My wife and I recently stayed at the Felt Manor and had a "great escape" from our everyday life into the late 1800's. The Felt Manor has an exciting history with numerous artifacts and furnishings to make the escape complete. Yet , the amenities are 21st Century and the food and the hospitality are timeless. Laura, the Inkeeper, brings a personal touch to the stay and treated our palates to two days of culinary excitement. Her knowledge of the area was helpful for us to put together a wonderful sightseeing and historically enriching visit, not to mention leisurely strolling and shopping in the restored "downtown" area. You cannot go wrong if you build a Galena trip with the Felt Manor as your home base.

My wife and I recently visited Galena and stayed at the Felt Manor. We can't speak highly enough of the gracious host and relaxing atmosphere at the Inn.

From the minute we walked through the door we were made to feel welcome and more like old friends than new visitors. The Inn has a homelike feeling and is located in an enviable spot for access to the downtown area of Galena.

If for no other reason, we would return for the outstanding breakfast!


Al and Carol Konigson

My wife and I just returned from another wonderful mid-November weekend in historic Galena, staying at the stately and very comfortable Felt Manor. We look forward to returning every year at this time knowing that Laura the gracious and friendly innkeeper will again blow us away with her warm hospitality, incredible breakfasts and afternoon teas that are something to talk about. Felt Manor is on the National Historic Register and was the home of Lucius Felt, a Galena businessman in the dry goods arena, and is perched on Prospect Street looking down into the city and river valley below. We stayed this time in Susan's Room, a wonderful second-floor room at the front of the home with a great view of this little town which was once the home of General U.S. Grant, whose military leadership saved the day for the Union during the Civil War.
The value to those who are fortunate to find the Felt Manor and stay there is profound. Food offerings, as mentioned before, are at a gourmet level. There is no such thing as a continental breakfast at Felt Manor, the Friday afternoon teas include imaginative and delicious treats of all kinds, and there are cold and hot beverages on hand 24/7 for all guests. If you want a wonderful taste of this historical city tucked in the corner of northwestern Illinois, we highly recommend this terrific bed and breakfast. You won't regret it.

We spent two days/nights at Felt Manor and had a great time. Galena was an interesting and beautiful town that was easily accessed from Felt Manor (as long as you don't mind stairs). Our room was very comfortable and the tea and breakfasts were awesome. We ate breakfast both mornings at around 8:30 and didn't get hungry again until late afternoon. Laura and Sandy were great. We would definitely recommend Felt Manor to anyone travelling to Galena.