Grand Galvez Resort

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 26 Sep 2011 rated 8 out of 10.

History is impressive. Room very nice with updated furniture.

Positives: Has history, and pool is fabulous.

Negatives: Staff not overly friendly.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 13 Sep 2011 rated 8 out of 10.

The Galvan is a beautiful Galveston hotel, charming atmosphere.

Positives: The entrance way is grand and spacious, valet was excellent, and the pool water was perfect.

Negatives: The room was much smaller than I had anticipated but okay, the restaurant, while lovely, the breakfast was cold and the wait staff was inattentive.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 15 Aug 2011 rated 10 out of 10.

Over all was a pleasant time.for me and my family.

Positives: Customer service from Jackie Has an she was excellent, friendly, happy face and helpful.

Negatives: No breakfast no snacks.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 17 Jul 2011 rated 1 out of 10.

Do not stay here! Room and bathroom are TINY!!! Parking is on another street! The AC went out and in the entire hotel and we were HOT all night! awful trip!

Positives: Nothing.

Negatives: The room was

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 09 Jul 2011 rated 7 out of 10.

This hotel has a nice history and the common areas, pool, and grounds are very nice. If you have an ocean view, it is great, if not the view is not very nice. It is nicely located and the staff is friendly and helpful. Our room was small and the bed was supposed to be a king and was a Queen. Parking is easy and free, unless you want valet service. Beach access is just across the street. Overall, pretty nice. I think a suite here would be very nice.

Positives: History. The common areas and grounds were very nice. Staff was very nice.

Negatives: Room was small, bed was not a king as indicated on reservation (queen).

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 19 May 2011 rated 10 out of 10.

Upgraded room for free when I called front desk with an ocean view. We loved it.

Positives: Upgraded room for free.

Negatives: First room was very small.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 19 Apr 2011 rated 10 out of 10.

I booked a room with two queens on Priceline. I was told my reservation was a "city view" room with a king only. The employee was quick to offer a roll away bed, free of charge. The pool was seriously amazing. Everything is a short walk or drive. LOVE IT! Will be going back.

Positives: Pool and lobby gorgeous! Bed was comfy. Right across from beach.

Negatives: Room was small, but that's how it goes in most historical hotels. Still awesome!

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 17 Apr 2011 rated 10 out of 10.

Beautiful and beautifully situated in Galveston

Positives: Beautiful-and best physical location in Galveston.

Negatives: Ocean view not worth the extra price-windows did not open- no balcony.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 02 Feb 2011 rated 10 out of 10.

The hotel is very historic, elegant, and clean! Ocean views are wonderful and the spa was spectacular. Totally loved our stay!

Positives: We loved the location because of the ocean view!

Negatives: Self Parking and getting your luggage to room is a bit inconvenient with several stairs.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 21 Dec 2010 rated 9 out of 10.

I have stayed in this hotel before and the previous room was much smaller than the room I stayed in on this trip. The small room is clean and quaint, but the larger room is terrific. Either way, I will always try to stay here on my trips to Galveston.

Positives: Very comfortable and elegant.

Negatives: Some rooms are small.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 22 Nov 2010 rated 5 out of 10.

I have stayed there several times over the past 8 years and this was the worst time that I had. The hotel was under repair, but they only worked on it during the week. The weekend was quiet for the guest. Had men walking in front of the windows, they did not do anything wrong though. The mattress was the hardest thing that I ever slept on too. Everything else was what I expected.

Positives: I have stayed there several times and liked the look of it and the location to everything.

Negatives: The hotel was under construction, and it had the worst mattress that I have ever slept on.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 22 Aug 2010 rated 5 out of 10.

The hotel Galvez is a wonderful historic hotel with great views of the Gulf of Mexico. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

Positives: I love that it is located right across from the beach.

Negatives: I do not like our room door being left unlocked and open while we were at the beach.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 12 Jul 2010 rated 4 out of 10.

Even though the rooms were recently renovated the quality of the room was poor. The AC did not work properly, the rooms were small, and the amenities advertised for each room were nowhere to be seen.

Positives: Great Location.

Negatives: Small room. No amenities.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 06 Jun 2010 rated 9 out of 10.

It was a nice place to stay. We were there for our honeymoon and enjoyed it very much. The only thing we didn't like was that there was no complimentary breakfast of any kind. Even a fruit bar and muffins would have been nice.

Positives: The king size bed.

Negatives: No complimentary breakfast.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 03 Mar 2010 rated 8 out of 10.

Great location, pretty building being historic, very large and romantic.

Positives: Historic building and very pretty.

Negatives: Room could of been a little cleaner.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 09 Feb 2010 rated 9 out of 10.

Stately, beautiful, historic was romantic and the staff was very friendly.

Positives: Shower was fantastic, rain shower with shower massage.

Negatives: Room was very small.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 20 Oct 2009 rated 8 out of 10.

A great hotel definitely a throw back to the classic 20's and 30's era.

Positives: The exterior of the hotel was gorgeous. Like a hotel from the 30's.

Negatives: The view from the room was definitely sub par.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 15 Oct 2009 rated 10 out of 10.

The staff was very friendly and very accommodating. Lobby was pleasant atmosphere and piano playing in afternoon and evening. We were able to swim in the heated pool and jacuzzi on a cool fall day. The kids thought that was pretty cool. Room was spacious for a standard room. We would stay here again.

Positives: We really enjoyed the heated pool and jacuzzi.

Negatives: Parking across street was inconvenient with small children.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 26 Aug 2009 rated 10 out of 10.

It was just the best. the staff was very nice, everyone was helpful and cordial.<BR/>The room was clean, accomodating, and private.

Positives: Conveniently located on the beach, historic, classic.

Negatives: Nothing.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 22 Aug 2009 rated 9 out of 10.

We did enjoy our stay because we spent our honeymoon there 50 years ago. This stay was a gift from our children for our anniversary. As a Senior person, the lighting was not good at all for reading purposes.

Positives: Sentimental reasons

Negatives: Parking

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 19 Aug 2009 rated 10 out of 10.

I loved this hotel and I am not really easy to please. It was beautiful, across from beach, beautiful view and a pretty room. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone and will go back, no questions asked.

Positives: Beautiful hotel.

Negatives: Noise at 2:00a.m., drunken young people.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 18 Aug 2009 rated 2 out of 10.

I would not recommend this hotel it was very small room. No ramp access from back parking lot. We had two infants in a stroller and it was hard to go in the back entrance. There was hair in our bed and in the sheets that the staff brought us. The floors were dirty and stained. It was very loud. You could hear all the doors shut, water being turned on, toilets flush, hallway noise.

Positives: The hotel staff was very polite and eager to help.

Negatives: The rooms are very small. There was hair all over our bed and the floors were dirty.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 12 Aug 2009 rated 10 out of 10.

This hotel is grand! Beautiful location, friendly staff, amazing pool and views, and you can't get lost -- this hotel is called the Queen of the Gulf for a reason. No matter where you are, you can see her and find your way back. This hotel also has several gated parking lots --wonderful!

Positives: They upgraded our room when they ran out of roll away beds. EXCELLENT!

Negatives: The drinks were a bit pricey. The elevators are kind of slow.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 12 Aug 2009 rated 10 out of 10.

This hotel was located right across from a beach stairwell. The location was great for what we wanted it for. We could go across the street for a while and swim then walk right back for a relaxing swim in the pool.

Positives: Location was perfect, great off street parking.

Negatives: I thought the rooms were a little small.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 11 Aug 2009 rated 10 out of 10.

I felt it was very beautiful. They did not offer a free continental breakfast. Did like coffee and ice box in room.

Positives: Very beautiful, piano playing in lobby was seen through shower fan shaped washrag with toiletries.

Negatives: Noisy light in hallway and could hear others talking when in hallway.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 09 Aug 2009 rated 10 out of 10.

We were very impressed with this hotel. Not only is the location unbeatable - directly across from the beach on Galveston's Seawall - the hotel itself is absolutely gorgeous. The grounds are well-maintained, the pool is beautiful (both daytime and nighttime), the lobby is amazing, the decor is great (we especially liked the bathrooms). We did not try the restaurant, but everything that we did see and experience exceeded our expectations. Other reviews commented that the rooms were small; I would agree somewhat. They aren't as big as some newer hotels, but this is a historic property and we thought the ocean view more than made up for it. We did not at all feel cramped or claustrophobic, with three in the room. Parking is free, gated, and some of the parking is covered (garage). The staff was friendly - the front doors were opened for us with a smile most of the times we walked through. All in all, I would highly recommend this property!

Positives: Location was great - directly across from beach. Beautiful architecture and grounds - amazing! Gated/covered parking was nice.

Negatives: No complaints.