TL;DR
- Victorian-era charm: in Galveston’s Historic District
- Part of Marriott Tribute Portfolio: with historic building from 1879
- Mix of historic and contemporary: comforts throughout the hotel
- Stately elegance: in both old and new spaces
- Check prices here
This Victorian-era hotel in the heart of Galveston’s Historic District is your best bet for some classic Southern luxury.
Part of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio, The Tremont House occupies a 1879 building formerly concerned with dry goods, transformed into a hotel in the 1980s.
Before that, however, the Tremont House was an established hotel with horrible luck. Two former buildings succumbed to a fire and a hurricane each.
In the new location, you can relax on the Mascioni linens under gorgeous molding in the historic annex of the hotel.
Other spaces are completely new, but still hold the stately elegance of the original architecture.
It means that you’re deep into the history of the city, but still happily immersed in contemporary comforts.
What are the rooms like?
- Number of rooms: 119
- Room sizes: from cozy queen to two-bedroom Quarters
- Consistent style: with high ceilings, sunlight, stylish carpets
- Opulent touches: gold accents and curated art
- Amenities: TVs, Illy coffee machines, mini fridges, plush robes
- Extra features: half-baths, sofa beds, pantry areas depending on room
- See each room in detail here
There are many options available here. The smallest rooms house a cozy queen bed, while up to six people can comfortably enjoy the two-bedroom Quarters across the street.
Besides the size, Guest Rooms and Suites are fairly similar; don’t feel like you’re missing out if all you need is a room for a night or two.
They all have the same kind of plush contemporary beauty. Ceilings are high, windows are made for sunlight, floors covered in stylish carpets.
Everything’s a bit on the beige side, but gold accents and well-curated art on the walls add an opulence that keeps things from feeling dull.
Your most basic rooms include TVs, Illy coffee machines, mini fridges, working areas and plush robes.
Depending on what you choose, you’ll have extra amenities like half-baths, sofa beds, pantry areas and more.
What are prices like?
And what’s the food like? Any facilities we should know about?
- Main café: New American cuisine, laptop-friendly space
- Toujouse Bar: local brews and cocktails in stylish decor
- Rooftop Bar: upscale cocktails, snacks, and city views
- Fitness center: open 24 hours on site
There are plenty of places to enjoy a good meal.
The main space is a cute, bright spot with café vibes and food available all day. The cuisine is pretty typical New American, and the space is very laptop-friendly.
It’s an excellent place for anyone working-from-vacation. There are also multiple meeting rooms and business spaces.
If you’d rather something a little more plush, head to Toujouse Bar. Here you can taste local brews or handcrafted cocktails under an open ceiling, among a impeccable mix of old gorgeous and new gorgeous decor.
The most glamorous option is up top, at the Rooftop Bar, where everything is silver and shiny, and you can sip cocktails, eat upscale snacks, and gaze out onto the city skyline.
If your workout is a non-negotiable part of your routine, we’re happy to say that you’ll find a 24-hour fitness center on the premises.
How is the neighborhood? Anything interesting nearby?
- Historic location: in the heart of Galveston
- Walk to The Strand: cluster of historic buildings nearby
- Maritime attractions: Elissa Tall Ship, Ocean Star Oil Rig Museum, ship watching
- Nearby beaches: Stewart, Porretto, East Beach and East Island Lagoon Nature Preserve
- Family-friendly: Moody Gardens amusement park
- Food & drink: plenty of options, hotel recommendations available
Galveston is a tourism-heavy city known for the beaches, but that’s not all that we’ve got here.
You’ll be in the heart of the historical area, about a 7-minute walk from The Strand, where you can find a cluster of historical buildings.
Wander to and from the water, or head in the other direction, towards the Railroad Museum and the Port of Galveston. It’s less than a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
Along the port by the Galveston Channel, you’ll find excellent ship watching, the fascinating Elissa Tall Ship, and the Ocean Star Oil Rig Museum.
If you can snag a ferry over the Channel to Seawolf Park, there’s a landlocked submarine your nerdier kids will adore.
If you’d rather be spending time on the sand, head south through the city. It’s a 40-minute walk or a 5-minute drive over to the Galveston Jetty, where you’ll find Stewart and Porretto beaches.
They’re not world-class, but there’s a laid-back, fun, island-y vibe to the city that makes it easy to enjoy yourself.
If you’d rather somewhere more remote, it’s a 10-minute drive to East Beach, where you’ll also find some easy walks around the East Island Lagoon Nature Preserve.
If you’ve the kids in tow, check out Moody Gardens amusement park.
Food and drink is easy to find; we recommend checking with the hotel for recommendations. The friendly staff will be happy to help.
And what about the reviews? What did other guests think?
Some things guests liked:
”Tremont House stay was amazing ,the best hotel we’ve ever stayed in. Very central to the strand great eateries very close to the cruise terminal staff so friendly and helpful….”
”Place was absolutely beautiful, staff was incredible. So many things to do within walking distance!…”
Some things guests didn’t like:
”The rooftop bar just opened so it was busy so not the best communication between parties. We waited 35 mins to go up and then sat for 25 mins without any assistance before deciding just to head out….”
”Paid more than I would of like too due to it been a pre cruise night and hotel prices are higher….”
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