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Hilton Galveston Island Resort

5400 Seawall Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77551
Nightly Rates: ( 129.00 - 189.00 )
3 Star


Property Description

Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and the famous Seawall of Galveston TX the Hilton Galveston Island Resort offers an ideal location for both business and leisure visitors in Texas. The hotel is a proud recipient of AAA*s prestigious Four Diamond Award for 2009. To meet the needs of our resort guests the Hilton Galveston Island Resort offers three levels of rooms. All rooms feature the Hilton Serenity Collection including the Hilton Serenity Bed complete with Serta Suite Dreams Mattress and Pacific Coast Down Duvet 250 thread-count sheets and Touch of Down Pillows. Hilton Standard Rooms feature 32-inch flat-panel tv comfortable easy chair robes coffee makers and voicemail. Our Balcony Gulf View Rooms also feature a private hotel balcony with wonderful offset views of the Galveston beachfront and the Gulf of Mexico. These two room types are available in the hotel*s main building of guestrooms which were renovated in 2008 with rich earth tones granite countertops and luxurious bedding. The 10-story hi-rise wing of the Hilton Galveston Island Resort features guestrooms with large picture windows directly facing the Gulf of Mexico offering spectacular views of the seawall and beachfront. Hilton Deluxe Gulf View Rooms are located in this wing and beautifully decorated in a tropical theme. These hotel rooms are a little more spacious and include the Hilton Serenity Collection for your comfort and enjoyment. Resort guests can relax by the tropically landscaped pool or enjoy the Jacuzzi after a workout in our fully equipped Hilton Fitness Center by Precor. We offer dining with a distinct Gulf Coast influence in The Palm Court as well as a relaxing ambience in our Lobby Bar. Most of Galveston*s world famous seafood restaurants are just a few blocks away. Adjacent to the resort is a Landry*s Seafood House and the Rainforest Cafe Retail Village - River Adventure Ride with its volcano erupting every 30 minutes until 11pm. The Hilton Galveston Island Resort Hotel is just a few step



Amenities

· Americans with Disabilities ACT ADA Compliant
· Outlet Adapters
· Air Conditioned
· AM/FM Alarm Clock
· ATM/Cash Machine
· Business Center
· Conference Suite
· Coffee Shop
· Coffee Maker in Room
· Copy Service
· Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
· Desk with lamp
· Electronic Door Locks
· Express Check In
· Express Checkout
· Executive Level
· Fishing
· Free Parking
· Golf
· Exercise Gym
· Hairdryers Available
· Heated Guest Rooms
· Iron
· Ironing Board
· Jacuzzi
· Jogging Track
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· News Stand
· Public Address System
· Pets Allowed
· Play Ground
· Pool
· Outdoor Pool
· Parking
· Valet Parking
· Bathrobes
· Safe Deposit Box
· Scuba Diving
· Secretarial Service
· 24 Hour Security
· Security
· Smoke Detectors
· Snorkeling
· Sofa Bed
· Sprinklers In Rooms
· Tennis
· Terrace
· Temperature Control
· Turndown Service
· Television with Cable
· U.S. Government Fire Safety Approved
· Laundry/Valet Services
· Voicemail


Room Information

Deluxe
Deluxe Room
Standard
Standard Room

Miscellaneous Information

· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 4:00 PM
· Check out time is 11:00 AM
· Time Zone is GMT
· Opened in 1985
· Renovated in 2008
· 239 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 10 floors.


Directions

Take I-45 South from Houston. exit at 61st Street to Seawall Boulevard. Turn right onto 61st Street and proceed to Seawall BLvd. Turn left on to Seawall Blvd and proceed seven blocks the Hotel will be on the Left.

Take I-45 South from the north side of Houston. Continue on I-45 South into Galveston. Exit at the 61st Street. Turn right onto 61st Street to Seawall Blvd. Turn left after seven blocks the Hotel will be on the left.

No car rental at the Galveston Municapal Airport. Call the hotel 744-5000 for pick up between the hours of 630 am and 11pm.

Resort

William P. Hobby Airport, (HOU), 50.00, S, Mile; George Bush Intercontinental Airport, (IAH), 75.00, S, Mile; Galveston International/Scholes Field Airport, (GLS), 3.00, E, Mile


Guarantee Policy

Guarantee: 09Dec2008 to 31Dec9999 - Guarantee may be required; check rate rules.


Cancellation Policy

Cancel 2 Day Before Arrival. Cancellation penalty is 1 nights including tax. 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 POLICIE


Restaurant Information

Palm Court

Casual dining. Enjoy casual fare with a Gulf coast flair. Daily features include the Hilton Breakfast Buffet also lunch and dinner specials.

Coconut*s Grill

Seasonal dining beside the pool. Serves lunch.


Area Attractions

1877 Tall Ship Elisa City Center Galveston Beaches Grand 1984 Opera House Moody Gardens I-MAX Theate Moody Gardens Tropical Rain Forest Outdoor Musical Theater Railroad Museum Rainforest Restaurant Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Strand Historical District American National Insurance Corp. British Petroleum Texas A-M at Galveston Union Carbide University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston Island Convention Center Moody Gardens Complex Port of Galveston Port of Gavleston Cruise Terminal San Luis Hotel and Conference Cente Texas City Refinery Complex

Cities near Galveston, TX

Dickinson
Galveston
La Marque
Texas City


Airport - Transportation

Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS)


Art Galleries & Dealers

Galveston Gallery


Convention & Meeting Facilities - Civic Centers

Moody Gardens Convention Center


Historical Places

Bishop's Palace
Powhatan House
Ashton Villa
Moody Mansion
Samuel May William House
Rosenberg Library


Hospitals & Medical Care Facilities

Shriners Burns Hospital
University of TX Medical


Museums

Central Cultural Center
Lone Star Flight Museum
Galveston Railroad Museum
Galveston County Historical Museum
Texas Seaport Museum and Elissa
Railroad Museum


Parks - Monuments - Memorials

Port of Galveston
Seawolf Park


Tourist Attractions

Dolphin Watch
Galveston Party Boats


Tours

Treasure Isle Tour Train


Universities & Colleges

Galveston College
University of Texas Medical Branch

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