About Candlewood Suites Galveston, an IHG Hotel
Boasting all-suite accommodations, the Candlewood Suites Galveston provides comfortable living near the popular Seawall attractions and the beach.
All rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, fully-stocked kitchens, flat-screen TVs with premium cable, DVD players, work desks, and free Wi-Fi.
The hotel features free laundry services, weekly housekeeping, a business center, a fitness center, a pool, a hot tub and picnic tables. For a fee, additional housekeeping services may be requested and pets are welcome to stay.
Snacks and drinks may be purchased at the Candlewood Cupboard, and restaurants near the hotel include Number 13 Prime Steak and Seafood, Leon’s World’s Finest In & Out Barbeque, China Sea, and Wingstop.
Candlewood Suites Galveston is six minutes from the Texas A&M at Galveston campus, and a 10-minute drive from the Historic Pleasure Pier, Fort Crockett, Moody Gardens, the Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark and Scholes International Airport.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Perfect for longer stay
Guests pointed out that the hotel is a great option if you're planning to stay for an extended period of time or if you just want to be self-sufficient. After all, rooms include kitchens that are equipped with everything you could possibly need such as a fridge, microwave, stove, pots, pans and plates. You'll also find plenty of restaurants and grocery stores within walking distance, and the hotel also provides BBQ grills.
positive:
Near the beach
The hotel is only a ten minutes of driving from the Seawall and the Gulf of Mexico, with plenty of restaurants, shops and attractions like Moody Gardens, the Opera House and the Schlitterbahn Waterpark.
positive:
Professional staff
Guests noted that they were welcomed with a smile and that the staff was always professional and friendly. They found the employees to be quite knowledgeable of the area, since they were able to give helpful advice on local restaurants, shops and attractions.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Some rooms overlook a recycling center
According to several guests, those rooms facing the back of the property present a less than picturesque views of a recycling facility.
negative:
Lack of soundproofing
Guests pointed out that the rooms aren't perfectly soundproofed, since they could hear others at the pool due to the inefficient windows, and they also heard guests walking by due to the fact that the doors aren't sealed completely.
negative:
Some housekeeping concerns
The hotel only provides weekly housekeeping and does not replenish soaps or toilet paper. Some guests also noted that they observed bugs and dirt in their rooms, and the windows, doors and the elevator could use a thorough cleaning.