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3.5-star B&B near Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
East End stay
Within a 15-minute walk of this East End B&B, you'll find Strand Historic District and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. Port of Galveston and Galveston Seawall are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Free perks
A bar/lounge and a terrace are featured at this bed & breakfast, along with free self parking. Guests will appreciate free perks like self-serve breakfast and WiFi in public areas. A communal living room is also provided.
Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony
Bed Count1 King BedMaximum Occupancy
2 Max
Premium Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony
Bed Count1 King BedMaximum Occupancy
2 Max
The Mansion on 17th ratings based on 11 Verified Reviews
Review Summary
4.5
out of 5
4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition4.5 out of 5.0
Guest reviews for The Mansion on 17th
Everyone (5)Couples (4)Family (2)
5 out of 5
Wonderful service and amenities. Will come again.
Posted by Nancy on 8 Mar. 2024
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Comment from Hotel Management
18 Mar. 2024
by Rick-owner
Hi Nancy! So glad you enjoyed your stay with us! Hope to see you again! Be blessed!
5 out of 5
Excellent staff. Friendly and so helpful.
Posted by Sherry on 25 Dec. 2023
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Comment from Hotel Management
11 Jan. 2024
by Rick-owner
Thanks for the review Sherry! Enjoy your travels!
4 out of 5
I like historic bed and breakfasts and have started in many. While our stay was comfortable, the property does require a little TLC. Some repairs were being made during our stay. However, I would have liked to have someone assist us with our luggage up to the second floor. Both my sister and I are around 60 years and with most B and Bs there are no elevators. Arrangements had been made for late check-in, but the key did not work maintenance had to be called to assist us into our room, which had also been changed at the last minute with no notification. When I inquired I was advised that it was an upgrade. I was offered our original room which I was then advised was at another nearby property and that was very confusing. I did not want to have lug or baggage ask the way down both sets of staircases and back in the car, so I declined. Once in the room, it was clean and comfortable, but lacked the period decor details you would expect to find at most B and Bs. I think the room would have looked better if the carpet had been pulled up and had the wood floors refinished and added a rug. It probably would have been cooler too. Unfortunately the carpet edge next to the bathroom was cut raw and I tripped and stubbed my foot twice and the extremely high original wood transition between the bedroom and bathroom. That needs to get replaced before someone more seriously injured themselves. Furthermore, breakfast was disappointing-repeated, reheated, and no fresh fruit.
Posted by a verified traveller on 4 Aug. 2021
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5 out of 5
Posted by a verified traveller on 6 Jul. 2021
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5 out of 5
Wow! Stunning accommodations and real Southern hospitality.
Posted by a verified traveller on 3 Mar. 2021
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2 out of 5
Tammy was great. Checking in was hinkey because Google took us to the blue house instead of yellow. Television didn't work, but Tammy fixed. No hot water. Boyfriend took cold shower. Not me. There was a dirty washcloth wadded up behind the window curtain in the bathroom. Breakfast was chaotic, pancake mix was old, ran out of the egg/potato casserole, ran out of sausage and had to switch to bacon. I stayed at this property many times when it was Victorian Inn and absolutely loved it. Was really disappointed this time.
Posted by Marcia, from Livingston, TX on 17 Jul. 2020
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Comment from Hotel Management
20 Jul. 2020
by Owner--The Schaefer Haus
Marcia,
Hi. I am glad you came and stayed with us and I am sorry you were disappointed with your stay. I got with Tammy and wanted to address a couple of things on your review. I am sorry Google took you to the guest house. Both are side by side, and we certainly have no control over what Google brought up. Tammy said she reset your TV because the guest before you had changed the input so they could watch Netflix. There was nothing wrong with the TV. I went and inspected the shower and the Hot/Cold lever was reversed. I apologize, I did not know they had done that when I had the mixer replaced last week. I do appreciate you letting me know.
I COMPLETELY apologize for breakfast being chaotic the morning you joined us for breakfast. We DID keep our normal morning cook home that morning because of fever and we just did not have enough time to prep everything. The person I had come into cook used the gluten free mix, and it does not taste good at all. I am happy to compensate you for breakfast since it was below our standard. In retrospect, I should have closed the kitchen that morning and put out the contenintal breakfast. If you will give me a call, I am happy to return some of your stay. Blessings!
5 out of 5
Posted by a verified traveller on 4 Jul. 2020
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5 out of 5
Posted by a verified traveller on 11 Jun. 2020
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4 out of 5
Posted by a verified traveller on 3 Feb. 2020
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Comment from Hotel Management
14 Feb. 2020
by Rick & the Schaefer Haus Team
Thank you!
5 out of 5
I loved the style of the building and the unique interior. It was my first visit to Galveston, so I had never seen this type of hotel before. I was looking for something traditional.
Posted by a verified traveller on 13 Jan. 2020
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Comment from Hotel Management
22 Jan. 2020
by Schaefer Haus Mansion Team
Thank you so much for being our guest. We look forward to seeing you again!
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Mansion on 17th also features a terrace, coffee/tea in a common area, and a communal living room. Self parking is free. This 3.5-star Galveston bed & breakfast is smoke free.
12 guestrooms or units
Breakfast available (free)
Manager's reception (free)
Coffee in lobby
Front desk (limited hours)
Terrace
Television in lobby
No smoking on site
Water dispenser
Bar or lounge
Internet
Available in all rooms:
Free WiFi
Available in some public areas:
Free WiFi
Parking
Free self parking
Transport
Parking: Free self parking
Room Amenities
The Mansion on 17th offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Pillowtop beds
Flat-screen television
Cable channels
Premium channels
Egyptian cotton linens
Down blanket
Shower
Housekeeping (daily)
Nightly turndown service
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Iron and ironing board
Blackout drapes
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Unique furnishings
Unique decor
Food & Drink
Guests are served free self-serve breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM. The bed & breakfast hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Hotel Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age is: 18
Check-in time ends at 6:00 PM
Special check-in instructions:
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The host will greet guests on arrival.
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The host will greet guests on arrival.
Check-out
Check-out by noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Pet Policy
No pets allowed
Policies
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.
No elevators
Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM
Front desk closes daily at 6:00 PM
Debit cards
UnionPay
Host will greet you
Staffed front desk
Carbon monoxide detector
Smoke detector
Security system
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Staff wears personal protective equipment
Protective clothing is not available to guests
No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Social distancing measures are in place
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
Individually-wrapped food options are not available
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Contactless check-out is available
Hotel Names
Schaefer Haus
The Mansion on 17th Galveston
The Mansion on 17th Bed & breakfast
The Mansion on 17th Bed & breakfast Galveston
You should know
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
