Title: Top Independent in Elizabeth, IL - Expedia.com [Elizabeth Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Elizabeth.dx100982)[Hotels in Elizabeth](https://expedia.com/Elizabeth-Hotels.d100982.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Elizabeth](https://expedia.com/Elizabeth-Vacation-Rentals.d100982.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Elizabeth](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Elizabeth.d100982.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Elizabeth](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Elizabeth.d100982.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Elizabeth](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Elizabeth.d100982.Car-Rental-Guide)[Elizabeth Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Elizabeth.d100982.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![Wooden fence](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/100982/321515c0-e245-46a7-a0e0-df598b26caf0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/100982/321515c0-e245-46a7-a0e0-df598b26caf0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__price_find.svg) ### Upfront pricing Our total price for your stay includes taxes and fees - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Save 10% or more on over 100,000 hotels worldwide with Member Prices [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check prices for these dates Tonight [Mar 10 - Mar 11](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=100982&startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [Mar 11 - Mar 12](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=100982&startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) This weekend [Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=100982&startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=100982&startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in [Sign in ](https://expedia.com/user/signin?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FElizabeth-Hotels-Independent.0-0-d100982--bIndependent.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[ Sign up, it's free ](https://expedia.com/signup?enable_registration=true&+=&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FElizabeth-Hotels-Independent.0-0-d100982--bIndependent.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ## Top Elizabeth Hotel Reviews ![Lefevre Inn and Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10020000/10014200/10014191/7ee82f71_y.jpg) ### Lefevre Inn and Resort 10/10 Excellent "Great staff, location, absolutely beautiful. Loved staying here ! Will be back soon!" [](https://expedia.com/Galena-Hotels-Lefevre-Inn-And-Resort.h10014191.Hotel-Information) ![Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1209400/1209342/983fa696_y.jpg) ### Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa 10/10 Excellent "Friendly, helpful staff. Pool area was great." [](https://expedia.com/Galena-Hotels-Ramada-By-Wyndham-Galena-Hotel-And-Day-Spa.h1209342.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Galena](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92510000/92502000/92501955/7b8dc739_y.jpg) ### Hotel Galena 10/10 Excellent "This was the second time that I stayed at Hotel Galena. I was in town with my wife, we visited for Galena's Whiskey Weekend. We both really enjoyed the convenience and affordability of the hotel. It's quaint space gives a bed and breakfast feel, with the privacy of a small hotel. The rooms are clean and fresh, with a nod to Galena's rich history. The continental breakfast is satisfying with biscuits and gravy, hardboiled eggs, granola, fresh coffee and juices. The breakfast room is a place where we got a chance to interact with other guests. Nate and his staff were welcoming and charming. There is a small kitchen on the third floor with a refrigerator to keep your leftovers and travel food while you stay at the hotel. It is far enough from the main street where you can have some space but walk to the sites and leave your vehicle behind. A great value." [](https://expedia.com/Galena-Hotels-Hotel-Galena.h92501955.Hotel-Information) ![Irish Cottage Inn & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61520000/61517800/61517759/10ea4e0a_y.jpg) ### Irish Cottage Inn & Suites 10/10 Excellent "Nice location if wanting to visit downtown Galena. Hotel has a shuttle that will take you there. Restaurant attached to the hotel had good food and drinks. Nightly entertainment was also good. Would stay there again when visiting the area." [](https://expedia.com/Galena-Hotels-Irish-Cottage-Inn-Suites.h61517759.Hotel-Information) ![Grant Hills Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108290000/108280300/108280276/34aeed2e_y.jpg) ### Grant Hills Motel 10/10 Excellent "Room was nice and cleaned. Kind of smaller than advertised but worked well for the weekend." 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[](https://expedia.com/Galena-Hotels-Stoney-Creek-Inn-Galena.h1109416.Hotel-Information) ![Chestnut Mountain Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6260000/6256300/6256296/531fa59a_y.jpg) ### Chestnut Mountain Resort 8/10 Good "The breakfast buffet was terrible. It doesn’t worth $16." 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