Best Texas Beach hotel
Jun 18, 2009, 6:59 am
#1
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Best Texas Beach hotel
I've searched for forums and haven't seen much about Texas beach hotels. Any favorites between Galveston and South Padre Island? The nicer the better--pool, restaurant, rooms etc. I know not to expect luxury, but never found an option that from the online description looked that good.
Jun 22, 2009, 5:30 pm
#2
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Brooking,
The only hotel I have stayed at on Galveston Island is the Hilton. It was decent enough for my needs, though I was there for a convention (the convention center is very close by). The outside looked a bit dated, but the interior was nicer. The rooms were comfortable and the service was good. I dont remember the pool being anything special. As far as restaurants go, there were quite a few within walking distance so we didnt eat at the hotel.
The only hotel I have stayed at on Galveston Island is the Hilton. It was decent enough for my needs, though I was there for a convention (the convention center is very close by). The outside looked a bit dated, but the interior was nicer. The rooms were comfortable and the service was good. I dont remember the pool being anything special. As far as restaurants go, there were quite a few within walking distance so we didnt eat at the hotel.
Jun 25, 2009, 9:14 am
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Location: ATL
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Brooking,
The only hotel I have stayed at on Galveston Island is the Hilton. It was decent enough for my needs, though I was there for a convention (the convention center is very close by). The outside looked a bit dated, but the interior was nicer. The rooms were comfortable and the service was good. I dont remember the pool being anything special. As far as restaurants go, there were quite a few within walking distance so we didnt eat at the hotel.
The only hotel I have stayed at on Galveston Island is the Hilton. It was decent enough for my needs, though I was there for a convention (the convention center is very close by). The outside looked a bit dated, but the interior was nicer. The rooms were comfortable and the service was good. I dont remember the pool being anything special. As far as restaurants go, there were quite a few within walking distance so we didnt eat at the hotel.
Jun 26, 2009, 9:16 am
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Location: Central Texas
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Galveston visitors need to understand that none of the hotels are "on the beach", but across 4 lanes of traffic on the Blvd (with a seawall to find stairs down before hitting the sand).
SPI hotels are on the beach, and isn't there a Holiday Inn "on the beach" at North Padre Island, across the inlet from CC (and with Snoopy's on the way)?
SPI hotels are on the beach, and isn't there a Holiday Inn "on the beach" at North Padre Island, across the inlet from CC (and with Snoopy's on the way)?
Jun 29, 2009, 6:21 am
#6
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Raleigh,NC,USA
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A few years back I had several nice stays at the Omni in Corpus Christi. It's right in the city and on the bay so there is no surf. Padre Island is just a short drive.
http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel...ighlights.aspx
http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel...ighlights.aspx