The historic Cloran Mansion in northern Illinois is a luxurious Galena Inn which offers a full breakfast experience, a romantic Italianate Victorian Inn setting, complete amenities and a delightful history.

The Unforgettable Breakfast at Our Galena Inn

Honored with "Best Breakfast in the Midwest" by Bed and Breakfast.com . The Cloran Mansion serves one of the largest and most satisfying breakfasts in Galena, Illinois. Served family style, you will enjoy a six-course, country style breakfast featuring seasonal fruit, eggs, a non-egg dish and savory breakfast meats. Add Italian seasoned potatoes, toast, coffee or tea and an assortment of juices for total dining pleasure.

This full breakfast is served daily from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. in our beautifully-decorated dining room, where soft lighting, fine china and sparkling crystal add the finishing touch to one of the most memorable meals you will ever experience! Special dietary needs can be accommodated at our Galena Inn.

Our Romantic Galena Inn Setting

Cloran Mansion is the perfect place to enjoy a small Illinois wedding, honeymoon, anniversary, engagement or any Galena romantic getaways you may be planning.

Share some private moments together in the Cloran Gazebo. Enjoy the view of the grounds and gardens. Relax by the Cloran Pond, our newest addition, which feature two waterfalls and fish, while sipping your favorite beverage. Take (or renew) your wedding vows beneath our beautiful ironwork arch.

Consider the ultimate way of saying "I Love You" for wedding, anniversary, birthday or any time by having your names etched in stone and placed in our Memory Walk.

Memory Walk stone engraving: $125
Eternal commitment...Priceless!

Entertainment and Refreshments at Our Galena Inn

The Cloran Library is a common area where you will find over 500 complimentary  movie DVDs as well as books, magazines, CDs and board games for your enjoyment. Treat yourself to complimentary popcorn and international coffees & teas. A microwave is available for your use and of course, a never ending cookie jar.

A Galena Inn Steeped in History

Innkeepers Carmine and Cheryl Farruggia enjoy sharing the history of the Cloran Mansion, its unique rooms, and their own personal story of how they found each other and started a new life at this charming Galena inn.