Irish Cottage Inn & Suites

3.5 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, near Grant Home
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Irish cuisine
Irish cuisine
Library
Lobby
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
The current price is AU$191
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept

Explore the area

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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)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 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
(141 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
(53 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Galena

At Irish Cottage Inn & Suites you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Grant Home and Belvedere Mansion. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .Frank O'Dowd's Pub serves Irish cuisine and is open for dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Galena hotel include Grant Park and Old Market House.

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
  • Old Market House - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 9 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Irish Cottage Inn & Suites

Hotel with a full-service spa, near Grant Home
Irish Cottage Inn & Suites offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and Access to hot tub. 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 fitness centre, a library, and a vending machine 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.

  • 76 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 3000 sq ft of conference space
  • 279 sq. m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Library
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

The on-site spa has couples treatment room(s). The spa is open selected days.

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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

  • 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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Irish Cottage Inn & Suites?

Irish Cottage Inn & Suites offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Irish Cottage Inn & Suites?

As of 11 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Irish Cottage Inn & Suites on 14 Sept 2025 start from AU$149.07, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Irish Cottage Inn & Suites?

Yep, Irish Cottage Inn & Suites has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Irish Cottage Inn & Suites?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Irish Cottage Inn & Suites.

Does Irish Cottage Inn & Suites have a pool?

Irish Cottage Inn & Suites has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does Irish Cottage Inn & Suites serve breakfast?

You bet, guests love the free buffet brekkie here! Offered daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Irish Cottage Inn & Suites?

No, Irish Cottage Inn & Suites does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Irish Cottage Inn & Suites?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Irish cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Irish Cottage Inn & Suites?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

Irish Cottage Inn & Suites Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 903 out of 1185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 1185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1185 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kimberly

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

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved the uniqueness of the hotel. Restaurant on site was good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

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

10/10 Excellent

Fritz, Omaha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

LeAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What an excellent find on a long trip. Room was super quiet, Frank O’Dowds Irish Pub was excellent and breakfast was perfect to start the day.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great! Dinner was great! Staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great atmosphere. Great free breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby, Loves Park

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the uniqueness and cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable hotel with restaurant that offers live entertainment on the weekends. Great breakfast included. Pool and hot tub. Short drive to downtown Galena. If you don't have a car the hotel offers a free shuttle service to Galena.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Florene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, and pleasant, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place, good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Sergio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was very clean. Staff was not friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed the back patio area and the hiking trail behind the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Nice hotel with lots of amenities. Attached Irish pub is fun. Decent food there and an ok breakfast at hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay for our Anniversary.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025