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Lamberson Guest House

5.0 (21 reviews)
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Maija D.

My cousins came to visit me in Chicago and we wanted a girl's getaway in Galena, so we booked The Lamberson Guest House because we saw it under construction last year, and it was so intriguing! Michelle, the owner could not be any more pleasant & accommodating. We checked in and loved our clean, crisp and elegant rooms. She put all new bathrooms in with huge showers! There were even flat screens with cable which all B&B's don't always have. We missed the cocktails on the terrace, but Michelle was so sweet and let us have wine later. When we awakened, breakfast was served in the dining room! 3 courses. A yummy cinnamon roll, yogurt with fresh berries & granola, and French toast with pecans and bacon. It was beautiful and the beds were very comfortable. Michelle is the perfect hostess. I'll be back!!

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Corinne J.

We have stayed here when Michelle owned this bed and breakfast and were not sure if new owners could be as delightful as she or if the food would be as scrumptious as hers. Chris and Resa have knocked it out of the park. They are so warm and welcoming, and surprisingly knowledgeable about Galena considering they are new to the town. The inn remains spotless. We stayed in our favorite room, Maud. It is so beautiful, and when you walk in it just smells so fresh... not sure what it is, the lavender washed sheets maybe? I don't smell lavender, but whatever it is, I would love to bottle it and take a smell whenever I want! The food was artfully presented and fabulous. We stayed two nights and I'm not sure what my favorite breakfast item was. Maybe the bacon and cream cheese stuffed brioche French toast. Every thing was just perfect. The courtyard where we enjoyed snacks and drinks in the afternoons was charming, and the flowers in it were so pretty. We look forward to coming back.

Our room, the "Maud"
Ken J.

This was our 3rd time staying here, but 1st since new owner Michelle took over. Perfect spot to stay b/c of the short but hilly walk down to the shops and bars, and the view is outstanding, perched on "Quality Hill" as it is. The redecorating lightenend up the home interior considerably while adding bathrooms to the rooms that did not have them. Now, ALL the guest rooms have private baths, and our room, the Maud, had a very nice sparkling new and comfortable bathroom. Immaculately clean room, the bed was super comfy with nice sheets. Breakfast was great, served in a nice dining room with built in cabinets showcasing some talented woodwork, etc. Even the soaps provided in the bathroom, which we never use, but did this time, smelled great! Best soaps at any of the numerous B&B's we have stayed in. (Most are floral puke smelling, that a guy would not use, Michelle's smelled really good. I would open them up and sniff, even when not washing, just b/c they smelled so good!) The rooms downstairs are nice, and had several books laying around detailing Galena history, that I read thru extensively. She does a wine/cheese thing before you venture out to dinner, that was fun with good snackies.

Front view, street level.
John D.

Lamberson Guest House (formerly Grandview) changed ownership, went through extensive remodeling and reopened in December 2016. My wife and I stayed here Friday thru Sunday this past weekend. The house is perched on top of "Quality Hill" and has a magnificent view overlooking the downtown strip and Galena River valley. The new owner/innkeeper Michelle is about as sweet, thoughtful and hardworking as they come. Her breakfasts are delicious, candlelit, three courses with Mimosa's and steaming hot coffee. The interior of the house has good natural light, detailed wood and brass finishes, many pocket doors, historic charm, and presents simple elegance. Prior to the remodeling, the four bedrooms shared a single bathroom. Each bedroom now has a bathroom with high quality fixtures, toiletries and luxuriously heavy-weight towels. Hair dryer and bathrobes are provided. The décor in the bedrooms, like the rest of the house, has simple elegance. If you go, check out her scrapbook of before and after pictures and you'll see what I mean by 'simple elegance'. We stayed in the Elizabeth room which is the largest and has a separate sleeping, living, and reading room. Elizabeth has a panoramic view of the river valley. All of the bedrooms have a flat screen television and Blu-ray player. There is a good selection of current movie titles. When you arrive in your room you'll notice wrapped sweets on the bed pillows and chocolates in a side dish. There are outlet/USB chargers at the sides of the bed. WIFI is free and the signal strength was good. Bottles of water and wine glasses/opener are in the room. Temperature in the house is controlled using the best of both worlds; cooled by central air in hot months and radiant heat during cold months. The house is remarkably quiet for a historic building. I was expecting creaking floors and stairs but they were silent. There are coffee/tea/cocoa stations on the first and second floors that use Keurig pods. At the downstairs station Michelle keeps an assortment of fresh baked cookies stocked. Between 5pm and 5:30pm daily a wine and cheese selection is provided for guests. The wine was good and the cheese exceptional - purchased from Galena River Wine & Cheese store in town. Parking at Lamberson is ample; on the side street next to the house and behind by the coach house. You will want to arrive at this area and not in front of the house because of the hill. Since the house is at the top of the hill you can either drive down into town (easier to park 1 block off Main street) or if you enjoy walking take the adjacent stairs down the hill - you'll end up close enough to the midway point of the strip. My wife and I have stayed elsewhere in Galena and we initially liked the idea of "trying them all out." However after our stay at Lamberson we changed our minds and we'll make this our first choice. It's worth noting that although there is a two night weekend minimum, if you call Michelle a day or two before the weekend and there's availability, she'll try to accommodate you.

Maud room. Spacious and clean!

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Aldrich Guest House - Living room for happy hour and gathering

Aldrich Guest House

4.9(47 reviews)
0.5 mi
$$

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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Aldrich Guest House - Dining room where delicious breakfast is shared among guests.

Dining room where delicious breakfast is shared among guests.

Aldrich Guest House - Screened in porch

Screened in porch

Aldrich Guest House - The drawing room with snowfall in the windows.

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The drawing room with snowfall in the windows.

Log Cabin Guest House

Log Cabin Guest House

3.4(8 reviews)
1.5 mi

I just had the worst customer service I could ever imagine. I was told to "Shut the F*** up" "Your…read morean "F***in Liar". "I don't give a sh*t what you do" "Your a piece of sh*t". He refused to give me his name, or the owners. I won't even go into what the dispute was about, even though I was taken for $500. Being spoken to like this is totally unacceptable. I have worked with the public for over 40 years and would never think to talk to someone like this. In fact, even the most upset customer hasn't talked to me like this.

My wife and I love history and jumped on a chance to have a romantic getaway in Galena in one of…read morethese Circa 1830's cabins. We arrived and were immediately impressed by the cabins. For some reason I had thought these cabins where going to be spaced a little further apart, the where relatively close to each other, kind of like a city neighborhood. I don't know where I got that impression, but they never advertised it that way. We stayed in the Grant cabin, it was the smallest log cabin they had and it was perfect for the two of us. It was nice and cozy. The cabin was clean and waiting for us. The owner/operator welcomed us cheerfully and explained the amenities. The cabin comes with a microwave, fridge, Jacuzzi tub, TV, fireplace and firewood. There is a couch and small table and chairs to eat at. They supply you with a cork screw, coffee pot/coffee, wine glasses and tumbler glasses. In the fridge was a delicious loaf of homemade blueberry bread and two bottles of orange juice. On bench that served as a coffee table between the couch and the fire place there was a guest book where people put in their stories and a binder with fliers and menus for local business and restaurants. One of the neatest part was the history of the building, not just how old it was but the impact of various guests. There were pennies and corks wedged into the walls at different places, left by guests as a reminder of their visit. Keep this in mind when you show up so you don't get annoyed like I did that someone jammed a cork someplace and the owner didn't clean. My wife and I left our own mark. I loved the location and the feel and can't wait to go back. I will say that at $228.00 after tax a night is a little pricey, but well worth the ambiance and experience.

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Log Cabin Guest House
Log Cabin Guest House
Log Cabin Guest House

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Annie Wiggins Guest House - Annie Wiggins In Character

Annie Wiggins Guest House

1.7(7 reviews)
0.5 mi

If you're around Galena and looking for the perfect historic, rural town tour with a twist, don't…read moremiss out on Annie Wiggin's Ghost Tour! Not only does it begin within a gorgeous Victorian mansion, a costumed guide (Annie Wiggin herself) leads you on a tour of Galena's most haunted sites to share with you the most unground ghost tales and legends. Don't be deterred to go for the downtown ghost tour that I hear is more adolescent and doesn't compare. Tours are $10 and some odd cents and run 1 hour and 15 minutes. Reservations are recommended for this seasonal tour on Fridays and Saturdays, May through October (often 7:00-8:00-9:00 pm). A good amount of walking (and a good amount up-hill) is required so wear walking shoes and be forewarned. Ages 10+.

We went on this review on October 15. I was expecting to be entertained and learn a little about…read morehistory. Yeah, neither of these happened on this tour. The lady giving this tour pretty much seemed to be making up stories with no dates and names that seemed made up, "Farmer Brown" etc. She gestured vaguely around so you had no context at all for the stories she was telling. I wanted to leave halfway through, but hoped it might turn out okay. Um, no. It was a dud from start to finish. I have been on other ghost tours that were really fun and interesting, but Annie Wiggins was not one of them. In fact, I was so disappointed in the tour, that later on my husband and I saw some other tour going around with about 40 people, and we "snuck in" to listen to some of his stories. Just the 10 minutes with him were much better than 1 1/2 hours with Annie Wiggins. This town is so full of creepy goodness. Find someone else to tell you about it.

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Annie Wiggins Guest House - In front of President Grant's Home

In front of President Grant's Home

Annie Wiggins Guest House - Annie Wiggins Fever River Sunset Glance

Annie Wiggins Fever River Sunset Glance

Annie Wiggins Guest House - Annie Wiggin's Victorian Guest House (from http://www.anniewiggins.com)

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Annie Wiggin's Victorian Guest House (from http://www.anniewiggins.com)

Avery House - Dining Room

Avery House

5.0(17 reviews)
0.4 mi

Staying here was absolutely wonderful! It's a few blocks away from Main Street, the hosts were very…read morehelpful and friendly! The Wolfe Room was gorgeous and breakfast was very tasty! I highly recommend staying here!

We had such a lovely time here. Owners Todd and Candy were very gracious hosts. The space is…read morecharming and has all the amenities you could ask for. Numerous sitting areas, porch, little gazebo; coffee, Keurig, and water always available. We stayed in Room #2, the ?Mary Kay room. There's a cozy reading nook which I utilized. We had a hot 90 degree day but inside there's central air, plus a window unit, a ceiling fan and additional tabletop fan if needed. Needless to say, we were totally comfortable. Our room also had a free-standing tub, which is unique to us. You may not like that part if you're claustrophobic, because you're totally enveloped in its graceful, pretty shower curtain... just an fyi. Definitely added to the charm, though. Also, if you're used to a king bed, like we are, this bed might feel a bit snug. Again, just fyi. The B&B is very conventionally located to town, just a few minutes walk. Make sure you bring your walking legs for the hills though ;) As with the whole area. Breakfasts were filling and delicious. Cookies and candies are always available, too. And again, Todd and Candy were very helpful and accommodating yet not intrusive, so it felt like your own home. Would definitely come back. Thank you!

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Avery House - Study

Study

Avery House - Main Entrance

Main Entrance

Avery House - Avery House Parlor

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Avery House Parlor

Hellman Guest House

Hellman Guest House

5.0(8 reviews)
0.1 mi
$$

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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Hellman Guest House - Hellman House Exterior Front

Hellman House Exterior Front

Hellman Guest House
Hellman Guest House

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Grandview Guest Home

Grandview Guest Home

4.8(4 reviews)
0.0 mi

Stayed at this B&B last weekend which is located on "quality hill" in Galena, IL It is one of the…read moresmaller B&B's, having 3 rooms to rent. We rented the largest one which was the only one with it's own bathroom. It was very well kept, clean, and ornate in the victorian style that Galena is known for. The proprieter, Marjie, was very nice and friendly without getting in your way. Her breakfasts were superb, the best of any of the numerous B&B's we have stayed at in Galena. Great views from the front porch of Galena and of course, Horseshoe Mound. The house itself was very fun to explore, with ornate wood trim and built in china cabinets, etc. They don't build them like that anymore! Being on "quality hill", it was a short walk down to mainstreet.

If you love the idea of staying at a quaint, quiet Victorian period bed & breakfast, you'll really…read moreenjoy The Grandview Guest Home. It's location is up at the top of a hill overlooking Galena's Main Street. Marjie, the proprietor, is warm and welcoming, and fixes delicious gourmet breakfasts in her formal dining room, where you can catch up on the activities of the other guests. The home dates from the 1870's, and is decorated accordingly with plenty of period pieces, yet is comfy and relaxing. I slept like a baby in the luxurious bed! There are 3 rooms available, one with a private bathroom. Drive down the hill to park near the shops and historic sites, or walk up & down the 255+ steps for a supurb workout!

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Grandview Guest Home - Grandview Guest Home, Galena IL. A nice quiet, lovely B&B.

Grandview Guest Home, Galena IL. A nice quiet, lovely B&B.

Grandview Guest Home - The dining room, where Marjie serves her guests wonderful breakfasts. Best I ever had at a B&B!

The dining room, where Marjie serves her guests wonderful breakfasts. Best I ever had at a B&B!

Grandview Guest Home - Front porch of The Grandview Guest Home, Galena IL. Overlooks the town from high up on Quality Hill.

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Front porch of The Grandview Guest Home, Galena IL. Overlooks the town from high up on Quality Hill.

Jail Hill Inn

Jail Hill Inn

5.0(28 reviews)
0.3 mi

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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Jail Hill Inn
Jail Hill Inn
Jail Hill Inn

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