Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection

This is one of the most beautiful hotels I've stayed in anywhere. It's like stepping back in time. The room was a bit small, but it was just the two of us so it didn't matter. The bed was very comfortable and well appointed. The shower head system was a bit too complicated and there really wasn't enough pressure for all the different shower heads on it, but I was able to figure it out. Still I would have preferred a simpler shower head. The lobby, the bar, the pool...everything is beautiful and classy. The new renovations look great! Love, love LOVE this hotel!!!!

First time since the renovation. Came for our 36th anniversary. Have stayed many times before. Lovely decor. Room was comfortable. Shower left a bit to be desired. The Monarch restaurant was fabulous. Chef Sean out did himself. Chase in the Founders bar was fun and made great drinks. ALL staff were very helpful and friendly. Only downside was the pool. The girls working the check in and who give you towels need to be on the same page. The bartender should be able to make the same drinks as the Founders bar inside. There needs to be someone out by the pool to make sure cups and towels are picked up and chairs can be used. Too many reservable cabanas that you couldn’t use. Overall experience was GREAT!!! We plan on going back soon. Wonderful way to relax and recharge.

Went with My Wife and my 9 year old girl couple weeks ago and everything was nice and super professional, the best was the beach club,food and drinks by the ocean? My wife loved every minute 😍 rooms very clean and nice , my little girl have a lot of in the pool and the service was excellent…Thank God we have a nice place to go in Texas for summer time …My wife loved the Spa was very professional and relaxing….definitely we telling our friends about this great experience

Avoid this place at all costs. Hotel Galvez was one of the worst hotel experiences I’ve ever had. The staff is incredibly slow, the management is rude and completely unprofessional, and the overall environment is chaotic. To top it off, I witnessed a young girl at the pool get arrested just for hanging out with her friends — because two boys nearby (not even with her) had a radio playing. There were no signs posted about radios or music volume. Instead of calmly addressing the situation, management escalated it unnecessarily and involved the police. It was shocking, embarrassing, and absolutely inappropriate. If this is how Hotel Galvez treats guests — especially young people — then it’s clear they have no idea how to manage hospitality or basic human decency. Never again.

We came here to enjoy Galveston for the holiday weekend. Going to the pool to relax with plans to go out. The manager asked the guests next to us to turn off their speaker a few times and ended up calling the cops, a friend that was with us got involved and they ended up arresting her! They ruined our holiday and wouldn’t even cancel our room! Horrible service, they went a little overboard and made a giant scene and probably ruined everyone else’s day as well. Do not recommend.

We had dinner at Monarch at the Grand Galvez, and unfortunately, it was a letdown. The menu was limited—which I can understand—but they were out of the ribeye, one of the few main dishes available. I ordered a margarita, but it was made with a cheap, overly sour mix that I couldn’t even finish. For a place that presents itself as upscale, I expected better. Then came the shrimp ceviche. It was basically a cup of orange juice with some arugula, mango, pineapple, and three tiny shrimp. At $17, I felt like I paid for juice with a garnish. To top things off, there was a fly swimming in my water. Between the drink, the food, and the overall experience, I won’t be back.