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Irish Cottage Inn & Suites

Property class: 3.5

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An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by a wooden deck and a railing.
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A reception desk with a sign, a coffee machine, and a seating area with blue sofas.
A bar area with wooden bar counters, red upholstered bar stools, and ornate chandeliers.
A library with bookshelves, a blue sofa, and a staircase.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is $143
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14

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)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Traditional Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Traditional Room

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

View all photos for Superior Room

A hotel room with a blue checkered sofa, a bed with white linens, a small table with a plant, and framed pictures on the wall.

Superior Room

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a round table with chairs, a TV, and framed artwork on the wall.

Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(55 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bathtub, a fireplace, a television, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

Premium Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(81 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Irish Cottage Inn & Suites

3.5-star Galena hotel close to Grant Home
This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center. 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 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.
In addition to an indoor pool, Irish Cottage Inn & Suites provides a hot tub and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Event facilities measuring 3000 square feet (279 square meters) include conference space. This Galena hotel also offers a library, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands. A complimentary area shuttle within 5 miles is available for guests. Onsite self parking is complimentary. A total renovation of this property was completed in July 2023.

Irish Cottage Inn & Suites is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Frank O'Dowd's Pub - This pub specializes in Irish cuisine and serves dinner only. 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 transportation

  • Free area shuttle up to 5 mi
  • 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

  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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. 1112 out of 1490 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1490 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1490 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1490 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1490 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Enjoyed the coffee/tea bar and the breakfast was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay, would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place for to stay while in Galena.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always enjoy staying at The Irish Cottage! It is consistently clean, with a helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when visiting Galena. The rooms are clean and spacious. The complimentary breakfast is wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very polite staff....Really Great Stay.☺️
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shuttle service was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place. Clean room, staff friendly and great and food service is great as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms,quiet, great restaurant, close to main street and nice amenities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was clean and the staff was helpful. The breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Irish Cottage is exceptional in every way. The calm, impeccable rooms and common spaces make this hotel a comfortable haven.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere and amenities. Loved the view from the back deck.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean and I loved the Irish Pub next door! Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room Nice restaurant Comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, check in and out was easy. The serving and dining staff were excellent, as was the food. Their Rueben is the best I’ve ever had, and breakfasts were great! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast and close to everything. Very nice hotel in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall experience was good. The staff were nice, building & room was clean & well kept. I would stay again while visiting Galena.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and quiet. Breakfast was very good. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean place. Friendly staff from check in to breakfast to departure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So cute on the outside. Very welcoming on inside. Loved the pretty well lit hallways. Breakfast was excellent. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every minute we were there was excellent. The employees were wonderful, the food and drinks exceptional, and the room was perfect. Definitely will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel. Staff was very nice. Bar was nice and breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was very nice and clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a nice place to stay for a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and friendly staff, the free hot breakfast was actually really good, and the free shuttle downtown is awesome
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026