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Moody Gardens Hotel Spa & Convention Center: Traveler Reviews

4.0 of 5
7 Hope Blvd., Galveston, Galveston Island, TX 77554
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Houston
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35 reviews 35 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“Excellent stay for business or leisure”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012

I had a recent business/conference stay at Moody Gardens. This is a really nice location with a lot of amenities. For a location not billed as a 'resort' it has everything you could want on site, or very close by. I suggest looking at the website for more complete details. However, there's something for everyone from spas, to pools (indoor and outdoor), exhibits, watermarks and an aviation museum close by.

Conference facilities were more than adequate and the staff was very attentive. This is a place you can bring your family on business and not worry about them having to travel far to do anything.

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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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PatrickRoomsManager, Manager at Moody Gardens Hotel Spa & Convention Center, responded to this review
November 28, 2012
Dear Sota701
I am pleased you found Moody Gardens to be an excellent stay for business or leisure. Thank you for your comments regarding something for everyone - from the spa, to our pools, attractions and close by amenities. We appreciate you choosing to stay at Moody Gardens Hotel. We look forward to serving you again soon.
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Another visit to Moody Gardens”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

Stayed at Moody Gardens again for Lone Star Rally. We stay every year. In the past, Moody Gardens rolled out the red carpet for Bikers during Lone Star Rally. Bikes were encouraged to line the driveway, pins and local information were provided upon check-in and friendly faces and exceptional care were the norm. We rebooked for the same room we had in the past that overlooked the pool(King). I made the reservations a year in advance. Confirmed two weeks out and upon our arrival, sprinklers were watering the bikes along the drive and the floor our room was on was under construction. We accepted a double Queen a floor up as we wanted to get into the room to move on to the rally. No pins and no welcome material. I stressed that the sprinklers on the bikes were an issue. We were comped a breakfast to make up for the issues. When we got to our room, it was not as clean as MG rooms in the past (baseboards and bathroom - and carpet seemed heavily worn) The fridge was frozen up. We left the fridge open when we took off and dealt with the other annoying issues. TV remote worked if you are 5" from the TV. Room was adjacent to the construction area. As noted, no bathroom exhaust fan. Dirty windows and floors, chipped tub. While we will return, the quality was not the level it was in the past.

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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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PatrickRoomsManager, Manager at Moody Gardens Hotel Spa & Convention Center, responded to this review
November 20, 2012
Lone Star Rally is a great event for the island and we are always pleased to see the bikers return each year. I apologize for the sprinklers being on in the beginning on your stay. Once it was brought to our attention we did make sure they were turned off for the future. There was no valid excuse for our lack oversight to this, next year we will ensure this does not occur again. I was pleased to read that our staff recognized this error and provided you breakfast vouchers. We have started our renovation of the hotel and upon your next visit you will see the new look and feel of the hotel. We look forward to seeing you next year for Lone Star Rally.
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Weekend escape”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

We booked a package at the resort over the holiday season last year, and thoroughly enjoyed the resort, spa and the attractions nearby.
Other than the Christmas show at the hotel that was professional and well executed by a local acting troupe; we saw the Christmas lights in Moody gardens; the Rainforest pyramid, the aquarium and the 3D theatres.
We also visited Moddy house in Galveston and the Oil rig museum. We noted the aircraft museum and Bishops Palace for another trip.

  • Stayed December 2011, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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PatrickRoomsManager, Manager at Moody Gardens Hotel Spa & Convention Center, responded to this review
November 20, 2012
I am happy to hear you enjoyed your visit with us. We have so many wonderful things happening again this year. This year we have a new Christmas Show and partnered with Curt Miller for an amazing magic show. I am sure you will enjoy it. We hope to see you again soon!
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“Nice stay, looking forward to renovations!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2012

Beautiful property. Rooms were well appointed and comfy. Some wear and tear on the paint on walls and doors but they are beginning to refurbish the interior of all rooms! The bathroom had no exhaust fan so it would get steamy. The pillows were not down/feathers, simply overstuffed poly-filled which gives me a neck ache. My hope is they upgrade these to ones from "Pacific Coast Feather Company" like other finer hotels. Bed was very comfortable. We extended our stay and the staff was very accommodating and allowed us to keep the same group rate we had. Beautiful pool and swim up bar. The swim up bar was only opened on weekends. Free wi-fi in lobby but not in pool area which was disappointing. Maid service come too early one morning so we asked her to not enter room. She never returned again. So if you sleep in past 9 a.m., make sure you request maid service after that time the night before :) Our view overlooked the pyramids and ocean....beautiful! We had a Kruger coffee pot in room which was tasty! Starbucks is located in lobby! We will stay there again after renovations!

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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PatrickRoomsManager, Manager at Moody Gardens Hotel Spa & Convention Center, responded to this review
November 20, 2012
We have had some great feedback on the Kruger coffee pots in the room. It makes the perfect amount of coffee! Starbucks was a new addition last year and everyone is really enjoying the offerings too. I appreciate the information on the pillows and will defiantly look into the company you mentioned. Also, I did share your comments with the Director of Housekeeping concerning the maid service and apologize for the frustration this caused. Your comments have been very helpful and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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“In need of some TLC”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 2012

Stayed at the hotel for 3 nights on a business trip, the hotel itself is in need of an update as I had problems with my door, TV remote and overall its looking tires and run down.

They do say they will be doing a revamp next year....

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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PatrickRoomsManager, Manager at Moody Gardens Hotel Spa & Convention Center, responded to this review
November 2, 2012
Dear Darrel - thank you for your comments and we are pleased to say our room renovation is in progress. We will also be updating both our restaurants, Spa and all public outlets. We hope to see you again soon to enjoy all that Moody Gardens has to offer!
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Address: 7 Hope Blvd., Galveston, Galveston Island, TX 77554
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Region: United States > Texas > Texas Gulf Coast > Galveston Island > Galveston
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#4 Luxury Hotels in Galveston
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Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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