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The Tremont House HotelvsJW Marriott Houston by the Galleria
Both properties are rated highly by professionals. On balance, JW Marriott Houston is preferred by most writers compared to The Tremont House A Wyndham Grand Hotel. JW Marriott Houston ranks #13 in Houston with recommendations from 7 publications like Gayot, Oyster and Frommer's.
The Tremont House Hotel
Fodor's
Star Service
Michelin Guide
Gayot
Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
2300 Ship's Mechanic Row, Galveston, Galveston Island, TX 77550
From $123/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "A four-story atrium lobby, with ironwork balconies and full-size palm trees, showcases an 1872 hand-carved rosewood bar in what was once a busy dry-goods warehouse." Full review
Star Service "This hotel is not just one of the most historic in town, it is also one of the best, with a portside location and harbor-view rooms that makes it perfect for pre- and post-cruise passengers." Full review
Michelin Guide "his Wyndam chain hotel is hardly modest. Guests on the second and third floors have 15ft ceilings and 13ft windows."
Gayot "Historic Galveston is alive and well at this Victorian-era gem."
Afar Magazine "The Tremont House is a very comfortable place to stay if you decide to spend a night on Galveston Island." Full review
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Be sure to grab a drink on the rooftop bar for great views of the harbor.
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Tremont House's luxury rooms on the edge of the Strand District often book out far in advance for weddings and events." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"It includes a casual on-site cafe that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and a spacious rooftop bar for cocktails. Rooms are open and bright, with modern amenities and traditional furnishings" Full review
Travel + Leisure "Historic island hotel with roots dating back to 1839...the stunning mahogany bar in the lobby, Toujouse Bar, dates back to 1894 and sets the stage for a memorable stay"
JW Marriott Houston by the Galleria
Frommer's Fodor's Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat Star Service Oyster
5150 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77056
From $135/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "On Westheimer, facing the Galleria, this high-rise hotel offers lots of amenities and a central location." Full review
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Avoid guest rooms on the fifth floor, where the health club is located -- a smell of chlorine sometimes infiltrates the air-conditioning.
Fodor's "Business travelers enjoy easy access to Fortune 500 companies headquartered in the I–610/Uptown corridor." Full review
Gayot "The luxurious atmosphere of this JW Marriott is evident to guests as soon as they walk through the front doors into the lobby."
BlackBook "Aimed at business travelers, this place is perfect for those who want to be close to the shops of the Galleria across the street without all the noise."
Zagat4.2
"The staff "goes above and beyond" at this "elegant" chain member boasting a "wonderful location" across the street from the Galleria shopping mall."
Star Service "Occupying twin 23-story towers 10 minutes west of downtown, this place looks as forbidding as a fortress from a distance but it is perhaps this locale's warmest and most welcoming." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The four-pearl JW Marriott is a tasteful business hotel located right across the street from the Galleria, the largest mall in Texas." Full review
