In the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, Hotel Galvez hosted its first Holiday Lighting Celebration on the Friday after Thanksgiving in 2008. Due to the positive response by the community and visitors, the hotel owners are planning to host this event on an annual basis. Click the link below to read the full release. The hotel is also offering a Thanksgiving holiday package to include Thanksgiving Day brunch, Moody Gardens Festival of Lights tickets and discounts to the spa.
Galveston Hotel–Hotel Galvez to Host Holiday Lighting Celebration November 27 Hotel Galvez will host its second annual Holiday Lighting Celebration on Friday, Nov. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. This celebration will feature a special visit by Santa Claus, holiday entertainment by Galveston Ballet and Galveston College Choir, holiday greetings by Galveston Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas, and a special appearance by Queen Victoria to invite guests to the upcoming Dickens on The Strand.
The Hotel Galvez is also offering a Thanksgiving Getaway Package that includes Thanksgiving Day Brunch for two, tickets to Moody Gardens Festival of Lights and a “Thank You Special for Two” at The Spa at the Hotel Galvez with a 50 percent discount on a second spa service. The package, available Nov. 25-28, is $369 for a two-night stay on Wednesday and Thanksgiving Thursday or $479 for a stay on Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday, based on double occupancy. For room reservations, call (800) WYNDHAM, or visit www.WyndhamHotelGalvez.com and see special offers.