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Rail Hotel

Bed & breakfast in Galveston, steps from Port of Galveston

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Entrance to the unique Silver Foot
Food and drink
Living area
Room
Master Bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
AU$802
avg per night

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Galveston Railroad Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
The current price is AU$802
avg per night

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About the area

Galveston

Strand Historic District, a neighbourhood in Galveston, is home to this bed & breakfast. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Moody Gardens. Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Galveston Railroad Museum are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Galveston Railroad Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Port of Galveston - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Strand Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pier 21 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnny Rockets - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La King's Confectionery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hearsay on the Strand - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brews Brothers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Stuttgarden Tavern - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Rail Hotel

Experience luxury accommodations on a restored 1950’s railcar at the living history Galveston Railroad Museum. This elegantly appointed Silver Foot rail car features California Redwood paneling, well- appointed kitchen, complete with dishwasher, premium bed linens, and is uniquely located on a 5 acre railyard adjacent to the 1936 Train Depot. Guests enjoy visiting museum exhibits, touring railcars during museum hours, or the ambience of a moonlit stroll. Exhibits include art, model trains, memorabilia, train simulator, and the Ghosts of Travelers Past sculptures.
Current exhibits include Dining in Style, 20th Century Railroad Porcelain China and Silver, and Traveling on a City at Sea: The Story of the Battleship Texas.
Amenities include air conditioning, coffee/tea makers, iron and ironing board, refrigerator, microwave, cookware, dining place settings, Smart TV, complimentary parking, 24 hour Porter service.
Wireless Internet access available with surcharge. Welcome Aboard.

Amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Security may be required
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Security may be required
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number GVRO9745

Frequently asked questions

Is Rail Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rail Hotel ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rail Hotel ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rail Hotel ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rail Hotel located?

Located in Strand Historic District, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. Galveston Seawall is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away.