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Irish Cottage Inn & Suites

3.5 star property

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room options

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Traditional Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room

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

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Superior Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

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

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Deluxe Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

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

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Premium Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Suite

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

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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.
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.

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. 988 out of 1316 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 1316 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1316 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1316 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1316 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Dwight John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff was accommodating and friendly. the room was very clean and well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Clean, quiet, comfortable. Great food at pub. Cool library for tea time.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Matt

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jennifer C

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose Irish Cottage as an after Holiday couples vaca. The spa was wonderful, we enjoyed eating at the pub and our room was cozy, the only thing that could have made our visiy better is a newer mattress. I spoke with staff at checkout and they ensured me new mattresses are being purchased in phases. I recommend the Irish Cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all around
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rich, Roselle

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Diana, Loves Park

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Irish experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

jean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed everything about the Irish Cottage The room was clean and bed was very comfortable The staff was nice and helpful especially Johnny the shuttle driver and our bartender at Frank O’Dowbs, the breakfast was awesome as well We will be back in the spring to try the spa and revisit the town
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Damaris, BERKELEY

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very nice and cozy room. Love the pub
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was as expected. We enjoyed our stay and would be happy to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Irish Cottage was a very nice place to relax. Our room was very nice and clean. They read in the main area, library, and had a nice cup of tea. Loved how close it was to downtown. Breakfast was also very good! Would definite stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice room, professional staff, great restaurant,
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facilities were clean, staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming suite and hotel. Cozy places to sit in lobby, and delicious breakfast in an Irish-style pub. Bed and couch in room were a bit too firm, but otherwise everything was great for our overnight in the quaint town of Galena.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Janel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms super clean, pub was a blast..Food was great..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

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

6/10 Okay

Huai-jung

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staffs are nice. Room is clean. But it’s Christmas Eve, restaurant is not open, breakfast is limited. In addition to that shower water is not too hot, internet is slow, heater is too loud.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is our second stay at the Irish Cottage Inn, the first being during Covid. So we were delighted to see tea, scones, and cucumber sandwiches set out in the afternoon in the lobby when we arrived. Off the lobby is a lovely library room where one can enjoy some quiet time. There is also an small on-sight gift shop with Irish-themed items that was fun to check out. The staff was friendly and courteous. We didn't encounter any issues during our stay. Our previous room faced the back of the property and overlooked a small meadow and woods. This time, our room faced the front and was on the entry floor of the parking lot (we usually request an upper floor, but I don't recall that the Expedia reservation gave us the option to request something like that). In any case, we weren't as thrilled with the placement of the room, but it was very clean and the bed was comfortable (although the cushions on the chairs were extremely hard). The fitness room was average in terms of equipment, the pool was fine, but the hot tub looked a bit cloudy, so I didn't try it out. One of the bonuses of this property is that it includes a great restaurant--Frank O'Dowd's Pub which has live music during some evenings, and this is also where a really nice breakfast is served in the morning. The breakfast included hot offerings (with _real_ scrambled eggs, bacon, and cinnamon French toast the day we were there) as well as fresh fruit, nicely flavored and textured oatmeal, and fresh bread and scones.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrianna

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025