|
Recent News Releases
02/01/2012
In 1985, George Mitchell and his wife Cynthia threw one of the biggest Mardi Gras parties that Galveston had witnessed for decades. The Mitchells wanted to recreate the “Golden Age of Mardi Gras” with krewes, pageantry and parades that Mitchell remembered as a boy. The Mitchells backed a Mardi Gras revival to coincide with the opening of their hotel – The Tremont House. The 1985 festivities drew an estimated crowd of 75,000 revelers and also marked the resurrection of the 1871 Mardi Gras society krewe, the Knights of Momus.
12/14/2011
The Tremont House, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel, has announced that its 28th Annual Mardi Gras Ball and Parade Viewing Party on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. will salute “The Golden Era of Motown.” During the evening, guests can enjoy a special appearance by The Legacy of The Temptations presented by Legends in Concert.
07/15/2011
The Tremont House has unveiled a new sophisticated, modern lounge atmosphere for The Rooftop Bar, located four stories above street level on the hotel’s roof and offering a spectacular view of Galveston’s historic downtown and harbor. The bar’s traditional wrought iron seating has been replaced with cozy sectional seating areas and bar high tables and chairs. In the evenings, the rooftop takes on a soft glow with new illuminated pots and eight-foot, lighted Manzanita tree.
Featured Video
The Tremont House is located in the heart of Galveston Island's historic downtown district. Galveston is just 45 minutes south of Houston and is a popular Texas destination, boasting 32 miles of beaches, a rich history, stunning Victorian architecture and entertaining attractions.
Recent In The News
01/03/2012
Although America's Gulf Coast doesn't have any major gay beach resorts, the Texas barrier island of Galveston has steadily become a popular destination with GLBT travelers.
12/05/2011
No doubt about it; this island has its mojo back.
The Strand's shops, ravaged three years ago by Hurricane Ike, are now filled with holiday shoppers, and after a record summer for tourism, Galveston anticipates a busy spring break featuring new attractions and restaurants that capitalize on history, nature and, of course, the treasures of the Gulf of Mexico.
12/05/2011
I'm in the back of a Town Car enjoying a complimentary lift from the Tremont House to a lunch date on the seawall when the driver, a young townie, tells me that he and his high school buds used to call Galveston "Galvatraz." The image of an island prison isn't particularly kind to the historic Gulf Coast city. But my driver was quick to say it was meant in local jest. After all, he has chosen to stay and work on the island where his parents and grandparents still live.
|
ConnectMedia Contacts |
The Tremont House
The Tremont House is Galveston’s only historic hotel located in downtown Galveston. This hotel is located in the 1879 Leon & H. Blum Building and owned by Mitchell Historic Properties and managed by Wyndham Hotel & Resorts, LLC. The Tremont House is a Wyndham Historic Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America. The 119-room hotel, including 15 suites, is conveniently located within walking distance of numerous shops, galleries, restaurants and historic attractions. The Tremont House features Tremont Café (coming soon), historic Toujouse Bar, The Rooftop Bar and 14,700 square-feet of meeting space from small boardrooms to its grand Davidson Ballroom.
