Side Trips from Chicago Hotels
Goldmoor Inn
At a Glance
- Outside of downtown Galena, but close enough
- amazingly romantic with views overlooking the river
- free bike loans
Pros
- Could be too frilly for some tastes
- breakfast is not made to order (it's whatever they've got for the day)
- two-night minimum on weekends
Cons
Goldmoor Inn Review
Whether you settle into a grandly appointed suite, freestanding cottage or woodsy log cabin, you'll revel in the romance at this country-style bed and breakfast, just beyond downtown Galena. Going on its 30th year, the Goldmoor appeals to honeymooners, parents seeking a quiet break from the kids, and couples with leisurely days and intimate nights in mind. Its primo picturesque setting on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River is duly complemented with lavish furnishings in each room or cottage, including two-person whirlpool tubs, heated towel bars and gas fireplaces. For the ultimate views, book the Mississippi Room where you can sip an evening cocktail in the screened-in porch while gazing out onto a magnificent vista of the setting sun over the river.
- Address: 9001 N. Sand Hill Rd., Galena, 61036
- Phone: 800/255-3925; 815/777-3925
- Website: www.goldmoorinn.com
- Location: Galena, Illinois
Contact Information
- 5 cottages/cabins; 13 suites.
- Rate includes breakfast.
Hotel Details
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