Hotel Galvez in Galveston, Texas

By Susan Breslow Sardone, About.com Guide

Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico for 100 years, stately Hotel Galvez has withstood devastating hurricanes; lawless post-prohibition days when casinos, bootleg booze, and prostitution flourished; the good times and bad. Its elegant architecture earned it the sobriquet "Queen of the Gulf" shortly after opening, and the nickname stuck.

Today it's a treasured Galveston landmark, recently refreshed and warmly welcoming. A member of the Historic Hotels of America, Hotel Galvez is a four-star AAA property.

With its splendid restaurant, spa and meditation garden, outdoor pool, and the beach across the highway, Hotel Galvez remains an island haven for visitors who travel from Houston and beyond.

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