The Tremont House At-a-Glance

The Tremont House, now in its third incarnation, sparkles amidst Galveston’s famous collection of Victorian architecture. Nestled in the heart of The Strand National Historic Landmark District, the hotel offers a blend of 19^th century charm and 20^th century sophistication, with exemplary service and luxury that have made it a strong favorite among island visitors. It remains the only historic downtown hotel in Galveston and is a Wyndham Historic Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America. The Tremont House is owned by Galveston preservationists Cynthia and George Mitchell and part of Mitchell Historic Properties.

 

Following a full restoration of the first floor, the hotel’s restored lobby and Toujouse Bar area reflects a European-style hotel decorated in black, white, and grey palettes, featuring new JANUS et Cie furniture, Calacatta white and black marble and an expanded front desk to serve guests. Meeting rooms (coming soon) and a portion of sleeping rooms feature Wyndham ClearAir™ allergy-friendly air purification.

 

The 119-room hotel, including 17 suites, is conveniently located within walking distance of numerous shops, galleries, restaurants and historic attractions. Just a few blocks away guests will find The Grand 1894 Opera House, a Galveston stronghold that survived the threatening storms of 1900, 1915 and 2008 Hurricane Ike.

 

The sun-dappled, four-story atrium lobby with its tropical plants and birdcage elevators is classically elegant. Multiple, large meeting rooms including the Davidson Ballroom include all of the latest technology and catering services for any occasion. The Rooftop Terrace offers a relaxing retreat to watch the sunset and ships from around the world as they dock at Galveston’s port. From the balcony of the Davidson Ballroom, one has a prime vantage point for enjoying Galveston’s annual Mardi Gras and Dickens on The Strand celebrations. The hotel has added a new 700 square foot meeting room facing Mitchell Street (24^th Street) bringing the hotel’s total meeting space to 14,700 square feet.

Tucked away off the southeast corner of Texas, this island city is named after Bernardo de Galvez, the Spanish Colonial governor who ordered the first survey of the Texas Gulf Coast in 1786.

 

The Port of Galveston and cotton brought the city its early prominence and wealth. In September 1900, a hurricane that still reigns as the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history, struck the island, killing more than 6,000 people in Galveston alone and destroying many of the buildings in town. Following the tragedy, citizens showed courage, determination and an indomitable spirit of survival as they set about to rebuild their island. Nearly every structure left standing in the city was raised and sand filled in beneath them raising the grade of the entire city. In addition, a 17-foot seawall was built to protect the island from future tidal surges.  

Built in 1839, the original hotel ― a square, two-story brick building ― was destroyed by a violent fire that stretched across The Strand District in 1865. It lay in ruins for five years before some of Galveston’s well-known businessmen organized to rebuild the hotel at its original location.

 

The new four-story hotel was the envy of the South. Opening in 1872, it attracted guests from around the world. In the pages of the century-old hotel register are the names of General Sam Houston, Ulysses S. Grant, Clara Barton, Edwin Booth, Anna Pavlova and Buffalo Bill. Sadly, this hotel faced a similar fate as the original and was later torn down.

 

Today The Tremont House exists in the 1879 Leon H. Blum Building. The Tremont House re-opened in 1985 in grand style with the resurrection of the island’s Mardi Gras celebrations which date back to the late 1800s.

Hotel guests sample the grace and heritage of a bygone era in guest rooms that combine modern luxuries with the grace and charm of days past. The elegantly appointed rooms boast classic décor and charm with a black and white motif. Pillow top mattresses and custom bedding complete the experience.

 

All guest rooms feature marble bathrooms with towel warmers. Other amenities include daily newspapers, coffeemakers, alarm clock/CD/radio, hair dryers and high-speed Internet.

 

As part of the restoration, the hotel also took this opportunity to update the hallways on the upper floors. The Tremont House is one of the first hotels in Texas to offer allergen-friendly guest rooms and meeting space through the new Wyndham ClearAir™ initiative designed to remove up to 98 percent of allergens.

   

The imposing Toujouse Bar in the hotel’s inviting lobby offers a relaxing atmosphere after long days of meetings or city exploring. Live music sets the tone as guests sip cocktails amidst the tropical setting.

 

14,700 Sq. Ft. of Accommodating Function Space A multitude of services make the hotel the optimum site for holding meetings and gatherings. Gatherings big and small, ranging from 9 to 900, will be provided with high-speed Internet access, state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, catering capabilities and full-service meeting and catering staff assist in creating flawless events.

  

With high ceilings and open space that seats nearly 900, the ballroom is perfect for large gatherings. For smaller events, the ballroom can be divided into the North and South Rooms. Each room can hold from 60 to 430 people, depending on the event.

 

This L-shaped room is perfect for groups under 150. Once the lobby of the Belmont Hotel, the original front desk is now used as a bar for functions. Floor-to-ceiling windows make this space very alluring and bright.

Sales managers who focus on weddings are on-site to assist with every detail, from linens and centerpieces to menus and entertainment as well as arranging for a horse-drawn carriage.

32 miles of sparkling Gulf Coast beaches

Texas Seaport Museum with famous 1877 Tall Ship Elissa

Galveston Harbor Tours Aboard the Seagull II

The Historic Downtown Strand District for shopping and dining

 Postoffice Street Arts and Entertainment District

Four Historic House Museums

Lone Star Flight Museum and Texas Aviation Hall of Fame

1894 Grand Opera House (Official Opera House of Texas)

Railroad Museum and Galveston County Historical Museum

Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum

Schlitterbahn Water Park

Moody Gardens

Year-round birding sites

Average annual high - 80-89˚F (summer averages)

Average annual low-  50-58˚F (winter averages)

Daily service via AirTran, American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue and Southwest. Airport shuttle service begins at $35 per person.

 

Daily service via AeroMexico, Air Canada, Air France, American Airlines, British Airways, Continental, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, Frontier, KLM Royal Dutch, Lufthansa, Northwest Airlines, Singapore Airlines, TACA Airlines, United Airlines, and US Airways

2300 Ship’s Mechanic Row, Galveston, Texas 77550

(409) 763-0300/(800) WYNDHAM