Wonderful atmosphere for a getaway! Friendly, cordial environment with quaint shopping and a very nice variety of restaurants. A town with an interesting history involving the stay of a US President and several other dignitaries. You need to do this at least once.

excellent location. It was very clean, and comfortable. Having a coffee pot in the room was a bonus, along with the complimentary bottled water. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Being able to park your car and walk without having to motor was very nice. Everything is within walking distance to the DeSoto.

The only drawback was the ...

we had planned a girls weekend and had booked at the d house first of all the rooms smelled musty and moldy the beds were worn and old we slept on the floors some of us did and as we looked out the window to the court yard you could see the mold and dust hanging out of the vetalation system over the food court. the reception for tv was a joke and ...

Definitely not a good value. For $160 a night the beds were not comfortable, the bedspreads old and the carpet worn. The worst was the smell, like a stale old smoked-in room although we were in a non-smoking section. Reservations were for 2 adults and one child, yet we only had 2 sets of towels and no bath soap. This hotel could be such a gem, ...

I loved the historical feel of the Desoto House. It's a great place to go if you plan on spending a lot of time on Main Street. The rooms are generous in size, but don't offer a lot for kids. The underground parking is convenient during the busy season and it'perfect for walking to dining areas and pubs. The diner down the street ...

I love the Victorian experience this hotel offers. Yes, there will be a TV and phone in your room, but don't expect Internet access, a pool or exercise room. There's another place in Galena that offers those things.

That said, the Desoto House Hotel is probably not the place to bring the kids. However, if you and your significant other ...