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Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Shower, towels, soap, shampoo
Miscellaneous

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Galveston, TX
  • Strand Historic District
    1 min walk
  • Port of Galveston
    2 min walk
  • Galveston Railroad Museum
    2 min walk
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    20 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Galveston

With a stay at this bed & breakfast in Galveston, you'll be just steps from Port of Galveston and Strand Historic District. .This bed & breakfast is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Galveston Seawall.
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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

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Liberty of the Seas - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Stuttgarden Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La King's Confectionery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Texas Cruise Ship Terminal - ‬9 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.

A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower.Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers books.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

David Robertson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number GVRO9745

Rail Hotel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda S., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
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 traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
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