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Chestnut Mountain Resort

8700 W Chestnut Rd, Galena, IL 61036
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Chestnut Mountain Resort
Ranked #10 of 11 hotels in Galena
3.5 of 5 stars 64 Reviews
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loretta, wi
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Breathtakingly beautiful area. The room was good sized but a little pricey. The shower was a little tricky, at first I didn't know how to activate the shower. I never seen one quite like that. You have to pull down on the ring of the faucet, there were no instructions but I figured it out. The tub drain was a... More

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Illinois
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012
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The rooms are older but not out-dated and large enough to move around with 3-4 people and if necessary, snowshoes !! The staff are amiable and ready to please, the housekeeping staff are cheery and did a nice job plus leaving extras of items when asked. The food at the resort was great; appetizers and entrees were very tasty; nice... More

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Chicago, Illinois
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

My husband and I along with another couple made reservations for dinner at Chestnut Mountain Resort. We were seated on time and the hostess was very sweet. She sat us outside (bonus) on the covered patio, which was about 3 stories high allowing to take in a breathless amazing view as the sun was setting. Our table had romantic candlelight... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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43 reviews 43 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012 via mobile

There was nothing bad about staying in the lodge at chestnut mountain, but nothing extremely special either. It's nice what with the pool, hot tub, an sauna downstairs, and the location makes skiing the next day a breeze, but no great romance or authentic vibe which makes some hotels stick out as a five. A bit overpriced is my only... More

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Galena, Illinois
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
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We had our daughter's wedding reception at Chestnut Mpuntain. I cannot say enough about how wonderful our experience was at this resort. All the staff from the wedding coordinaator to the maintenance staff were pleasant and helpful going out of their way to help us. The food was excellent and the event spaces had wonderful views! We did not have... More

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Peoria, Illinois
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

Just had a ski weekend at Chestnut Mountain. Did not encounter one bad staff member. From ski instructors to equipment rental to bartenders, all were very polite and eager to please. If you are going to eat there, stay on the second floor. Did not get to the Sunset Grille, but spent considerable time (and $$$) at the Summit. The... More

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Elgin, Illinois, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011
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I recently spent my Galena weekend at this resort. It was a very pleasant surprise nestled in the rolling curves and hills about 20 minutes from Main St. Galena. If you like scenic countryside and interesting farmland with plenty of animals to spot you will even enjoy the harrowing ride through on the roads of rolling curves and hills to... More

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We actually did not stay at the resort, but dined at The Summit Food and Spirits, which apparently is relatively new. The dining room was airy and light with a fabulous view of the ski hills and the river. We ordered prime rib. I chose the soup and my husband chose salad with the meal. I had their homemade cream... More

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Illinois
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Nice place to stay, friendly staff, clean hotel, many activities. I would have rated 4 but the hotel does need some updating. The room was spacious and clean, but decor was just "tired" looking. The a/c was under the window and the curtains were blown about which was very annoying in the morning when the sun was coming up. Very... More

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Belvidere, Illinois
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2011

Staying at Chestnut Mountain is an adventure in and of itself. My wife and I stayed here recently following a severe rainstorm that flooded the town of Galena. The road leading up to the hotel (Blackjack Rd) was damaged and we had to take an alternate route just to get to the hotel. We did, however, get a room with... More

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Address: 8700 W Chestnut Rd, Galena, IL 61036
Price range (per night):* S$160 - 256

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