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DeSoto House Hotel

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The DeSoto House Hotel is the oldest operating hotel in Illinois located on famous Main Street in Galena, IL.

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The DeSoto House Hotel opened its doors in 1855 and continues to welcome guests with hospitality, charm and history, awarding us the title of “Illinois’ Oldest Operating Hotel.”

Throughout the years we have welcomed such memorable guests as Abraham Lincoln, William Jennings Bryan, and serving as the presidential campaign headquarters for
Ulysses S. Grant just to name a few.

Nestled in the heart of Downtown Galena, the DeSoto House puts you in the midst of fine antique shops, restaurants, boutiques, historical points of interest and picturesque 1800’s architecture.

Galena’s rich history comes alive the minute you step into our Lobby. Our staircase and ballroom are reminiscent of grand and gala events that took place throughout the past 156 years.

Today, the DeSoto House welcomes guests with genuine warmth and hospitality and is dedicated to making each guest feel that
they are our first priority and part of our ongoing History. While visiting us, please take time to enjoy our self-guided walking tour and our Quiet Room with historic video.


Address: 230 S Main St, Galena, IL 61036, USA
Phone: (815) 777-0090
State: Illinois
County: Jo Daviess County
Zip Code: 61036


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Reviews
The hotel is right in the heart of downtown Galena. Many historic people stayed at the hotel. The rooms are a little quirky. They have also seen ghosts in the hotel especially in the lower-level generals restaurant. The restaurants serve a variety of food and the food is very tasty and the service is excellent the hotel staff is also excellent.
9 years ago (29-10-2017)
Although it was more expensive to stay here than a chain hotel outside of downtown, it was well worth it. The history is amazing. You feel as though you've walked back in time the moment you enter the lobby. It was convenient staying downtown, too. After walking around all morning, we were hot and tired, so we visited the root beer store in the hotel and returned to our room to rest an hour before going back out -- all without having to move the car! A random thing I liked about the restaurant in the basement of the courtyard is you could get biscuits and gravy as your side with breakfast instead of toast or pancakes. I thought that was an unusual option, but was happy I got to try the biscuits and gravy and egg's Benedict. The Galena ghost tour starts and ends at the De Soto and provides even more hotel history.
9 years ago (09-09-2017)
Really enjoyed staying here. The food and drinks were great. Staff very friendly. Would love to come again.
9 years ago (18-10-2017)
Fantastic historical hotel. Friendly staff and clean rooms. Excellent dining choices with three restaurants. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
9 years ago (25-10-2017)
I was here for a wedding and all the staff were very friendly and made the wedding beautiful. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that the room they gave us for the dinner was extremely cramped and a bit claustrophobic. Over all everything was great though.
9 years ago (25-10-2017)
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