Irish Cottage Inn & Suites

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
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Dinner served
Lobby
Library

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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

Room options

Traditional Room

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

Superior Room

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

Deluxe Room

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

Premium Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(71 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 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 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.
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
  • 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

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. 1018 out of 1356 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1356 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1356 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1356 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1356 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Room was amazing, we booked the one with the hot tub, it was so nice and relaxing. The staff was wonderful and the shuttle service to downtown Galena to the Inn was incredibly reliable!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Norma

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It was such a beautiful place to stay at
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The check in was seamless and the staff was courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome suite, beautiful Irish-style bar, nice pool & hot tub!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and staff was very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice facility
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and when we go back to Galena it will be the first place we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the bed was so comfortable. The shuttle bus to downtown was so nice and the driver was so friendly, all the staff were helpful and polite. The breakfast was so delicious. We are definitely going to be staying there again when we go back to galena.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice room, professional staff, great restaurant,
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice resort and the staff was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Janel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms super clean, pub was a blast..Food was great..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

GALINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, nice staff, good breakfast. Pool was a bit cold.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous! Very clean room, friendly staff, just a wonderful homey feel here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. There was a great trail behind the hotel through some pines trees it was very beautiful. The sunset from the patio was picturesque and the all the staff was very helpful and inviting, especially Rachel who was working the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great, the breakfast was blah,room was fine and parking was very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was outstanding. Joey was very friendly and courteous!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Megan

Staff was very friendly and breakfast was good. Beds were uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026