Hotel Galvez Centennial Celebration

Discover the captivating history of Hotel Galvez, a beautifully restored 1911 Galveston historic beachfront hotel. Recognized as the “Queen of the Gulf,” this historic hotel captures the elegance and grandeur of Galveston and is the only historic beachfront hotel on the Texas Gulf Coast.

Hotel Galvez commemorates 100 years with monthly events during the year. Celebrate the history of Galveston with family and friends each month with a variety of events throughout the year.

Since the 1911 grand opening, Hotel Galvez has been intertwined with Galveston’s history, serving as a temporary White House for the staff of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and as a working facility for the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. In the 1920s this historic hotel was the social hub of Galveston, then known as the “Playground of the Southwest.”

Relive the history of Galveston with our commemorative book, Hotel Galvez: Queen of the Gulf by Gary Cartwright. Learn about the tales of Hotel Galvez & Spa and enjoy personal stories, recipes, historic photos, and postcards honoring this Galveston landmark.

Take a piece of Galveston with you by purchasing Hotel Galvez: Queen of the Gulf. Click the Book Cover on the right to place your order.

Note: If you would like delivery in time for Christmas, please place your order no later than Friday, Dec. 16, 2011.