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The Tremont House Hotel vs Magnolia Hotel Houston, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Magnolia Hotel Houston scores significantly higher than The Tremont House A Wyndham Grand Hotel. Magnolia Hotel Houston is ranked #6 in Houston with praise from 13 publications including Afar Magazine, Travel + Leisure and Zagat.

The Tremont House Hotel
The Tremont House Hotel
7 / 10
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
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Fodor's 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 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 Michelin Guide
"his Wyndam chain hotel is hardly modest. Guests on the second and third floors have 15ft ceilings and 13ft windows."
Gayot Gayot
"Historic Galveston is alive and well at this Victorian-era gem."
Afar Magazine 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 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 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 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"
Magnolia Hotel Houston, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Magnolia Hotel Houston, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
8 / 10
1100 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002
From $111 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The chic Magnolia takes a historic property in a modern, well-designed direction." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"This 314-room downtown hotel is housed in a 1926 building that was the original corporate headquarters of Shell Oil Company." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The overall feeling here is very urban, partly because of all the skyline and freeway views, and partly because of the preponderance of serious-seeming business travelers." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"A modern boutique hotel in an excellent downtown location."
Gayot Gayot
"Launched in 2003 in the original corporate office headquarters of Shell Oil (built in 1926), the Magnolia has 314 rooms and suites."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Located in the heart of Downtown, the Magnolia Hotel is ideal for those who wish for the location without the triteness of franchise hotels."
Zagat Zagat
3.8
""Tidy", "spacious" quarters -- some with kitchenettes -- are done up in "retro-modern" style at this Downtown boutique staffed by an "efficient" crew."
Frommer's Frommer's
"An anachronistic blend of new and old... The overall effect is charming and comfortable and can hardly go out-of-date." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Layerd in luxurius velvet and damask, with pops of modern color, rooms in this downtown hotel are both stylish and comfortable." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Despite the name, don’t expect chintz at this 314-room hotel in downtown Houston." Full review
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