Answers to Common Guest Questions

Lamberson Guest House sits on the hillside above downtown Galena, Illinois, within Galena's Historic District. Its elevated position offers views across the city and surrounding hills while keeping the historic downtown shopping and dining area within walking distance of the property.

Lamberson Guest House offers four individually furnished accommodations: the Elizabeth Grand Suite, Jessie, Mary, and Maud. Three rooms feature king beds, while Mary has a queen bed. Each room differs in size, layout, and architectural details throughout the historic 1870 home.

Yes, every accommodation at Lamberson Guest House includes a private bathroom. Bath amenities include microfiber spa robes, heavy Turkish towels, and Poggesi bath products. Elizabeth, Jessie, and Maud feature rainfall and massage shower systems, while Mary's bathroom includes a shower.

A three-course breakfast is served each morning in the dining room, prepared from scratch using fresh ingredients. It begins with juice, coffee, or tea and a baked item, followed by a fruit course and a rotating main entrée such as maple bacon-stuffed french toast or Eggs Benedict.

Yes, complimentary WiFi is available throughout Lamberson Guest House. The home is also heated and air-conditioned, and each room includes a flat-panel television, Blu-ray player, and electric fireplace for a comfortable stay regardless of season.

Parking is available along the High Street and Washington Street side of the property, near the carriage house. This side also offers access to the house without using the long staircase found on the Prospect Street side.

Freshly baked cookies and beverages are available in the main parlor throughout the day. An afternoon gathering featuring a charcuterie trays and complimentary wine or beer is also held in the parlor or courtyard (starting at 4 PM), weather permitting.

Built in 1870, the house was originally home to the Lamberson family, then the Wallace family for roughly fifty years, before passing through several owners and eventually becoming the modern Lamberson Guest House in 2016 under new ownership.

All four rooms are named for women in the original Lamberson family. Elizabeth was David Lamberson's wife, while Jessie, Mary, and Maud were their daughters, giving each room a direct historical connection to the home's first residents.

Yes, all four guestrooms can be reserved together for groups wanting exclusive use of the entire property. This option suits families or friends celebrating a special occasion or simply traveling together to Galena.