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Irish Cottage Inn & Suites

3.5 star property

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Experience the authentic charm of Frank The'Dowd's Pub, featuring a classic design with a pitched roof and dormer windows.
Relax on the spacious deck surrounded by lush greenery and comfortable seating.
Relax in a stylish room with a geometric patterned floor, wooden paneling, and a large chandelier. Enjoy a seating area with a bench and chair, and take in the city view from large windows.
Cozy library with armchairs, sofa, and bookshelves, offering a view of the outdoors.
Enjoy a communal dining experience in our restaurant, surrounded by ornate paneling and a large decorative wall piece.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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

Room options

Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room

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

Premium Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About this property

Irish Cottage Inn & Suites

3.5-star Galena hotel close to Grant Home
This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free area shuttle. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a hot tub are onsite.
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.
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). The spa is open select days.
In addition to a full-service spa, Irish Cottage Inn & Suites features an indoor pool and a hot tub. 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 fitness center, a library, and a vending machine. 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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

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

  • Full-service spa
  • 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

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Spa open select days

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

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

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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. 872 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1152 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Realknice

Awesome stay all around
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the Irish Cottage Inn. Check in was a breeze, and the facility itself very cute to explore. Their afternoon tea offering was a nice addition to their outstanding breakfast. We had dinner at Frank O'Dowd's and enjoyed the décor and live music. The dinner and drinks were great, and it was nice to walk back to our room after a fun day in Galena. My only complaint is that the bed could use a mattress pad as they were not the best. However, the room was quiet, with very clean and new bathroom. A very short drive to downtown Galena. We will certainly consider a repeat stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Continuous shuttle to down town area, no long wait.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet hotel. We visited mid
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

DEFINITELY A PLACE IN MY HEART

It was a such wonderful place & our visit was much too short. However we will definitely return there. This was a anniversary getaway for us. Many things in town are closed in town on Mondays but we always made it work regardless. The Irish Cottage staff were absolutely great & willing to help in any way. Plus they serve a nice hot breakfast that is included in room. We loved the all the Irish decor down to the imitation coal burning fireplaces (one of my favorite things) & the restaurant is so cozy. We were quite impressed with their outststanding library & collections. We left with great memories of this charming place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was super cute and the staff was friendly. We enjoyed the food and entertainment at the restaurant. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and pretty building. Very old looking but rooms are nicely equipped with USB ports, bathroom is remodeled adequately. Feels like you are in an old European hotel. Amenities are ok. Breakfast is ok. Service was ok. Shuttle is available and other than a potential 15 minute or so wait, very convenient. The attached pub does have amazing food at dinner. Best Reuben I’ve had in many many years. Live music was ok. Overall good hotel but nothing outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice safe hotel. Great entertainment and beverages in the attached Irish pub.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen, Crystal lake

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Daniella

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very calm and relaxed atmosphere. Aside from the typical morning rumblings of other guests, it was a quiet stay. I would have appreciated hoter water for my shower, though.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Food, fun and rest all in one stop!

Girls trip! 4 of us came from out of state to visit Galena. How delightful that we could arrive to a very clean and friendly Irish Cottage Inn & Suites in the mid-evening, put our bags in our room and walk to the adjoining restaurant, Frank Odowd's for dinner. The food was incredible, the service delightful, the drinks fun and delicious, and the live music made for a great way to end our evening! Then, we walked back to our room that was impeccably clean, the beds and pillows were comfy and the room temperature easy to control. All in all, we had a wonderful time and would encourage others to stay here and do the same. You won't regret it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy drive to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You May Get A Surprise

Room was very clean. Would have liked elevated toilet. First encounter with front desk was so-so. Later staff much more engaging and helpful. Breakfast was very good but no milk or orange juice. Not happy to be told the night before checkout that there was a $10 per person daily amenities fee for things like breakfast, shuttle (not used) afternoon tea and 24 hour coffee bar as well as another additional $50 fee for things that might have been charged to your room (didn't do this). The website says breakfast included but nothing about having to pay for it. I was never told about these additional fees during check-in and only asked when I saw a paper on the front desk and asked about it. Just letting folks know that when they think they have fully paid for their stay, it isn't so.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Brittany

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pros: Offer complimentary shuttle and breakfast, front desk staff was nice. Convenient to have the pub, live music and restaurant on site. Opportunities: The king bed was VERY uncomfortable (needs new mattress for sure), the lighting is awful (super bright lights like a surgical area everywhere), the walls were so thin that it was super loud when people were having fun or closing doors.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025