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Bernadine's Stillman Inn

513 Bouthiller St, Galena, IL 61036
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Bernadine's Stillman Inn
Ranked #12 of 35 Galena B&B and Inns
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Carol Stream, Illinois
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13 reviews 13 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Just returned from a 2 night stay at Bernadine's Stillman Inn celebrating our 35th anniversary. Staying at this lovely inn built in 1858 added to the experience of historic Galena. Dave, the innkeeper, did a wonderful job restoring the building to its period and was one of the friendliest and most cordial innkeepers of any B&Bs we've ever stayed at.... More

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Madison, Wisconsin
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We spent a night at the Stillman Inn--which was our first experience at a bed and breakfast. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted warmly--and the hospitality never ended. Bernadine and Dave do a fantastic job making sure that any questions you may have are answered--and were always willing to offer suggestions on local "to do" activities! The Stillman... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

I would highly recommend Stillman Inn. From the moment we got in, by boyfriend and I were treated with incredible warmth and hospitality by Dave, our innkeeper. He provided us with a warm welcome to Galena, including talking us through a map and providing advice on dining and activities.The room was very comfortable--we had the smallest one, but it was... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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10 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

My husband and I have been to Galena several times, but this was our first time at the Bernadine's Stillman Inn. Thanks very much to all of the other reviewers who wrote about this place --- we went by those reviews, and had a very nice stay. Our hosts were very friendly, and really made us feel quite welcome. Our... More

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Salem, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Another fantastic night at the Stillman Inn. At the last moment, I decided to book a little rekindling getaway, and Dave, the innkeeper as always, was very accommodating.. he was able to juggle things around to get me my first choice room, even though initially, it was not available. As always, the room was clean and homey, and the breakfast... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

The decision to stay at this B&B was mostly due to the fact that we had a gift certificate to bedandbreakfast.com and they were one of a small number of places in Galena accepting the certificates. We met Dave right as we approached and he was extremely delighted to meet us and another couple that had arrived at the same... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013 via mobile

This was our 11th stay here, we absolutely love the Stillman and wouldn't stay anywhere else. We stayed in our favorite room ... The Grand Romance room. It's gorgeous!!! There is plenty of space, the bed is comfy, has a 2 person jacuzzi (which was great soaking in after walking around all day) and has a good size bathroom! Dave... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013 via mobile

My husband and I were married in our room at the stillman Inn on St. Patricks day 2013. We only had 5 guests so the sitting room in the honeymoon suite worked perfect!! Dave was kind and courteous from the moment we called to book our room until the time we departed. The Inn is beautiful, the room was warm... More

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Macomb, IL
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

The Stilllman Inn is a beautiful mansion, close to the attractions of Galena. Dave and Bernadine are very solicitous hosts. Their breakfasts are delicious. There are all sorts of extras available at other times of the day including wine, ice cream, coffee and cookies. Dave is very knowledgeable of the area's attractions. He gave us a map of local restaurants... More

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Bernadinedave, Owner at Bernadine's Stillman Inn, responded to this review
19 March 2013

Thank you for your kind words. Being inkeepers is our choosen profession and we just love helping our guests find their way around and making them feel at home! Glad you had such a great time! We did too! More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013 via mobile

Very nice mansion and Dave's customer service is remarkable. One small maintenance issue came up and Dave worked hard and had it fixed the same day. This was our first stay at a B&B and it was memorable. The wine tasting social hour was fun and we met some nice people.

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Bernadinedave, Owner at Bernadine's Stillman Inn, responded to this review
19 March 2013

Thank you for your encouraging words. We tried our hardest to get the situation under control and we were very worried about it. Things turned out great and this message affirms us! Hope you come back soon...to experience a different kind of excitement! More

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Additional Information about Bernadine's Stillman Inn

Address: 513 Bouthiller St, Galena, IL 61036
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Region: United States > Illinois > Galena
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #12 of 35 B&Bs / Inns in Galena
Price Range: €€
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Romantic and Historic 1858 French Italiante Bed and Breakfast. Awarded "Best Breakfast In the Midwest" and "Best Innkeeper" among others. We look forward to serving you and helping you get the most out of this attractive destination. ... more   less 

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