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The Steamboat House

The Steamboat House

605 S. Prospect
Galena, IL 61036

(815)777-2317
 
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Circa 1855. Truly elegant as well as historic, this brick Gothic Revival, pre-Civil War mansion was built for a renowned Mississippi River steamboat captain. The inn exudes luxury while imparting a welcome, friendly ambiance. Main-floor parlors include a library and billiards room. A central parlor on the second floor offers early-morning Gevalia coffee and tea. Enjoy midweek afternoon treats or wine and cheese on the weekends. Each guest bedroom features a fireplace, heirloom furniture, vintage photographs and original artwork. The formal dining room is set with antique china, crystal and silver for a breakfast that is sure to please. Relax on the front porch overlooking roses.

Rates

$105 to $155

Payment types accepted include Visa, Personal Checks, Master Card, Discover, Travelers Checks and Cash.

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Breakfast
  • Wine Time

Events Hosted

  • Seminars
  • Romantic Getaways
  • Reunions
  • Meetings
  • Weddings

Available Food Service

  • Early Coffee/Tea
  • Full Breakfast
  • Full Gourmet Breakfast
  • Snacks/Refreshments
  • Wine

Other Activities

  • Wineries
  • Water Sports
  • Tennis
  • Sports Events, Major, College
  • Skiing Downhill
  • Skiing Cross Country
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Parks
  • Museums
  • Live Theater
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hiking
  • Golf
  • Fishing
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Bicycling
  • Art Galleries
  • Antiquing
  • Historic District
  • Trolley Tours
  • Ghost Tours
  • Historic Attractions
  • Riverboat Cruises

Innkeeper(s)

Glen and Char Carlson

Rooms

This property has 5 total guest accommodations with private bath, 5 with fireplaces, 1 suite. The types of beds available include Queen, Double and Twin.

Amenities In Room

  • Wireless Internet Access
  • VCR
  • Television
  • Reading Lamps
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Hair Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • DVD
  • CD Player
  • Cable TV
  • Air Conditioning
  • Clock Radio
  • Central Air
  • Heirloom Antique Furnishings
  • Flat Screen Lcd Tvs
  • Dvd Players (video Library)
  • Early Morning Coffee
  • Late Night Hot Beverages Outside Room

Amenities On Site

  • VCR
  • Television
  • Phone
  • Parlor Games
  • Mac
  • Library
  • Gift Shop
  • Fireplace
  • DVD
  • Computers
  • Billiard Room
  • Original Parlors
  • Gazebo
  • Large Covered Front Porch
  • Lcd Tvs

Business Traveler Amenities

  • Desk
  • Television
  • Internet Access
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • FAX On-site
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Hair Dryer
  • Daily Newspapers
  • Flexible Check in/out Times
  • Continental Breakfast Available
  • Special Business Rates
  • Wi-fi Connection

Map

Location: City/Urban and Near downtown Galena.


Recommended Restaurant(s)

  • Fried Green Tomatoes
  • Backstreet Steakhouse
  • Perry Street Brasserie

Romantic Interest

Lovely antique decor, many parlors and private places for quiet moments

Historic Interest

One of the finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture in the Midwest. The 22-room mansion was built from an Andrew Jackson Downing plan for Daniel Harris, a legendary steamboat captain on the Mississippi River

Historic Awards:

  • National Register (Granted)
  • State Historical Site (Granted)
  • City Historical Site (Granted)

Historic Memberships:

  • National Trust
  • State Historical Society
  • Local Historical Society
  • City Historical Society

Historic sites nearby:

US Grant Home, America's River Center, Dubuque Historical Society Museum (15 miles), Apple River Fort

Weather

Policies

Minimum Stay Requirements:Saturday night reservation requires 2 night stay
Cancellation:14-day cancellation policy. See web site for complete policy
Pets:Innkeepers pets on premises.
Smoking:Smoke Free Property.

Publicity and Reviews

Country Magazine, Illinois Now Magazine, America's Best Bed & Breakfast Recipes, Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald (northwest Illinois suburbs), ABC and WGN TV in 2007.

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Get a Free Night at this inn

- One Night Free: This property is featured in Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns published by American Historic Inns. This guide features a certificate for ONE NIGHT FREE with the purchase of one night.

The dates this property will honor the certificate are November-February, Monday/Tuesday, Tuesday/Wednesday, Wednesday/Thursday. Bess or Amanda Room, subject to availability

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