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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 bar area with wooden bar counters, red upholstered bar stools, and ornate chandeliers.
A library with bookshelves, a blue sofa, and a staircase.
A lobby with a reception desk, a blue seating area, and a mural on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

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, Dowling House
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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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
(193 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(61 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(53 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(75 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. 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.

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. 1072 out of 1439 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1439 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1439 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1439 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1439 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vangie

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

8/10 Good

Gage

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
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and great atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and amenities. Would stay here again if the opportunity arises.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful & cozy. Love the large deck out back for enjoying a beverage or 2. The free breakfast is delicious & if you decide to eat dinner, the food is top notch. My sister & I have stayed there 3 times & would stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
one of the best beds I ever slept in. great food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KENNETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing, freshly cooked to order and served to our table. It was also delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent. Property was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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
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8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the atmosphere, but food was average.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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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10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly. The rooms were clean and nice beds. The Pub was good food for dinner and the included hot breakfast! Beautiful trail to hike right behind property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room staff was friendly and it was a great stay breakfast was fresh and the bar had a great selection overall it was a 10 out of 10. i would recommend this place to everyone that goes to galena. also it had a shuttle bus from the hotel to main street we had a wonderful time on our 35th anniversary
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like the location; the cost; the free breakfast; the pool & hot tub; the free shuttle to and from downtown; and, as always, our room was large and comfortably appointed. We will return again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lynn

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

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

BRADLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool and hot tub was a great way to start morning off. Room was nice and very quiet. Very close to local attractions and shuttle was handy and quick. On site restaurant was good and had entertainment available. Would definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

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