. The hotel will select one art piece to be reproduced for Hotel Galvez&rsquo;s centennial poster; additionally, the selected art piece will be auctioned off to benefit the Galveston Arts Center during the hotel&rsquo;s centennial weekend celebration in June.
 
The hotel is also selling a new commemorative book by Gary Cartwright entitled Hotel Galvez: Queen of the Gulf. The book sells for $39.95 and is available in the hotel&rsquo;s gift shop and online at www.hotelgalvez100.com
 
Hotel Galvez, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel and a National Trust Historic Hotel of America, remains the only historic beachfront hotel on the Texas Gulf Coast. Hotel Galvez is rated four diamonds by AAA and is part of Mitchell Historic Properties.
 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, China, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. All Wyndham&reg; hotels are either franchised by the company or managed by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc., one of its affiliates or through a joint-venture partner. For more information, visit www.wyndham.com.  
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 14:57:56 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Author Gary Cartwright to Participate in Hotel Galvez Book Signing Dec. 12</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Author Gary Cartwright will sign his new book Hotel Galvez: Queen of the Gulf on Sunday, Dec. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, 2024 Seawall Blvd, in conjunction with the hotel&rsquo;s Sunday Brunch. The book signing is a kick-off event for the hotel&rsquo;s year-long monthly centennial celebrations in 2011. The book is priced at $39.95 plus tax. The book is available through the hotel gift shop and online at www.hotelgalvez100.com.
 
This 131-page, hardcover coffee-table book features both current and historic photos of the hotel and the town of Galveston, as well as a variety of historic postcards. Cartwright&rsquo;s entertaining tale tells the story of Hotel Galvez and its significant role in Galveston&rsquo;s eclectic history. The new book includes a foreword by Peter H. Brink, former executive director of the Galveston Historical Foundation, and new color photography by nationally-known architectural photographer Carol Highsmith. In addition to Cartwright&rsquo;s narrative, the commemorative book includes numerous personal stories and photos from former guests and residents as well as the sought-after recipe for the hotel&rsquo;s award-winning gumbo.
 
&ldquo;Hotel Galvez is truly a treasure in Galveston and along the Texan Gulf Coast,&rdquo; says Cartwright. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s been a pleasure to be associated with this project to commemorate this centennial and to pay homage to a piece of living history.&rdquo;
 
Cartwright is also the author of Galveston &ndash; A History of the Island (1991) as well as seven other books.  His writing has appeared in national publications such as Harper&rsquo;s, Life, Rolling Stone, Esquire, and New York Times Magazine. Cartwright recently retired from Texas Monthly, where he had worked as a staff member since 1982.
 
The Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, is Texas&rsquo; only historic beachfront hotel. The Hotel Galvez, rated four diamonds by AAA, is owned by Galveston preservationists Cynthia and George Mitchell and is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. For reservations, call (800) WYNDHAM -- (800) 996-3426 -- or visit www.WyndhamHotelGalvez.com. 
 
 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offer upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All hotels are either franchised or managed by Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC or managed by an affiliate or through a joint venture partner. For additional information or to make a reservation, go to www.wyndham.com.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=666951" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 22:24:58 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Book Celebrates Hotel Galvez 100th</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:13:18 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hotel History - Hotel Galvez Key Step in Galveston’s Recovery Following 1900 Storm</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Texas&rsquo;s only historic beachfront hotel - Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand &reg;Hotel  and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, will celebrate its centennial in 2011. The hotel is an integral part of Galveston&rsquo;s history and a symbol of the community&rsquo;s resilience following the 1900 Storm.
 
The 1900 Storm was the worst natural disaster in United States history to that point in time. An estimated 6,000 to 8,000 people died and 3,600 structures were destroyed including the entire wharf front. At the time of this hurricane, Galveston was a thriving port city with a population of 37,788. Prior to 1900, the island was home to various Texas&rsquo;s firsts including the first medical school, nursing school, country club and golf course, customs house, post office, insurance company and many other notable firsts. Following the devastation of The 1900 Storm, a group of businessmen pooled their resources and raised $1 million to build Hotel Galvez.
 
When Hotel Galvez opened in 1911, Galveston had just finished building its 17-foot Seawall to protect the Island and its grade raising project which raised the grade of land as well as hundreds of buildings from their original level to make them less susceptible to flooding in the event of future storms. The Causeway had been completed, now connecting Galveston Island to the mainland. All of these accomplishments were part of the Island&rsquo;s recovery following The 1900 Storm.
 
Hotel Galvez opened on June 10, 1911 at 6 p.m. and was immediately proclaimed &ldquo;Queen of the Gulf&rdquo; and within a year of opening, it was deemed the &ldquo;best arranged and most richly furnished seaside hotel in America&rdquo; by Hotel Monthly.
 
Over the years, the hotel served as a temporary White House for the staff of President Franklin D. Roosevelt during a 10-day offshore fishing trip and was the site for his first meeting with newly elected Congressman and future president Lyndon B. Johnson. A reception in honor of war hero and future president Dwight D. Eisenhower was also held at the hotel.  
 
In the early 1920s, families all across the country began flocking to Galveston&rsquo;s original beachfront hotel. &ldquo;Moving in&rdquo; to Hotel Galvez for the summer was a common trend among wealthy families, many of whom spent from six weeks to six months in the hotel, paying a mere two dollars a day for luxurious accommodations. The hotel provided such amenities as a barbershop, laundry, writing room, and tailor as well as easy access to the bathhouses and entertainment along the beachfront.
 
Between 1920 and 1932 Hotel Galvez served as headquarters for the International Pageants of Pulchritude, the beauty pageants that were predecessors to the Miss Universe Pageant. The hotel was also the venue for many debutante balls, as well as social activities for the University of Texas Medical School fraternities throughout the 20s, 30s and 40s. Over the years, various entertainers who performed at the famed Balinese Room were frequent guests of the hotel including Howard Hughes, Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. The hotel&rsquo;s penthouse suite was the site of band leader Phil Harris and actress Alice Faye&rsquo;s wedding.
 
The hotel functioned as a working facility for the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II and in 1944 the hotel was awarded an &ldquo;honorable discharge&rdquo; from its duties. During the years, the hotel was owned and operated by several individuals and companies.
 
In 1993, it was purchased by its current owners who launched a $20 million restoration to reflect its 1911 origin. In 2005, the owners made a second renovation of the hotel removing the lobby&rsquo;s heavy drapes and restoring the windows to the original appearance and adding its Oleander Garden. In 2008, the owners added a 9,763 sq. ft. spa in the lower level of the hotel called The Spa at the Hotel Galvez that offers eight treatment rooms, an accompanying salon and fitness center.  
 
&ldquo;Hotel Galvez is a great symbol for Galveston. It is a symbol of strength and resilience,&rdquo; says C. Grant Mitchell, President of Mitchell Historic Properties and producer of &ldquo;The Great Storm,&rdquo; a multi-image documentary on The 1900 Storm. &ldquo;Its position overlooking the Gulf and its prominence are so striking that it has pulled my parents and family as a whole to restore it to its former grandeur.&rdquo;
 
In preparation for the hotel&rsquo;s 100th anniversary in 2011, hotel owners George Mitchell and the Mitchell family plan to replace the Gulf facing windows with operable, divided light windows reminiscent of the hotel&rsquo;s original design as well as to update the guest rooms with a new d&eacute;cor including new furniture, bedding, drapes and flat screen televisions.  
 
This December, the hotel is releasing a commemorative book entitled Hotel Galvez: Queen of the Gulf, by Gary Cartwright, author also of Galveston: A History of the Island. The new book includes a foreword by Peter H. Brink, former executive director of the Galveston Historical Foundation, and new color photography by the nationally known architectural photographer Carol Highsmith. The hotel will host monthly events beginning in December 2010 through the close of 2011 in celebration of its 100th anniversary. Activities include a Spanish cultural evening, a mass wedding vow renewal, outdoor concerts and fireworks.
 
The Hotel Galvez, A Wyndham&reg; Grand Hotel and a National Trust Historic Hotel of America, remains the only historic beachfront hotel in Galveston. The Hotel Galvez is rated four diamonds by AAA and is part of Mitchell Historic Properties.  
 
 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC, and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offer upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, China, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. All hotels are either franchised or managed by Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC or managed by an affiliate through a joint venture partner. 
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<description><![CDATA[Galveston&rsquo;s historic hotel - Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa announced today that it will begin taking advance orders for its commemorative book Hotel Galvez: Queen of the Gulf through its gift shop and online at www.hotelgalvez100.com. Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel has graced the Texas beachfront since 1911. In preparation for its 100th anniversary celebration in 2011, Hotel Galvez will release a commemorative book in December, entitled Hotel Galvez: Queen of the Gulf by Gary Cartwright, which will document and honor the historic Galveston landmark. The book is priced at $39.95 plus tax. 
 
To celebrate the book&rsquo;s release, Hotel Galvez will host a book signing event with Cartwright on Sunday, Dec. 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in conjunction with the hotel&rsquo;s Sunday Brunch.
 
This 131-page, hardcover coffee-table book features both current and historic photos of the hotel and the town of Galveston, as well as a variety of historic postcards. Cartwright&rsquo;s entertaining tale tells the story of Hotel Galvez and its significant role in Galveston&rsquo;s eclectic history. The new book includes a foreword by Peter H. Brink, former executive director of the Galveston Historical Foundation, and new color photography by nationally-known architectural photographer Carol Highsmith. In addition to Cartwright&rsquo;s narrative, the commemorative book includes numerous personal stories and photos from former guests and residents as well as the sought-after recipe for the hotel&rsquo;s award-winning gumbo.
 
&ldquo;Hotel Galvez is truly a treasure in Galveston and along the Texan Gulf Coast,&rdquo; says Cartwright. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s been a pleasure to be associated with this project to commemorate this centennial and to pay homage to a piece of living history.&rdquo;
 
Cartwright is also the author of Galveston &ndash; A History of the Island (1991) as well as seven other books.  His writing has appeared in national publications such as Harper&rsquo;s, Life, Rolling Stone, Esquire, and New York Times Magazine. Cartwright recently retired from Texas Monthly, where he had worked as a staff member since 1982.
 
The Hotel Galvez was built as a symbol of Galveston&rsquo;s resilience following the Great Storm of 1900. A group of businessmen pooled their resources and raised $1 million to open the hotel on June 10, 1911 at 6 p.m. The hotel has a colorful history, serving as a temporary White House for the staff of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and as a working facility for the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. In the 1920s through 1940s, Hotel Galvez was the social hub of Galveston, then known as the &ldquo;Playground of the Southwest.&rdquo;
 
The Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, is Texas&rsquo; only historic beachfront hotel. The Hotel Galvez, rated four diamonds by AAA, is owned by Galveston preservationists Cynthia and George Mitchell and is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. For reservations, call (800) WYNDHAM -- (800) 996-3426 -- or visit www.WyndhamHotelGalvez.com. 
 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offer upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All hotels are either franchised or managed by Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC or managed by an affiliate or through a joint venture partner. For additional information or to make a reservation, go to www.wyndham.com.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=666397" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
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<title>Galveston’s Hotel Galvez to Host City’s Holiday Lighting Celebration November 26</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel, will host the City of Galveston&rsquo;s Official Tree Lighting Holiday Celebration on Friday, Nov. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. This festive celebration, which will kick off with the lighting of the hotel&rsquo;s new 35-foot Christmas tree, is free for the public and will feature a special visit by Santa Claus; holiday entertainment by the Galveston Ballet, bagpipers and more; and holiday greetings from Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski and Galveston&rsquo;s own Queen Victoria. Hotel Galvez will also be collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.
 
Festivities will begin on the front lawn of Hotel Galvez with the arrival of Santa Claus by carriage. As part of the celebration, Mayor Jaworski will count down with the crowd and officially light the hotel and Christmas tree to mark the start of the holiday season. The event is sponsored by Mitchell Historic Properties and Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa.
 
In concert with the Holiday Lighting Celebration, the hotel will also offer a special holiday package during the Thanksgiving weekend. The Thanksgiving Getaway package, available Nov. 24 and Nov. 25, includes a two-night stay, Thanksgiving brunch for two and complimentary valet parking. The two-night package is priced at $395 for a deluxe Gulf view room or $355 for a deluxe city view room based on double capacity. Guests can add a third night to their stay for $129. Pricing does not include tax.
 
Santa Claus will make special appearances at the hotel&rsquo;s Sunday Brunch with Santa throughout the holiday season on Dec. 5, 12 and 19, where guests are invited to take pictures with Santa. During the month of December, the hotel&rsquo;s live entertainment will take on a holiday theme on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 10 p.m. and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
 
The Hotel Galvez, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, remains the only historic beachfront hotel in Texas. Rated four diamonds by AAA, the Hotel Galvez, is owned by Galveston preservationist George Mitchell and is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. For reservations call (409) 765-7721, (800) WYNDHAM or visit http://www.WyndhamHotelGalvez.com.
 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, China, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. All Wyndham&reg; hotels are either franchised by the company or managed by an affiliate or through a joint-venture partner. For more information, visit www.wyndham.com.  <img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=666118" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
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<title>Galveston’s Hotel Galvez to Host 700 Guests at Christmas Day Brunch</title>
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<description><![CDATA[How does the Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel, celebrate Christmas? Imagine serving 1,000 deviled eggs; 600 lbs. of turkey; 300 lbs. of prime rib; 200 bottles of champagne; 120 lbs. of shrimp; 100 lbs. of ham; 100 lbs. of mashed potatoes; 50 pumpkin pies; 40 lbs. of pasta; and four gallons of cranberry sauce to up to 700 guests. The hotel does just this each year at its Christmas Day brunch, a top choice for residents and visitors who want to enjoy a spectacular holiday meal prepared by an award-winning culinary staff. 
 
This year&rsquo;s Christmas Day menu includes roasted leg of lamb, Fisherman&rsquo;s stew, mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, candied sweet potatoes, and green bean casserole, as well as a carving station, seafood station, omelet station and pasta station. Entrees include apple-smoked bacon and country sausage, eggs Benedict, apple and cheese blintz with berry sauce, Beef Wellington en cruet and smoked apple sausage stuffed chicken breast. This year, the carving station offers prime rib, bourbon-glazed ham and sage-rubbed turkey, while poached salmon, boiled shrimp, oysters on the half shell, cocktail shrimp and crab claws are available at the seafood station.
 
In addition to its assortment of fruits, cheeses and freshly prepared breads and pastries, the hotel&rsquo;s Christmas Day menu also offers seafood gumbo, chicken and roasted corn chowder, Swiss salad with toasted walnuts, seafood pasta salad and Caesar salad. Guests will have more than 30 desserts from which to choose, including peppermint cheesecake and pumpkin pie. Christmas Day brunch at the Hotel Galvez also offers free-flowing champagne, mimosas and red or white wine.
 
Reservations for brunch are required and the hotel is offering seating times between 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 pm. Brunch is priced at $49.95 for adults, $39.95 for seniors and $25.95 for children ages six to 11. Children under age six eat free. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at (409) 765-7721.
 
The hotel&rsquo;s culinary staff, which oversees the restaurants at both Hotel Galvez and the Tremont House &ndash; A Wyndham Grand Hotel, recently won top culinary awards at the Galveston Island Shrimp Festival and the Galveston.com Epicurean Evening. Hotel Galvez won honors for best shrimp gumbo out of 19 professional teams at the Shrimp Festival and The Tremont House won the Silver Fork Award, best haut appetizer and best blue plate special at Epicurean Evening. Hotel Galvez previously won the Silver Fork Award at the 2009 Epicurean event.
 
The Hotel Galvez, A Wyndham Grand Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, remains the only historic beachfront hotel in Texas and will be celebrating its centennial in 2011. Rated four diamonds by AAA, the Hotel Galvez is owned by Galveston preservationist George Mitchell and is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. For reservations call (409) 765-7721, (800) WYNDHAM or visit http://www.WyndhamHotelGalvez.com.
 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, China, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. All Wyndham&reg; hotels are either franchised by the company or managed by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc., one of its affiliates or through a joint-venture partner. For more information, visit www.wyndham.com.  <img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=666085" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
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<title>Hotel Galvez Celebrates 100th Anniversary with Monthly Events</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Hotel Galvez Celebrates 100th Anniversary with Monthly Events
Note: These events are still tentative and are subject to change.
 
December 2010
Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010 &ndash; &ldquo;The Hotel Galvez: Queen of the Gulf&rdquo; Book Signing 
Just in time for the holidays Hotel Galvez is hosting a book signing featuring Gary Cartwright, author of &ldquo;The Hotel Galvez: Queen of the Gulf&rdquo; from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in conjunction with the hotel&rsquo;s Sunday Brunch.
 
January 2011
Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 &ndash; Hall of History Unveiling, Tours and Art Competition Exhibit
Hotel Galvez invites guests to see its new Hall of History on the lower level of the hotel. The hotel will unveil this new display at 10 a.m. The display will include historic photos and memorabilia on loan from private collections and as well as the hotel&rsquo;s collection. The hotel will also host public tours of the hotel.
 
As part of the centennial celebration, Hotel Galvez is inviting regional artists to submit their rendition of this landmark hotel as part of an artist competition. Entries will be displayed in conjunction with the Hall of History unveiling. The hotel owners will provide a cash award to the winning artist and the hotel will reproduce the winning art piece as a commemorative poster.  
 
February 2011
Saturday, Feb. 13, 2011 &ndash; Wedding Vow Renewal
Hotel Galvez invites its former brides and grooms who celebrated their nuptials at the hotel to come back for a mass wedding vow renewal on the front lawn at 1 p.m. Couples will celebrate with a champagne toast and cake. The hotel will provide complimentary accommodations to the couple with the earliest wedding date and coming from the farthest distance. Couples should notify the hotel of their participation in advance. The hotel will offer a special weekend package as part of the weekend. Brides who would like to display vintage wedding dresses (1950 and earlier) are encouraged to contact the sales staff.
 
March 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011 &ndash; Cinema and Caf&eacute; Under the Stars (Raindate: March 25, 2011)
Hotel Galvez invites guests to enjoy its Cinema and Caf&eacute; Under the Stars at the hotel. The hotel&rsquo;s special outdoor movie theater will offer festival and reserved seating. Reserved seating will include dinner. More details to come.
 
April 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011 &ndash; Spanish Cooking Demonstration and Gourmet Dinner
In honor of Bernardo de Galv&eacute;z, Executive Chef Jerry Helminski of Bernardo&rsquo;s Restaurant at Hotel Galvez invites culinary enthusiasts to learn the art of Spanish cooking during this special demonstration and ten-course dinner in the Veranda. A Spanish celebrity chef will join Chef Helminski as part of the demonstration. The dinner will be paired with Spanish wines. Advance reservations are required and only a limited amount of seating is available to this event. This wine pairing dinner is scheduled as part of the 2011 Galveston Island Food and Wine Festival.
 
 

May 2011
Saturday, May 21, 2011 &ndash; Bathing Beauty Revue
Hotel Galvez is the title sponsor for the Bathing Beauty Revue coordinated by IBC. Between 1920 and 1932 Hotel Galvez served as headquarters for the Pageants of Pulchritude, the beauty pageants that were predecessors to the Miss American Pageant. IBC revived the event in 2009 and is hosting the pageant in front of Hotel Galvez where it was originally held. Contestants compete in period and contemporary bathing suits.
 
June 2011
Friday, June 10 &ndash; Saturday, June 11, 2011 - 100th Anniversary Celebration Weekend
Hotel Galvez invites guests and the community to join the hotel for a weekend of events commemorating its 100th anniversary. On Friday, the hotel will host a welcome event with live music in the lobby and on Saturday, Hotel Galvez will come alive with activities during the day throughout the hotel and culminating with a fireworks show over the Gulf of Mexico. The hotel will offer a special package as part of the weekend.
 
July 2011
TBD &ndash; Special Exhibit by Rosenberg Library on History of Tourism in Galveston
Galveston Island has been a tourism destination for visitors for more than 100 years. In the late 1800s, visitors would come to Galveston to enjoy the &ldquo;healing powers&rdquo; of the Gulf of Mexico. Galveston&rsquo;s beaches are still the biggest attraction on the island. Learn more about Galveston&rsquo;s history of tourism through this presentation created by the Texas History Center of Rosenberg Library.
 
August 2011
TBD &ndash; Special Exhibit by Rosenberg Library on Galveston in 1911
In the year 1911, Hotel Galvez and Gaido&rsquo;s Restaurant opened in Galveston. Learn more about happenings in Galveston in this pivotal year through a presentation by the Texas History Center of Rosenberg Library.
 
September 2011
TBD &ndash; Special Exhibit by Rosenberg Library on Hotel Galvez Through the Ages in Postcards
Rocky and Sherrie Forshey donated more than 700 postcards of Galveston, circa 1900-1930, to The Galveston and Texas History Center at Rosenberg Library in February 2009. This collection as well as Rosenberg Library&rsquo;s collection of postcards will provide a history of Hotel Galvez through the ages as illustrated in postcards.
 
October 2011
Thursdays in October &ndash; Galvez Ghost Tour Dinner
Hotel Galvez has extended its ghost tour, typically reserved for guests, to the public now included as part of a dinner buffet in Bernardo&rsquo;s Restaurant. Beginning on Thursday, Oct. 6 and continuing through Oct. 27, guests can enjoy dinner followed by a one hour ghost tour of the hotel. Tour participants will join Hotel Concierge Jackie Hasan who will lead a tour using an electromagnetic field detector and infrared thermometer to conduct a paranormal investigation of Hotel Galvez. Dinner begins at 7 p.m. and advance reservations are required. The cost is $35 per person.
 
November 2011
Friday, Nov. 25, 2011 &ndash; Hotel Galvez Annual Holiday Lighting Celebration
Hotel Galvez invites guests and the community to celebrate the start of the holidays with its annual holiday lighting celebration with Santa Claus, live holiday entertainment and more. The hotel will offer a special weekend package as part of the weekend.
 
December 2011
Friday, Dec. 2, 2011 &ndash; Galveston Historical Foundation&rsquo;s Dickens Feast at Hotel Galvez
Galveston Historical Foundation will host its annual Dickens Feast. Enjoy a traditional English prime rib dinner while staves from Charles Dickens&rsquo; A Christmas Carol are read between courses. A descendant of Charles Dickens will be available to sign copies following the evening&rsquo;s performance.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=655640" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
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<title>Galveston Historic Hotel – Hotel Galvez to Host Annual Thanksgiving Brunch</title>
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<description><![CDATA[For decades, thousands of guests have made Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel, their choice for Thanksgiving brunch. This year&rsquo;s Thanksgiving Brunch at the hotel&rsquo;s Bernardo&rsquo;s Restaurant, created by award-winning executive chef Jerry Helminski, will feature both traditional and non-traditional items sure to please all members of the family.
 
The Thanksgiving Brunch menu will include traditional items, such as turkey, cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, yams and green bean casserole, as well as a carving station, seafood station, omelet station and pasta station. Entrees will include apple-smoked bacon and country sausage, eggs Benedict, cheese blintz with berry sauce, Montreal-crusted top sirloin with gorgonzola glaze and pistachio crusted pork tenderloin with fall mushroom ragout. This year, the carving station will offer prime rib, bourbon-glazed ham and sage-rubbed turkey, while poached salmon, boiled and cocktail shrimp, oysters on the half shell and crab claws will be available at the seafood station.
 
In addition to its regular assortment of fruits, cheeses and freshly prepared breads and pastries, the hotel&rsquo;s Thanksgiving Brunch menu will also offer seafood gumbo, Shiner Bock beer and white cheddar soup, walnut salad, grilled artichokes with pesto chicken and assorted chef salads. Guests will have more than 30 desserts from which to choose, including pumpkin and apple pies. Diners can also enjoy free-flowing champagne, mimosas and red or white wine.
 
Reservations for brunch are required and the hotel is offering seating times between 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Brunch is priced at $49.95 for adults, $39.95 for seniors and $25.95 for children ages six to 11. Children under age six eat free. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at (409) 765-7721.
 
Hotel Galvez&rsquo;s Thanksgiving menu has been created by Executive Chef Helminski, who recently won top culinary awards at the Galveston Island Shrimp Festival and Galveston.com Epicurean Evening. Chef Helminski oversees the restaurants at both Hotel Galvez and The Tremont House &ndash; A Wyndham Grand Hotel. 
 
&ldquo;We are excited to offer this special Thanksgiving Brunch to the Galveston community, and our guests year after year,&rdquo; says Chef Helminski. &ldquo;In addition to our Thanksgiving Brunch, we are the only hotel on the island to offer a weekly champagne brunch. We have put great effort and energy into perfecting these meals for our guests, offering delicious food and great service set in a beautiful historic hotel.&rdquo;
 
As part of the holiday weekend, Hotel Galvez is hosting its Third Annual Holiday Lighting Celebration on Friday, Nov. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. As part of the Holiday Lighting Celebration and Thanksgiving holiday, the hotel will also offer a special holiday package including accommodations and brunch.
 
The Hotel Galvez, A Wyndham Grand Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, remains the only historic beachfront hotel in Texas. Rated four diamonds by AAA, the Hotel Galvez is owned by Galveston preservationist George Mitchell and is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. For reservations call (409) 765-7721, (800) WYNDHAM or visit www.WyndhamHotelGalvez.com.
 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, China, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. All Wyndham&reg; hotels are either franchised by the company or managed by an affiliate or through a joint-venture partner. For more information, visit www.wyndham.com.  <img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=665700" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
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<title>Galveston Historic Hotel – Hotel Galvez to Host Holiday Lighting Celebration November 26</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel, will host its third annual Holiday Lighting Celebration on Friday, Nov. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. This festive celebration, which will kick off with the lighting of the hotel&rsquo;s new 35-foot Christmas tree, is free for the public and will feature a special visit by Santa Claus; holiday entertainment by the Galveston Ballet, bagpipers and more; and holiday greetings from Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski and Galveston&rsquo;s own Queen Victoria. Hotel Galvez will also be collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.
 
Festivities will begin on the front lawn of Hotel Galvez with the arrival of Santa Claus by carriage. As part of the celebration, Mayor Jaworski will count down with the crowd and officially light the hotel and Christmas tree to mark the start of the holiday season.
 
Inside the hotel, Executive Chef Jerry Helminski will unveil his holiday gingerbread display, a replica of the Hotel Galvez made entirely of gingerbread, and the lobby bar will feature holiday specialty drinks. The event is sponsored by Mitchell Historic Properties and Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa.
 
In concert with the Holiday Lighting Celebration, the hotel will also offer a special holiday package during the Thanksgiving weekend. The Thanksgiving Getaway package, available Nov. 24 and Nov. 25, includes a two-night stay, Thanksgiving brunch for two and complimentary valet parking. The two-night package is priced at $395 for a deluxe Gulf view room or $355 for a deluxe city view room based on double capacity. Guests can add a third night to their stay for $129. Pricing does not include tax.
 
Santa Claus will make special appearances at the hotel&rsquo;s Sunday Brunch with Santa throughout the holiday season on Dec. 5, 12 and 19, where guests are invited to take pictures with Santa. During the month of December, the hotel&rsquo;s live entertainment will take on a holiday theme on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 10 p.m. and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
 
The Hotel Galvez, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, remains the only historic beachfront hotel in Texas. Rated four diamonds by AAA, the Hotel Galvez, is owned by Galveston preservationist George Mitchell and is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. For reservations call (409) 765-7721, (800) WYNDHAM or visit http://www.WyndhamHotelGalvez.com. 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, China, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. All Wyndham&reg; hotels are either franchised by the company or managed by an affiliate or through a joint-venture partner. For more information, visit www.wyndham.com.  <img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=664419" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, a Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel, invites the public and hotel guests to embark on exciting ghost hunts during the month of October. The &ldquo;haunted&rdquo; hotel is extending its ghost tour, typically reserved for guests, to the public as part of a special three-course dinner special on Thursday evenings.  Additionally, the hotel will offer special overnight ghost tour packages for guests on Thursdays and in conjunction with its popular Sunday Brunch.
 
Beginning on Thursday, Oct. 7 and continuing through Thursday, Oct. 28, the public can enjoy a one-hour ghost tour of the historic hotel followed by three-course dinner at Bernardo&rsquo;s Restaurant, located on-site at Hotel Galvez. The public ghost tour is only available as part of the dinner package priced at $35 per person. The tour begins at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Advance reservations are required for the dinner. Guests must contact the restaurant at (409) 765-7721 for reservations and may visit www.BernardosAtHotelGalvez.com to review the menu.
 
This year, Hotel Galvez has revamped its ghost tour packages to offer two options for overnight guests. Priced at $179 per night, the &ldquo;Dinner with the Ghosts&rdquo; package is available every Thursday night in October and includes deluxe guestroom accommodations for two, a three-course dinner for two, the ghost tour and valet parking. The Thursday night package is based on double occupancy and subject to availability.  The &ldquo;Galvez Ghost Brunch&rdquo; package, priced at $189 per night, is available every Sunday in October, including Halloween, based on double occupancy and subject to availability. The package includes deluxe guestroom accommodations for two, the famous Galvez Sunday Brunch for two, a guided ghost tour on Sunday evening, valet parking and a 25 percent discount on a treatment of choice at The Spa at the Hotel Galvez, giving guests the opportunity to relax before or after their frightful tour. Pricing for both packages does not include taxes and gratuity.
 
During Thursday and Sunday tours, Hotel Galvez concierge Jackie Hasan will guide participants through the ghostly past of the hotel while using an electromagnetic field detector and infrared thermometer to conduct a paranormal investigation.
 
&ldquo;Over the years, guests have reported seeing or feeling a presence in some parts of the hotel, primarily on the fifth floor,&rdquo; says Hasan. &ldquo;The ghost tour and dinner package at Hotel Galvez seeks to explore eerie encounters while providing participants with a great, entertaining experience.&rdquo;
 
Hotel staff has often reported odd occurrences throughout the hotel, such as candles blowing out on their own and dishes breaking with no one around. The hotel is also known for its &ldquo;Ghost Bride,&rdquo; who has reportedly been seen in Room 501 and throughout the fifth floor. This October, the hotel will be included in an episode of the Travel Channel&rsquo;s Ghost Stories entitled &ldquo;The Ghost of Sister Katherine.&rdquo;  Hotel Galvez was featured on Discovery Channel&rsquo;s Ghost Lab in 2009.
 
Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel and a National Trust Historic Hotel of America, remains the only historic beachfront hotel on the Texas Gulf Coast. Hotel Galvez, rated four diamonds by AAA, is owned by Galveston preservationists George Mitchell and is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. For reservations, call (800) WYNDHAM, or visit www.WyndhamHotelGalvez.com and check special offers. 
 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, China, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. All hotels are either franchised by the company or managed by an affiliate or through a joint venture partner. For more information, visit www.wyndham.com.  <img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=662778" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 19:44:27 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Galveston Hotel - Hotel Galvez Announces Call for Entries for Centennial Art Competition</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel, invites area artists to create traditional and mixed media artwork depicting the historic hotel and submit their work into an art competition as part of the hotel&rsquo;s centennial celebration. One winning art piece will be chosen and reproduced as a commemorative poster to be released during the centennial festivities. The deadline for submission is Friday, Dec. 3 at 5 p.m.
 
The hotel will consider and review original, two-dimensional traditional and mixed media artwork such as paintings, drawings and digital imaging. Submissions should be no larger than 18 inches by 24 inches and can be presented in horizontal or vertical in format. Work should be created on canvas, linen, panel, paper, board or a similar flat surface and must include hanging hardware. All submissions will be featured in a special exhibit at Hotel Galvez on Friday, Jan. 14, 2011.
 
Submissions will be accepted beginning Monday, Nov. 28 through Friday, Dec. 3 and should be delivered to the G-1 Office, part of Mitchell Historic Properties, at 305 21st Street, Suite 160, Galveston, Texas 77550. For more information, contact Christine Hopkins at chopkins@mitchellfamilycorp.com.
 
Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel and a National Trust Historic Hotel of America, is the only historic beachfront hotel on Texas&rsquo; Gulf Coast and was built as a symbol of Galveston&rsquo;s resilience following the Great Storm of 1900.  Rated four diamonds by AAA, Hotel Galvez is owned by Galveston preservationist George Mitchell and the Mitchell family and is part of Mitchell Historic Properties.  For reservations, call (800) WYNDHAM -- (800) 996-3426 -- or visit www.WyndhamHotelGalvez.com. 
 
 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offer upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham&reg; hotels are either franchised by the company or managed by an affiliate or through a joint-venture partner. For additional information or to make a reservation, visit www.wyndham.com.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=662292" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 21:37:55 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Commemorative Book to Be Released in December for Hotel Galvez’s Centennial</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Galveston&rsquo;s Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel has graced the Texas beachfront since 1911. In preparation for its 100th anniversary celebration in 2011, Hotel Galvez announced it will release a commemorative book in December, entitled Hotel Galvez: Queen of the Gulf by Gary Cartwright, which will document and honor the historic Galveston landmark. 
 
This 131-page, hardcover coffee-table book features both current and historic photos of the hotel and the town of Galveston, as well as a variety of historic postcards. Cartwright&rsquo;s entertaining tale tells the story of Hotel Galvez and its significant role in Galveston&rsquo;s eclectic history. The new book includes a foreword by Peter H. Brink, former executive director of the Galveston Historical Foundation, and new color photography by nationally-known architectural photographer Carol Highsmith. In addition to Cartwright&rsquo;s narrative, the commemorative book includes numerous personal stories and photos from former guests and residents as well as the sought-after recipe for the hotel&rsquo;s award-winning gumbo.
 
To celebrate the book&rsquo;s release, Hotel Galvez will host a book signing event with Cartwright on Sunday, Dec. 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in conjunction with the hotel&rsquo;s Sunday Brunch. Hotel Galvez will begin taking advance orders for the book, priced at $39.95, beginning in November.
 
&ldquo;Hotel Galvez is truly a treasure in Galveston and along the Texan Gulf Coast,&rdquo; says Cartwright. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s been a pleasure to be associated with this project to commemorate this centennial and to pay homage to a piece of living history.&rdquo;
 
Cartwright is also the author of Galveston &ndash; A History of the Island (1991) as well as seven other books.  His writing has appeared in national publications such as Harper&rsquo;s, Life, Rolling Stone, Esquire, and New York Times Magazine. Cartwright recently retired from Texas Monthly, where he had worked as a staff member since 1982.
 
The hotel encourages guests to post their photos and stories on Hotel Galvez&rsquo;s Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/HotelGalvez and to donate items to the Galveston County Historical Museum for the hotel&rsquo;s Hall of History. The Hall of History, which will honor the hotel&rsquo;s historic past and present, will become a permanent display in the lower level of the hotel. Items for the Hall of History can be sent in care of Hotel Galvez Marketing &amp; Sales at 2024 Seawall Blvd., Galveston, TX 77550.
 
The Hotel Galvez was built as a symbol of Galveston&rsquo;s resilience following the Great Storm of 1900. A group of businessmen pooled their resources and raised $1 million to open the hotel on June 10, 1911 at 6 p.m. The hotel has a colorful history, serving as a temporary White House for the staff of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and as a working facility for the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. In the 1920s through 1940s, Hotel Galvez was the social hub of Galveston, then known as the &ldquo;Playground of the Southwest.&rdquo;
 
The Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, remains the only historic beachfront hotel in Galveston. The Hotel Galvez, rated four diamonds by AAA, is owned by Galveston preservationists Cynthia and George Mitchell and is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. For reservations, call (800) WYNDHAM -- (800) 996-3426 -- or visit www.WyndhamHotelGalvez.com. 
 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offer upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All hotels are either franchised or managed by Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC or managed by an affiliate or through a joint venture partner. For additional information or to make a reservation, go to www.wyndham.com.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=661211" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:39:17 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Galveston's 'Haunted' Hotel Galvez Offers Ghost Tours and Dinner Package on Thursdays in October</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, a Wyndham Grand &reg;Hotel, is now extending its ghost tour, typically reserved for guests, to the public as part of a dinner package on Thursdays. Beginning on Thursday, Oct. 7 and continuing through Thursday, Oct, 28, guests can enjoy a one-hour ghost tour of the historic hotel followed by dinner.
 
On each tour, Hotel Galvez concierge Jackie Hasan will guide participants through the ghostly past of the hotel while using an electromagnetic field detector and infrared thermometer to conduct a paranormal investigation.
 
Priced at $35 per person, the public ghost tour is only available as part of the dinner package. The tour begins at 6 p.m. followed by three-course dinner at 7 p.m. in Bernardo&rsquo;s Restaurant, located on-site at Hotel Galvez. Advance pre-paid reservations are required. The first course of dinner is Bernardo&rsquo;s House Salad with tender greens, cucumber, carrot and grape tomatoes finished with Bernardo&rsquo;s Signature Balsamic Dressing. Guests have the choice of Galvez Pasta, penne pasta tossed with Cajun cream, grilled chicken, shrimp, and Andouille sausage and mushrooms; or Grilled Mango Chicken, chicken breast topped with mango BBQ and goat cheese. Entrees are served with rice pilaf and grilled vegetables. Those craving fresh Gulf seafood, can order Blackened Redfish served with chardonnay shrimp sauce, cheddar grits and grilled vegetables. Dessert is New York Style Cheesecake with raspberry sauce, whipped cream and fresh fruit garnish.
 
Guests should contact the restaurant at 409-765-7721 or visit the website at www.BernardosAtHotelGalvez.com to make a tour/dinner reservation. Public tours will only be offered as part of the dinner package. Please note ghost tour on the Open Table reservation.
 
&ldquo;Over the years, guests have reported seeing or feeling a presence in some parts of the hotel, primarily on the fifth floor,&rdquo; says Hasan. &ldquo;The ghost tour and dinner package at Hotel Galvez seeks to explore eerie encounters while providing participants with a great, entertaining experience.&rdquo;
 
Hotel staff has often reported odd occurrences throughout the hotel, such as candles blowing out on their own and dishes breaking with no one around. The hotel is also known for the legend of its &ldquo;ghost bride&rdquo; on the fifth floor. This October, the hotel will be included on an episode entitled &ldquo;The Ghost of Sister Katherine&rdquo; on Travel Channel&rsquo;s Ghost Stories. Last year, Hotel Galvez was featured on The Discovery Channel&rsquo;s Ghost Lab. 
 
The Hotel Galvez, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel and a National Trust Historic Hotel of America, remains the only historic beachfront hotel in Galveston. The Hotel Galvez, rated four diamonds by AAA, is owned by Galveston preservationists George Mitchell and is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. The hotel will also offer two ghost packages available on Thursdays and Sundays during the month of October. For reservations, call (800) WYNDHAM, or visit www.WyndhamHotelGalvez.com and check special offers. 
 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, China, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. All hotels are either franchised or managed by Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC or an affiliate. For more information, visit www.wyndham.com. <img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=660476" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:11:45 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Galveston County Historical Museum Requests Donations for Hotel Galvez New Hall of History</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Galveston County Historical Museum today announced its collaboration with Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel, to create a new historical exhibit in honor of hotel&rsquo;s centennial celebration. The museum is looking for one-of-a-kind items related to Hotel Galvez to be donated to exhibit; donated items will become part of the permanent collection.
 
The new Hall of History will be located in the lower level of the hotel and is expected to be unveiled to the public in January 2011. The Hall of History will include framed panels about the history of the hotel as well as various items exhibited in two display cases purchased from the original Eiband&rsquo;s Department Store, which was formerly located at 2205 Post Office in Galveston.
 
&ldquo;Our museum collects anything related to Galveston County history and at this time we are focusing efforts on getting new donations of materials related to Hotel Galvez,&rdquo; says Galveston County Historical Museum Director Jodi Wright-Gidley. &ldquo;We are looking for unique items such as personal photographs, china or other collectible items that may have been original to the hotel but lost over the years.&rdquo;
 
Those interested in donating items should contact the museum by calling (409) 766-2340 or emailing Curator Jennifer Marines at jennifer.marines@co.galveston.tx.us. Donated items are tax deductible.
 
Hotel Galvez opened on June 10, 1911 at 6 p.m. and still stands as a symbol of Galveston Island&rsquo;s resilience in the face of disaster following the Great Storm of 1900. This elegant beachfront hotel was immediately proclaimed the &ldquo;Queen of the Gulf&rdquo; and within one year of opening it was deemed the &ldquo;best arranged and most richly furnished seaside hotel in America&rdquo; by Hotel Monthly. 
 
When Hotel Galvez opened in 1911, Galveston had finished building its 17-foot seawall to protect the island and had completed its grade-raising project, which raised the grade of land to make the town and its buildings less susceptible to future flooding. The Causeway had been completed, connecting Galveston Island to mainland Texas. These major accomplishments were part of the island&rsquo;s recovery following the Great Storm of 1900.
 
In preparation for the hotel&rsquo;s 100th anniversary in 2011, hotel owners George Mitchell and the Mitchell family are replacing the Gulf facing windows with operable, divided light windows reminiscent of the hotel&rsquo;s original design. The guest rooms are being outfitted with new d&eacute;cor, including new furniture, bedding, drapes and flat screen televisions. Beginning in December 2010, the hotel will host monthly events and activities in celebration of its 100th anniversary, including the unveiling of the Hall of History in January.
 
Hotel Galvez, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel and a National Trust Historic Hotel of America, remains the only historic beachfront hotel in Galveston. Hotel Galvez is rated four diamonds by AAA and is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. 
 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC, and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offer upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, China, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. All hotels are either franchised or managed by the company or managed through a joint venture partner. <img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=658147" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:54:01 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Short on Time - Plan a Three-Day Getaway</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:12:29 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Galveston Hotel – Hotel Galvez Now Offering In-House Transportation and Excursion Services</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel, today announced it now offers in-house transportation and excursion services to its guests through Galveston Charter Boats and sister company Galveston Shuttle Bus. Transportation and excursion staff is available at the hotel to assist guests with powerboat and sailboat rentals, fishing excursions and other water activities, as well as private and group transportation, Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
 
&ldquo;This is a great service to have available for our guests,&rdquo; says General Manager Steve Cunningham. &ldquo;We often receive inquiries about various recreational activities and transportation services and this amenity will add to our guests&rsquo; total vacation experience.&rdquo;
 
Galveston Charter Boats, the only full-service charter boat company in Galveston, offers powerboat and sailboat charters where guests can hire a licensed captain or captain their own vessel. Additionally, Yamaha WaveRunners are available for rental on a private basis. Galveston Charter Boats also offers professional guided bay or deep sea fishing tours, including all bait, tackle and fish cleaning. The charter boat company also has a full line of entertainment yachts for private or corporate events, accommodating up to 149 passengers.
 
Galveston Shuttle Bus is a full-service transportation company offering sedan transfers as well as vans, minibuses and motor coach charter services. Its limousine fleet includes Lincoln Town Cars, Hummers and various SUVs.  
 
&ldquo;We have been in business for 23 years and we&rsquo;re excited about being back on the Island and serving visitors,&rdquo; adds President and Owner Jim Harrison. &ldquo;We are proud and happy to be part of Hotel Galvez to help guests further enjoy their stays in Galveston.&rdquo;
 
Galveston Charter Boats and Galveston Shuttle Bus can be reached during regular hours at Hotel Galvez at (409) 765-7721 ext. 6412, directly at (409) 632-6412 or by email at chartergalveston@aol.com.  
 
The Hotel Galvez, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel and a National Trust Historic Hotel of America, remains the only historic beachfront hotel in Galveston. The Hotel Galvez, rated four diamonds by AAA, is owned by Galveston preservationist George Mitchell and is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. For reservations, call (800) WYNDHAM or visit www.WyndhamHotelGalvez.com and check special offers. 
 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, China, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. All Wyndham hotels are either franchised or managed by the company or managed through a joint-venture partner. For more information, visit www.wyndham.com.  <img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=657155" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:27:34 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Galveston’s ‘Haunted’ Hotel Galvez Offers Ghost Tour and Dinner Package on Thursdays in October</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, a Wyndham Grand &reg;Hotel, is now extending its weekly ghost tour, typically reserved for guests, to the public as part of a dinner buffet package. Beginning on Thursday, Oct. 7 and continuing through Thursday, Oct, 28, guests can enjoy dinner followed by a one-hour ghost tour of the historic hotel.
 
On each tour, Hotel Galvez Concierge Jackie Hasan will guide participants through the ghostly past of the hotel while using an electromagnetic field detector and infrared thermometer to conduct a paranormal investigation.
 
Priced at $35 per person, the public ghost tour is only available as part of the dinner package. Dinner begins at 7 p.m. in Bernardo&rsquo;s Restaurant, located on-site at Hotel Galvez, and advance reservations are required. Guests should contact the restaurant at 409-765-7721 or visit the website at www.BernardosAtHotelGalvez.com to make a dinner and tour reservation. Please note ghost tour on the Open Table reservation.
 
&ldquo;Over the years, guests have reported seeing or feeling a presence in some parts of the hotel, primarily on the fifth floor,&rdquo; says Hasan. &ldquo;The ghost tour and dinner package at Hotel Galvez seeks to explore eerie encounters while providing participants with a great, entertaining experience.&rdquo;
 
Hotel staff has often reported odd occurrences throughout the hotel, such as candles blowing out on their own and dishes breaking with no one around. The hotel will be featured on Travel Channel&rsquo;s Ghost Stories in July and was the site of an investigation by The Discovery Channel&rsquo;s Ghost Lab program in 2009. 
 
The Hotel Galvez, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel and a National Trust Historic Hotel of America, remains the only historic beachfront hotel in Galveston. The Hotel Galvez, rated four diamonds by AAA, is owned by Galveston preservationists George Mitchell and is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. The hotel also offers its Ghosts of the Galvez package during the month of October. For reservations, call (800) WYNDHAM, or visit www.WyndhamHotelGalvez.com and check special offers. 
 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, China, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. All hotels are either franchised or managed by Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC or an affiliate. For more information, visit www.wyndham.com. <img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=656642" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 21:50:37 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ship Builders to Transport Hurricane Ike Oak for Brig Galveztown Replica Project to Galveston’s Sister City Malaga</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Live oak timber remaining from the thousands of trees cut down from Hurricane Ike will be used for the Brig Galveztown Replica Project in Galveston&rsquo;s new Sister City, Malaga, Spain. Galveston&rsquo;s namesake, Bernardo de Galvez was a native of Malaga. This week, the timber was loaded into containers to send to Spain.  
 
Malaga, Spain, began planning for the Brig Galveztown Replica Project more than ten years ago when Spain and the City of Malaga launched an effort to educate Malagans, Spaniards and Americans on the historic significance of Bernardo de Galvez, a native of Malaga, and his role during the American Revolution.
 
The plan is for Galveztown&rsquo;s hull to be completed in late 2010, launched and rigged in early 2011. She will sail across the US Gulf Coast including Galveston and St. Augustine and the Atlantic and visit ports in Florida. The vessel will serve as a floating museum on the contributions by Bernardo de Galvez to the American Revolution as well as 18th century navigation, dress, arms and life at sea. As part of Hotel Galvez&rsquo; year-long centennial celebration in 2011, Galveztown will make a stop in Galveston.
 
Astilleros Nereo, a traditional wooden boat and shipyard in Malaga that is designated as a living museum is one of the last yards in Spain that still has the capacity to build large ships out of wood. The owners of the yard, the Sanchez-Guitard family decided that they could contribute to the Galvez research and education effort by building a full-scale replica of Galvez&rsquo; brig the Galveztown while showcasing traditional ship building as part of their ongoing programs as a living museum.
 
Partners for this project include Asteilleros Neros, City of Malaga in Spain, Spanish Red Cross, Nyhael Consulting, University of Malaga, Astilleros Bermeo, Escuela Tecnica Superior de Ingenieros Navales de Madrid, City of Aviles in Spain, Daughters of American Revolution, United States Embassy in Spain, Abyssal Pictures, and Fundacion Nao Victoria. Additional partners include Malaga Port Authority, Graficas Urania, St. Augustine Lighthouse &amp; Museum, St. Augustine Historical Society, University of West Florida, City of Galveston, and Beck Disaster Recovery.
 

GalvezTown Interview Resources:
Sam Turner, St. Augustine Lighthouse &amp; Museum, (904) 838-9064, E-mail: sturner@staugustinelighthouse.com
Renee Adame, member of Galveston Chapter of Granderos y Damas de Galvez, (409) 457-4035, E-mail: radame@mitchellfamilycorp.com
(Note: Adame recently traveled to Spain to see the shipbuilding process.)
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:53:07 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Galveston Hotel – Hotel Galvez Celebrates 99th Anniversary June 10</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Galveston&rsquo;s Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham&reg; Grand Hotel and a National Trust Historic Hotel of America, will celebrate its 99th anniversary on Thursday, June 10, by serving complimentary cake to anyone dining in Bernardo&rsquo;s Restaurant for lunch and dinner. The hotel also invites guests to record birthday wishes and favorite memories of Hotel Galvez on video from noon to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the hotel&rsquo;s concierge desk. These video memories will be posted on the hotel&rsquo;s YouTube Channel.
 
The Hotel Galvez was built as a symbol of Galveston&rsquo;s resilience following the Great Storm of 1900. A group of businessmen pooled their resources and raised $1 million to open the hotel on June 10, 1911 at 6 p.m.  This elegant beachfront hotel was immediately proclaimed the &ldquo;Queen of the Gulf.&rdquo;
 
The hotel has a colorful history, serving as a temporary White House for President Franklin D. Roosevelt, as a working facility for the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II and as a headquarters for the Pageants of Pulchritude, the beauty pageants that preceded the Miss Universe Pageant.  The Hotel Galvez is now one of the most popular wedding venue choices for brides in Texas, hosting an average of 120 weddings every year. 
 
In 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt spent ten days at the hotel, where he held a meeting with newly-elected Congressman and future President Lyndon B. Johnson. President Dwight D. Eisenhower was also a hotel guest in later years. In the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s, the Hotel Galvez was the social hub of Galveston, then known as the &ldquo;Playground of the Southwest.&rdquo; Bandleader Phil Harris and actress Alice Faye married at Hotel Galvez and numerous celebrities, including Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra and Jimmy Stewart, stayed at the hotel. 
 
In preparation for the hotel&rsquo;s 100th anniversary in 2011, hotel owners George Mitchell and the Mitchell family plan to replace the building&rsquo;s Gulf-facing windows with operable, divided light windows reminiscent of the hotel&rsquo;s original design. Guest rooms will be outfitted with new d&eacute;cor, including new furniture, bedding, drapes and flat screen televisions. This renovation is currently underway and room refurbishments have been completed on the second, sixth, seventh and eight floors.   
 
This December, the hotel will release a commemorative book entitled The Hotel Galvez: Queen of the Gulf, by Gary Cartwright, who also authored Galveston: A History of the Island. This new book includes a foreword by Peter H. Brink, former executive director of the Galveston Historical Foundation, and new color photography by nationally-known architectural photographer Carol Highsmith. Beginning in December 2010, the hotel will host monthly events and activities in celebration of its 100th anniversary, including a Spanish cultural evening celebrating Galveston&rsquo;s namesake, Bernardo de Galvez, a mass wedding vow renewal, outdoor concerts and fireworks.
 
Hotel Galvez remains the only historic beachfront hotel in Galveston.  It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  Hotel Galvez is rated four diamonds by AAA and is owned by Galveston preservationists George Mitchell. The hotel is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. For room reservations, call (800) WYNDHAM or visit www.WyndhamHotelGalvez.com. 
 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offer upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, China, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. All hotels are either franchised or managed by the company or managed through a joint venture partner. <img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=656357" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
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