Rail Hotel

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Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

Galveston, TX

Strand Historic District1 min walk
Port of Galveston2 min walk
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal7 min walk
Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)78 min drive

Was a unique fun time. Kids thought was so fun to step back in history. The people taking care of the Railway cars and M...

Linda S.

Apr 9, 2023

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

About this property

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.

Property manager

David Robertson

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Breakfast included

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Security may be required

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number GVRO9745

About the area

Galveston

This bed & breakfast is located in Galveston. Galveston Seawall and Strand Historic District are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at East Beach and Galveston Island Beaches. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark are not to be missed.

Galveston, TX

What's nearby

Strand Historic District - 1 min walk
Port of Galveston - 2 min walk
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 7 min walk
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 3 min drive
Galveston Seawall - 3 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Liberty of the Seas - 7 min walk
Starbucks - 9 min walk
Stuttgarden Tavern - 4 min walk
Gypsy Joynt - 4 min walk
La King's Confectionery - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Rail Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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?

Situated in Galveston, this bed & breakfast is steps away from Strand Historic District and Port of Galveston. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Galveston Seawall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Linda S., Canada

9 April 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Neat Experience

Was a unique fun time. Kids thought was so fun to step back in history. The people taking care of the Railway cars and Museum were so kind and nice. Helped us in many ways. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 March 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great night in the museum.

Excellent night in the train museum in the Silver Foot train car. Was a perfect last night for our Galveston vacation. Most comfortable bunk bed ever! A definite great experience for train lovers.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023