Still need an idea for a summer getaway? Well I've got your answer. Come to Galveston and spend some time at the historic Hotel Galvez & Spa located at 20th and Seawall. The Galvez, built in 1911, is the oldest hotel on the Seawall and therefore boasts plenty of history and will not disappoint. As a matter of fact, my lady friend and I spent a birth-a-versary (that's right, birthday/anniversary) there recently, so it's even good for a stay-cation for locals just looking to get out of the house for a change.
Obviously, since the hotel has been on the Island so long it has gone through changes in ownership and survived storms. Most recently, Island legend George P. Mitchell owns the hotel and is enjoying bringing the Galvez back to its glory. Since the storm, the Galvez has completed its renovation of its new spa and pool areas (top notch by the way). And the most recent project is the replacement of the windows to mimic those the building originally had.
What I like best about the historic Hotel Galvez & Spa is that its outside beauty is mirrored by its inside. There's almost no where you can go in the hotel that isn't exquisite, from its lobby and bar to its finest suites.
So, tourists and Islanders alike can't miss by planning a stay at the historic Hotel Galvez & Spa. And tell 'em Islander By Choice sent ya (it won't get you anything... except maybe a smile).
