The good: the woodwork, pocket doors, high ceilings, bed frames, and fireplaces were all beautiful…read more Dave and Michelle, the owners, were lovely. Breakfast was great, as were the home baked treats that could be found throughout the day. The bad: there was only wine and soda in the fridge. No ice and no water. The common areas were cluttered. I don't care to stay someplace and see piles of junk on the floor. I stepped into the kitchen at one point to look for some ice for my tea and the cleanliness of the kitchen was very questionable. Food had been left out of the fridge on the counter, and it was the middle of the day. Against my better judgement I DID have breakfast the next day and I haven't gotten sick, so there IS that! The ugly: I am very sensitive to smells and there was a heavy presence of cat urine. I just couldn't escape it. i never saw a cat, but I sure did smell it! The curtains in our room were falling apart and they were all water stained. I could look past all of that, but when I discovered what the pillows looked like I was done and we left a day early. The pillows were not encased in a protective cover before they were placed in a pillowcase and they were all stained and disgusting, one even had a hole in it. Even that didn't phase me too much, but when I helped myself to a pillow case that I found in the hall closet it looked like there was a booger on it and I just lost it. We were not given any kind of hassle when we checked out early and it would be my guess that we were not the first. As others have mentioned the outside looked like something out of a horror movie, but I obviously wasn't put off by it as we did check in. According to past reviews the renovation of the front porch has been going on for YEARS, and it looks pretty trashy. If you don't mind all that I mentioned, by all means stay, but I will not stay again. If you can get past the cat smell and the disgusting pillows and the dirty kitchen, it IS a beautiful B&B. I need to note that it took me a long time to write this review. It really IS beautiful, and the owners really are lovely people, but I just couldn't not say something. Had everyone else that has written reviews been totally honest, I probably would not have stayed there. This place could be SO much better with a little more care.

Epic, this place is epic…read more The history, architecture (updates in process) midwest comfort, soul and love is what your looking for; this is the place. Lovely ambiance of jazz always playing seems comforting in so many ways. The hostess ate breakfast with me and helped me with photos, directions, advise. She was sincerely lovely. They went out of their way to help me in my travels. Epic hosts, food, complimentary drinks. I have never been to a place this unique. Usually you worry about small things at hotels bc they are so sterile. Here its like staying at your grandparents house or favorite aunt and uncles. I suggest this location to people who love the wholesome things in life without the upper scale crust lingering on your permanent white pillowcases. You don't need to worry about that here. (I would not suggest this to people with serious allergies or extreme standards.) Everything felt comfortable and relaxing. I love it! And I will continue to come back. Best bed and breakfast! Just epic! Perfectly cooked, the best crapes I have ever had. This peach layered cake they made... I can't stop thinking about! You gotta check it out!

This place is the perfect weekend getaway location! It's quiet, beautiful, clean and peaceful…read more Hidden away yet relatively close to civilization. The staff is very hospitable. Easy check in. Nothing bad to say about this place. The terrain is absolutely gorgeous.

This beautiful log lodge sits out in the country surrounded by a forest reserve but only 8 miles…read morefrom Dubuque. If you like nature, quiet and great hospitality this place in for you. There are different themed suites and they have large tubs to enjoy a soak. The indoor Koi pond and native american decor is an added bonus. I liked sitting around the fire at night and drinking wine as I watched the firebugs. This is the place to destress and enjoy a peaceful weekend. Yeah it is as good as it gets!

Clean hotel Great customer service…read more Nice pool and jaccuzi Close to downtown Close to grocery store also and restaurant

This hotel is amazing beautiful room comfortable bed our room number 5 had a private entrance…read moreseparate sitting area with a large smart tv (also in the bedroom) and fireplace nice breakfast great variety of food to choose from hotel staff was awesome very knowledgeable of area there are no elevators which is understanable because of the age of the property I would highly recommend to anyone looking to visit Galena

What. A. Hoot Looking for something that is old school, and…read morenot main stream? look no further. Heads up: No wifi except in the lobby. Not much for climate control but a ceiling fan and opening windows. Tini-Tiny bathroom. So small the sink is on the outside. Smoking allowed in building. Train!!!! 3am train We found this on yelp that everyone was getting a kick out of this place so we decided to try it. Called ahead (from across town). The woman on the phone was very kind. Walked into the old fashioned lobby and checked right in without any hassle. Besides the front desk is a small market of choices for snacks incase you forgot something. The woman was friendly again and told us all that we needed to know. She told us about the adjoining bar that opened later that night. The two creepy life sized Native Indian dolls weren't much for conversation. Got in the rather old elevator....It made lots of noises as we ascended to our floor. Using an actual key we went into the room. The rooms decor was like stepping into my grandma house. It actually had a grandparent smell. We cracked up at the size of the "queen" bed. That is not a queen. It was clean though. Minus a couple little things the bed was clean and that's important. There was a mini fridge, a couch, a microwave and about 6 different lamps in our one room. What made me laugh the hardest was the instant coffee maker..The antique. Even had the plastic mini cups holders. Oh I was afraid of setting something on fire. You're adventurous right? Tired of the same old hotels, yea try this one for a whole new experience. Also the bar attached to the hotel has karaoke every night and the staff is very welcoming. Within walking distance of many places to eat.

Clean, good price. Nothing fancy. No temperature control in room. Mine was too cold. Desk manager…read moresaid they didn't allow heaters and he could not get the heat fixed. He said he could get me another blanket. That didn't happen either. Disappointing.

Great little motel with some unique features. Not fancy but great…read more Fire pit and pool are both nice

An extra star for being the cheapest room near Galena on the Saturday night we stayed there. If…read moreprice is your top priority then maybe this is your place. It's a quick drive into town. The front desk staff was polite enough. The room was terrible, it smelled strongly of urine, mildew, and probably dog. There were dogs barking in nearby rooms, and the sink and shower did not drain. The beds and bedding were of poor quality. Trucks on the highway outside the room were loud and sometimes made the bed shake. In the future, unless it was once again the last room available in town, we would never stay here.

Absolutely charming and unique place to stay. The provided morning breakfast is 5 stars and rivals…read moreany large motel. Weekends offer dinner theater type eating experiences such as murder mystery or the last meal on the Titanic. We did enjoy either of those on this visit but plan to in warmer weather. (Visited in January to eagle watch along the Mississippi river) Located in Bellevue Iowa, South of Dubuque. Visit their website for all the information. https://www.montrest.com/

This is a beautiful place to visit and the murder mystery was so much fun. I had the pork chop…read moredinner. My only complaint was the chop was not cooked all the way. Pork is a touchy meat to serve if its not done correctly a person can get very sick . We discussed this with them and they said it won't happen again. Good for them . But the place is beautiful inside and out. All the furniture is antique. And we had the bedroom down stairs a d it had a whirlpool tub. It was amazing

One Orange Centre has been on my list for a visit for a few years, and this weekend I was finally…read moreable to drive 4 hours to spend 2 nights Friday-Sunday. This is a woman-owned and operated historical Frank Lloyd Wright property with a very unique mid-century modern guest wing. I LOVE IT HERE!! The property itself is amazing and expansive with a guest lounge and adjoining guest deck area. The food is Freshly prepared and to be more social (since I always travel alone), I walked down to the nearby Luxembourg restaurant and then to Beer in the Barn, the oldest barn in Iowa. The views from One Orange Centre are spectacular. This is a perfect getaway to unwind, relax and rejuvenate.

It's closed down again and for sale. I've been in it top to…read morebottom and is very eerie in there. Needs a-lot of work on top floors and tower. I wouldn't sleep there even if opened.

My husband and I stayed here for our two year anniversary this past weekend. The Ryan Mansion is…read morebeyond beautiful and historic, the owner Bill is nothing short of passionate about the place. He is also a collector of stereoscopy, he will take a 3D photo of you for $20, which was one of the highlights of our trip. The mansion sits on a large property with a pond and many seating areas outside. The breakfast deserves a more than honorable mention, Bill whipped us all up delicious stuffed french toast, some of the best I have had. Some things to note if you want to stay here... 1. It is not walking distance from downtown Galena 2. It is an old house, not all the rooms have a shower, ours (Katie) only had a tub. 3. Temp. control must be something of an issue, our room was cold while another guests was hot. On the other hand, if you want an actual victorian style experience, this is the place for you. They do a good job of hiding anything modern and if you want some extra history, there are tours throughout the day.