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Relax in a classic hotel room with a comfortable seating area, wooden paneling, and a flat-screen TV.
Cozy retreat with a single bed, patterned bedspread, and a comfortable chair.
Stroll down this well-maintained corridor, leading to a common area or room.
A table set for a meal, featuring a single plate, wine glass, and water glass on a white tablecloth.
Features a large mirror, sink, and potted orchid, set against a textured backdrop.

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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Galveston, TX
  • Port of Galveston
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Galveston Seawall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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Enjoy a Night at the Galveston Museum aboard the Historic Bonnie Brook Rail Car

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (66)
The price is CHF 675
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Enjoy a Night at the Galveston Museum aboard the Historic Bonnie Brook Rail Car

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.

During your stay at this bed & breakfast, you're just a quick walk from Port of Galveston. Laundry facilities are available.
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Port of Galveston and 7 minutes on foot from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
Rail Hotel offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Galveston bed & breakfast is smoke free.

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

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
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

More

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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 smoke detector, 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number GVRO9745

Rail Hotel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward P.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DUKE E., Houston, TX (USA)

Liked: Cleanliness

As Unique As It Gets

Highly recommend this very cool option when staying in Galveston. Unlike anything else, it's an exciting change of pace to for an overnight stay. The railcar is super clean and looks recently refurbished. The staff was over-the-top in efforts to assure we had everything we needed. We stayed during Railfest but any time is a good time for this property. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlon H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Train Experience

Great experience and we had a great time. The muffins are the best I ever had.Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful and unique stay

This is a very unique, one in a life time experience staying in a historic train carriage.We stayed at Silver Foot which located inside the museum.Check in is easy and David and Chris were extremely friendly and helpful.The carriage has almost everything a 5 star hotel has. A dining table, one double bed, two bunker beds, a shower and two toilets.There is also a fridge.The museum locked it's gate after business hours but Chris is happy to let you in and out if needed. Just a phone call away.Overall, very present and unique experience.Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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 traveller

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