Irish Cottage Inn & Suites

3.5 star property

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Lobby
Irish cuisine
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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9853 US-20, Galena, IL, 61036
  • Grant Home
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Grant Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Belvedere Mansion
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(144 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(55 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Irish Cottage Inn & Suites

Hotel with a full-service spa, near Grant Home
This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free area shuttle. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a hot tub are onsite.
Irish Cottage Inn & Suites offers 76 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. 49-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This Galena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). The spa is open select days.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Irish Cottage Inn & Suites. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Grant Home. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free area shuttle are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy Irish cuisine while dining at Frank O'Dowd's Pub
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Indulge in a treatment at the full-service spa
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, 2 meeting rooms, and conference space
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests love the breakfast and restaurant
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Grant Home and Belvedere Mansion
  • Free local-area shuttle service
Irish Cottage Inn & Suites offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 3000 square feet (279 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, a library, and a vending machine are also featured at Irish Cottage Inn & Suites. A free area shuttle within 5 miles is available. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Irish Cottage Inn & Suites was completed in July 2023.

This 3.5-star Galena hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Frank O'Dowd's Pub - This pub specializes in Irish cuisine and serves dinner only.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle up to 5 miles
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Frank O'Dowd's Pub

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 3,000 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Spa open select days

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Renovated entire property - July 2023
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 27.75 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business center/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Faxes
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Phone calls
  • Hot tub access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Irish Cottage & Suites Galena
Irish Cottage Inn & Suites Hotel
Irish Cottage Inn & Suites Galena
Irish Cottage Inn & Suites Hotel Galena

Irish Cottage Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 919 out of 1205 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 1205 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1205 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1205 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1205 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Selene, Chicago

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sungjoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i liked the people and the room was nice. I had a hard time sleeping because the bed was very uncomfortable. I did not like the bed at all. The breakfast was very good. I like tomato juice with breakfast but there was none. The location was great, and I love that they had entertainment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Amazing find in Galena! They even have a tea with soconed and finger sandwiches. Awesome place and recommend it 100 percent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary L

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Room, Breakfast Buffet Was Very Good 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was enjoyable, the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Loved the pub, tea in the afternoon with little finger sandwiches and scones; walking trail ;and the van driver is super! I liked that I didn’t have to look for parking downtown on the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was cozy and unique. We loved everything about it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat and clean and close to downstairs
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was THE nicest stay! Such a laid back vibe!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Marengo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved the uniqueness of the hotel. Restaurant on site was good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fritz, Omaha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was very pleasant and I would recommend this place for any traveler. The Irish influences on the interior and exterior made me feel like I was in Ireland. The staff was friendly, the breakfast was good and the dinner we had at Frank O'Dowds was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What an excellent find on a long trip. Room was super quiet, Frank O’Dowds Irish Pub was excellent and breakfast was perfect to start the day.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great! Dinner was great! Staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great atmosphere. Great free breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby, Loves Park

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the uniqueness and cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable hotel with restaurant that offers live entertainment on the weekends. Great breakfast included. Pool and hot tub. Short drive to downtown Galena. If you don't have a car the hotel offers a free shuttle service to Galena.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025