Historic Hotels

Galena Illinois has a great history, and offers a wide range of Historic hotels in Galena and Jo Daviess County.

DeSoto House Hotel

The DeSoto House Hotel originally opened its doors in 1855 and continues to charm their guests today.  The DeSoto House Hotel has the title of, “Illinois Oldest Operating Hotel”.  In the past the DeSoto has served guests like, Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant.  DeSoto is placed in Downtown Galena Illinois and next to great antique shops, boutiques, restaurants as well as other architecture from the 1800′s.

Still today, the DeSoto House Hotel presents their guests with a warm and inviting atmosphere, the same way they have been doing it for over 200 years.  Click Here to learn more about the DeSoto House Hotel.