Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Riverboat Suites offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi. The property has city views and is 25 km from Diamond Jo Casino and 500 metres from Belvedere Mansion. The bed and breakfast has a sun terrace and a hot tub. All units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fridge, a coffee machine, a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and a outdoor furniture. The units include a private bathroom with free toiletries, while selected rooms also offer a fully equipped kitchen with an oven. At the bed and breakfast, every unit includes bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options with fruits and juice are available every morning at the bed and breakfast. Popular points of interest near Riverboat Suites include Galena Historic District, Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum and Linmar Gardens. The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional Airport, 35 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.6
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    Nancy
    United States United States
    Such a cute and cozy hotel! It was easy to check in and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. I liked that codes were used to get into the rooms and everything was clean and tidy. Since it’s a small hotel, we had some privacy which made...
  • B
    Brittney
    United States United States
    Bed was super comfy. Top of the line toilet paper. Lol.
  • B
    Bradley
    United States United States
    Great Accommodation's, Great Proprietors, Great Location. Would definitely Stay again and Recommend the Hotel to other people.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Nathan Gawlik

9.2
9.2
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Nathan Gawlik
The Riverboat Suites is a very charming place. It was built in 1850. The two building where completely gutted and restored by one of the top companies in Historic Restoration. Each room is unique and some are themed rooms. We are situated in the Historic district and only a short walk to Main Street. We offer three one bedroom/one bath rooms with shared kitchen, and a one bedroom bath with private kitchen. We have six Suites with fireplace whirlpool tub some with kitchenettes and living room. We have converted the root cellar on the property into a grotto for our Hot Tub. We have all the modern convinces in a home away from home environment.
I am a Galena native and enjoy living in Galena. My husband and I have restoration business We love to restore old buildings. We have restored numerous properties over years. When we did the Renaissance we wanted to create a place to stay that was keeping with Galena. We feel we have created a place that my hometown can be proud of. We love it when guests appreciate what these older buildings can offer. We have welcomed many guests over the last 30years.
We are only two blocks away from. Historic Main Street with all the restaurants, bars, museums, trolley rides, ghost tours, magic show, Grant's home, Dowling house, Bellvedere house, bike trails and bike and canoe rentals.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Riverboat Suites
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
View
  • City view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Riverboat Suites takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 17:30

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 07:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Discover Riverboat Suites accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Riverboat Suites

  • Riverboat Suites is 700 yards from the centre of Galena. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Riverboat Suites on this page.

  • Room options at Riverboat Suites include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • The prices at Riverboat Suites may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Riverboat Suites offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

  • Guests staying at Riverboat Suites can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • Check-in at Riverboat Suites is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.