Hotel
This hotel is located on the Seawall and close to downtown and the wedding venue. If you don't have a car, the trolley buses run along the Seawall and connect you to downtown. It's a nice, clean hotel with a pool and amenities, and many of the rooms have beach views! Rates here start around $140 for the weekend of October 16 when you use this link https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?&ctyhocn=GLSDTDT&corporateCode=0560061264 for the wedding.
Hotel
If you're looking for a downtown option, this is the closest hotel to the venue and right in the center of downtown. It's a beautiful historic hotel with a roof top bar in walking distance to the main areas with restaurants and provides easy access to the sites. The streetcars are returning this summer and will stop in front of the hotel, which also runs to the Seawall. The rate is $209 for singles, and $229 for doubles.
Hotel
This hotel is located on the Seawall with many restaurants and attractions in walking distance. Rates start at $180/ night, and you can book with the group rate using this link: https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/galveston/glsgv/hoteldetail?fromRedirect=true&qSrt=sBR&qIta=99502056&icdv=99502056&qSlH=GLSGV&qCpid=100235822&qAAR=IL4D4&qRtP=IL4D4&setPMCookies=true&qSHBrC=EX&qDest=3228%20Seawall%20Boulevard,%20Galveston,%20TX,%20US&srb_u=1
Train
For guests without cars, one of the easiest ways to get around (especially if you're staying downtown) is the trolley system, either rail or bus trolleys. These run between downtown and the Seawall with several stops. Route information is available at www.galvestontrolley.com
Flight
For guests flying in, the easiest option is flying into Hobby Airport, which is about 45 minutes north of Galveston on I-45.
Travel Note
If you're not renting a car, there is a shuttle that runs from Hobby Airport to downtown Galveston. It's $40 round-trip when you book online at https://thegalvestonshuttle.com/
Rental Car
The easiest place to pick up and drop off the rental is Houston Hobby airport if you're flying in and out. https://www.kayak.com/cars/HOU-a31193/2021-10-15-11h/2021-10-17-17h?sort=rank_a