Hotels in Galena, IL

Hotels in Galena, IL
The historic town of Galena, Illinois is located amidst the rolling hills in the northwest corner of Illinois. The city is a beloved tourist destination and is well-known for its magnificent architecture, history and also outdoor activities such as skiing and golf. Venturing down Galena's architecturally noteworthy main street is like a step back to the 1800s. The city was home to Ulysses S. Grant and his home still stands. Eighty-five percent of the buildings in the city are within the Galena Historic District. Whether you are looking for a historically significant hotel, family lodging or romantic suite, the city offers fantastic guest rooms conveniently located close to historic Main Street.

The Irish Cottage Boutique Hotel

The Irish Cottage Hotel sits on 20 acres and is designed to recreate an authentic Irish cottage with Gaelic style and comfort. The hotel invites you to become Irish during your stay. The library, lobby and Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub & Grill are designed in oak and mahogany, stained glass, and beautiful tile crafted in Ireland and sent to Galena to be reassembled. Each of the 75 guest rooms is designed in a distinctive style taken from a county in Ireland. All rooms include two queen-size beds or one king-size bed. Amenities include complimentary breakfast, day spa, indoor swimming pool, fitness center, wireless Internet access, faerie ring and hiking trails.

The Irish Cottage Boutique Hotel
9853 Highway 20 W.
Galena, IL 61036
(866) 284-7474
theirishcottageboutiquehotel.com

The DeSoto House Hotel

The historic DeSoto House Hotel holds the title of Illinois' Oldest Operating Hotel. The hotel dates back to 1855 and has a rich and remarkable past. Over the years, the hotel hosted such notables as Abraham Lincoln, William Jennings Bryan and was campaign headquarters for the Ulysses S. Grant presidential campaign. The DeSoto House is in the center of downtown Galena right in the heart of Galena's historic district surrounded by fabulous restaurants, boutiques and antique shops. The hotel has 55 Victorian-style rooms and the suites have a sitting room with a fireplace. Guest rooms are all spacious and include wireless Internet, high ceilings, coffee tea service and free enclosed parking.

The DeSoto House Hotel
230 S. Main St.
Galena, Illinois 61036
(815) 777-0090
desotohouse.com

Country Inn & Suites

Galena's Country Inn & Suites is just two miles from downtown and close to a wide variety of the city's attractions such as golf, skiing, shopping and sightseeing. The guest rooms are all decorated in a warm country style and feature wireless Internet access, cable TV and coffee maker. The hotel is terrific for families or business travelers. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.

Country Inn & Suites
11334 Oldenburg Lane
Galena, Illinois 61036
(815) 777-2400
countryinns.com

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