I had the occasion to stay at the Ramada in Galena twice last month and it was a very nice experience. Check-in was smooth, the room was very quaint looking with beautiful quilts on each bed and pillow covers. Oh yes, pillows, there were 3 or 4 on each bed, a plus whenever I travel because I have a bad back and I must have a pillow for my back and two pillows for my head.
Between the 2 queen beds there was the table which was fashioned out of an old school desk from long long ago, going along with the antiques that are sold downtown Galena. It was nice, but it kind of sloped and whatever you put on it started to slide. Nice touch though. Beds very comfortable.
There is a sink in the bed area along with the full sink in the bathroom. It did come in handy to use when the other was being used. Very nice sized bathroom. TV was not flat screen, but it had many channels and worked fine. Also free wifi was fast. My only complaint/concern would be the carpeting which was really soiled, it needs to be replaced...
We didn't partake of the breakfast offerings, but walked around the motel in the morning and went in to the indoor pool area, it's a GIANT pool, I don't know the dimensions, but it looked very large. Further down the hallway there's a door to the outside and you walk out to a large deck that goes around the motel with tables and chairs. There's also a very pretty pool with beautiful landscaping to view.
The price can't be beat, especially for the week nights, the price does go up on the weekends, by a lot. I would definitely recommend this place for its affordability, pleasant room and beautiful deck/outdoor setting.
Room Tip: There is no elevator, so if you have difficulty with stairs, request a first floor room.
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5 November 2011
Thank you for taking the time out of your schedule to post a review on Tripadvisor. At the Ramada in Galena, Illinois, we pride ourselves on bed and breakfast, country inn atmosphere, and we work hard to offer the one of the best hotel and resort experiences in the Tri-State area. We’re on the western end of historic Galena, just a 3 minute drive from Main Street, and we’re just 20 minutes east of downtown Dubuque, Iowa. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet, relaxing stay, a trip for shopping and dining, visiting our on-site Indulge Day Spa, or viewing our perennial gardens by the stony pond and creek, our goal is to not only meet the needs of each and every guest we serve, but to exceed your expectations to make your stay as pleasant and comfortable as possible.
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