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

Galveston, Texas
$841 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Bed & Breakfast

Property Type

Sleep 9

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Step back in time to living on the rails. This 1949 rail coach, The Bonnie Brook, was once used by Jackie Gleeson. The understated luxury you will experience is phenomenal. It is outfitted with all of the luxuries you are accustomed to as well as 24 hour Porter Service.
You will have muffins or pastries waiting for you along with a couple of nice surprises. Tea and coffee are available at your finger tips. You can enjoy the historic Strand Entertainment District. We always have free parking. Be sure to book a nightly ghost tour with one of the many tour guides available.

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  • School District Availability
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Feature Features

  • MORE

    Books Games Smoke-free Property Iron/ironing Board Office
  • OUTDOOR

    Garden
  • PARKING

    Wheelchair-accessible Parking And Van Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Available In All Rooms: Free WiFi Available In Some Public Areas: Internet Access
  • CONVENIENCES

    Elevator
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Playground
  • ACCESSIBILITY

    2 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces Elevator If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. In-room Accessibility Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Path Of Travel Wheelchair-accessible Van Parking
  • FOOD AND DRINK

    Free Breakfast Available Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dining Table Kitchen Kitchenette Local Meal Delivery Service Microwave Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • GUEST SERVICES

    Concierge Services Housekeeping (limited)
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Baby Monitor Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Dining Table Kitchen Kitchenette Microwave Playground Refrigerator
  • BEDROOM

    Air Conditioning Bed Sheets Heating
  • BATHROOM

    2.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • OUTDOOR SPACE

    Deck Or Patio

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 9

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Chase M.

    Submitted Feb 15, 2026

    Stayed Feb 14, 2026

    Host was very welcoming and accommodating. Train was very clean and well maintained. It is in amazing location close to everything including shopping, the cruise port, and entertainment. It was an amazing experience.

  • Ellen S.

    Submitted Feb 10, 2026

    Stayed Feb 7, 2026

    This was a once-in-a-lifetime trip!! Would highly recommend a stay on the train to others. Terrific location. Our host and porter were incredibly responsive and helpful. Thank you!

  • Owen S.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2025

    Stayed Oct 5, 2025

    The whole stay was wonderful. The train car was amazing and very comfortable to hangout in. The muffins were delicious. The host was very easy to get in touch with and always helpful and kind.

  • Aaron Z.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    We absolutely LOVED this experience! The staff was very helpful and over the top with caring for our every need, from morning muffins to sweet chocolate treats! Absolutely wonderful service and even helped get 11 of us with luggage, get out the door to get on the ship for our cruise. We got to tour the train museum as part of our stay and the lore behind the characters in the train station. Thank you for a wonderful and memorable experience.

  • Tomas R.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    Super fun stay the night before a cruise, walking distance to the carnival cruise terminal!

  • Kimberly W.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2025

    Stayed Jul 9, 2025

    David and Chris are the best.. Our group consisted of 4 kiddos ages 5-13 and 2 adults had a blast. They already looking forward to returning to the train museum. Awesome experience!!!

  • Katie S.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2025

    Stayed Jul 4, 2025

    We had an amazing time, relaxing and spending time with friends and family. The kids had a blast walking around the train station at night. David and Chris were helpful and accommodating. I would definitely recommend staying on the train!

  • bethany h.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    What a fantastic weekend get-a-way! Celebrating a 5th grade promotion, a 53yr anniversary and an 18yr anniversary, this was perfect for our family! David was so kind and helpful. Chris was a huge help and Andrew did a great job sharing information. Core memories made. The train was comfortable and so stinkin cool. What a unique way to celebrate and spend time with family. Highly recommend.

  • Laura Lynn W.

    Submitted May 13, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to sleep on a train back in the good old days? Well, you can do exactly that at the Galveston Train Museum Rail Hotel.My family and I spent the night in the Historic Bonnie Brook Rail Car, a 1949 rail coach once used by Jackie Gleeson. The car has been renovated to serve as a private suite, allowing guests to eat, sleep, and dine like passengers used to do back in the golden era of railroads.Along with modern amenities like Wi-fi internet and a widescreen television, our suite also included complementary bottled water, a basket of muffins prepared by a local bakery, and a bag of saltwater taffy provided by a local confectionary.Best of all, the museum was located in mere walking distance of the downtown area, not only allowing easy access to local shops and eateries, but also to the cruise terminal. My family and I only needed to wake up and walk to our cruise ship.If you always dreamed of sleeping on a train, then this suite is perfect for you and/or your family.

  • Paula Z.

    Submitted May 1, 2025

    Stayed Apr 18, 2025

    I loved this trip! Staying on this train was such a memory to make! My grandchildren loved it and so did we! It will be something to remember always! It was so clean and inviting and everyone was so nice! If I could afford it I would stay again!!

  • Joseph S.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2025

    Stayed Apr 26, 2025

    We stayed here the night before our cruise staff was super accommodating and helpful. The location was cool the only issue we had is the bunks are kinda had and worried some of our party was concerned. Not the establishment fault.our people were skiddish

  • Michele m.

    Submitted Apr 3, 2025

    Stayed Mar 21, 2025

    They are very helpful and willing to do anything you need. Fun for the kids to stay in the train.

  • Jeff S.

    Submitted Mar 22, 2025

    Stayed Mar 13, 2025

    A great place to stay before a cruise. Easy walking distance. David and Chris go out of their way to make sure you have anything you need.

  • Lynn H.

    Submitted Mar 19, 2025

    Stayed Mar 18, 2025

    Loved the Bonnie Brook. Everything was great. The porter - Chris took excellent care of us. Loved being able to wander around the grounds when the museum was closed. Memorable experience. I would highly recommend

  • emily t.

    Submitted Mar 9, 2025

    Stayed Mar 8, 2025

    The train was a lot of fun for the kids! Staff were helpful and friendly.

  • Eric K.

    Submitted Mar 6, 2025

    Stayed Mar 2, 2025

    We arrived at the location, and we were greeted by staff and given information and a safety briefing. Justyn was very friendly and helpful. David provided us a written welcome. Very nice touch. The car was a classic built in 1949. We had 5 guests and it was very comfortable for all of us. We had a comfortable night. Nice touch of supplying shampoo and conditioner for each guest. Only thing to keep in mind is that the bedrooms and corridor are narrow and there are some tight spaces. The cars were built at a time when people took a carry-on bag, with the rest of the luggage in the baggage car. Nice to have smaller bags. We were given a nice convenient parking space. This experience reminded me of travelling with my parents and brother on Amtrak when younger. An overall great experience.

  • Susan Z.

    Submitted Mar 5, 2025

    Stayed Feb 28, 2025

    My family, ranging from 3 - 73, had a wonderful time! The train was fully furnished with everything we needed. The half baths in every bedroom was more than anyone could ask for! The 4 bedrooms allowed everyone privacy. The large seating area in the front was spacious! We had family fun time with everyone being comfortable! Our host, David, was exceptional! He greeted us when we arrived and someone was always available if we needed anything. We were in a fenced in area and our vehicles were close by with free parking. Staying in this rail car is an experience anyone will love! The location at the Strand is an added bonus!

  • Treasa V.

    Submitted Feb 27, 2025

    Stayed Feb 21, 2025

    I made the reservations for the Bonnie Brook several months ago for Mardi Gras weekend, so we had a long time for the anticipation to build up and we were not disappointed! The 3 grandkids, all under 10, had never experienced a train before, let alone slept on one, and they had a blast. It was right there in the train yard, so we had access to all the trains to explore and the location, right on the Strand, couldn't be more perfect. The kitchen is small and not conducive to much cooking, but we didn't come to cook and the restaurants are all within walking distance. David and Justin were very welcoming and saw to our every need and the King Cake they provided was incredible (David, I need to know where you got it!). Thank you for a very memorable stay!

  • Eyeguy 2.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    We really enjoyed our stay, even though it was rainy. Touring around the museum and the various train cars was super fun. The grandkids (ages 4, 6, 7, 9) were over the moon with this 'surprise' overnight stay before we headed to our cruise. The staff were terrific. The pullman car was awesome. We knew it wouldn't be a spotless, newly built hotel room, but this made it all the more exciting to be in a venue from days gone past.

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