The DeSoto House Hotel
Wedding venue in Galena, Illinois





About The DeSoto House Hotel
The DeSoto House Hotel is a historic downtown Galena property offering 55 oversized Victorian guest rooms, three on‑site restaurants, a ballroom that seats up to 120 for banquets (150 theater‑style), and six additional meeting rooms for 10‑100 guests. Weddings can be held in intimate rooms for as few as two guests or in the ballroom and atrium for larger celebrations. The venue provides EV charging, enclosed parking, and full on‑site catering through its restaurants.
The facts
- Guests
- 2–120 guests
- Setting
- Indoor
- Kind of place
- Hotel · Banquet hall
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Not listed on WeddingWire (checked October 2026)
- Listed on Zola (checked October 2026)
How to reach The DeSoto House Hotel
- Website: desotohouse.com
- Phone: (815) 777-0090
- Address: 230 S. Main Street
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