The Tremont House, Galveston, Texas

The Tremont House is a Wyndham Hotel of significant historical value. The original structure of the Tremont House was built in 1839 as place to stop in Galveston, Texas for many people around the globe. Victorian ladies and gentlemen would come to the grand balls, soldiers spent homecomings at the hotel eating banquets, and others made public speeches. Names like General Sam Houston, Ulysses Grant, Edwin Booth, Anna Pavlova, Clara Barton, and Buffalo Bill can be found in the old hotel's registry.

The hotel had to be rebuilt in 1872 due to a fire that hit Galveston's Strand District. The fire actually occurred in 1865, but it took seven years for the hotel to be rebuilt. In 1940 the Tremont House was closed; however, in 1985 the hotel was reborn to the glory one can see today. The new Tremont House is a half a block from the very first structure. The hotel was created in the image of the old one with a few additions. The original house from 1872 was demolished when the economy tanked due to the depression and the following war.

Today the hotel is made of brick running along a couple of city blocks. Stone arches over the old fashioned windows and a period awning stand over the entrance. Visitors can arrive in style at the hotel by taking a horse and carriage ride through the Strand District. The interior of the hotel is just as grand as the exterior. The lobby has marble and wood, with comfortable chairs. Up in the rooms are four- poster beds, desk, chairs, and period decor.

There are 119 guest rooms and suites at the Wyndham location. All have the black and white color scheme and custom bedding. Marble baths are equipped with plush robes, towel warmers, and toiletries. Voice mail, wireless internet and other business amenities are found in the rooms. They also have air conditioning, television, and mini bar.

The hotel provides airport shuttle, bellhop, continental breakfast, a business center, and evening cocktails as part of their hotel services. Video rentals, late check in, faxes, wake up calls, and dry cleaning services are also available at the hotel. For activities one has cardiovascular equipment, a health club, Jacuzzi, massage, heated outdoor pool, sauna, spa, and weightlifting equipment to enjoy.

Tremont House has a restaurant located on site to serve all three meals. The Tremont Cafe is a recent addition with Starbucks Coffee, pastries, pizza, sandwiches, and much more. The Strand District of Galveston is where most of the residents hang out for entertainment. It is also the place for business meetings. As such you have Bernardo's, The Olympia Grill, Willie G's Seafood and Steak, and Luigi's Ristorante Italiano close to the Wyndham Hotel.

The Strand District provides antiques, art, books, clothing, jewelry, and photography stores for guests of Tremont House and other hotels. The Wyndham is close to the Grand 1894 Opera House where visitors can partake of a show before heading back to their hotel for the evening.