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    Hotel Galena

    4.3 (16 reviews)
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    Alexandra A.

    Now known as Hotel Galena and Riverboat Suites is such a top quality hotel. Nate, the owner, recently took over and renovated the rooms during the spring of 2023. He is such a great host and his continental breakfast is more of a full hot breakfast. He even bakes muffins for the breakfast and they were delicious. My fiancé and I stayed in suite #9 and it was the perfect getaway for us. Everything is clean and up to date while keeping the charm of Galena. Rodrigo the house keeper/maintenance person is very kind, helpful and just overall a great guy. He helped us stay comfortable throughout our stay and made sure we had everything we needed. I highly recommend this place if you're planning to stay in Galena. It's a minute walk to the downtown area/Main St

    My mom running to get out of this hotel

    After booking my nonrefundable room, I got a text that the hotel has no elevator and that our bathroom is across the hall from our room. The owner was smug and seemed very happy to not have to help us up the stairs to the third floor when I told him we could carry our own luggage. Some may appreciate the "quaint charm" of an older building like this, but my mom and I found it to be very rundown, uncomfortable, and inconvenient. We had assumed that the bathroom was across a private hall, but it was a shared hallway with two other rooms. The bed was small and barely fit in the room. We sat on it and quickly said that we would both have rolled right out of it if we stayed there. Nate also told us that if we wanted to change the temperature in the room (and the whole floor), we would have to text him so he could change it from his phone. Additionally, the hotel is described as being "downtown Galena" but it is a 15-minute walk to downtown. My mom and I quickly left and booked a room at the Wyndham five minutes away for 2/3 the cost of the Hotel Galena. The staff at the Wyndham were all friendly and professional and the hotel was beautiful and clean with a bar, spa, gaming room, and pool. I would not recommend Hotel Galena to anyone. I have to believe that the many 4-5 star reviews were written by Nate or his friends. Here is a picture of my 70 year-old mom leaving the hotel 10 minutes after we checked in. I've never seen her move so fast as she did running out of there.

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    Elizabeth H.

    My boyfriend and I stayed here with another couple last weekend and were very happy with our experience. The staff was kind and attentive. One of the owners made fresh pastries and bread every morning and it was delicious! There was also fresh fruit, yogurts, breakfast sandwiches, coffee and more. It was so nice enjoying our pumpkin bread and coffee on the quaint cobblestone patio. The room was cute, decorated nicely, and clean. The bed was a little soft but overall we slept well. There was a huge two person tub in the bathroom with Jets and the water pressure in the shower was excellent. If you see notebooks on your dresser, pop them open - they're full of guest notes dating as far back as 1992! Really cool to sift through. The hotel was decorated for Halloween and we couldn't love it more. Galena is a unique travel experience (especially in the fall) and staying in this older brick inn with flickering lights and spooky decorations was so cozy. Check out the hot tub outside. It's located off the patio and can easily sit 6 people. Bring a bottle of wine or beer from one of the wineries/breweries and some music and you're set for an outstanding night cap. Cannot recommend this place enough. We will be back!

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    fantastic place to stay! nate is great and its in the perfect location right off main st.

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    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.

    The facilities at Jail Hill Inn are EXQUISITE! Everything that you could possibly imagine was at…read moreour disposal. The decor was GORGEOUS! And everything was very high-end. For instance, the carpeting was what you would find in a mansion. The linens and towels were luxurious. We were provided with a bottle of wine and appetizers in the evening. There was a nice variety and a more than ample amount. Breakfast in the morning was out of this world! 3 Courses!!! Entrees were expertly prepared and delicious -- and healthy! Probably our favorite was the steel-cut oats with fruit and a banana foster sauce -- YUM! Again, these portions were very generous. Our host, Matthew, was very kind and attentive. I don't think there are enough superlatives to describe our experience!

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    This was our first time at a B&B so we did not know what to expect but we were so happy with what…read morewe experienced. The host was very nice and cooked for us an amazing three course breakfast each morning. It was like we had a gourmet meal unlike our usual breakfasts when we go out and certainly not like what we eat at home. We really enjoyed the other guests at breakfast and our 5:00 happy hour with a plate of cheeses and crackers with wine was wonderful. Sometimes we spent up to two hours or more just sitting around talking with them. The host even went out of her way to purchase beer for us which made it extra special touch for us. Thank you so much for making our first experience a good one. Highly recommend!

    My wife and I spent 3 days in Galena in mid-week just to get away for a bit. Figured we'd engage in…read moresomething where we could relax and enjoy. We decided to do a Bed & Breakfast instead of a hotel. We got room 5 which has a clawfoot tub in the bathroom, 2 windows (one with a view to the street, the other with a view to their landscaped area) which had a lot of space. The hosts offer a cocktail hour at 5:00 with a fresh snack and a few drink choices. Breakfast is made fresh daily and varies from day to day. The location is excellent; at the end of a quiet street yet 3 blocks from all the shops in downtown Galena. Very close to a couple tourist attractions. The hosts are very attentive and helpful and have been doing this for many years (yet are selling the place...)

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    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.

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