Hotel guide · Strand district, downtown

The Tremont House

Galveston's grand Strand hotel, in an 1879 landmark with a rooftop bar over downtown. Walk five minutes to the Carnival terminal, or out the door into the Strand.

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Checked November 3, 2026Guest rating 9.4/10 (Exceptional, 1,005 reviews)
The Tremont House on Mechanic Street with its marquee sign
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  • To the ship5 min on foot to Terminal 25
  • Guest rating9.4/10, 1,005 reviews
  • Cruise parking$160 + tax, up to 8 days
  • Rooftop barDrinks over downtown
  • The StrandRight outside the door
  • Cruise shuttle$25 per person
  • Hotel parkingValet, $36 a night
  • PoolNone
Our take

Who it suits

Wake up in the Strand, walk to your ship.

Step out of an 1879 landmark straight into the Strand's shops, oyster bars and live music, then end the evening with a drink on the rooftop as the lights come on over the harbor. On sailing day you simply walk five minutes to Terminal 25, while your car stays behind in the hotel's cruise parking. Guests rate it 9.4 out of 10, with top marks for cleanliness and service. Up to eight days of parking cost $160 + tax.

Good for

  • Walking to Terminal 25 on sailing day
  • Cruise parking for up to 8 days
  • The Strand's restaurants and bars at the door
  • A rooftop drink over downtown

Skip if

  • You want a pool
  • You want to walk to the beach
Location

What's nearby

2300 Ship Mechanic Street in the Strand district. The rail trolley stops at Strand and 23rd Street

  • The StrandOn the doorstepon foot
  • Cruise Terminal 25 (Carnival)0.25 miabout 5 min on foot
  • Galveston Railroad Museum (Polar Express)0.2 miabout 4 min on foot
  • Stewart Beach2.1 miabout 5 min by car
Before you book

House rules and extra costs

House rules

Check-in
From 4 pm
Check-out
Until 12 pm
Minimum age
21 to check in
Pets
Up to 40 lb$150 per stay, not refundable
Vehicles
No trailers or extra-large trucks

What you may pay on top

  • Valet parking$46 for oversized vehicles; the only parking$36a night + tax
  • Cruise parkingThen $18 a day$160+ tax, up to 8 days
  • Cruise shuttleBooked at check-in$25a person, round trip
  • BreakfastKids $5–15$5–20an adult
  • Destination feeOf the room rate0.525%

At the hotel

  • Rooftop Bar
  • Blum & Co. restaurant and Toujouse Bar
  • Gym
  • Rollaway beds, $20 a night
  • Pool
  • Cribs
All the details
Address
2300 Ship Mechanic Street in the Strand district. The rail trolley stops at Strand and 23rd Street
History
The Leon & H. Blum Building went up in 1879 as a dry-goods warehouse and opened as The Tremont House in 1985. The name goes back to Galveston's first Tremont hotel of 1839
Food and drink
Rooftop Bar, Blum & Co. restaurant (breakfast from 7 am) and Toujouse Bar. Breakfast costs about $5 to $20 for adults and $5 to $15 for kids
Parking
Valet only, $36 a night + tax with in-and-out privileges, $46 for oversized vehicles. No trailers or extra-large trucks
Pool
None. There's a gym
Pets
Pets up to 40 lb, $150 fee per stay, not refundable
Kids
Rollaway beds $20 a night. No cribs
Check-in / out
4 pm / 12 pm. You must be 21 to check in
Fees
A 0.525% destination fee is added. Cards only, no cash
Brand
A Tribute Portfolio hotel by Marriott
To the terminals
Walk 0.25 mi to Terminal 25 (about 5 min) or 0.55 mi to Terminal 28
Cruise parking
$160 + tax for up to 8 days, then $18 a day
Shuttle
$25 per person for the round trip, booked at check-in
What people ask

Quick answers

How far is The Tremont House from the cruise port?

Terminal 25 is a 5-minute walk (0.25 mi), Terminal 28 about 0.55 mi. A shuttle costs $25 per person for the round trip.

Does The Tremont House have cruise parking?

Yes: $160 + tax for up to 8 days, then $18 a day. A shuttle to the terminal costs $25 per person for the round trip.

Does The Tremont House have a pool?

No, but there's a rooftop bar and a gym, and Stewart Beach is a 5-minute drive.

Is The Tremont House haunted?

Local ghost tours tell of a Civil War soldier in the lobby and a boy called Jimmy at the front desk. The hotel itself is an 1879 landmark that opened as The Tremont House in 1985.

Is The Tremont House a Marriott?

Yes, it's part of Marriott's Tribute Portfolio.

What are check-in and check-out times?

Check-in from 4 pm, check-out at noon. You must be 21 to check in.

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