Blog ~ Galena bed and breakfast lodging ~ Galena IL bed and breakfast lodging http://thesteamboathouse.com/blog The Steam Boat House Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:35:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Valentine’s Day Hotel Special http://thesteamboathouse.com/blog/2012/01/25/valentines-day-hotel-special/ http://thesteamboathouse.com/blog/2012/01/25/valentines-day-hotel-special/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:35:26 +0000 Innkeepers http://thesteamboathouse.com/blog/?p=379 Stay any 2 nights at The Steamboat House in Galena IL and receive a 15% discount through  February 18 with PROMO CODE VALENTINEblog15.    Note:   Discount taken at checkout; no other discounts or certificates with this offer.   Reserve online at www.thesteamboathouse.com or call 800 717 2317.

 


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3 weeks ago, we brought home Toby, another Havanese puppy, who is filling our lives with joy.   On Monday, we will bring home Louie, Toby’s littermate.    Stop by the Steamboat house soon and visit with both our new “boys”.   Below is a photo of Toby; pictures of Louie will be posted soon!

]]> http://thesteamboathouse.com/blog/2012/01/24/meet-toby/feed/ 0 Galena Bed and Breakfast Hotel Specials http://thesteamboathouse.com/blog/2012/01/19/galena-bed-and-breakfast-hotel-specials/ http://thesteamboathouse.com/blog/2012/01/19/galena-bed-and-breakfast-hotel-specials/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:09:25 +0000 Innkeepers http://thesteamboathouse.com/blog/?p=371 It’s the perfect time to plan for a winter or Valentine’s Day getaway at The Steamboat House.   Book any 2-night stay prior to February 11 and receive a 20% discount with Promo Code JAN20.    So much to do in Galena like the February 10/11 Sock Hop at the Galena Brewery (free tickets — a $20 value) when staying at The Steamboat House or the January 20 Birthday Beer Dinner at Fried Green Tomatoes Restaurant.

Rooms are cozy and warm with fireplaces and down comforters; and to warm you  INSIDE, enjoy a glass of wine during the Steamboat House Wine Time from 5 to 6:00 pm.   Leave cabin fever behind and visit us at www.thesteamboathouse.com.

All guestrooms have lovely fireplaces

Fireplace Suite at The Steamboat House

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Galena bed and breakfast holiday

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Christmas in Galena

Galena Holiday Getaway

]]> http://thesteamboathouse.com/blog/2011/11/29/galena-hotel-holiday/feed/ 0 Cyber Monday Galena Special http://thesteamboathouse.com/blog/2011/11/27/cyber-monday-galena-special/ http://thesteamboathouse.com/blog/2011/11/27/cyber-monday-galena-special/#comments Sun, 27 Nov 2011 15:26:03 +0000 Innkeepers http://thesteamboathouse.com/blog/?p=358 Don’t forget The Steamboat House Gift Certificates this holiday.   Our holiday special (for gift certificates $150 or more) adds 2 Steamboat House logo wineglasses to your order for FREE!    Give someone a unique gift that they can enjoy any time of year.

Angels on the mantle

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The Steamboat House

Holiday getaway

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Holiday in Galena

Holiday in the main parlor

Through December, guests coming for a 2-night weekend stay at The Steamboat House will receive $20 in Galena Dollars to boost their holiday shopping.   Promo Code Blog20.  Choose your room and make a reservation online by clicking this link.  New reservations only; no certificates or other discounts with this offer.

For that special someone, purchase a Steamboat House gift certificate of $150 and your guest will receive 2 Steamboat House logo wineglasses at checkin.  Click here to place your order!

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Breakfast in our beautiful dining room

Join the Fall fun in Galena IL.   The scenery is gorgeous, and the Galena bed and breakfast offers a cozy place to relax before the holidays.   Special events like Wine Noveau weekend and the kick off for the holiday season “Country Christmas” make each weekend special.

Stay at The Steamboat House Galena hotel on Noveau weekend and receive a $25 gift certificate to the Galena Cellars winery FREE!  (2 night stay required; no certificates or other discounts; must use Promo Code NOVEAUblog25)

View from the porch--The Steamboat House, Galena IL

The Steamboat House
605 S Prospect Street, Galena, IL 61036, 815-777-2317 Wine a Bit, $310-$325
Free with a Noveau weekend 2-night stay, receive a gift certificate to Galena Cellars Winery for tasting & purchase! New reservations only; no certificates or other discounts.

]]> http://thesteamboathouse.com/blog/2011/10/12/fall-fun-and-savings-at-galena-hotel/feed/ 0 Galena Illinois Bed and Breakfast wins Customer Service Award http://thesteamboathouse.com/blog/2011/09/07/galena-illinois-bed-and-breakfast-wins-customer-service-award/ http://thesteamboathouse.com/blog/2011/09/07/galena-illinois-bed-and-breakfast-wins-customer-service-award/#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2011 01:52:42 +0000 Innkeepers http://thesteamboathouse.com/blog/?p=324 At The Steamboat House Bed and Breakfast in Galena, we are delighted to be the recipient of the 2011 CMUS Talk of the Town Award for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction!   This was based on a multitude of resources, including consumer review websites and blogs, social networks, and other ratings service.   Check out our award at Talk of the Town News.

Customer Service Award for The Steamboat House!

We are also pleased to reciprocate a link from Wililinkia.  Check out the

listing for The Steamboat House in Galena IL on this fine site!

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