Hotel & Travel Information

Accommodations have been arranged at The Tremont House, located at 2300 Ship's Mechanic Row, Galveston, Texas 77550. To make your reservations at the special TMC rate of $125/night, you must contact The Tremont House BEFORE August 3, 2008. Contact the hotel directly at 409-763-0300 and mention "Texas Masonry Council" for the discounted group rate of $125.

ABOUT THE TREMONT HOUSE

In the ivoried pages of the century-old register are names now legendary: General Sam Houston, Ulysses S. Grant, Clara Barton, Edwin Booth, Anna Pavlova, Buffalo Bill. From the earliest days of the original Tremont House, built in 1839, the hotel’s fortunate Galveston location and its undeniable cachet attracted a fascinating array of visitors from Texas, America and the World. Elegant Victorian ladies and gentlemen came to dance at grand balls: soldiers from three wars returned to homecoming banquets: Sam Houston delivered his last public speech; cotton merchants negotiated deals; Sioux Chiefs sampled southern meals; six Presidents came to call, and refugees of the storm of 1900 sought shelter all within the sturdy walls of The Tremont.

Twice the hotel has been reborn. First, in 1872, following a raging fire that had swept through the Strand district in 1865 and once again, in 1985, forty-five years after the doors of the last Tremont were closed.

The new Tremont House, situated just half a block from its predecessor, is heir to a complement of history which no other hotel can match.

Property Amenities

The 119 recently restored exquisitely appointed guest rooms and sitting-room suites of The Tremont House are grand in scale, with high ceilings and windows, and glazed French doors.

Decorated in crisp black and snow white, the rooms are outfitted with custom-crafted period reproduction furnishings that include white enamel-and-brass beds; airy lace curtains; specially-woven black-and-white rugs on polished hardwood floors; and massive armoires concealing pull-out desks and televisions. In the adjoining baths, hand painted Italian tiles, European towel warmers and personal-size toiletries add another dimension of luxury.

Features:
119 exquisitely appointed guest rooms and sitting room suites with high ceilings, custom crafted period furnishings, and hardwood floors
Marble bathrooms and European towel warmers
Coffee maker with coffee
Color TV
Complimentary USA Today
Triple-sheeted custom bedding
Hair dryer
Shower Massager
Iron/ironing board
Bath & Body Works toiletries
Wireless connectivity

Area Airports:

DIRECTIONS
TO THE TREMONT FROM HOUSTON:
Travel Interstate 45 South (Gulf Freeway) to the Galveston Causeway. Soon after crossing the Causeway, I-45 becomes Broadway (SR-87, Ave. J). Continue traveling along Broadway for approximately 2.8 miles. Turn left on 23rd St. (Tremont St.) and travel north approximately .5 miles to Ship’s Mechanic Row. Turn left onto Mechanic, and The Tremont House will be to your right.

FROM AREA AIRPORTS:
Directions from Hobby to Galveston (31 Miles): Begin at William P Hobby on Lockheed Ave and go North for 0.2 miles. Turn left on Convair St and go West for 200 feet. Turn right on Telephone Rd, TX-35 and go North for 0.3 miles. Turn right on Airport Blvd and go East for 2.4 miles. Turn right on Gulf Fwy and go Southeast for 0.6 miles. Continue on ramp at sign reading “I-45 S” and go Southeast for 0.3 miles. Continue on I-45 and go Southeast for 35 miles to Galveston Island.

Directions from Bush Intercontinental to Galveston (54 Miles):
Begin at George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Terminal Rd S and go East for 0.6 miles. Bear left and go Southeast for 300 feet. Turn left on Greens Rd and go East for 2.4 miles. Turn right on Eastex Fwy, US-59, US-59 N and go South for 0.6 miles. Bear left on ramp and go South for 1000 feet. Continue on Eastex Fwy, US-59 and go South for 14 miles. Bear right on ramp at sign reading “I-45 to Galveston / Dallas” and go South for 0.6 miles. Continue on I-45 and go Southeast for 45 miles to Galveston Island.

Travel Tips

The following travel tip reminders will help you get to your destination without unnecessary security screening delays!

1. Get your boarding pass first - All passengers are now required to secure a boarding pass from the ticket counter of their prospective airline before they can clear security checkpoint. Failure to obtain a boarding pass from the ticket counter will cause delay.
2. Arrive at least an hour before your flight departs.
3. Contact your airline in order to ensure updated information regarding your departure.
4. Minimize luggage and carry on items. Travelers should think about what they pack and review the permitted and prohibited list very carefully. Some items may be placed in the checked-baggage, but not carry-on.

The public is advised not to carry prohibited items such as common pocket knives or scissors. For a complete list of prohibited items please visit the Transportation Security Administration website at www.tsa.gov

Make Your Trip Better Using 3-1-1
3-1-1 for carry-ons = 3 ounce bottle or less; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3 oz. container size is a security measure.

Consolidate bottles into one bag and X-ray separately to speed screening.

Be prepared. Each time TSA searches a carry-on it slows down the line. Practicing 3-1-1 will ensure a faster and easier checkpoint experience.
3-1-1 is for short trips. If in doubt, put your liquids in checked luggage.

Declare larger liquids. Prescription medications, baby formula and milk (when traveling with an infant or toddler) are allowed in quantities exceeding three ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bag.

Declare these items for inspection at the checkpoint.

Come early and be patient. Heavy travel volumes and the enhanced security process may mean longer lines at security checkpoints.

TSA working with our partners. TSA works with airlines and airports to anticipate peak traffic and be ready for the traveling public.