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. 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
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Patrick Thomas M. 2016-05-16We always love our visits to the DeSoto House Hotel. The food is delicious, the staff is friendly, the rooms are spotless, and it is located in the...
Joanne T. 2016-02-18I love all the History associated with the DeSoto House AND I like that you can just walk out the front door and you're on Main Street with all the...
Andrew D. 2016-01-27Well I don't know how in the hell they cooked the cheese curds but hotdam. Un-be-lieve-able. Fireplace was going. Service was great. Food was above...
Jim P. 2018-06-06Great place to stay located directly in the heart of Historic Downtown Galena where you can walk to shops, bars and restaurants.
Kristi M. 2018-02-26I stayed at the DeSoto house while I shot a wedding in Galena and it was great!!!! It was I loved the location, the bar attached was nice and fun and...
Tina Ackert L. 2018-02-11Loved staying here! Wonderful staff, great food, comfortable beds and a great location right downtown!
Gfy S. 2017-12-06Great Place. I highly recommend staying in this hotel. I love the way you feel being in the oldest running hotel in the state of Illinois. Food...
Stacey L. 2017-11-27Absolutely loved the hotel from the moment I walked in. Robin checked us in and She was awesome. She had us laughing so much. It has incredible...
Jody Aldis T. 2017-11-22We stayed here for my Birthday it was beautiful and great food and service. We will be back.
Sandra S. 2017-11-18I didn’t stay here but did the walking tour, very neat place next time might get a room!
Lisa S. 2017-11-12Comfort, clean & historic. Ideal location for visiting downtown.
Angel A S. 2017-10-22It’s a beautiful place , second time visiting
Gary M. 2017-10-21It’s taken twenty years to finally spend the night here and there were no disappointments. The facility is excellently rehabbed and the breakfast was...
Heather L. 2017-10-19We just got married this past weekend, and the vintage historic feel of this hotel was exactly what I was wanting! For being the oldest operating...
Emily G. 2017-10-17We got married at Desoto House over the weekend. Originally we just had the Parker Room booked for the reception, but when the weather turned to...
Sandie R. 2017-10-03Great dinner.
Amanda J. 2017-09-18Fantastic sunday brunch. Perfect little outing prior to heading home on a sunday morning.
Eileen Martin J. 2017-04-01My husband and I were married on 3/25/17 in one of the small banquet rooms. We also had our dinner reception in the same room. They allowed us...
Jamie B. 2017-03-16Great place. Good food. Didn't see any ghosts but we did look around for them and enjoyed the history of this hotel. Will go back again.
David G. 2017-03-09Very nice, clean historic hotel. My only complaint was the mattress was very firm.
Updates from DeSoto House Hotel
DeSoto House H. 2015-08-12
Looking for restaurants to dine at in #Galena? Chose from one of our three restaurants! The Generals', Green Street Tavern, and The Courtyard Restaurant Find #restaurant info here: http://desotohouse.com/restaurants/ Image from our Generals' Restauran
Looking for restaurants to dine at in #Galena? Chose from one of our three restaurants! The Generals', Green Street Tavern, and The Courtyard Restaurant Find #restaurant info here: http://desotohouse.com/restaurants/ Image from our Generals' Restauran
DeSoto House H. 2015-08-11
Event reminder: The Juliani Ensemble,a highly acclaimed chamber #music ensemble, is coming to the DeSoto House! It is truly the beginning of many wonderful concerts to come "Where History Makes Music" in Grant's #Galena. Make your reservation and mark y
Event reminder: The Juliani Ensemble,a highly acclaimed chamber #music ensemble, is coming to the DeSoto House! It is truly the beginning of many wonderful concerts to come "Where History Makes Music" in Grant's #Galena. Make your reservation and mark y
DeSoto House H. 2015-08-10
The scenic views, the #history, the charm, what do you look forward to most when visiting #Galena?
The scenic views, the #history, the charm, what do you look forward to most when visiting #Galena?
DeSoto House H. 2015-08-10
Hope every enjoyed their weekend! They sure do go by fast :)
Hope every enjoyed their weekend! They sure do go by fast :)
DeSoto House H. 2015-08-08
More reasons to come to Galena :) So many events! http://desotohouse.com/category/events/
More reasons to come to Galena :) So many events! http://desotohouse.com/category/events/
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