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The Steamboat House

605 S. Prospect Street, Galena, IL 61036
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Galesburg, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

My husband and I stayed at The Steamboat House B&B this past weekend for 3 days and had had a wonderful experience! The house is amazingly beautiful, clean, and very accommodating. The owners Glen & Char are so sweet and kind and very knowledgeable about the Galena area. The breakfast's are to die for! Wine & Cheese at 5:00 was... More

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Wheeling, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

My husband and I have been to numerous B&Bs across the country, including several in Galena, and The Steamboat House is one of our favorites. We've just completed our fifth weekend stay and are already looking forward to returning next year. The innkeepers have done a wonderful job restoring the historic house including main floor common areas and lovely guest... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

My boyfriend and I stayed here last weekend, along with another couple. All of us had a wonderful time and absolutely loved this place. The owners, Glen and Char, were very welcoming and accommodating, the house is beautiful, and immaculately clean! We loved having a fireplace in the bedroom, and the decor in general. It's a bit like stepping back... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

My adult daughter and I have been coming for several years to the Steamboat House and we won't stay anywhere else in Galena! To begin with, the hosts are fabulous. When you stay in a B&B, so much of your stay depends on the hosts and the atmosphere they create. Char and Glenn are exceptional at creating an environment where... More

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Naperville, Illinois, United States
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2013

My girlfriend and I stayed at the Steamboat, the weekend of Feb. 15th. The hosts made us feel at home. The room was very comfortable, and beautifully decorated. The breakfasts were absolutely out of these world. And the fact that all the guests ate at the same time and at the same table made the meal seem more like a... More

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Naperville
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2012

My husband and I frequent Bed and Breakfasts quite often and our stay here was wonderful! Upon arrival we were warmly greeted by the owner Glen and given a tour of the beautiful house (the pictures on line do not due the house justice). The house is classy, impeccably clean, well maintained, warm and inviting. The owners are not only... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2012

This is a wonderful period style bed and breakfast, if you love antiques then this would be a great place for you to stay. We really enjoyed Glen and Char, they were very informative about the area and had some great stories to tell about the house's history. The one wish we have for our next stay, and, yes we... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 15, 2012 via mobile

Stayed three nights and enjoyed every minute. Terrific hosts (friendly, helpful), good breakfasts, nice conversation, very interesting house, clean and comfortable bedroom, terrific porch, close to downtown. Recommend highly!

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West Dundee, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 9, 2012

We just recently stayed at The Steamboat House this past weekend. When we were planning our weekend start in Galena, we weren't quite sure of which bed and breakfast to choose in Galena. I reviewed several online sites and decided to also reach out to the owners to ask a few additional questions. Glen made our decision even easier, and... More

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Mt Pleasant
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 14, 2012

We are so happy that we stayed here! Wonderful, friendly, and down to earth people who own and run it. They made you feel very welcome and were not afraid to use and enjoy their antiques, that filled the house! Very clean rooms and they thought of all the details that people like when they are staying away from home.... More

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Address: 605 S. Prospect Street, Galena, IL 61036
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Region: United States > Illinois > Galena
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Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking
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Ranked #7 of 35 B&Bs / Inns in Galena
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Experience the romance of historic Galena in the extraordinary mansion built by legendary steamboat captain Daniel Smith Harris in 1855. A walk-to-town location, evening wine and cheese hour, heirloom antique furnishings, and gracious surroundings provide guests with the very finest bed and breakfast experience."Galena's favorite bed & breakfast" is a destination in itself. The Steamboat House showcases architectural excellence with its grand foyer, billiard room, parlors, library and formal dining room, all meticulously restored for guests to enjoy. ... more   less 
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