My husband and I stayed at the commodore for the lone star bike rally in galveston from 10/30/09-11/1/09. We were on the first floor so our patio door went right out to the pool area. It was great to come back from a long day on the strand, go outside and watch the bikes and waves go by. The room... more

My kids are ready to go again and stay in the same hotel, even if it was somewhat run down. But the location of the hotel right across from the beach was so convenient and with us being gone most of the day, it worked out. and having the camera at the pool allowed the kids to call their dad... more

I don't know what some of the other reviewers wanted for the price, but I thought the Commodore was fine. Of course I didn't go expecting the Hotel Galvez...and I didn't pay the $400 a night price for it either! My friend and I have come to Galveston in late summer as an annual thing for several years now. We... more

OUr room had the overwelming odor of Pee. We ask for housekeeping who said "We don't smell anything, we clean room nice for you just now". Wrong. there was mold in the bath room and tub. I realize that it was a family hotel but noone was paying any attention to the dozen kids outside all the rooms in the... more

when i decided to go to galveston i heard from my sister to get this hotel. i didnt look at the reviews i learned my lesson. when we arrived in the room we noticed that the tv remote was gone and their was no clock in the room. as well it was hot. We called up for a nother remote... more

I've never written a review for Tripadvisor, but felt stronly compelled to share my story. After our pre-paid cash deposit, and verification of our reservation the week prior, when we arrived they said that our room was already given to someone else. The manager never ever said, "I'm sorry", nor tried to resolve our problem. He just said, "it's already... more

We were familiar with the Commodore on the Beach after driving past it countless times, so we knew what it looked like and what to expect. We also knew that it had a nice pool full of families with kids, and did not expect anything more. The Commodore on the Beach allowed us to check in early - 11:00 a.m.... more

It is a shame to say, but I read all the reveiws and was hesitate to get a room for the weekend get away for me and hubby, because most of the reviews, didnt really say alot of " good " about the place. So to justify in my mind that all will be okay, I said, well due to... more

My husband was down on a business trip to work on another hotel in the area,upon arriving for a 4 day visit he was told to remove all belongings from vehicle they will be stolen.Well, they were stolen from the room instead by a housekeeper!!!!!!Management say's nothing not even sorry or we will look into-he left to another hotel. more