Welcome To 
The DeSoto Dispatch 
February 2019
From
 The DeSoto House Hotel
   "Illinois' Oldest Operating Hotel"   
Since 1855



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Check out our Website... www.desotohouse.com 

As always, we invite you to stay with us for any Occasion. Consider us your home away from home.
       
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February
 Midweek Packages...
 



Dinner Package

Come for Dinner & stay for the Night
Sunday-Thursday
 Overnight Stay
 With a $50.00 Dinner Credit

$149
Plan ahead for your getaway!
 
  
    
Breakfast Package

Sunday - Thursday
Enjoy your night and have breakfast for two!

$119
   Please make your reservations early.  Availability is limited, so don't delay.  
The above packages are for 2 people.
 

 Looking for something special...
  


If you're looking for something special to do mid-week, come stay with us in February...

Special Room Rate
only $79*

Sunday through Thursday, excluding Feb 14th & 17th.


*Based on availability  
Weekend Dinner Packages

Can't get away midweek???  
Call our front desk for 
our Weekend Dinner Packages
800-343-6562   
 



Busy Parents Meal DEAL!


815-777-0090
 
 



 Everyone loves a Cocktail Hour or two...
  


Stay with us on Sundays through Thursdays 
and enjoy complimentary cocktail hours 
5-7 p.m.
 in Generals' Restaurant Lounge.
Then, plan to dine with us. 



Create your dream wedding...
 



 

Call to make your dreams come true!

 

815-777-6812

Deb Bertucci

Stefanie Hatley

  

2019 Upcoming Events

   
Upcoming Events


Since 1855 the DeSoto House Hotel has played  
host to some of Galena's most gala events.
Here's a partial list of this years festivities.
For More Information or to make reservations for our upcoming events,

Please call: 815.777.0090 or 1.800.343.6562

Be Sure To Plan Your Get Away In Advance!

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Thursday, February 14th
Plan to spend the evening with your someone special in our Generals' Restaurant.  A special Valentine Menu as well as Generals' Menu will be served with a complimentary pour of Champagne.  Mark Rockwell will be playing romantic favorites.  Serving from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.  Reservations recommended.


 Saturday, February 16th
Join us for an evening of dark Galena history, eerie folklore and true ghost stories.  This intimate and eerie Salon style show is presented by Master Storytellers, Ted Williams and Robyn Davis.  Tickets are $25.00 per person and includes appetizers and a cash bar.  Purchase tickets at the front desk.  Limited seating so purchase tickets early.


 Friday & Saturday, March 1st & 2nd
Plan to make room reservations early for this busy weekend in Galena.  Join in on the Pub Crawl, Parade and Special dining in our Generals' Restaurant.  We will supply the beads!!!!




 Sunday, May 12th
Join us for our traditional Mother's Day Buffet.  Serving all your favorite breakfast entrees as well as a Carving Station, Seafood Station, Salads, Entrees, Champagne Fountain, Chocolate Fountain and an array of Desserts.  A flower for every mom.  Serving 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.


 Monday, May 27th
Plan ahead to stay with us to kick off the Summer!  Make reservations early always a sold out weekend.






 Saturday, June 22nd
Plan to stay with us and just outside our backdoor enjoy elegant wines made from American hybrid grapes.  Sample selections of unique wines produced by family-owned Northern Illinois Wineries.  Plan to spend the day with Food, Art and Live Music from Noon-7:00 p.m.
Make reservations early.  Always a sold out weekend.


 Thursday, July 4th
Enjoy Burgers, Brats, Hot Dogs, Beer, Wine & More!  See Galena's Fireworks from our Rooftop.
Sing and dance to your favorite music with Diskotek Enertainment.  $8.00 cover charge (complimentary non-alcoholic beverage)  Children 10 & under admitted free with an adult.
Advance tickets sold at our front desk.  Get tickets early.  Limited Seating and always sold out.


 Saturday, July 27th
Mr. & Mrs. Lincoln invite you to join them for Dinner and Theater "An Evening with Mr. & Mrs. Lincoln" at 6:00 p.m. in the Ballroom.  Mr. Lincoln will address the people of Galena from his place on our Historic Balcony at 5:30 p.m.  Tickets are $35.00 per person and can be purchased at the front desk.  Please call for tickets early as this is always a sold out performance.




 Saturday, October 5th
Plan to stay with us for this busy weekend in Galena and enjoy the Annual Octoberfest just outside our back door.  Depot Park from Noon - 10:00 p.m. Family fun, Live Polka Music, Wiener Dog Racing, Ceremonial Tapping of the Keg, Bounce house, Bean Bag Tournament and so much more.  Make reservations early.  This will be a sold out weekend.


Saturday, October 12th
Join us for an evening of dark Galena history, eerie folklore and true ghost stories.  This intimate and eerie Salon style show is presented by Master Storytellers, Ted Williams and Robyn Davis.  Tickets are $25.00 per person and includes appetizers and a cash bar.  Purchase tickets at the front desk.
Limited seating so purchase tickets early.


Saturday, October 12, & Sunday, October 13th
Make reservations early for one of the busiest weekends in Galena.  Enjoy the Craft fair just outside our backdoor.  150 vendors selling a variety of high quality, original handmade arts, crafts and fine arts.  This not-to-be-missed weekend is overflowing with shopping, family fun, live entertainment and more


Saturday, October 26th
Plan to stay with us for the largest, longest and spookiest parade in the Tri-State area just outside our door on Main Street.  Make reservations early as this weekend is always sold out.

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Saturday, October 26th
Join us after the parade for dinner and a live performance of true ghost stories, dark history and lingering hauntings.  More haunting details to follow.


Saturday, November 23rd
The Galena Generals invite you to join them for dinner and dancing and here their stories of how 9 men form a small city in Illinois not only fought in the Civil War but helped shape the Country and the World.  You can choose the General you would like to have dinner with when purchasing your ticket.
Tickets are $50.00 per person.  Seating is limited so purchase tickets early.


 Thursday, November 28th
Plan to join us for our Traditional Thanksgiving Buffet.  Carving Station, Seafood Station, Entrees, Desserts, Champagne Fountain and Chocolate Fountain.
Serving from 11:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m  Reservations highly recommended


 Friday, December 6th & Saturday, December 7th
Back by popular demand Erickson Trio will be here to entertain for the holiday season.  Call for reservations early, as in the past the concerts have sold out.  Friday 7:30 p.m.   Saturday 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.


 Saturday, December 14th
Plan to stay with us for the most magical night in Galena.  The town is aglow with luminaries and Main Street's windows come alive.  This is a very busy weekend so plan to make your reservations early.





Plan to have Breakfast with us for our annual Breakfast with Santa. Come join Frosty, Rudolph, the helpful Elf and Santa.  From 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Reservations highly recommended.


 Tuesday, December 31st
Plan to say good-bye to 2019 with us.  Serving in Generals' Restaurant from 5:00 p.m.  to 11:00 p.m.
Generals' Menu as well as Holiday Specials.


 Tuesday, December 31st
Join us in the Courtyard for a New Year's Eve Celebration and say hello to 2020.
Details to follow



Our Restaurants

Courtyard - Green Street - Generals' 

 
Please call: 815.777.0090 or 1.800.343.6562

for Hours and Reservations
      

 or Click on link below...

 

Restaurant Hours  

 


Deb Bertucci
DeSoto House Hotel
800.343.6562
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