STONEY CREEK LNN GALENA, Galena

The hotel sits along Highway 20, placing downtown Galena's 19th-century Main Street district - with its boutiques, galleries, and cafés - roughly 1 km away. The Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum is 1 km away, and Belvedere Mansion is 2 km from the property. Chestnut Mountain ski area is 16 km (about 16 km) from the hotel. The immediate area is car-dependent; a local cab service (Galena General Express) is available. Free parking is plentiful on-site, making a vehicle the most practical way to explore.

The property offers standard double and quadruple rooms, as well as themed suites with features including a hot tub, fireplace, and Keurig coffee machine. All rooms include air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, tea/coffee-making facilities, a hairdryer, and free toiletries. The lodge-inspired decor incorporates golf motifs. Some suites are spacious, while standard rooms are noted as compact for four people. The building has two floors with no elevator, so accessibility is limited to first-floor rooms. Some rooms have been reported as outdated, with concerns over stains on furniture, peeling wallpaper, and wear. Windows can be opened in many rooms for fresh air. The property uses key-card access for security.

The free hot breakfast buffet is available weekdays 6:30-9:30 am and weekends 7:00-10:00 am, offering scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage, pastries, waffles, fruit, coffee, and juice. The breakfast room features a fireplace and a cozy lodge atmosphere. The on-site bar, The Loose Moose, serves pizza, a selection of drinks (including a rotating local beer selection), and offers an outdoor patio with grills for guest use. A 24-hour vending pantry and coffee/tea station are available in the lobby. The property also has a coffee house on site.

The hotel features a free, heated indoor swimming pool open year-round (6:00 am-10:00 pm, with adults-only time 10:00 pm-11:00 pm). The hot tub/jacuzzi is also free for guests and is generally well-maintained and clean. A modern fitness centre with free weights and machines is available. The pool area provides towels, sun loungers, and a shallow end suitable for families. An outdoor patio with seating and a grill adds to the leisure options, along with a bar/lounge area on site.

Wi-Fi is complimentary throughout the hotel. Free private parking is available on-site without reservation, with accessible parking spaces. The 24-hour front desk offers luggage storage, and an invoice is provided at checkout. Coin-operated washers and dryers are available for guest use. Business facilities include fax/photocopying (free) and meeting/banquet services (additional charge). A shared lounge/TV area and vending machines for snacks and drinks are on the ground floor. The hotel is wheelchair accessible with designated rooms featuring accessible showers. Pets are allowed for a nightly fee. Safety features include CCTV in common areas, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and key-card access.