The Tremont House HotelvsLa Colombe d'Or hotel
Both The Tremont House A Wyndham Grand Hotel and La Colombe D'or are recommended by professional travelers. Overall, La Colombe D'or is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Tremont House A Wyndham Grand Hotel. La Colombe D'or scores 80 with praise from 8 sources including Frommer's, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.
The Tremont House Hotel
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
Oyster
Upper-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"
La Colombe d'Or hotel
3410 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX 77006
From $295/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"This exclusive, European-style hotel, originally the W. W. Fondren mansion, has lost some exterior charm... but the rooms... do much to complete the Montrose hotel's old-world charm." Full review
Rough Guide
"With just six rooms and an ideal setting near the museums, this quaint but luxurious property is the best hotel in town. If you can’t afford a room, sip a cocktail at the small, elegant bar."
Gayot
"Located in the Museum District, this intimate property combines fine art and fine dining for a unique experience."
Zagat
4.0
"Set in a historic 1920s mansion, this small hotel's five spacious guest suites feature hardwood floors, antiques and king-size beds."
Lonely Planet
"Each of the five exquisite, one-bedroom suites were inspired by the colors and styles of a painting master – Cezanne, Van Gogh, Renoir." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"With just five rooms and nine villas, this is one of the country's smallest boutique hotels." Full review
Afar Magazine
"An intimate boutique hotel with a B&B feel, La Colombe D’Or is a Texas landmark built in 1923 as a private residence, for the founder of Humble Oil." Full review
Frommer's
"Splurge on a stay at this five-suite, nine-villa property anchored by a 1923-built mansion...each suite is named after a celebrated French Impressionist and is filled with art and antiques" Full review