Galveston Island Convention Center
5600 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, TX, USA, 77551
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Venue Details
ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built2004
Renovated-
Total meeting space-
Guest Rooms-
Venue typeConvention center
Venue Highlights
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Internet access
- View (ocean or water)
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite security
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Portable walls
- Staging area
Room features and guest services
- Internet access
- View (ocean or water)
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite security
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
Meeting rooms
Largest room
43,100 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
53
Second largest room
21,550 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
43,100 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
1,500
Meeting rooms
Largest room
43,100 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
53
Second largest room
21,550 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
43,100 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
1,500
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Distance from airport
68.8 mi
Distance from airport 68.8 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
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Sustainable Practices
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Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Galveston Island Convention Center and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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Health and Safety
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Does Galveston Island Convention Center clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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