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Beautiful & historic Bed & Breakfast that is immaculately clean. The breakfast & service is next level. Enjoyed the walkable location to Grant Park, Grant’s House & Historic Downtown Galena.
Marlene
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 18 Oct 2023
Thank you for sharing your time away in Galena with us and your excellent review with your fellow travelers! We're glad to see that you enjoyed every aspect of your visit from the attention to detail in all we do to the perfect walking location and delicious homemade breakfasts to what truly makes us special: our unique style of service that's laidback and unpretentious yet professional, personalized, and intuitive all without being obtrusive. You're always welcome at Aldrich Guest House!
This was our first time staying at Aldrich Guest House, but we will definitely be back. Our hosts were very friendly and the breakfast was delicious! A short walk to the shops, the location was perfect. We really enjoyed our last minute getaway stay.
Sarah
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 5 Sept 2023
It was so great having you with us and we're pleased to know that you enjoyed your time with us! Tasty breakfasts and an ideal location combine with our unique style of hospitality that is laidback and unpretentious yet professional and intuitive all without being obtrusive to create a place where you can relax, unwind, and be yourself! Thank you for sharing your review with everyone and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
The owners were very nice, friendly, and accommodating. The rooms are all updated and clean. The food was excellent as was the complimentary afternoon cocktail hour. Very walkable and close to downtown. Highly recommend.
Donald
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 14 Aug 2023
Thank you for staying with us on your trip to Galena and for sharing your awesome review with everyone! We're glad to see that you enjoyed everything that we provide from the tasty homemade food and hand-crafted cocktails to the attention to detail in decor and cleanliness to what we're most proud of: our unique style of service that's laidback and unpretentious yet professional, intuitive, and personalized. Our goal is for you to relax, unwind, and be yourself and we're glad to see that we hit the mark! Looking forward to seeing you the next time you're able to get away to Galena!
10/10 Excellent
Ronald
18 July 2023
Ronald
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 13 Aug 2023
Thank you for your 5-star rating! We're pleased to see that you enjoyed your time with us and we look forward to welcoming you on your next visit to Galena!
Beautiful B&B with excellent hospitality. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Galena. 5/5 in all aspects- location, atmosphere, food.
Zuzanna
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 9 May 2023
It was great having you and we're thrilled to see that you enjoyed your time with us so much! Thank you for sharing your time with us and your review with your fellow travelers! Looking forward to seeing you the next time you're in Galena!
Close to downtown - within walking distance
Hosts were very good
Comfortable Rooms
DAVID
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 6 Nov 2022
Thank you for making us part of your time in Galena and for sharing your review with everyone! We're happy to see that you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you the next time!
10/10 Excellent
Nicholas
21 Oct 2022
Nicholas
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 22 Oct 2022
Thanks for the 10 out of 10 rating! We're glad to see that you enjoyed your visit with us and we look forward to seeing you the next time!
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 22 Sept 2022
Thank you for sharing your time in Galena with us and your review with your fellow travelers! We're pleased to see that you enjoyed your visit at Aldrich Guest House and we look forward to seeing you the next time you're in Galena!
The innkeepers had luxury hotel experience from Chicago and it showed. Place was beautiful, perfectly maintained. Service was impeccable. Breakfast was delicious. They think of everything. There are even things to purchase, like bottles of wine, even though it's a B & B.
Susan
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 13 Sept 2022
It was great having you and being part of your time in Galena! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review with us and your fellow travelers!
Robert and Douglas care about your stay, are personable and friendly. They want you to enjoy the stay! The entire experience of the stay was enjoyable.
Brad
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 10 June 2022
It was great having you with us and we are so pleased to see that you felt so well taken care of! Thank you for making us part of your time away in Galena and for sharing your review with everyone! See you next time!
This was both me and my partners first time staying at a bed & breakfast and The Aldrich set the bar high! Very friendly and accommodating. Would definitely stay here again!
Eduardo
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 9 Dec 2021
It was great having you both with us and we're so glad to see that you enjoyed your first bed and breakfast experience! Thank you for sharing your great review with everyone and for making us part of your visit to Galena. Looking forward to seeing you the next time!
Very friendly inn keepers. Offered afternoon refreshments. Breakfasts were excellent.
Benny
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 5 Nov 2021
It was great having you and we're glad to see that you enjoyed yourselves so much while you were with us! Thank you for sharing your review with everyone and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
Comfortable room, great breakfasts, and tasty drinks each evening. And, the owners were friendly and interesting to talk with. Also a convenient location - just a ten minute walk to Main Street. Very nice BnB in a very cute town.
Pamela R
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 4 Nov 2021
It was so fun having you with us and we're glad to see that you enjoyed every aspect of your visit with us! From the delicious homemade breakfasts and handcrafted cocktails, to the perfect location and a style of service that is intuitive and professional yet laidback and unpretentious, everything we do is to make sure you can relax, unwind, and be yourself! Thank you for sharing your great review with us and we look forward to seeing you the next time!
We loved everything about our stay at the Aldrich house.
Robin
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 23 Oct 2021
We loved having you and we're glad that you enjoyed every aspect of your visit with us! Thank you for staying with us and for sharing your review - see you next time!
Robert and Douglas went out of the way to make our visit exceptional. Happy hour was so much fun and breakfast was awesome. We will be back!
Elaine
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 23 Oct 2021
Thank you for making us part of your time in Galena and for sharing your review with everyone! We're glad to see that you had such a great time and that you enjoyed our homemade breakfasts and handcrafted cocktails! Looking forward to seeing you the next time!
The hosts were very friendly & interactive. The home was beautiful and the history of the house was interesting. The accommodations were perfect. We definitely liked that we could park the car and walk to everywhere we wanted to visit. Definitely recommend the Aldrich House as a place to stay when visiting Galena.
Megan
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 16 Oct 2021
Thank you for sharing your time in Galena with us and your review with all of your fellow travelers! It is great to see that you enjoyed your visit with us - the amazing history, the updated decor, and the location make your time in Galena even more fun! We look forward to seeing you the next time!
Chose the Aldrich Guest House due to location being a short walk to Galena's Main Street. Robert and Douglas were welcoming and helpful. Breakfasts both days really highlighted their creativity. Really interesting cocktails in afternoon with a blend of ingredients not always available in a bar. Afternoon appetizers and drinks were held on the patio with an excellent opportunity to socialize with other guests. Highlight of the trip was the stay at the Aldrich Guest House. Our next trip to Galena will definitely include staying at the Aldrich Guest House.
Glenn
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 7 Oct 2021
It was great being part of your time in Galena and we're thrilled to see that you enjoyed every aspect of your visit! From tasty food, handcrafted cocktails, and a style of service that is laidback yet professional while never being obtrusive, everything adds up to a getaway where you can relax, unwind, and be yourself! Thank you for sharing your review and we look forward to seeing you the next time you're in Galena!
Douglas and Robert are excellent hosts and very informative about the food and entertainment options around Galena. The house was remodeled by them a few years ago and I was very appreciative of all the work they put in to get such a fine result. The original owners of the Aldrich House would be amazed at how well the place was restored. A very good breakfast was served out on the porch. My wife and I enjoyed the time we spent there Thumbs up!
Ronald
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 7 Sept 2021
It was great having you with us and we're glad to see that you enjoyed everything about your visit! From the homemade food to the renovations and most of all our unique style of service all comes together to help you unwind, relax, and recharge! Thank you for visiting with us and we look forward to seeing you the next time!
From the minute we entered we were treated like family. Robert and Douglas' attention to detail is apparent in the beautifully restored building we enjoyed ,as well as the delicious breakfasts they served.
Edward
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 28 Aug 2021
We believe that you arrive as guests and leave as friends and we're so happy to see that you felt that! We're glad that you enjoyed all of our attention to detail in everything we do from the decor to the homemade breakfasts! Thank you for sharing your review and we look forward to seeing you the next time you're in Galena!
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 6 July 2021
Thank you for the 5 star review and for sharing your time in Galena with us! We're glad to see that you enjoyed your time with us so much and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 29 June 2021
It was great having you with us and we're glad to see that you had a 10 out of 10 experience! Thank you for making us part of your time in Galena and for sharing your high marks! See you next time!
House was beautiful, and hosts Robert and Douglas were amazing. Breakfast was delicious. It was very close to walk downtown for shopping and eateries.
Deborah
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 4 May 2021
Thanks for sharing your time in Galena with us as well as your wonderful review! We're glad to know that you had an amazing time and we look forward to seeing you the next time!
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 15 Apr 2021
Thanks for the 5 out of 5!
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
28 Feb 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Well-maintained. Incredible staff. Loved the ‘Potting Shed’
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 1 Mar 2021
Thanks for making us part of your visit to Galena! We're glad you enjoyed yourselves, The Potting Shed, and the laid back yet intuitive service that we are proud to provide. Looking forward to seeing you the next time!
Liked everything from cleanliness to friendly service
Teri
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 8 Dec 2020
It was so great meeting you both and having you with us and it's great to hear that you liked everything about your visit with us! We certainly look forward to seeing you the next time you're in Galena!
Well kept historic building, great hosts , complimentary appetizers and drinks in the evening and delicious homemade breakfast!
Carlo
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 5 Nov 2020
Thanks for sharing your awesome review with us as well as your time in Galena! We're glad to see that you enjoyed the awesome history, the tasty homemade food, a well as our intuitive and personalized service that is unobtrusive so that you can enjoy some well-deserved rest and relaxation! See you next time!
Exceptional service makes the Aldrich House unique
The Aldrich House was in very good condition and everything was very clean. The service that Robert and Douglas provided was exceptional. We enjoyed the evening cocktails and the breakfast was very good. We also appreciated the little things they provided like reusable water bottles, chocolate chip cookies that were available during the day and even a departing gift and thank you card. They certainly thought about a lot of details that other B&B's do not.
Steve
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 16 Aug 2020
Thanks for sharing such an awesome review with us and everyone else! We're glad to see that you enjoyed every aspect of your visit with us from the award winning food to all the little touches and mostly to our unique style of service that is personalized and intuitive yet unobtrusive and laid back. Thank you for letting us know that all these details added up to an exceptional stay for you! We certainly look forward to wow-ing you the next time you're able to visit with us!
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 12 Aug 2020
Thanks for the great rating! We're happy that you enjoyed all that we provide from the award-winning homemade food to the relaxed decor to our laid back intuitive yet unobtrusive service. Looking forward to seeing you again!
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
15 July 2020
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 17 July 2020
Thanks for the 5 Star Review! We're glad you enjoyed yourself so much and we look forward to seeing you the next time!
This historical property has been beautifully refurbished and now lovingly maintained by Robert and Douglas. What you see is what you get in the pictures including luxurious sheets.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 20 June 2020
Thanks for sharing your time in Galena with us as well as your review! We're glad that you enjoyed the house and the super comfortable sheets and we look forward to seeing you the next time you're in Galena!
It was a very enjoyable stay. The Host's were amazing! The Breakfast was awesome!
Kent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 15 Feb 2020
So glad you enjoyed yourselves as much as we enjoyed having you! We're glad to see that you enjoyed our homemade food and our intuitive yet laid back and unobtrusive style of service. Looking forward to seeing you the next time!
Amazing B&B! Robert and Douglas do everything possible to make your stay perfect. The breakfasts and their special touches are wonderful!
Rochelle
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 3 Aug 2019
It was great having you with us and we're so glad that all of the details came together to make your stay so wonderful! We look forward to seeing you the next time you visit Galena!
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 22 July 2019
Thanks for visiting with us and for sharing your review with everyone! It was great meeting you both and we're pleased to see that you enjoyed our award-winning homemade breakfasts, our livably elegant decor, and mostly our unique style of service that is professional and intuitive yet unobtrusive. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Lovely inn - terrific hosts - comfortable room.
Thoughtful hospitality abounds and the hotel is saturated in American history . Delicious breakfast and snacks .
Gerald
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 24 June 2019
Such a pleasure being part of your time in Galena! We're happy to see that you enjoyed so many aspects of your stay from the updated decor to the award-winning homemade food and to our service that is intuitive and professional yet unobtrusive. Thank you for sharing your review and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
Robert and Douglas were exceptional hosts. They were very genuine and welcoming. The house is lovely and the food was excellent.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 5 Mar 2019
Thanks for sharing your review with everyone and for visiting us! We're glad to see that you enjoyed the architecture and the award-winning homemade food as well as our unique service that is intuitive and personal yet unobtrusive. Looking forward to seeing you again!
Wonderful inn; Robert and Douglas are great hosts, cooks, and decorators. It was lovely seeing beautiful Galena and all the charming mansions and shops decorated for Christmas. The Inn is 170 years old. Lincoln stayed there so the place drips with history and hospitality. It was a great place to stay for my wife’s birthday and explore Galena. Centrally located surrounded by other beautiful structures. We will be back!
Joe
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers/Owners on 30 Nov 2018
Thanks for celebrating with us! It was a pleasure meeting the both of you and we look forward to seeing you the next time. We're glad to know that you enjoyed yourselves as well as the history, the renovated decor, and the award-winning homemade food! Thank you for your review and we'll see you soon!
Amazing B&B! Robert and Douglas are wonderful, the room and home was beautiful, and the breakfasts were great!
Jess
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Robert and Douglas, Innkeepers on 13 Nov 2018
Thanks for visiting with us and for sharing your review with everyone! We are glad to see that you enjoyed every aspect of your stay from the renovated decor to the award-winning homemade food to our unique style of service that is intuitive and professional yet unobtrusive. All of this combines to make us the leaders of the next generation and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!