All I can say is WOW! We felt as if we had stepped back in time. My friends and I bought tickets for the Dinner Tour at the DeSoto House with the Paranormal Research of Illinois. The dinner was great but the highlight was during desert when the paranormal group talked. I had to sleep with the lights on that... more

If you want to feel young again, I would advise visiting the DeSoto House in costume on Halloween. The costumes were phenomenal and it seemed like the people stepped out of the 19th century. The Ghouls and Ghosts from the past seemed to walk the halls as guests and DeSoto staff, in costume, made our stay memorable They had "The... more

My boyfriend and I go to Galena often, and when we do we always stay at the DeSoto House for so many reasons!! I can not compliment this place enough!! Our whole experience there is nothing but wonderful, relaxing and peaceful. First of all, the food there is absolutely delicious!!! Whether dining in the General's Dining Room for dinner, having... more

My husband and I stayed in August - a chilly weekend by August standards. We never really figured out the thermostat as it didnt seem to effect the room temperature. The room (215) seemed to have fresh paint smell so each time we came into room we turned on bath exhaust fan and turned on the room fan until acclimated.... more

My girlfriend and I love Galena and the DeSoto House. We try get there some three times a year, and enjoy seeing people that work there and know us from our frequent trips. Of course when there we stay at the DeSoto. It is old, so it has faults to be sure. But there are minimal. Sheila and Scott are... more

My husband's company recently planned an event for it's top dealers/salesmen & spouses. From the beginning when we started planning the event at the DeSoto House, Deborah Bertucci's experience, professionalism, great ideas, helpfulness, etc. were what made this event so memorable for everyone who attended! We couldn't have even imagined or planned such an event without Deborah's competent assistance. Everyone... more

My new husband and I honeymooned at the DeSoto last March during Easter weekend. We took advantage of everything the hotel had to offer; from shopping in it's stores (accessible only from Main street), to enjoying drinks in both its restaurants and pub, borrowing a book from its library, learning about the hotel's rich history, enjoying a ghost tour, and... more

We got back to our room - which was on the 'courtyard" side, about 9pm to be greeted by music so loud we couldn't even hear each other speak. When I called the front desk to complain, I was informed that "they'd been putting up signs all day telling people there was going to be a wedding". I replied that... more

We found the hotel very satisfactory. It was very clean and the staff was very nice. The room (215) seemed to have new paint and paper. It was cleaned well and promptly every morning. We ate at all 3 restaurants and they were very good. The parking garage and central location were a definite plus. more