The tremont house, a wyndham grand hotel galveston. Popular attractions port of galveston cruise terminal and port of galveston galveston wharves are located nearby. The tremont house a wyndham grand hotel, galveston. Visit these haunted galveston places houston chronicle. The tremont house is located in the heart of the strandgalvestons historic district. The tremont houston located on ship mechanics blvd. Galveston hotel the tremont house to offer thanksgiving getaway. It was considered quite a storm, and to judge by the disconsolate men and scraps they pose amid, was. Galveston hotel the tremont house to offer thanksgiving. Free wifi and cable tv are included in the classically decorated guestrooms of this galveston hotel. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails.
Tremont house bellevue, ohio, on the national register of historic places tremont house boston, the first hotel with indoor plumbing tremont house chicago, 1860 republican national convention headquarters tremont house galveston, a historic hotel in the strand historic district. The first tremont houston located on postoffice street and tremont was built by the mckinney and williams firm in 1839. The tremont house is just 5 minutes drive from galveston beach. The tremont house, galveston haunted rooms america. Concerts, films, and festivals add to the ambience, as do restaurants, galleries, and shops. Check any national, local, and health advisories for this destination. Lets take a closer look inside some of the most haunted hotels in galveston, tx. My stay in the haunted room 501 of the hotel galvez in. My stay in the haunted room 501 of the hotel galvez in galveston so i think i mentioned back in december of 2012 i won a bucket list contest with the houston visitors center. On this episode of strange town, we make a return trip to galveston, tx. The tremont house is a 119room historic hotel located in the heart of downtown galveston island. Those who enjoy walking will find a number of attractions close to the hotel, including the texas seaport museum, the cruise ship terminal, the grand 1894 opera house, island etc theater, and galveston bay, as well as a wide variety of dining and shopping options. To book the dinner with the ghosts package, please visit. Matilda, the spirit who haunts the citys beloved broadway mansion, ashton villa.
When the current tremont house opened in 1985, it was the first hotel to open in downtown galveston in more than. The tremont house a wyndham grand hotel tripadvisor. Galveston texas tremont hotel galveston texas, haunted history. Published on feb 21, 2019 firsthand haunted experience at the tremont hotel in galveston, texas. Located at 2024 seawall blvd in galveston, texas the galvez is a massive hotel right on the beach that has played host to likes of howard hughes, frank sinatra, jimmy stewart, general douglas macarthur, and several united states presidents including franklin d roosevelt, dwight d. Tours run yearround, but reservations are required. The bestknown ghost in the tremont is the civil war ghost.
Obsessive humans this is what keeps tremont thriving, and what makes it one of the most haunted hotels on the island. Like many of galvestons historic downtown buildings, the tremont house is reportedly haunted. Though this dark event saw galveston almost at its lowest, for the tremont the hundreds they saved proved among the hotel s finest hours. Book the tremont house a wyndham grand hotel, galveston on tripadvisor. The tremont house a wyndham grand hotel photo gallery. Haunted places in texas tremont hotel, galveston youtube. From popular galveston sites to many famous hotels, list is full of options. The tremont house is a popular galveston hotel located in the strand historic district that combines 19thcentury elegance with 20thcentury.
The european style hotel is located in a former dry goods warehouse and offers 17 suites, a gourmet cafe, two bars the 1888 toujouse bar and the rooftop bar, a fitness center and is within walking distance of various shops, restaurants and the grand 1894 opera house. The tremont house a wyndham grand hotel is a toprated romantic hotel situated in the heart of the strand historic district. This time we are given the extremely rare opportunity to explore the tremont house, and put our investigative skills to the. This wyndham historic hotel, located in the heart of the strand historic district, offers families close access to shops, galleries, restaurants and attractions. Historic hotels in galveston, tx mitchell historic. Hotel details with a stay at the tremont house, a wyndham grand hotel in galveston, youll be in the historical district, a 4minute walk from port of galveston cruise terminal and 5 minutes by foot from port of galveston galveston wharves. This picture shows several buildings which were wrecked and also shows a rear view of this hotel, which is on the highest point of land in galveston, and in which several thousand people were saved. Pamper yourself with a stay in one of the hotels 119 units that feature hardwood floors, high ceilings, and periodstyle furniture that will make you feel like you. The tremont house getaways in texas is a short walk to port of galveston cruise terminal and the galveston wharves as well as the strand historic. In that package i got a free two night stay at the hotel galvez, 6 passes to the st arnolds brewery, 4 ticket voucher to a sugar land skeeters game, and passes to the. Book the tremont house, a wyndham grand hotel in galveston. Review of the tremont house a wyndham grand hotel, galveston. Hotel galvez story of ghost bride and other ghost stories. Legend has it that was about twentyfive years old and stayed in room 501.
Panoramic view of tremont hotel, galveston library of. The most haunted hotels in galveston, tx haunted rooms. Book a stay in one of the most haunted hotels in galveston. Unlike the hotel galvez, tremont house isnt known as a haunted. We stayed at thetremont sunday, sept 9,2012 the night before our carnival. Said to be the oldest hotel on the island, hotel galvez has a haunted room 505. Our hotel features tastefully appointed suites, gracious service, onsite restaurant, a lobby bar and rooftop bar. The most haunted hotels in galveston, tx haunted rooms america. Call 4097657721 for availability or click here for upcoming dates at hotel galvez. Sadly, with galveston in ruins, recovery for the city was slow.
Established in 1839 and located in the strand historic district, the tremont house is an elegant europeanstyle hotel thats said to be. The tremont is a beautiful, comfortable hotel just off the strand in galveston. Our hotel features tastefully appointed suites, gracious service, onsite restaurant and rooftop bar. Thats when i remembered ghosts of galveston, a book i had eyed in a.
According to jan johnson a fifthgeneration galvestonian and the author of walking historic galveston, the galvez ghost could be a bridetobenamed audra. At the first news of the disaster by cyclone and tidal wave that devastated galveston on saturday, sept. Wifi is free, and this hotel also features 2 bars and a restaurant. Galvestons only historic downtown hotel invites guests to enjoy a quiet getaway for thanksgiving. The great hurricane of 1900 that nearly destroyed galveston saw the tremont house acting as a shelter for hundreds of galveston residents. Visitors interesting in doing a little fishing while in galveston could book a hotel near seawolf park, a navy memorial that doubles as one of galvestons most popular fishing spots. Galveston, texas is considered one of the most haunted cities in the united states. The tremont house, a wyndham grand hotel galveston, texas. Galveston texas tremont hotel haunted hotel, haunted places, tremont house. Timeless charm, sophistication, and comfort characterize the tremont house, a wyndham grand hotel.
The tremont house, a wyndham grand hotel, galveston. You can even spend the night in the haunted hotel if you dare. Photography collection, the new york public library. The resort has full breakfast buffets, onsite family dining at the tremont cafe, two pools and shuttle services to local attractions. The current model is its third version, a middle child between extreme opulence and humility. The tremont house offers upscale amenities within a historic 19thcentury building just steps away from all the restaurants, shops, galleries, and museums in galvestons historic strand district.
This destination may have covid19 travel restrictions in place, including specific restrictions for lodging. Panoramic video of tremont hotel after galveston hurricane of 1900. The tremont house is a 119room european style hotel located in the heart of historic downtown galveston. The tremont house, a wyndham grand hotel in galveston, tx. Reports say that very few people actually stay all night in that room, because there is an eerie presence that makes them feel uncomfortable. The civil war solider ghost is probably the best known at tremont house. Panoramic view of tremont hotel, galveston 1900 imdb. Haunted places on galveston island houston chronicle. The tremont house, a wyndham grand hotel, galveston book. Due to suggested national and state restrictions over the spread of coronavirus, most events have been cancelled, attractions, restaurants. There were reports of winds over 5 miles an hour, a tidal,wave, and more than 2500 lives were lost. Galveston hotels strand historic district the tremont house.
Within walking distance of many galveston island attractions, our hotel traces its origins to 1839 when the original tremont house was the grandest hotel in the republic of texas. The tremont house, a romantic weekend getaway in galveston. The hotel galvez is one of the oldest hotels on galveston island, having opened its doors in 1911 following the devastating hurricane of 1900 that killed as many as 8,000 people in the city. A oneofakind among galveston hotels, our boutique hotel creates a relaxing ambiance you can appreciate while vacationing or conducting business. Prices are calculated as of 16032020 based on a checkin date of 29032020. The tremont house a wyndham grand hotel the tremont. One of the islands most popular halloween destinations is the seawalls hotel galvez. Book the the tremont house, a wyndham grand hotel stay at this 4star businessfriendly hotel in galveston. Surrounded by restaurants, shops, and activities, the tremont house is ideally located for exploring galvestons historic district. I didnt know about all the devastation caused by the 1900 hurricane, so reading the actual letters from survivors was heartwrenching it was a very appropriate way to introduce the city and begin the book. Five ghosts in particular are said to haunt the tremont house. Ten cool facts on the tremont house discover galveston. Featuring a fitness center, this hotel has airconditioned rooms with a private bathroom. Every great hotel must have its ghost, and the hotel galvez has one who has been around at least a half century.
View deals for the tremont house, a wyndham grand hotel. The tremont house is an 119room, victorianera style luxury hotel that occupies an entire block on the strand district. Like many famous structures in galveston, the tremont is not an original. Its a true modern pan shot of the wreckage left by the storm that ravaged galveston, texas beginning on september 8, 1900. The rooftop terrace at the tremont house hotel offers a relaxing retreat to watch the sunset and ships from around the world dock at galvestons port. Guests at this hotel will enjoy a flatscreen tv and an ipod docking station in each room. The tremont house a wyndham grand hotel galveston useful findings situated right within the historical district, the tremont house galveston tx is a 4star property offering inviting amenities.
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