Best Western Galena Inn & Suites, Galena ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

9923 W Us Route 20, Galena, Illinois, United States, 61036-9187

Close to the historical district

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Hot tub
Spacious room
Friendly staff
Clean room
Convenient location
Comfortable bed

"The large walk-in shower with 12 wall shower heads, two waterfall shower heads, and a large overhead rain shower head is GREAT!"

Anonymous from United States

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"We rented the Crystal Cave room and were greeted with an amazing experience."

Trek06627552105

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"Looked forward to the jettes tub and it was perfect and bigger than I've seen at other places it also has an door to the parking lot from our room and patio."

Denise

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Rooms and Amenities

Best Western Galena Inn & Suites provides accommodations with air conditioning and complimentary WiFi. Rooms feature coffee/tea makers, irons/ironing boards, and phones with free local calls. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Most rooms also have a balcony or patio. Some units include a seating area. Available room types include double rooms and family rooms, each with a private entrance and tea/coffee maker. Select double rooms also offer a fireplace, hot tub, or spa bath. All rooms have a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

On-site dining

Guests can enjoy an American breakfast. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM.

Leisure Facilities

The hotel offers a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. The indoor/outdoor pool features a swim-through option and a separate inside hot tub. Additional facilities include a hot tub, fitness center, and sauna. Guests can enjoy activities such as skiing and cycling in and around Galena, as well as snowshoeing and snowmobiling.

Location Highlights

Best Western Galena Inn & Suites is in the historical district. The hotel offers easy access to shops, wineries, dining, art galleries, and antique shops. Nearby landmarks include The Old Blacksmith Shop (1.5 km), Galena Veterans Memorial Park (1 km), Ulysses S Grant Home (0.5 km), and Old Market House State Historic Site (1.5 km). Grant Park and Old Market House are in close proximity. Dubuque Regional Airport is 40 km from the hotel. Those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore West Street Sculpture Park and Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve.

Hotel Services

This 3-star hotel provides a 24-hour front desk, a shared lounge, and complimentary wireless Internet access. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access. Additional features include a fireplace in the lobby and tour/ticket assistance. A 24-hour business center is available. The hotel also offers a sun terrace.

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Highlights from guests

DiningBreakfast Bonanza!

The full breakfast menu was excellent! There were lots of fresh and plentiful food choices to enjoy before starting our day.

Charles from Canada

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Room FeaturesCave Dream!

The Crystal Cave suite was amazing! It had a sauna with crystals and a large shower. Very romantic!

Michelle from United States

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BedroomCozy Cabin!

Our room had a cozy log cabin theme! Plus, the mattress was wonderful and super comfy after a long day.

Hans from Netherlands

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Spa & LeisurePool Paradise

The indoor-outdoor pool was a blast! We loved swimming between the inside and outside, plus there was a hot tub.

Ingrid from Sweden

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Select your room type

The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

King Suite Fireplace Whirlpool Non-Smoking

2 persons

30 m²

1 King-size bed

Queen Room Two Queen Beds Disability Access

2 persons

30 m²

2 King Size Beds

Queen Room Two Queen Beds

2 persons

30 m²

2 King Size Beds

King Suite Whirlpool Non-Smoking

2 persons

30 m²

1 King-size bed

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Galena 1.3 km

Airports

Dubuque Regional (DBQ) 37.5 km

Sovetskiy (ovs) 110.3 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Security
Luggage storage
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Canoeing
Skiing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Cycling
Tennis court
Golf course
Fishing

Services

Housekeeping

Business

Business centre
Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Sun terrace
Leisure/ TV room
Jacuzzi

Room features

Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Media

AM/FM alarm clock

Location

9923 W Us Route 20, Galena, Illinois, United States, 61036-9187

Map view

9923 W Us Route 20, Galena, Illinois, United States, 61036-9187

City landmarks

Museum

Ulysses S Grant Home

680 m

Landmark

Blaum Bros. Distilling Co

1.7 km

Museum

Belvedere Mansion

980 m

Landmark

Galena Historic District

1.4 km

Landmark

Washburne House State Historic Site

1.3 km

Garden

Linmar Gardens

1.4 km

Landmark

General Grants Home

620 m

Park

Galena Grant Park

990 m

Landmark

Dowling House

1.7 km

Landmark

Galena Veterans Memorial Park

1.1 km

Landmark

Root Beer Revelry

1.4 km

Landmark

River Bend Gallery

1.4 km

Museum

The Old Blacksmith Shop

1.6 km

Gallery

Outside the Lines Art Gallery Galena

1.3 km

Landmark

Old Market House State Historic Site

1.5 km

Gallery

Chicago Contemporary Art

1.3 km

Gallery

Pinder Pottery & Gallery

1.3 km

Landmark

Mangelsen

1.4 km

Landmark

Presidential Pets and China

610 m

Landmark

General Store

630 m

Landmark

Julia Dent Grant

680 m

Library

Galena Public Library District

1.1 km

Mall

Tin Pan Alley Antique Mall

1.2 km

Landmark

Belvedere Mansion and Gardens

790 m

Park

Depot Park

1.2 km

Landmark

P.T. Murphy Magic Theatre

1.6 km

Nearby

John & Mary Long Log House circa 1851

480 m

Donegan House circa 1850

480 m

Gill House 1910

480 m

Crowson House circa 1836

480 m

Restaurants

Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub

350 m

9853 W US Highway 20

Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub & Grill

170 m

9853 US-20

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:59

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

is available in public areas for free.

Breakfast

All visitors are offered a american breakfast for a fee.

Children & extra beds

There are no extra beds provided in a room. There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Year renovated:

2010

Number of rooms:

Former name

BEST WESTERN Designer Inn and Suites

Questions of the users

About Best Western Galena Inn & Suites

Is the room located on the highest floor?

12 January 2024

Yes, this room is situated on the top floor.

Are there hot tub facilities available in this room?

5 February 2025

Indeed, all whirlpool rooms come with king-size beds.

Does this accommodation feature a private balcony?

22 March 2024

Yes, this room does have access to a balcony.

Is the air conditioning unit specifically for this room only?

15 April 2024

Yes, the room uses a single HVAC system for its climate control.

What does 'whirlpool accessible' mean for this room type?

18 May 2024

This indicates that the room includes a whirlpool in the main living area.

How can I reserve the themed Fantasy suites?

9 June 2024

Reservations for the Fantasy suites can be made online or by calling the hotel directly. These rooms tend to book up quickly, so planning ahead is advisable.

Do all rooms come equipped with a refrigerator and microwave?

30 July 2024

Yes, each room is provided with a microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker.

What is the nearest public transport station?

21 August 2024

There is no bus station located nearby.

Is it possible for an 18-year-old to check into the hotel?

10 September 2024

Yes, an 18-year-old can check in with a valid credit card and ID.

What types of beds are available in the third-floor rooms overlooking the woods?

3 October 2024

These rooms feature either two queen beds or a king bed with a whirlpool fireplace.