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Historic Bed & Breakfast in Galena, IL
Cloran Mansion Bed & Breakfast combines historic elegance with modern comforts to create unforgettable stays in Galena, Illinois. Established in 1880 as a private residence, this Italianate-style mansion has been meticulously preserved while incorporating contemporary amenities like private bathrooms, Jacuzzi tubs, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Our six uniquely decorated rooms and pet-friendly cottage offer personalized experiences for romantic getaways, family visits, or solo retreats.We pride ourselves on warm hospitality, serving gourmet breakfasts daily and curating local experiences for our guests. With 1.5 acres of landscaped grounds featuring a gazebo, fire pit, and tranquil pond, we provide both relaxation and convenient access to Galena's shopping and dining district just two miles away. Our commitment to quality earned us a 5/5 rating from guests who praise our attention to detail and exceptional service.
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Accommodations
Breakfast Service
Wedding Venues
Pet-Friendly Stays
Handicap Accessible Rooms
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized hospitality with 160+ years of historic charm
- Our rooms feature modern amenities like private Jacuzzi tubs and Wi-Fi
- Complimentary gourmet breakfasts with local ingredients daily
- Pet-friendly accommodations available in our private cottage
- Award-winning service with 5/5 TripAdvisor ratings from guests
What people say
Amazing breakfasts
Stately and intimate
Beautifully landscaped grounds
Stress-free wedding experience
Perfect romantic getaway
Services
Accommodations
Our six uniquely decorated rooms and private cottage blend historic charm with modern comforts. Each space features private bathrooms, fireplaces, and premium amenities like Jacuzzi tubs and plush robes. Located just two miles from downtown Galena, our 1.5-acre property offers both tranquility and convenient access to local attractions. Guests enjoy daily housekeeping and personalized service from our innkeepers.
Breakfast Service
Start your day with a gourmet country-style breakfast served at 8:30 and 9:30 AM daily. Our meals feature fresh fruit, locally sourced meats, homemade breads, and made-to-order eggs. The family-style service allows guests to enjoy generous portions while experiencing the mansion's elegant dining room. Special dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice.
Wedding Venues
Host intimate weddings in our historic setting with two package options. The Elopement Package includes officiant services, wedding cake, and keepsake items for $600. The 'Just a Few of Our Closest' Package accommodates up to ten guests with reception services in our dining room for $800. Ceremonies can be held outdoors under our arbor or gazebo, or indoors during inclement weather.
Pet-Friendly Stays
Enjoy accommodations with your pets in our designated Antonio's Cottage. This fully accessible space allows pets for a $15/night fee while maintaining our standard amenities like private Jacuzzi tubs and kitchenettes. The cottage's separate location provides both pet-friendly flexibility and the same historic charm experienced throughout our property.
Handicap Accessible Rooms
Our Sara's Room and Antonio's Cottage offer fully accessible accommodations with first-floor locations and walk-in showers. These spaces maintain all standard amenities while removing architectural barriers. The cottage specifically features no entrance steps and accessible bathroom fixtures, ensuring comfortable stays for guests with mobility needs.
People
Paul Kolimas
Innkeeper
With over five years of experience in hospitality management, Paul Kolimas brings expertise in historic property preservation and guest services to Cloran Mansion. He focuses on creating personalized experiences while maintaining the mansion's architectural integrity.
Janet Kolimas
Innkeeper
Janet Kolimas contributes extensive event planning experience to Cloran Mansion's wedding services. She works closely with couples to coordinate details while ensuring the property's historic character remains central to guest experiences.
Questions
What amenities are included in the rooms?
All rooms include private bathrooms, fireplaces, Wi-Fi, plush robes, and mini-refrigerators with complimentary water and soda.
Are pets allowed on the property?
Yes, pets are welcome in Antonio's Cottage for $15/night with no additional deposits required.
How far are you from downtown Galena?
We're located just two miles from Main Street, offering easy access to shopping and dining while maintaining a peaceful setting.
Do you offer wedding packages?
Yes, we provide two wedding packages ranging from $600 for elopements to $800 for small ceremonies with up to ten guests.
Are there handicap accessible rooms?
Sara's Room and Antonio's Cottage both offer fully accessible accommodations with first-floor access and walk-in showers.
What is included in the complimentary breakfast?
Our gourmet breakfast features fresh fruit, local meats, homemade breads, and made-to-order eggs served family-style in our dining room.
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Reviews (7)
Lauren DeFazio
Dec 30, 2021
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What a wonderful stay I had here over the summer. I think of it often and look forward to returning someday. Everything was perfect from the moment I arrived to the moment I left. Breakfast was outstanding, my room was absolutely lovely and the grounds were so well-kept. The family that runs this beautiful B&B will make you feel so welcome and right at home. Highly recommend!
Karly Graves
Dec 27, 2021
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10/10. Paul is so accommodating. We eloped and it was absolutely perfect. Couldnt have pictured it any better. The food was wonderful. The mansion is gorgeous. Would highly recommend to anyone! Our first bed and breakfast and will not be our last.
Mateo Weyer
Dec 26, 2021
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Beautiful house. Loved the tower room so much it was really cool. Host was great and the breakfast was wonderful. Also the common pantry room was a nice little touch, it was good to have
Diana Maculan
Nov 22, 2021
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Have visited twice this year (May and September) and both weekend stays were FABULOUS. After the first time (in May) husband and I loved it so much we decided to return for our anniversary. Stayed in Antonio's Cottage, which was perfect; spacious with bed/living room area, kitchenette and lovely whirlpool tub (in addition to large bathroom). The grounds are so relaxing with gazebo, outdoor seating with fire pit, and lovely pond. Main house is gorgeous and the breakfast each morning is worth the visit itself. Paul is the consummate host, as the owner he attends to every detail perfectly. We were
Ryan Cattoni
Oct 26, 2021
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Great Bed and Breakfast. This was our first time at a bed and breakfast and the experience exceeded our expectations. Paul was very nice and accommodating. The breakfast was AMAZING and this was a great friendly, comfortable place to stay. The location was very nice as well as it was only about 1.5 miles from downtown.
Robert L.
Oct 26, 2021
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Cant say enough about the wonderful Cloran Mansion! My wife and I just returned from a mini getaway for our wedding anniversary. This was our very first visit to a bed and breakfast and didnt really know what to expect. Paul, the owner was absolutely amazing! Extremely kind and explained everything to us in detail. The room was perfect! Felt like we were right at home! Very relaxing! The breakfast was wonderful! The granola French toast was heavenly! Never started our day hungry! Paul, you should consider releasing a cookbook with all your recipes! Im sure it would be a best seller! We
Maria Diaz
Sep 04, 2021
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My sister and I stayed at the Antonio Cottage and it was beautiful and peaceful. The mansion, cottage and grounds are lovely. The innkeeper is very kind and they stock the rooms with free soda and have treats to welcome you. The breakfast that is included on your stay was fabulous! The breakfast alone makes the stay worth it!! We highly recommend staying here; it's close enough to main street without having to be in the heart of noise and traffic. Check out Cloran Mansion you won't have any regrets.