I have always admired the DeSoto House building and finally booked a room here. It may just be the…read moreultimate location to enjoy all the downtown shops, bakeries, bars, and restaurants. The Galena House has a lot of historical charm. I love that guest rooms are each named after historical figures. Our room was named after Black Hawk. Everything worked fine in our guest room, but we were yearning for more electrical outlets. The front desk attendants were super nice, and quickly brought up more towels when asked. Parking was awesome, as they have a free covered, attached parking ramp for hotel guests. I hope DeSoto House keeps hosting for many more decades!

We love Galena, and the DeSoto House is our favorite place to stay when there. Lovely hotel; great…read morerestaurant on site. ComplimentRy breakfast was awesome.

A perfect romantic getaway…read more The entire weekend my wife and I could not stop talking about how charming and relaxing our room was. Matthew, the Innkeeper, seems to have thought of everything when it comes to comfort and relaxation. Our brunch each morning was healthy, fresh, and gourmet prepared. There was complimentary wine and finger foods in the downstairs shared sitting area each late afternoon and evening. Matthew was always attentive, warm, and welcoming with any requests. We loved that we were steps away from the main shopping street of the town, and walking distance from historical sites to tour and the charming businesses of the town. We plan on returning to The Jail Hill Inn and becoming "repeat offenders" as we loved staying in our room so much this past weekend we still have so much of Galena to see.

One of the nicest places I have ever stayed at. Where to begin? The inn is impeccably restored. It…read moreis a beautiful building, and our suite was thoughtfully, elegantly designed and stocked with every comfort. We loved the lush fresh flower arrangements in our room and throughout the entire inn. The common areas (breakfast area/living on main floor and the outdoor patio) are similarly beautiful, with comfortable seating and beautiful vistas. The food - from the afternoon appetizer/cheese/wine tray to the incredible breakfast - was really delicious. And I could go on. If you're at all contemplating a stay in Galena, this is the place to go! It is romantic, quiet, nurturing, luxurious.

We brought a group of 24 for a 3 day/2 night visit. Our group rate was great considering its peak…read moreseason for Galena (thanks to Tara). The front desk and restaurant staff (especially Joe the restaurant manager, Pete the bellman and Delaney) made our first night flawless with a pizza party by the fire-pit. The staff was very accommodating to anything we needed. Thank you to all and we'll be back!

It was very very dirty and we saw a five centipede/millipedes. We try to give house cleaning a…read morechance, but all they did was put the shower mat in the shower. They didn't clean the ground at all. I don't know if this is normal what they usually do but they only let those two Thai pods to do laundry and no fabric softener. And from the previous guest, probably from like 20 years ago, left Fitness bars in a crusty Ziploc bag and house cleaning didn't pick it up. But they had a nice pool and work out room

A true gem just south of the crowded Galena business district. The rooms are comfortable and…read moremodern. The hotel is paired with a nice Irish Pub called Frank O'Dowd's which is exceptional in terms of brews, food and service. The hotel is truly guest friendly with a pool, hot tub and several cozy sitting areas. They have a self serve tea time in the afternoon which was comforting after sightseeing and touring in the morning. I highly recommend this place to stay and dine.

We were married at the Irish cottages inn in Galena IL. 14 years ago. We were going to be in the…read morearea, so I booked the presidential suite on Sept 11, 26, which is the room we stayed in when we were married. The staff at the hotel desk nor the pub were very friendly. It was obvious they did not really want to be there. When we got to the room, I noticed that not one thing in the room had been updated since we were married. The couch was broken in to say the least. The shower temperature could not be adjusted, and one of the towel racks just fell off the wall when I touched it. The worse thing about our experience was the next morning my wife noticed several bed bug bites on her arm. She spent the rest of our trip smearing Benadryl on her arm. My suggestion to anyone looking for a room in the area... try the DeSoto house.

Dear YELP Readers,…read more This is what I wrote to Ramona of Le Fevre Inn and Resort in Galena IL after the 4 Sista Girls Spent a wonderful Weekend retreat there !!!! The Sista Girl Club Can't Wait to Go BACK to LeFevre Inn & Resort and Galena given it's awesome scenic, quaint, friendly, and culturally diverse surroundings. It started about 6 months out when the owner Ramona responded to my many inquiries quickly and with great suggestions and discounts. We actually spent Friday, October 6 through Sunday, October 8th, 2017 there which was in the middle of the County Fair which was an unexpected added bonus. The ~ 3 hour drive was priceless as we drove up to paradise. The photos don't give it justice; the Gazebo, Pavilion, outdoor fire pit, indoor fire place, and our all equipped cozy inn with the cute balcony and "BAR" : that's another story for another time ;) and private parking was more than accommodating. Even the cloudy, misty, partly sunny, 60 to 70 degree weather didn't deter the four of us from having a great time. The quick easy 2 x a day drive into Galena downtown was full of wonderful surprises starting with Denise and our highly recommended Tri-State Trolley one hour tour back into Historical time and our driver/tour guide Johnny was full of character, fun facts, and great stories. Shopping at Poopsies for sum thin sum thin you never thought you would want; you'll get IT when you get there;was hilarious and the sales people jumped in to make us feel HAPPY and the discounts were priceless. Brunch at tasty Las Aztecas and Dinner at the Famous Fried Green Tomatoes was fabulous with quick friendly, service, cozy welcoming ambience, plenty of food, and huge variety of drinks. Twice we just had to stop and return to Galena's River Wine and Cheese where owners Bryon and Julie and the gang treated us special; great free tasting of wine, cheese, olive oils, dips...specially made. We did leave a lil sum thin sum thin behind for y'all to purchase. We will be back and I'm preparing my Sista Girl Scrapbook to share our experience with our family and friends. Love and Hugs, Sistas Belinda/Heart, Sheila/Free, Darlene/Sunshine, and me, Linda "Too Tall"/Happy I would love to try and take advantage of your very generous offer...I will pass this along to the other Sista Girls to see if they can afford it. I may need to pass since I have to pay for a destination wedding in 6 months...for a friend :) Love and Many Hugs, Sista Linda Too Tall Happy PS: Have also shared the Good/G-D news on Trip Advisor too.

PROS: Beautiful property, kind staff, cleanish rooms. Very peaceful and quiet. Our room faced the…read moresunset, which was gorgeous. CONS: The room is not worth almost $300 a night because we spent the weekend killing hundreds of lady bugs. They we're on the walls,ceiling, on the TV and in our bed in the morning. You can see light around the entire door. The deadbolt also did not work. We checked in, turned on the AC unit and left for a wedding. By the time we got back the room smelled strongly of old cigarette smoke. It was almost unbearable. Be warned that if you use the jetted tub, you will have to fill it up over a long period of time, taking breaks, due to the water heater not having enough hot water to fill it. It also loses water quickly while plugged. Overall, I can't see us staying there again. For that price it just wasn't worth it

Have been there twice and was always treated, especially at the front desk promptly and with…read morecourtesy. That said, rooms clean, plenty of amenities. Decent breakfast. Odd mazes of room sections but plenty of signs so you don't get lost.

This place was gorgeous on the inside. The staff were so very kind and accommodating. Our room was…read morevery clean and very nice. It was the perfect stay for my husband and I's first vacation together. I certainly recommend this inn!

A warm and welcome stay…read more The Farmers Guest House is an historic inn with all of the charm that you would expect. Proprietor Mark, his Son Luke and Elaine make you feel welcome and well taken care of. We had cheese, crackers and wine waiting for us in our room. Home make chocolate chip cookies too! The breakfast of a muffin, fruit, crust less quiche and a potato casserole was delicious and filling. There is a nice comfortable sitting area where you can read, visit or play board games. The private garden out back is lovely too. The inn is an easy walk to downtown. Galena is full of beautiful historic homes and we enjoyed learning the history of Galena and the area from Mark. I highly recommend the Farmers Guest House when in Galena.

Out of all the B &B's we've stayed at, this is in our top 3! Location absolutely perfect. You are…read moreable to walk to Main Street from here. It is very quiet, very relaxing and has great vibes. The hosts have thought of your every need. From extra towels to your daily supply of delicious cookies. Breakfast was truly over the top.It was delicious, hot and very filling. Wine and cheese in the garden each night was wonderful. Eager to answer questions or listen to concerns. I would definitely recommend!

I loved staying here! I stayed her in August of 2020 when the whole US was anxious to stay in any…read moresort of lodging, and it still was amazing! I automatically felt safe before even checking in. The innkeepers Geoff and Alex are so sweet, accommodating, and welcoming. They are also amazing chefs! If you're looking for a getaway while also looking to support the economy and small businesses, look no farther! The Inn at Felt Manor is the place for you!!

We stayed at The Coach House for a staycation over Memorial Day weekend. The property is beautiful…read moreand Lisa is a wonderful host! We were 2 families with 2 little ones and the accommodations met our needs perfectly. The Coach House itself is completely renovated from the inside and we had a very comfortable stay there. Would highly recommend!

Genuine hospitality, no training course required, no gold stars to obtain, no watching eye to make…read moresure the job gets done, just a down to earth inn keeper who wants to make you feel right at home. Mission accomplished. I've stayed in many hotels and after a while they pretty much all seem the same. This place is truly like staying with a family member (one that you like). The rooms are old fashioned but very cozy with comfortable beds and most importantly, CLEAN! Complimentary snacks if you get the late night munchies and awesome pastries and coffee in the morning. From the second we walked in it was if she had known us for years. No forced conversations about the weather and other lame meet and greet categories. Outstanding moment: We got hugs when we left! If you don't like to be touched you're probably weird and this might make you feel awkward but I love hugs. Again it's like visiting a family member who is looking forward to your return. We'll back back.

I chose this place because it was convenient downtown and had free parking. Turned out to be a…read moregreat decision, as we walked the downtown area often, and found it was wonderful to have a reserved parking place when there were lots of people visiting. As noted on the website, the rooms are on the second floor and the stairs are steep -- no elevator. So just be prepared. It's an old building, so there are some creaks and groans when you walk the hall or rooms, but it is so quaint! The antique furniture is lovely. The beds are very comfortable. The bathroom is roomy and the water pressure worked well (always a plus for my husband). The HUGE cinnamon roll awaiting us when we arrived was wonderful!!! And we thought the price per night was affordable (under $200). Being at the end of Main St makes it more quiet than uptown further. Just an enjoyable place to stay.

Hellman House is an awesome three story Victorian home in almost original condition, serving as a…read morebed & breakfast. There are four guest rooms. The largest is called the Master Suite, and the others are named after the original owners daughters. We stayed in the "Eleanor" room, which is the smallest of the rooms. We came on Christmas Day and were the only people there. Rita, the innkeeper, was extremely pleasant, accommodating and helpful. She told us the history of the house, how she became the ninth owner and also helped us find the only restaurant open on Christmas within a 30 mile radius. She then gave us a gift of local wine and a tiny Christmas ornament. So great! Another thing I appreciated about this B&B is when I was looking up places in Galena, I noticed a rather disturbing trend of a lot of places having beautiful buildings, but then were either ridiculously expensive or else inside things got really hokey. Like with in room jacuzzi tubs or everything Super Girly with pink and lace exploding everywhere. Thanks for keeping it simple & elegant, Hellman, we are excited to come back again.

My wife and I had such a nice stay at Hellman Guest House that we can't wait to go back and stay…read moreagain. Rita is a welcoming and friendly host who is happy share information about the history of the house and the town of Galena. The breakfast was very good! The location is perfect for its views as well as its proximity to Main Street. We strongly recommend Hellman Guest House if you plan to visit Galena and the surrounding area.