Irish Cottage Inn & Suites

3.5 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, near Grant Home

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Irish cuisine
Lobby
Exterior detail
Library
Irish cuisine
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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Room options

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Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(125 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
9853 US-20, Galena, IL, 61036

What's nearby

  • Grant Home - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Grant Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Dowling House - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Old Market House - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Irish Cottage Inn & Suites

Hotel remodelled in 2023 and located near Belvedere Mansion
Located close to Grant Home and Grant Park, Irish Cottage Inn & Suites provides a free breakfast buffet, a library and a bar. Take some time to relax at the on-site spa. The on-site Irish cuisine restaurant, Frank O'Dowd's Pub, serves dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and conference space.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A free local area shuttle, meeting rooms and a TV in reception
  • A vending machine, a computer station and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 76 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 49-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services and cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

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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
  • 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.
  • 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

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.

Payment types at the property

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 centre/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Faxes
  • Fitness centre 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 transport 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Irish Cottage Inn & Suites have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Irish Cottage Inn & Suites pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Irish Cottage Inn & Suites?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Irish Cottage Inn & Suites?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Irish Cottage Inn & Suites?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Irish Cottage Inn & Suites located?

Situated in the business district, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Grant Home and Belvedere Mansion. Grant Park and Old Market House are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Irish Cottage Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 852 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1125 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Nice Room, Breakfast Buffet Was Very Good 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great hotel, and pleasant, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

All around good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

We really enjoyed the back patio area and the hiking trail behind the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

We had a wonderful stay at the Irish cottage & the main street nearby has food/entertainment & shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Enjoyed our stay. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Very clean, very friendly, loved the style of the hotel and what it had to offer
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great location. Great atmosphere. Great free breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

beautiful area, clean rooms, classy atmosphere. Fantastic food.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

It's conveniently located to downtown Galena and has a wonderful restaurant attached.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Breakfast was great! Dinner was great! Staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

This property was cozy and unique. We loved everything about it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Charming place, clean, quiet, close to downtown Galena shopping.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

As described and great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Amazing find in Galena! They even have a tea with soconed and finger sandwiches. Awesome place and recommend it 100 percent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Our stay was very pleasant and I would recommend this place for any traveler. The Irish influences on the interior and exterior made me feel like I was in Ireland. The staff was friendly, the breakfast was good and the dinner we had at Frank O'Dowds was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great place to relax in the evening and explore beautiful Galena during the day.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great place to stay if you are visiting the Galena area. Just east of town. The amenities and the on-site restaurant are great!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Always a great place to stay when visiting Galena.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Irish Cottage is nice and clean and rooms have updated sinks and bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Hotel is nice, staff is very helpful and great ambiance
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Loved the uniqueness and cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Nice safe hotel. Great entertainment and beverages in the attached Irish pub.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

The Irish pub and restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Neat and clean and close to downstairs
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025