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Galveston, TX Convention Corridor Hotels, Master Room Blocks & VIP Steakhouse Buyouts

Book walkable Galveston, TX convention hotels and private dining buyouts. Compare FY2027 GSA per-diem caps ($197–$237/nt (Seasonal) • $79/day M&IE) vs. $259–$369/nt Show Week (Galveston Convention Corridor).

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FY2027 Seasonal GSA Cap

$197–$237/nt (Seasonal) • $79/day M&IE

Show-week walkable corridor rates average $259–$369/nt Show Week (Galveston Convention Corridor).

Hotel Occupancy Tax & Mandatory Resort Fees

13.5% Combined Galveston Hotel Occupancy & Tourism Assessment

Banquet BEO vs. Off-Site Buyout

7.25% Retail Sales Tax + 25% Banquet Service Charge (~34.1% Compounded '++' Multiplier)

Walkable Galveston Convention Hotels (2)

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa & Conv Ctr

Connected / Adjacent • Connected HQ Anchor (Galveston Island Convention Center)

$359/nt

Features 95,551 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312).

GSA Cap: $197–$237/nt (Seasonal) Check Show-Week Rates →

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center

Skybridge / Walk Ring • 4-Min Corridor Walk (Galveston Island Convention Center)

$324/nt

Features 40,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312).

GSA Cap: $197–$237/nt (Seasonal) Check Show-Week Rates →

VIP Private Dining & Steakhouse Buyouts (4)

Vargas Cut and Catch

Steak House • 3-min walk / cab (2102 Postoffice St) (Galveston Island Convention Center)

$$$$

Best For: 16–120 Guests (Private Boardrooms & Main Salon) ($4,500 – $24,000+ F&B Min) — Verified Galveston executive dining & sponsor reception venue (4.8★ across 488 Google reviews on 2102 Postoffice St).

Tip: 30–60 days prior to show week

Number 13 Prime Steak and Seafood

Steak House • 5-min walk (7809 Broadway St) (Galveston Island Convention Center)

$$$$

Best For: 20–160 Guests (Wine Cellar PDR & Full Buyout) ($5,500 – $30,000+ F&B Min) — Verified Galveston executive dining & sponsor reception venue (4.5★ across 1,528 Google reviews on 7809 Broadway St).

Tip: 30–60 days prior to show week

Shearn's Seafood and Prime Steaks

Steak House • 6-min walk (7 Hope Blvd) (Galveston Island Convention Center)

$$$

Best For: 14–85 Guests (Executive Chef's Room & Terrace) ($3,800 – $18,500+ F&B Min) — Verified Galveston executive dining & sponsor reception venue (4.4★ across 286 Google reviews on 7 Hope Blvd).

Tip: 30–60 days prior to show week

The Steakhouse

Steak House • 7-min walk / cab (5222 Seawall Blvd) (Galveston Island Convention Center)

$$$$

Best For: 30–220 Guests (Reception & Full Buyout) ($6,000 – $35,000+ F&B Min) — Verified Galveston executive dining & sponsor reception venue (4.4★ across 344 Google reviews on 5222 Seawall Blvd).

Tip: 30–60 days prior to show week