It was located closely to the crossing of two stagecoach routes near the Illinois-Wisconsin border in the village of Warren, Illinois, United States.

[2][3] The current building maintains its historic appearance down to the white picket fence surrounding the structure.

[2] The Old Stone Hotel was built in the early Georgian style and constructed from block limestone; the building's exterior remains unaltered from its original form and appearance.

The former third floor ballroom serves a similar purpose as offices for village administration.

[2] The hotel was a stop along the crossing of two major stagecoach routes and hosted prominent visitors such as Ulysses S. Grant, a resident of nearby Galena, on multiple occasions.