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Hotel Galvez & Spa will launch a series of monthly events beginning with a New Years Eve Celebration on Dec. 31, 2010.

Hotel Galvez & Spa, A Wyndham Grand Hotel, has unveiled its beautifully appointed new second floor guest rooms. In preparation for the hotel’s 100th anniversary in 2011, hotel owners George Mitchell and the Mitchell family are updating all guest rooms with a new décor.

Galveston’s Tremont Café located in The Tremont House, A Wyndham Grand Hotel, has launched a new bistro style menu. As part of the new menu, the café has added new “After 5” entrée selections in addition to its breakfast and afternoon dining entrees.

As reported by the Galveston Police Department, there was an unfortunate incident on Saturday at The Tremont House which resulted in some slight damage to the hotel. Although the hotel still has two guest rooms out of service, the general operation of the hotel has not been disrupted.

The Tremont House, a Wyndham Grand Hotel, invites guests to make more time for themselves as part of their New Year’s Resolution and experience one of Texas most distinctive shopping destinations in historic downtown Galveston. The hotel is offering a Downtown Galveston Shopping Spree package now through the end of February. The package includes an early check-in and late check-out, Tremont House tote bag, 15 percent discount at The Spa at the Hotel Galvez boutique, 10 percent discount at Tremont Café and discounts to select downtown shops.

Texas’ only historic beachfront hotel encourages guests to make their New Year’s Resolution to spend more time with friends. To fulfill that resolution, Hotel Galvez & Spa, a Wyndham Grand Hotel, is offering a Galvez Spa Getaway package during the months of January and February. The package includes spa treatments for two, offering a relaxing 20-minute hydrotherapy bath accompanied by a scalp and neck massage and a 30-minute Vichy body treatment. Plus, guests receive a 15 percent discount on additional a la carte spa services. As part of the package, clients, age 21 or over, are treated with a complimentary glass of champagne between treatments and leave with a spa gift. Guests also receive a 20 percent discount on food at the hotel’s Bernardo’s Restaurant as well as an early check-in and late check-out.

Karen’s Kloset, 2326 Strand, is set to open on Monday, Feb. 1 in historic downtown Galveston. Karen’s Kloset will carry gifts, designer clothing, lingerie, shoes, handbags, and bathing suits. The boutique is the exclusive carrier of Spanx on the island.

Tremont House guests can celebrate the Chinese New Year with a Mardi Gras flair during the 26th Annual Mardi Gras Ball “A Chinese New Year” on Saturday, Feb. 13. The Tremont House, A Wyndham Grand Hotel, will feature an array of Asian inspired dishes as part of this year’s themed celebration.

Galveston’s historic hotels – Hotel Galvez & Spa and The Tremont House, both Wyndham Grand Hotels, will celebrate Mardi Gras with history, live music, food, parade viewing and a salute to the Chinese New Year.

Galveston’s historic hotels, Hotel Galvez and The Tremont House, have joined the Wyndham Grand Collection, an exclusive group of sophisticated hotels around the world known for attentive service, relaxing surroundings and thoughtful touches.