Our two night stay at the Hellman Guest House was our first visit to Galena. The house is in a nice location, high on the hillside overlooking the town. We appreciated both the quiet setting and the beautiful home filled with antiques. Rita was a friendly hostess and very knowledgeable about the area. She gave us excellent advice about things... More

thank you, Rita, for another wonderful weekend! This is the third or fourth time I've stayed and again enjoyed it immensely. Rita is a great hostess - breakfast was delicious both mornings, and the room was perfect. We stayed in the master suite as it has a roll-away bed (there was three of us). Anything we needed, Rita was happy... More

This house is simply lovely and perfect to stay in when visiting Galena. I appreciate that its not on Main street, where everything is loud and busy, it was great coming back to relax, and the views are to die for, overlooking the entire little city. The gardens are beautiful, and the porch is so nice to just sit and... More

Rita was so open and welcoming. It was like we were staying in her own home and she brought out all the best for us. We will stay here if when we come to Galena again.

My husband and I stayed at the Hellman Guest House the night after our wedding. It was the perfect place for us to unwind and decompress from all the wedding craziness. Sitting out on the porch over looking Main Street and Grant Park is so serene and relaxing. The house itself is gorgeous, and Rita does an amazing job keeping... More

This was our first stay at Hellman Guest House. We instantly felt at home with the owner, Rita. She made us feel very welcome and appreciated. She helped us find just the right places to visit in the area. The other guests we met were all very interesting and we had some wonderful conversations around the breakfast table. The gourmet... More

This was my third stay at the Hellman Guest House and each time has been exceptionally pleasant. You cannot beat the location, high on a hill overlooking the town and in the heart of the shopping district below. The house is beautiful with some of the original furnishings and beautiful wood work and stained glass, leaded windows. The rooms are... More

My recent stay at the Hellman Guest House was delightful in so many ways. The 1895 mansion enjoys a commanding view of the town as it sits high on High Street. It is probably the best preserved mansion in all of Galena. Rita, the Innkeeper is charming and very excited about Galena and its history. She enjoys talking to the... More

It was a very nice place to stay. We stayed in the master suite. The room was nice and big with a beautiful view of the town below and the countryside. The room was nice and we had our own bathroom. The owner of the house was very nice. She had several recommendations on places to visit and restaurants to... More