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Howard Johnson Express Galveston

2.0 of 5
8216 Harborside Dr., Galveston, Galveston Island, TX 77554
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Howard Johnson Express Galveston
Ranked #29 of 45 hotels in Galveston
3.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012 via mobile

The price was good, but you get what you pay for. I picked this location because I noticed on google maps that it was right next to the bay. The hotels backside is next to this ugly swamp looking land, and power lines, With a nice view of some refineries. The front of the hotel is facing a gas station.... More

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Galveston, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012

I was a little wary about getting this hotel due to the so-so reviews. However, my choices were limited as far as price and age limit. My boyfriend and I are both under 21, and this was one of the few on the island that allowed us to book a room. I couldn't have been more pleased with the price.... More

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Texas
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 7, 2011
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This place is right off IH45 next to the Valero station and nothing else. Room was comfortable and the front desk person was helpful. There is a busy train track outside the room that will wake you up at night. Only reason to stay here is that you get a room, free cruise parking, and a cheap ride ($10 per... More

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Beaumont, Texas
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 13, 2011

This was a one nighter stay and For the price it fit our needs....don't expect a lavish breakfast or even a filling one You'll be disappointed, There's No pool so keep that in mind if you have lil' ones.....It's not on the seawall but it was priced about 20$ less then other comparable hotels....so for those of You that are... More

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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 7, 2011
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person found this review helpful

This place is off the beaten trail but affords easy access to the cruise terminal and will let you leave your car there for the week with a permit from their office. Decent rooms with nice staff. We have been staying here for our pre-cruise night for years with no problems and have recommended it to friends and family. If... More

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Texas
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2011
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Over Memorial Day weekend, a group of us ( 3 families of 4) went to Galveston for a family beach trip. All of the rooms in Galveston were outrageously priced and we ran across a good bargain on this hotel. Read the review and we all were a little skeptical. To our surprise, the hotel suited us just fine. Rooms... More

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Houston
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2011
2
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In my room (#114) at the end of playing tourist, I turned the TV on and relaxed on the bed. I initially thought the radio was on because I could hear something that wasn't the TV. I turned off the TV and realized that I could clearly hear and understand the people in room 115. It was if they were... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed July 2, 2009
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i chose the place for free parking, didn't care for there room, didn't care for them watching my car... For cruise parking I recommend LIGHTHOUSE PARKING (http://www.lighthouseparking.org/) I am a firm believer of you get what you pay for and I don't expect much from a room. All I need is a place to sleep and shower... BUT this place... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2009
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From the hotel clerk, Mustag who greeted us with a friendly smile and was very polite, to the room itself we were very pleased. We found the room to be very clean and had all the comforts of home, from the comfortable bed with plenty of pillows to the microwave/refrigerator/iron/blowdryer, oh, and the massaging shower head. We travel alot, and... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2008
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Address: 8216 Harborside Dr., Galveston, Galveston Island, TX 77554
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