The resort / hotel is rather old and worn out. The rooms were just OK - again probably time for a remodeling task to be done. We hada 2 queen beds room which was reasonably sized. Odd room numbers have a view of the Mississippi river. Staff members were OK. Free breakfast is essentially $8 per person off from the... more

My husband and I stayed at the resort March 28-30, 2008. This was our first time at the resort and we were skeptical about our stay. The room was clean. The staff was courteous and friendly and the view was spectacular. The hot tub was lovely but somewhat small. Breakfast was included in the price both days in the dining... more

We wanted a quick weekend trip to do some snowboarding and Chestnut mtn was only 3 hours from Chicago.... Unfortunately the rooms are very sad...the faceplate from the phone was missing and the lamps are bolted down to the furniture. The rooms seemed clean but are in need of a major renovation. The food at the resort is terrible and... more

Mattresses were horrible and had to be original to the Resort when it opened. No Elevator and we were staying on the 3rd floor, so you have to haul your bags up the stairs. Resort was extremely outdated as far as decor goes. Hotel had a musty, smokey smell throughout even in the non-smoking rooms. However, the room was clean.... more

We spent a day in Galena and stayed the night at the Chestnut. We went in their off-season which seems like off-season would be anytime there is no snow. This may be a great place for ski bums but the rest of the year it is pretty rough. The indoor pool is nice but the hotel is in need of... more

This resort is in a great location. It is a fun drive up the "mountain" and you have gorgeous views of the Mississippi River once you arrive at the resort. The sunsets are incredible! But, I stayed at this resort in the mid-'80s and it has not been updated since then. I felt like I stepped into a time machine.... more

Hubby and some friends decided on a last minute get away to Galena, IL from Chicago. We choose this place because of location. Upon arrival we were greeting with a musty smell in the lobby. Upon checkin we go up to the room on the 4th floor and discovered there was no elevator. Halls and bottom portion of the walls... more

Our stay at Chestnut was Great! Staff was friendly, good food, and the rooms were clean and neat! I will be back for the best skiing in the Midwest. more

Although the view was beautiful, even during the off season. The resort is a dump. The room decore. is outdated., cheap and tacky looking. I've seen college dorms in better condition. Our room had a horrible musty/old smell. They charged us a $20/night deposit. We had booked 6 rooms at the resort. We were there for a wedding and the... more