Moody Gardens Hotel and Convention Center

Moody Gardens Hotel and Convention Center is a beachside resort in Galveston set on 242 acres, pairing 428 guest rooms with 103,000 square feet of event space. The Expo Hall offers 60,000 square feet of ballroom and exhibit space for trade shows, competitions, athletic events and galas, with booth utilities every 10 feet, telescopic seating and a total capacity of up to 7,000. Drive-in ramps and loading docks sit on both the east and west ends of the center. The Frances Anne Moody Ballroom adds 15,180 square feet of flexible space under high ceilings, and a private second floor space with waterfront views covers 9,100 square feet that divides into 12 meeting rooms. The convention center offers parking for up to 1,000 cars, and complimentary Wi-Fi covers all meeting rooms and guest rooms. Planners can view floor plans and catering menus for reception halls and outdoor spaces, and the in-house staff handles catering and event services. The property also holds a spa, a golf course, a 400-seat theater and three glass pyramids with tropical exhibits. Rated 4.2 from 3,428 Google reviews, 2,068 of them five stars.