Since 2006 during the annual US Grant Pilgrimage in April Joyce and Andy have allowed Boy Scout Troop 583 from Kenosha, WI to camp in the back yard of the motel. Joyce and Andy have been friendly, gracious and very kind. We have rooms for the adult leaders and have found them to be very clean. The View Motel has... more

We travel to Galena almost every year in November for our anniversary, so we know the area fairly well. This was our first stay at the View Motel, but it won't be our last! Simple, affordable, cozy, and clean are all words that describe our stay. The owners made our stay fun and memorable with an evening campfire, music, friendly... more

I have stayed at the view for several years and have also stayed in several of the areas motels. None compares. Andy and Joyce treat are very gracious hosts who obviously care more about customer satisfaction than the botton line. The rooms are always clean and well maintained, the location is great and the new flat screen tv's are a... more

This was exactly the kind of place we always try to stay at - non-chain, parking at your door, cute or quaint, and friendly and a great price. The owners were the best. I could not believe the evening outdoor fire with the owners and other guests. We had a blast (and the owners even offered us a beverage and... more

Nice friendly owner/mngt, clean,quiet and close enough to Galena.Easy on pocket book.A shout out from LAKE VILLA IL; more

The owners of this hidden gem made our stay in the Galena area a delightful experience. The owners, Andy and Joyce went out of their way to make everyone feel at home at this adorable little roadside motel. Room was really nice and clean, the shower was great, strong water pressure and plenty of hot water. Was like having a... more

What a gem we found for a place to stay. The View Motel was perfect. The outside is so appealing and neat with a fire pit for relaxing and visiting with other guests. I’m sorry the weather wasn’t cooperating the weekend we stayed, so we’ll have to get that fire pit going next time! The rooms were spacious and very... more

Joyce and Andy take pride in their motel, it shows and the guests are the winners. The View is close to the Galena activities, a hometown restaurant and a store nearby, very convenient. Joyce and Andy treat you like friends and do all they can to make your stay a pleasant one. more

My boyfriend Rusty and I just stayed at The View. The room was clean, comfortable, and spacious. The location was near Galena, the town where there were many little stores to shop and find antiques, shirts, stained glass, and many other collectables. There were some historical markers. The owners Andy & Joyce were polite, friendly, and courteous. The outside of... more