Irish Cottage Inn & Suites

3.5 star property

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An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by a wooden deck and a railing, overlooking a forested area.
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A library with wooden bookshelves, a blue sofa, and a staircase.
A lobby with a reception desk, a blue seating area, and a mural on the wall.
A bar area with wooden bar counters, red upholstered bar stools, and ornate chandeliers.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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9853 US-20, Galena, IL, 61036
  • Place, Grant Home
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Belvedere Mansion
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Dowling House
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Traditional Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(186 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(60 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(73 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Irish Cottage Inn & Suites

This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free area shuttle. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a hot tub and conference space.
Irish Cottage Inn & Suites offers 76 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. 49-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. This Galena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that 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
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, 2 meeting rooms and conference space
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests love the restaurant and breakfast
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Grant Home and Belvedere Mansion
  • Free local-area shuttle service
Irish Cottage Inn & Suites offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness centre. 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 metres) and includes conference space. A library, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands 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 a free buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Frank O'Dowd's Pub – This pub specialises in Irish cuisine and only serves dinner. Open select days.
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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

  • 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

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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 centre/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Faxes
  • Fitness centre 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.

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. 1048 out of 1400 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 1400 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1400 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1400 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1400 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, good hot breakfast, comfy bed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kris

Staff was great, was very clean,very good breakfast & loved the atmosphere! Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We've enjoyed staying at The Irish Cottage for years. The front desk staff is always top-notch.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very impressive place! Fun place to get away in Galena.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet room with comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stay here and always have an amazing stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I loved everything about my stay my here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything from the front desk to the servers at dinner were amazing. Room was spotless and most definitely will be back again ♥️
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Viviana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience, courteous people, great breakfast and very clean place!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jamee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are showing a little wear but can’t beat the location and shuttle to Main
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice large king bed. Staff was helpful, especially the shuttle driver. Nice restaurant for dinner with great music!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the old world feel of the hotel and the breakfast was great. Only minus was the uncomfortable furniture in the suite
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good. We've stayed here before and would stay again. Thanks!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The atmosphere was amazing. The food at the pub was delicious and our room was very spacious. We will definitely be staying there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous buffet breakfast included in stay. Room was large with seating areas, very comfortable bed. Loved the library with afternoon complimetary tea. Music in the restaurant completed a wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The tea and coffee hour was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, delicious hot breakfast and excellent shuttle service provided by Bryan from the Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

LORI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant and accommodating staff. Great complimentary breakfast. Stayed two nights- no housekeeping given.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff members, and beautiful decor throughout the building!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean, the staff helpful and the shuttle downtown was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast menu was fresh and staff all around to help with whatever you needed. Same with the rooms, we were there for an extended weekend, and everything was at our fingertips, if we needed something more, we just had to ask. Didn't need to leave the property for a good time, but just had to explore downtown Galena.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great and made to order. We had Pancakes, sausage, breakfast potatoes, and eggs on day one. Day two we had French Toast, bacon, eggs, and breakfast potatoes.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Property is amazing. The King Suite was very clean and spacious, bed very comfortable. The staff is very attentive and helpful. Parking is nice and easy even with the restaurant there. Restaurant and Inn pricing very reasonable amd the food was Very good! The included breakfast buffet was also very good and filling. Will most definitely be staying there again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was such a beautiful place to stay at
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025