A perfect romantic getaway…read more The entire weekend my wife and I could not stop talking about how charming and relaxing our room was. Matthew, the Innkeeper, seems to have thought of everything when it comes to comfort and relaxation. Our brunch each morning was healthy, fresh, and gourmet prepared. There was complimentary wine and finger foods in the downstairs shared sitting area each late afternoon and evening. Matthew was always attentive, warm, and welcoming with any requests. We loved that we were steps away from the main shopping street of the town, and walking distance from historical sites to tour and the charming businesses of the town. We plan on returning to The Jail Hill Inn and becoming "repeat offenders" as we loved staying in our room so much this past weekend we still have so much of Galena to see.

One of the nicest places I have ever stayed at. Where to begin? The inn is impeccably restored. It…read moreis a beautiful building, and our suite was thoughtfully, elegantly designed and stocked with every comfort. We loved the lush fresh flower arrangements in our room and throughout the entire inn. The common areas (breakfast area/living on main floor and the outdoor patio) are similarly beautiful, with comfortable seating and beautiful vistas. The food - from the afternoon appetizer/cheese/wine tray to the incredible breakfast - was really delicious. And I could go on. If you're at all contemplating a stay in Galena, this is the place to go! It is romantic, quiet, nurturing, luxurious.

A fantastic B&B. This was our second stay and this was a special one as we celebrated our 50th…read morewedding anniversary. Chris and Resa the proprietors made our weekend extra special. They surprised us with a little cake for our 50th. Every evening they hosted a cocktail hour with all the guests and they joined in the conversation. The breakfasts were amazing. A different breakfast everyday. They were also very helpful with things to do in the area and they always have recommendations for dinner and it does not disappoint.

Resa and Chris run the best B&B ever. Everything was so wonderful from the clean, beautifully…read moredecorated rooms to the 4:00 happy hour on the patio to the DELICIOUS 3 course breakfasts. They were great hosts to us on our honeymoon beginning with a cake in our room upon arrival. They were very quick to point out our must sees and had menus for all the major restaurants. We can't wait to go back.

We had a wonderful time! Accommodations were tidy and the art was pleasant. Do not…read moremiss Sunday breakfast, superb treatment like I've never experienced before!

Beautiful stay with gracious and communicative hosts. Walking distance to downtown. The apartments…read moreare above an old brewery and have high ceilings with lovely skylights. It is on Route 20, but that didn't bother us.

Stayed here for a two-night getaway weekend to Galena. It proved to be a great choice. Jordana…read more(innkeeper) was welcoming and friendly. Our room was clean, spacious, and comfortable. Our bathroom featured a claw-foot freestanding tub, which was fine for us but could be a challenge for older or mobility-challenged guests. The happy hour at 5:00 each evening offered wine and a simple cheese plate, which Jordana prepared. Breakfast each morning was a full 3-4 courses, which was really delicious and served promptly at 8:30. We enjoyed chatting with other guests at breakfast and learning about their adventures in Galena. Communication with the Inn was frequent and easy. Note that the former "Potting Shed" is now a Sauna space. The Inn is within about a 15-minute walking distance of downtown, and a 10-minute walk to Grant's home. Great stay, highly recommended.

We stayed one night. The room was very clean and comfortable. The bed was very comfortable. Firm…read morebut not hard. It was very quiet and peaceful. Jordana was a great host. She went above and beyond and got us distilled water for our CPAP. The breakfast was AMAZING! We hope to visit again in the future.

The accommodations are both lovely and comfortable. The breakfast, exquisite. The host, Paul? On…read morethe Yelp scale of one to five, Paul was a solid ten. I said what I said. He was gracious beyond description, and flawlessly accommodated our atypical special requests. This experience was truly hospitality at its very best.

Very nice stay. Host was very kind and accommodating. Breakfast was amazing. Rooms were decorated…read morenicely and it made for a nice romantic weekend.

Hellman House is an awesome three story Victorian home in almost original condition, serving as a…read morebed & breakfast. There are four guest rooms. The largest is called the Master Suite, and the others are named after the original owners daughters. We stayed in the "Eleanor" room, which is the smallest of the rooms. We came on Christmas Day and were the only people there. Rita, the innkeeper, was extremely pleasant, accommodating and helpful. She told us the history of the house, how she became the ninth owner and also helped us find the only restaurant open on Christmas within a 30 mile radius. She then gave us a gift of local wine and a tiny Christmas ornament. So great! Another thing I appreciated about this B&B is when I was looking up places in Galena, I noticed a rather disturbing trend of a lot of places having beautiful buildings, but then were either ridiculously expensive or else inside things got really hokey. Like with in room jacuzzi tubs or everything Super Girly with pink and lace exploding everywhere. Thanks for keeping it simple & elegant, Hellman, we are excited to come back again.

My wife and I had such a nice stay at Hellman Guest House that we can't wait to go back and stay…read moreagain. Rita is a welcoming and friendly host who is happy share information about the history of the house and the town of Galena. The breakfast was very good! The location is perfect for its views as well as its proximity to Main Street. We strongly recommend Hellman Guest House if you plan to visit Galena and the surrounding area.

I chose this place because it was convenient downtown and had free parking. Turned out to be a…read moregreat decision, as we walked the downtown area often, and found it was wonderful to have a reserved parking place when there were lots of people visiting. As noted on the website, the rooms are on the second floor and the stairs are steep -- no elevator. So just be prepared. It's an old building, so there are some creaks and groans when you walk the hall or rooms, but it is so quaint! The antique furniture is lovely. The beds are very comfortable. The bathroom is roomy and the water pressure worked well (always a plus for my husband). The HUGE cinnamon roll awaiting us when we arrived was wonderful!!! And we thought the price per night was affordable (under $200). Being at the end of Main St makes it more quiet than uptown further. Just an enjoyable place to stay.

Love it - nothing to not like about it. Walk in to an open door and the key is in the door. Fresh…read morecinnamon bread waiting for you, with coffee. Quaint rooms. Comfy beds and pillows. Nice decor in room and bathroom. The victorian style is lovely. Clean. Quiet. Downtown in the thick of shops, beverages, restaurants, and people. Park along the levee, behind building for convenience and at no charge (for the weekend anyway). Sweet location.

Lovely home, great host took care of all our needs, very gracious and welcoming…read moreBreakfast was excellent If you are in Galena don't miss this bead and breakfast!

We had a fantastic weekend in the Lena and I are staying here. Made it that much better…read more Carol was great and was especially accommodating to anyone with celiac. One of the reasons we stayed here was because of the reviews and that they had gluten-free items here. As advertised, everything was gluten-free for me, but was "normal" for my wife. It is close to downtown Galena, super wash shops. We will be back.