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Grant Hills Motel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Galena with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk

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Grant Hills Motel offers relaxation and convenience with a seasonal outdoor pool and in-room WiFi. Laundry facilities save time on longer trips, and the 24-hour front desk ensures assistance is always available.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Room options

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7.6 out of 10
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Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Triple Room | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Basic Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
9372 US Hwy 20 W, Galena, IL, 61036

What's nearby

  • Grant Home - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Belvedere Mansion - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Grant Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Old Market House - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 8 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Durty Gurt's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gobbie's Sports Pub and Eatery - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Grant Hills Motel

Property highlights
Grant Hills Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Grant Hills Motel include thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • Decks/patios, separate sitting areas, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 50 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from April 01 to November 01

Property is also known as

Grant Hills Motel Hotel
Grant Hills Motel Galena
Grant Hills Motel Hotel Galena

Frequently asked questions

Does Grant Hills Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Grant Hills Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Grant Hills Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Grant Hills Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Grant Hills Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Grant Hills Motel located?

Situated in Galena, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Grant Home, Grant Park, and Washburne House Historic Site. Belvedere Mansion and Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Grant Hills Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 153 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Was very clean n inviting
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice small quiet hotel. Nothing fancy but clean and close to Galena downtown
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff!!! Housekeeper very sweet and helpful. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and close to Main Street! Will come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean neat and comfortable. Nothing fancy but a great value for the location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff, helpful, pool accommodations were great ,
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dog friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's always clean and quiet. I love having picnic areas with grills and a fire pit. Just a really nice place to stay and literally minutes from downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older charm beautiful area
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Perfect room for my family of 6
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Towels were prob from 1978 and the cockroaches were big. Otherwise there was a bed in the room. Should be $50 a night. Not sure why it’s over $150!?!?
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Suki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location is nice, and the staff was very friendly. However, the condition of the room could be improved.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ash

This was more than I was expecting for a roadside motel! Excellent, friendly service, clean and quiet rooms and facilities, and they accomodated an extra early check in. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Surprised it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greta

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

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I immediately had to ask to be switched to another room upon arrival as my room smelled, and there was a big bug on the wall. The sidewalks were cracked and crumbling. One of the chairs in my room was filthy and had a giant burn in the center. I took a photo but I don't see how to download to this review. The floor of the shower was squishy and I felt like I was going to slip or fall over. I realize the rate for this motel was very inexpensive but I would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and close to town. The beds were not very comfortable. But for the price and one night it works.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I really liked the back yard landscaping ie; fire pit setup. 2 gazebos with 2 outdoor grills each very spacious . I noticed that the pool however was very small . I didnt like being charged double due to an event in the area, especially since the MAIN EVENT didnt even occur due to little wind. GREAT GALENA BALLOON FEST / RACE/ GLOW ?????
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Arselia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not like anything about this property. Staff that we had to call for service to begin. insisted that I need to pay again when I had the receipt in my hands. Beds are awful and super uncomfortable, Web sight said I had a mountain view, I look out the window and saw trees from the ground to the sky. Please show me where in Illinois is there a mountain? I have lived here all my life and do not know of mountains in the flat lands. Web sight said that I had a queen bed, it was a Full size bed. Very upsetting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location next to busy road but wasnt too loud. I got placed in room 25 which had two stink bugs crawling on the wall and I couldn't shower or brush my teeth due to sink AND shower water reeking of sulphur and rotton eggs. It made the whole bathroom stink. The lady at front desk was short and not helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Deanna

Disliked: Amenities
The motel is in a main highway and is very noisy with trucks at night. I went to the vending machine to purchase a chocolate bar, when I opened the package the candy bar was white. I went to the office to let the manager know that the package was old and to try and get my money back but he said he didn't understand. The hair dryer didn't work as well and the office never opened on time to get the complimentary coffee in the morning. The price was the most cost effective but next time I think I will pay a little more.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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