Review of Goldmoor Inn & Resort 4*

I don't review a lot, basically only if something was stellar or horrid. Thankfully, this was beyond stellar. The scene: 8 year anniversary, planned to camp, forecast of a weekend of rain, days away. Naturally, I scramble and pray something good is out there. Lo and behold, The Goldmoor. Very expensive but I take the risk. The result? An unforgettable weekend and an elated Lady. When you go in town and people ask where you're staying, and you mention the Goldmoor, expect to have women swoon at the romance you two must be living in. I had no idea, the whole area did though and they know you're in for a treat. 1 — aesthetic: 9.5. Think oldschool Europe with modern touches and an absolutely stellar elevated grounds overlooking diving birds and butterflies above the Mississippi at sunset. It could have only been better if their was a live band playing string instruments on the premises haha. 2 — accommodations. 9.2. To go above you'd have to shell out an extra $100 a night. Massive rooms, a giant bathtub jacuzzi in the room itself, not even in the bathroom. Bathroom is massive. Each room has a full kitchen. The bed was wonderful (California king). 3 — dining: dinner 9.5, complementary breakfast 7.6. I've been around the world and tastes it along the way. I actually keep a list of my best dining experiences since childhood, this cracked into the top 20. 4 — staff: 8 5 — owners 9.5. Charming German couple who take such pride in what they do it permeates through the walls. Every detail is them. They talk to you and not at you. They are friendly and the accent adds to it haha. 6 — Galena: 8.8. Didn't know what to expect, not what I expected, vastly superior. Think Appalachian terrain with educated friendly people. Civil war era downtown construction along the Mississippi. Great shops and food. All local, all ran with love and passion. Do it. Or don't. Genuinely a mistake if you don't though.