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Name of Hotel : Hilton Galveston Island Resort
Address : 5400 Seawall Boulevard
: Galveston, TX, United States - 77551
Hotel Description

Location.
Hilton Galveston Island Resort is located near the beach in Galveston and close to Galveston Island Convention Center, Moody Gardens, and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Nearby points of interest also include Lone Star Flight Museum and Galveston Island Railroad Museum.

Hotel Features.
Hilton Galveston Island Resort features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a swim up bar. Room service is available during limited hours. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a sauna. This 3.5 star property has a business center and offers small meeting rooms, secretarial services, and audio visual equipment. High speed Internet access is available in public areas. This Galveston property has event space consisting of banquet facilities, conference/meeting rooms, a ballroom, and exhibit space. The property has an airport shuttle, which is complimentary. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and laundry facilities.

Guestrooms.
There are 236 guestrooms at Hilton Galveston Island Resort. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, makeup/shaving mirrors, designer toiletries, and bathrobes. Internet access (surcharge) is provided. Guestrooms offer desks and complimentary newspapers. Televisions have premium cable channels and pay movies. Air conditioned rooms also include coffee/tea makers, blackout drapes/curtains, electronic check out, and electronic/magnetic keys. Guests may request a turndown service, refrigerators, and hypo allergenic bedding. Housekeeping is available daily. Cribs (infant beds) and rollaway beds are available on request.

 
Nearby Attractions
Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or attraction, and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Galveston Island Convention Center 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Fort Crockett 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Moody Gardens 3 km / 1.8 mi
Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Lone Star Flight Museum 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Rosenberg Library 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Galveston Island Railroad Museum 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Port of Galveston 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Strand Theatre 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Galveston History Museum 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Grand 1894 Opera House 4.9 km / 3 mi
Texas Seaport Museum 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
Bishop's Palace 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
Galveston Island State Park 15.5 km / 9.7 mi
Johnson Space Center NASA 41.5 km / 25.8 mi

The preferred airport for Hilton Galveston Island Resort is Houston, TX (HOU William P. Hobby) 61.5 km / 38.2 mi.

 
Safety

Safety Features-
Braille Elevator
Restricted Public Access To Guest Room Floors
Hotel Complies With Aaa Security Standards
Restricted Phone Access From Public Areas


-24 Hour Security -Alarms Monitored
-Strobe Lights In Halls -Strobe Alarms
-External Defibrillator -Audible Alarms
-Smoke Alarms In Halls -Smoke Alarms In Rooms
-Smoke Alarms Public -Smoke Alarm Hard Wired
Areas
-Elevator Recall -Linked To Fire Dept
-Basic Medical Equipment -Dead Bolts
 
policy

-Pet Policy
Pets Allowed. 30 Lbs Medium. 75.00 Non-Refundable
Fee. To Reserve Book Directly Through Hotel. Bed
And Bowls Limited.

-Guarantee Policy
See Rates Rules For Guarantee Requirements.

-Deposit Policy
During Certain Times Of The Year A Deposit For
Partial Or Full Stay May Be Required At The Time
Of Booking. If Deposit Is Required See Rate Rules
To Avoid Forfeiture Of Deposit.

-Minimum Length Of Stay Policy
 
Transportation
transport from airport- taxi- limo- rental car- other
direction from airport-s
area-entertainment shopping business on highway on
beach
location- resort
on the seawall
directions to property-from houston
take i-45 south from houston- exit at 61st street.
turn right onto 61st street until intersection with
seawall boulevard. turn left onto seawall
boulevard. the hotel will be 7 blocks down on the
left-hand side.
from louisiana take i-10 west from louisiana- exit
at winnie. take highway 124 south then continue on
highway 87 to ferry landing. take the free ferry to
galveston island approximately 20 minute ferry
ride. continue south on ferry road until seawall
blvd beachfront then turn right. proceed
approximately 5 miles and hilton galveston island
resort will be on the right at 54th and seawall
blvd.
from houston hobby airport take i-45 s from
houston- exit at 61st st to seawall blvd. turn
right onto 61st st and proceed to seawall blvd.
turn left onto seawall blvd and proceed seven
blocks the hotel will be on the left.
area transport-rental car-taxi
parking details-free self parking valet parking
10.00usd
airport transport-complimentary transportation from
galveston municipal airport from 630am-10pm.
 
Services
- audio equipment
- baggage storage
- turndown service
- cable tv
- childrens menu
- coin laundry
- cribs
- electric service
- elevators
- fax service
- free transportation
- gift shop
- high chairs
- laundry/valet
- meeting facilities
- multilingual
- news stand
- photocopy service
- playground
- playpen
- poolside service
- printer
- recreation desk
- room service
- safe deposit box
- secretarial service
- telephone service
 
Safety And Security
24 hr security personnel
accessible elevators
accessible meeting rooms
accessible parking
amplified telephones
audible smoke alarms
bathroom doors at least 32 inches wide
braille elevator
closed circuit television cameras where necessary
electronic room key system
emergency evacuation drills held regularly
emergency phone extension in ALL guest rooms
fire detectors in public areas
fire detectors in guest rooms
free safe deposit boxes available
guest room automatically locks when closed
guest room lock is equipped with one inch deadbolt
grab bars in bathroom
hallway smoke detectors
hotel complies with AAA security standards
hotel complies with hotel and motel fire safety act
hotel conforms to local/state fire and safety laws
hotel has an emergency evacuation plan
in-room emergency exit map
interior entrances
level or ramp entrance into the building
lighted parking areas
lighted walkways
multiple exits on each floor
one-inch deadbolt on connecting doors
parking areas lighted and patrolled
patrolled parking areas
restricted phone access from public areas
restricted public access to guest room floors
room air filtration
rooms accessible for wheelchairs no steps
secondary locking device on sliding glass doors
security staff equipped with two-way radios
sprinkler in guest rooms
sprinklers in hallways
sprinklers in public areas
staff on duty trained in first aid
staff trained in emergency procedures
strict key control procedures
strobe alarms
tty / TTD
uniformed security personnel
visual alarm for the hearing impaired
windows that open
ventilated stairwells
exterior doors require key acces
staff trained in AED usage
aed on site
locking devices on windows
visual alarms in guest rooms
gst rms equiped w/electronic key
smoke alarms in bedrooms
smoke alarms in public areas
 
Property Description

Rating

  • AAA - 3 Diamond
  • Mobil - 3 Star

Additional Property Description -

Overlooking the gulf of Mexico and the famous seawall of Galveston, TX, the Hilton Galveston island resort hotel offers an ideal location for both business and leisure visitors in Texas. to meet the needs of our resort guests, our Galveston, Texas Hilton hotel offers three levels of rooms. Hilton standard rooms include robes, coffee makers, data ports and voice mail. Our balcony gulf view rooms also feature a private hotel balcony with wonderful offset views of Texas and the gulf of Mexico. In 2004, the Hilton Galveston island resort hotel opened a new, ten,floor hotel wing, which offers the finest rooms and views on our Galveston, Texas property. Hilton deluxe gulf view rooms feature Texas sized picture windows overlooking our hotel pool as well as the gulf of Mexico. Our new rooms are beautifully decorated and include the plush Hilton bed for your enjoyment. Resort guests can relax by the tropically landscaped pool or enjoy the jacuzzi after a workout in our fully equipped cardio vascular fitness center. We offer dining with a distinct gulf coast influence in the palm court as well as casual poolside dining at coconuts bar and grill. Most of Galveston s world famous seafood restaurants are just a few blocks away. Also adjacent to the resort is the rainforest cafe, retail village and river adventure ride with its volcano erupting every 30 minutes from sunset until 11pm. The Hilton Galveston island resort hotel is just a few steps from the newly opened Galveston island convention center at the San Luis resort and offers the closest guestrooms to the facility. All the attractions of Galveston island are only a few minutes away, including moody gardens, historic downtown Galveston, the seaport museum, bishop s palace and many more. Houston, Texas is only 50 miles away. Beautiful Texas beaches, sunsets to remember, outstanding comfort and service. Island hospitality is calling. Take me to the Hilton Galveston island resort.

 
Policies
family policy-children 18 and under stay free in
parent s room. children 19 and over will be charged
an extra person charge.
pets policy-no pets allowed. service animals are
permitted.
early departure-/ early departure fees - percent
guarantee policy-a credit card guarantee is required
on ALL reservations regardless of arrival time.
individual plans may have varying guarantee
requirements. please see cancellation policy for
cancel procedures of a guaranteed reservation.
 
Facilities
- air conditioning - atm machine on site
- coffee shop - elevators
- free parking - gift shop
- handicap facilities - lounge
- parking - restaurant
- wheelchair access
rooms-150
suites-2
floors-10
 
Extras/Options
no meal plans available
 
Dining
dining
palm court - casual dining. enjoy casual fare
with a gulf coast flair. daily features include the
hilton breakfast buffet also lunch and dinner
specials. hotel guests recieve a free bowl of gumbo
with purchase. 6am-1030pm sun thru thurs / 6am-11pm
fri and sat.
coconut s grill - seasonal dining beside the pool.
serves lunch. open 11am-4pm saturday only.
ocean annie s - offers refreshing cocktails and
complimentary light hors d oeuvres. casual attire.
sun 4pm-12am / mon-fri 4pm-1am / sat 4pm-2am.
coconut s bar - enjoy exotic tropical beverages or
a light snack. seasonal. casual attire including
bathing suits. open 1130am-6pm mon-sun.
room service - full menu available from 6am -
10 30pm. a limited late night room service menu is
available from 10 30pm - 6am.
 
Credit Cards
credit cards accepted as guarantee- american
express / master card / carte blanche / diners club
/ discover card / master card / visa /
credit cards as deposit- american express / master
card / carte blanche / diners club / discover card /
master card / visa /
ax-
ca-
cb-
dc-
ds-
ik-
vi-
 
Corporate Locations
american national insurance 3 miles/4.8km
texas am at galveston 3 miles/4.8km
union carbide 15 miles/24km
univ of tx medical branch 3 miles/4.8km
galveston municipal airport g 3 miles/4.8km
 
Cancellation/Refund
reservations 16apr99-18apr99 must be canceled 72 hours
prior to arrival date. ALL other reservations must be
canceled 48 hours prior to arrival date. please cancel to
avoid a penalty of one night room and tax charge.
note-individual plans may have varying cancellation
policies. please read plan display for more information.
 
Cancellation Policy
reservations must be canceled 48 hours prior to
arrival date to avoid a penalty of one night room and
tax charge. note-individual plans may have varying
cancellation policies. percent early departure
fee
 
Property Amenities
Some Rooms : Air Conditioning
On Site : Business Center
On Site : Business Services
On Site : Coffee Shop
On Site : Conference Rooms
Some Rooms : Connecting Rooms
Some Rooms : Data Port
On Site : Exec Floor/Club Level
On Site : Exercise Facility
On Site : Free Parking
On Site : Full Breakfast
Off Site : Golf
All Rooms : Hair Dryer
Some Rooms : Handicap Rooms
Off Site : Horseback Riding
All Rooms : Interior Corridors
Some Rooms : Ironing Bd/Trouser Pres
On Site : Jacuzzi/Hot Tub
On Site : Laundromat
On Site : Lounge/Bar
On Site : Multilingual Staff
Some Rooms : Non-Smoking Rooms
On Site : Outdoor Pool
Some Rooms : Pets Allowed
On Site : Restaurant
On Site : Room Service
On Site : Secured Parking
Off Site : Tennis Courts
On Site : Valet Parking
On Site : Wheelchair Access Elev
Some Rooms : Wheelchair Accessible
 
Property Vicinities
» Galveston Beaches (S  - 1 miles)
» Grand 1984 Opera House (E  - 3 miles)
» Moody Gardens I-Max Theate (NW - 3 miles)
» Moody Gardens Tropical Rain Fo (NW - 3 miles)
» Outdoor Musical Theater (W  - 12 miles)
» Railroad Museum (E  - 3 miles)
» Rainforest Restaurant (E  - 1 miles)
» Schlitterbahn Galveston Island (NW - 3 miles)
» 1877 Tall Ship Elisa (E  - 3 miles)
» City Center (NE - 3 miles)
» Strand Historical District (E  - 3 miles)
» American National Insurance Co (NE - 3 miles)
» British Petroleum (N  - 15 miles)
» Texas A-M At Galveston (N  - 3 miles)
» Union Carbide (N  - 15 miles)
» University Of Texas Medical Br (NW - 3 miles)
» Galveston Island Convention Ce (W  - 1 miles)
» Moody Gardens Complex (NW - 3 miles)
» Port Of Galveston (N  - 5 miles)
» Port Of Gavleston Cruise Termi (N  - 5 miles)
» San Luis Hotel And Conference (E  - 1 miles)
» Texas City Refinery Complex (N  - 15 miles)
 
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