I thought that while it's fresh in my head - and you all know how fast things come in and go LOL - that I'd let you in on a nice little find.
My husband, Dan is in Galveston for a business conference and he texted me a few photos from the Tremont House where he is staying.
Of course I'm excessively jealous...why? Just look at this view.
This is his view from the rooftop bar of the hotel. Tremont House is a Wyndham Property now that has a bit of history. It is the 3rd hotel bearing the name. The first was built on Postoffice & Tremont Street. The firm of McKinney & Williams was commissioned to design the what was to be a magnificent hotel. It was two stories tall and opened April 19, 1839 with a Grand Ball to celebrate. Tickets cost $50.00 or $25.00 in gold. Quite expensive for the day. In June 1865 the hotel was devastated by a great fire.
A group of Galveston citizens decided to form a company by the name of : "The Galveston Hotel Company" was built on a half block of land at Tremont, Church and 24th Street.
Tremont House opened it's doors in February of 1872. The architect Nicholas Clayton produced elegant plans for the 'new' Tremont House classified as one of the grandest hotels in the nation. It boasted a barber shop, billiards room, saloon and European Styled Grand Lobby. They even had a steam powered elevator.
Alas, in 1900 the hotel was again in tragedy, hundreds of people took refuge in the ruined hotel after the Great Galveston Hurricane, having winds of 145mph, making it a Category 4. The hotel was later condemned and demolished in 1928.
George & Cynthia Mitchell (George was a native of Galveston) loved the island and were sad to see it so faded from it's former glory, they secured funding from local foundations and have to date saved approximately 30 historic buildings. In 1981 they purchased the Leon & H.Blum Building which was once a ry goods importer.
Tremont House was opened in 1985 and today has 119 rooms, the boutique hotel is romantic and grand. 15' high ceilings, luxury linens, hardwood floors, some rooms with wrought iron beds and all the charm of the Victorian Era.
Gorgeous Lobby and dining area
Very cool rooms.
But the most fun part is this key. Looks like an old fashioned room key right? In fact all you do is put it in the lock and it acts like a key card, no lock turning just green light for go !
They allow pets up to 25 lbs. They have a shuttle to the port for our cruisers! It's a must stay and do while you are there. There are museums, antique shopping, restaurants and beaches. See.....plenty to do so I suggest you fly in the day before your cruise and take part in all Galveston has to offer. Now, when do you want to go?
