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Irish Cottage Inn & Suites

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

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Dinner served, Irish cuisine
Library
Dinner served, Irish cuisine
Exterior detail
Lobby
Located near Grant Home and Grant Park, the Irish Cottage Inn & Suites offers a free breakfast buffet. Guests can dine at Frank O'Dowd's Pub for dinner and enjoy drinks at the cozy bar. The property features an indoor pool with sun loungers and an onsite spa.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

Room options

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Traditional Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(148 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium Suite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(57 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Galena, Irish Cottage Inn & Suites is in the business district. Grant Home and Belvedere Mansion are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and Chestnut Mountain Resort. Old Market House and Dowling House are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Map
9853 US-20, Galena, IL, 61036

What's nearby

  • Grant Home - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Grant Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Belvedere Mansion - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Old Market House - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 9 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Durty Gurt's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gobbie's Sports Pub and Eatery - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Irish Cottage Inn & Suites

Hotel remodeled 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 onsite 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 along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A free area shuttle, a computer station, and 2 meeting rooms
  • A ballroom, a front-desk safe, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, breakfast, and helpful staff
Room features
All 76 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 49-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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

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?

Check-out 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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