Aldrich Guest House

Aldrich Guest House is a five-room bed-and-breakfast at 900 3rd St in a house dating to 1845. The inn sits on a quiet residential street but is only a short walk across the river to Galena's Main Street shops, restaurants and attractions. The property emphasizes a polished historic-home experience rather than the scale or anonymity of a conventional hotel.

All guest rooms have private en-suite bathrooms and individually controlled heating and air conditioning, along with Wi-Fi and modern entertainment amenities. Historic details such as original floors and angled ceilings remain in parts of the house. All rooms are on the second floor, an important point for guests with mobility limitations.

Breakfast is a major part of the stay and is served as a multi-course meal; the inn is also known for an evening guest reception with wine or beer, cheeses, hors d'oeuvres and seasonal cocktails, plus homemade cookies and all-day coffee and tea. A dry infrared sauna adds an unusual wellness amenity for a small downtown B&B.

Aldrich Guest House is designed for adults and works particularly well for couples who want to walk into Galena while returning to a quieter residential setting. The inn does not accept pets and its upper-floor rooms require stairs.