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Hotel Galvez

2024 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77550

409-765-7721

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Discover a sophisticated retreat in Galveston Island, steps from where the shimmering Gulf of Mexico shores meet historic charm.

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Cocktail Therapy: Lisa Alexander of the Hotel Galvez Bar & Grill
Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 5 a.m. by Kate McLean

I don't know about you, but when I sit down at a bar and the bartendress addresses me as "baby child," it's going to be a good day. That's what Lisa Alexander does; shakes drinks and makes smiles. In a word, the bar located in the l...
It's Spooky Time in Galveston
Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 6 a.m. by Susie Tommaney

An estimated 8,000 poor souls lost their lives when the Great Storm of 1900 kicked Galveston's butt in our nation's deadliest natural disaster. While the survivors struggled with the decimation of 3,600 buildings, they also had...
Galveston on the Cheap
Monday, August 15, 2016 at 7 a.m. by Olivia Flores Alvarez

Just an hour away from Houston and with mild winter weather, Galveston Island is a favorite year-round destination. (It won Best Weekend Getaway in our Best of Houston Awards in 2014.) The island is low-key, for the most part, and e...
Houston's 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: How To Pair Wine & Steak
Friday, April 15, 2016 at 8 a.m. by Brooke Viggiano

Here’s a look at this weekend's best culinary happenings: Brazoria County Crawfish Fesival @ MSR Houston Motor Speedway Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 1 Performance (Angleton) Hit this fun festival...