There are several options in Galveston and surrounding. I do have a post where there is a link to a search engine for hotels....will have to look and find it again.
**here it is...
http://www.hotelscombined.com/Search...ults=1&Rooms=1
Haven't heard about one best for the group. Were not a big group so its not likely we will get a package deal like with the NOLA bloggers.
For those with kids or want something different there is Moody Gardens or the town of Kemah.
Higher end hotels are the Tremont and Hotel Galvez. Others offer free parking for the cruise.
Just have to go with what you want to budget, location and ammenities.
Transportation to/from the airport is something to work out also.
The Phil & Liz shuttle service might be operating on a limited basis!
Best plan is to arrive day before given traffic issues going toward the island.
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