We recently stayed at this hotel and when you see the words boutique in the name you assume it will be quaint. This hotel is like a standard chain hotel with a pub. We were very disappointed in the quality of the room for $227 a night. The furnishings are very plain. I have stayed in nicer Hampton Inns with... more

Based on other reviews that I have read, I thought this hotel was really overrated. We stayed in a room with a King size bed, and I felt like I was at a Super 8 hotel. For $200 a night, I would have rather stayed at a nice BandB or Eagle RIdge. Service was poor, and the front desk staff... more

I would have gotten this in sooner but I had to spend some time recuperating from all the fun I had at this wonderful hotel. Last weekend three of my girlfriends and I took advantage of the Ladies' Getaway Weekend package and had the time of our lives! The number one thing that sets the Irish Cottage apart from all... more

One year ago Labor Day weekend our older sister passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. We were (3) sisters who now found ourselves as (2) and as the anniversary of her death approached found ourselves lost without our older and wiser sister. My younger sister lives in Florida but returned to Iowa to be with our family. We three girls had... more

My wife and I went on a motorcycle trip to Galena and had the pleasure of staying with The Irish Cottage for a night. We had limited time there and wanted to make the most of it. John (The General Manager) was extremely helpful in pointing us in the right direction for dinner and entertainment. We finished our evening in... more

My husband and I stayed here for 3 nights as a get-away. I can see why this hotel is rated #1 in Galena. It is very nice, clean and enjoyable. The rooms are spacious and well-appointed. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. If you have never been to Galena, first you need to know that there are not a... more

A terrific find. The decor only hints at the "Irish spirit" of this hotel and eatery.. Very friendly and effecient service staff and outstanding food. Frank O'Dowd's Irish pub is pleasure to the eye, palate and senses. The Irish dancers were terrific. Will go back again and probably make it an extended visit. more

My husband and I have just returned from a small weekend getaway to Galena, Illinois. We stayed at the Irish Cottage and loved absoluetly every minute of it. Overall appearance when arriving was simply delightful. Very clean on the outside and well manicured grounds. The frearie rings on the back side of the hotel are a great authentic touch to... more

I have stayed in very nice to lower end hotels, and was very happy with this hotel. Our Glendalough room was clean, bed and pillows comfy, and there was even an adjustable shower head with TONS of water pressure. I'm not a big b&b/inn person, and would rather have the modern updates and anonymity that hotels provide. One of the... more