Welcome to The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast, where modern comfort meets charming elegance. Indulge in a full breakfast, bask in the sun on outdoor furniture amidst the garden's tranquility or lose yourself in a good book from the library.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Free parking
Main amenities (8)
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea in a common area
Air conditioning
Garden
Library
Meeting room
Free newspapers in the lobby
Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home (6)
Private bathroom
Garden
Daily housekeeping
DVD player
Fireplace
Cable TV service
The current price is $192
$192
$213 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
Room options
View all photos for Single Room (Viola)
Single Room (Viola)
Highlights
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Single Room (Bess)
Single Room (Bess)
Highlights
Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
17 sq m
Hill view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Single Room, Garden View (Lene)
Single Room, Garden View (Lene)
Highlights
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Single Room, 1 Queen Bed (Elsie)
The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast is a great choice for a stay in Galena. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and full breakfast daily between 9 AM and 10 AM.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
5 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum guest age is 18
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Caters to adults only
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 9 AM–10 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area
Working away
Meeting room
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Free newspapers in lobby
Romance packages
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1855
Garden
Library
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Closed captioned TV
Room amenities
Be entertained
DVD player
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Fan
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Fireplace
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast Galena
Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast
Steamboat House Galena
Steamboat House
The Steamboat House Bed Breakfast
The Steamboat House & Galena
The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast Galena
The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast
The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast Galena
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast and nearby?
The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast has a garden.
What's the area around The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast like?
The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast is a short 6-minute walk from Belvedere Mansion and 11 minutes' walk from Grant Park.
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The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Breakfast
Room
Downtown
Walking
What guests liked
Breakfasts were consistently excellent and a highlight of the stay. (7 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10
Very nice place, staff wonderful! Breakfast meals were fabulous.
Deniece
2-night trip
10/10
Great place to stay
Robert
2-night trip
10/10
The property restoration was very good. They put in a lot of work to decorate for the holiday. The owner was very nice and helpful.
Daniel
1-night trip
10/10
Cute little Bed and Breakfast close to all the shopping. Breakfast was astounding.
Joerg
2-night trip
10/10
Downtown Galena is a 2block walk. The rooms were beautiful and very quiet. Breakfast was fantastic also
David
2-night trip
10/10
Great experience all around.
Edward
2-night trip
10/10
Owner was excellent and very accommodating
John
2-night trip
10/10
We enjoyed our stay very much there. We love the old house and all the stuff that goes with it. The staff was wonderful. The food was great. We really enjoyed ourselves.
Frank
1-night trip
10/10
It's very quaint and comfortable and I liked the family-style breakfast in the morning as all of the guests were able to talk to each other. The host was also nice as well and I enjoyed the various activities (such as the morning coffee and evening wine cheese tea) and things to do.
Erich
1-night trip
10/10
Everything about our stay met our expectations. Great host, beautiful gardens, interior wonderfully decorated, with main level having both a piano and billiard room. Breakfast was scrumptious.
William
1-night trip
8/10
First time staying at a BB. Had a pleasant time. Inn keepers were kind and helpful.
Twyla
1-night trip
10/10
Carol & Katie were excellent hosts
James
1-night trip
8/10
Beautifully restored Victorian house, within walking distance to main shopping street. Victorian decor not really my taste but I appreciate the details.
Joseph
2-night trip
10/10
This was the first time my wife and I stayed at a Bed and Breakfast. We were very impressed with everything from the check-in to check-out. The Steamboat House is very impressive and historic. Our room was very nice and the breakfasts we were served were excellent. The Steamboat House is only a 5 minute walk to downtown, so we did not move our car during our 2 night stay. We will definitely be going back to the Steamboat House during our next stay in Galena. Carol's hospitality made this a very pleasant trip.
Steven
2-night trip
10/10
our stay was amazing. clean old home emaculent furnishing. I think we were the last to make our reservations, because the B&B was full for the 3 days that we stayed. I did not see any other rooms available when I booked. we had a smaller room with a queen size bed, but very comfortable. Breakfast was excellent was able to meet new people and was very entertaining. all of them were repeat guests and some even knew each other from previous visits. This was our first time going to Galena I am going to make sure it is not my last. over all one of the best mini vacations we have ever had. By the way Galina was #1 also did not have a bad meal in 3 days that we stayed, full of things to do and see.
Sidney
4-night trip
2/10
CAUTION! Don't stay here if you are sensitive to mold!!!
Or have allergies or asthma.
On our recent stay we encountered horrible air quality conditions. We had a two night stay planned and left a night early, opting to stay at another local hotel. When we brought this manager's attention they did nothing to make improvements (switching rooms/ airing out the room), or a refund.
We attempted to communicate all of this with the owner and have yet to receive a response(and it's been a few weeks)
On a positive note, the cookies they put out were fantastic!
Jenny
2-night trip
10/10
Nick
2-night trip
10/10
Carolyn
2-night trip
10/10
Deborah
2-night trip
8/10
There are quite a few bed and breakfast places in Galena. It is an old historic home, the inside was decorated nicely, we made use of the pool room which was fun. One suggestion would be to clean up the large front porch a bit, hide the bottle of round up, etc. This is the first impression and the front porch could be such a great focal point. The breakfast each day was very good and it was nice to meet and talk with the other guests. The location was great, just a few blocks from downtown. Overall a nice place.
Kim
3-night trip
10/10
Beautiful rooms and excellent breakfast.
JOSEPH
2-night trip
10/10
Beautiful Historic B&B within walking distance to downtown. Awesome breakfast that caters to guest's health needs.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10
Enjoyed the breakfast and the pool table. Very convenient walk to Main Street.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
8/10
It was lovely. Just what I imagined a Victorian home to be.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10
We highly recommend The Steamboat House! We stayed at here on our first trip to Galena and we’re so impressed. We hadn’t ever stayed at a Bed & Breakfast so weren’t really sure what to expect but couldn’t have had a better experience. Everything was very clean and Covid friendly! Carol is so kind and welcoming. The home is beautiful and the breakfast was absolutely delicious. The wine at 5 PM was a lovely time to explore the beautiful house. You can see the amount of care Carol puts into everything with the seasonal decorations and the pristine condition of the house. We stayed in Viola and really appreciated the fireplace in our room and morning coffee right outside the door! We will definitely be back!