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The Richards House Bed & Breakfast

3.0 star property
Dubuque Victorian B&B with restaurant

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Library
Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (Library) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Living area | 35-inch TV with cable channels, DVD player
Exterior detail
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free breakfast
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
Feel at home
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • DVD player
  • Bathrobes
  • Free self parking
The price is $78
includes taxes & fees
$70 per night
Dec 3 - Dec 4

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (Library)

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (Library) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (Library)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
1492 Locust Street, Dubuque, IA, 52001

What's nearby

  • Loras College - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Five Flags Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Q Casino - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 12 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Backpocket Dubuque: Hours, Address - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jubeck New World Brewing - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Richards House Bed & Breakfast

The Richards House Bed & Breakfast puts you just a 5-minute drive from Mississippi River. Free perks include WiFi, an airport shuttle, and full breakfast daily between 8 AM and 10 AM. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 6 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets stay free
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Transfers

  • Free airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1883
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairways
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • 35-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Richards House Bed & Breakfast Dubuque
Richards House Bed & Breakfast
Richards House Dubuque
Richards House
The Richards House & Dubuque
The Richards House Bed & Breakfast Dubuque
The Richards House Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast
The Richards House Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast Dubuque

Frequently asked questions

Does The Richards House Bed & Breakfast offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Richards House Bed & Breakfast does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Richards House Bed & Breakfast?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at The Richards House Bed & Breakfast?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by The Richards House Bed & Breakfast?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Richards House Bed & Breakfast?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at The Richards House Bed & Breakfast?
No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a casino, but Diamond Jo Casino (3-min drive) and Q Casino (5-min drive) are both nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near The Richards House Bed & Breakfast?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Richards House Bed & Breakfast like?
The Richards House Bed & Breakfast is a short 6-minute walk from Loras College and 14 minutes' walk from Five Flags Center.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Charming!
The hosts are amazing!!! The breakfast was remarkable!!! So much charm throughout this house!
Cassandra, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Big surprise on arrival
It wasn’t made clear on hotels.com that this bnb is in the middle of major renovations. The rooms were completed, but the outside and windows were in major need of work and confused us when we got there. When we looked at the properties website later, it did mention the construction. The owners were nice, but somewhat disorganized and there were spaces that were full of supplies and trash from construction in view. This location will be beautiful when completed, and we enjoyed our room, but we were not prepared for what we drove up to.
Stairs to the front door
This one corner is the only fished part of the exterior.
Many broken and cracked windows that have been re
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

This is a hard review to write. The place was very interesting. The hosts were awesome. My problem is that I have asthma and I’m allergic to cats. I had a hard time breathing with the dust and animal smell.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Stay
Love all the antiques, and the breakfast is the best!
Patricia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Always a great stay
Patrick, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Lovely room and excellent complimentary breakfast!
sandra, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very lovely on the inside lots of history
Rex, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great Breakfast! Friendly owners. Outside needed work.
Lorne, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Disappointed
Disappointing and depressing. Stacks of news papers, garbage and dust littered the common rooms. Chairs were ripped and uninviting. Yes the house is historical and has impressive woodwork, but it is not well maintained. I wish the owners had some more help.
Lauren Anne, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Zach, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is a darling B and B. Staff super friendly and helpful. They have everything you need to feel comfortable. Historic building with so much detail. Homemade cakes and drinks all day. Breakfast was fabulous! Served to you in their dining room. Construction on outside of building but don’t be put off. Once inside it’s fabulous.
jamal, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Jazmin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Step Back in Time
Do not judge this masterpiece by the cover. The exterior is under some renovations but once you walk inside you step back in time to an era of exquisite taste for decor and furniture. You feel like you’re living in another time, a simpler more elegant time. The Innkeepers make sure at every moment you’re having an enjoyable stay. From cookie, desserts and popcorn available at all times to having free beverages (sodas and wines) at your fingertips. They make sure your room is ready for a nice relaxing stay. They are very kind, courteous and friendly as well as engaging and polite. The rooms have window air that keep you nice and comfortable. The rooms are also decorated with what seem to be original pieces to the house. The pictures don’t do it justice. Location is fabulous. And the breakfast felt like a home cooked meal with love baked in. I will stay here again when I visit the area.
Kimberly, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The good: the woodwork, pocket doors, high ceilings, bed frames, and fireplaces were all beautiful. Dave and Michelle, the owners, were lovely. Breakfast was great, as were the home baked treats that could be found throughout the day. The bad: there was only wine and soda in the fridge. No ice and no water. The common areas were cluttered. I don't care to stay someplace and see piles of junk on the floor. I stepped into the kitchen at one point to look for some ice for my tea and the cleanliness of the kitchen was very questionable. Food had been left out of the fridge on the counter, and it was the middle of the day. Against my better judgement I DID have breakfast the next day and I haven't gotten sick, so there IS that! The ugly: I am very sensitive to smells and there was a heavy presence of cat urine. I just couldn't escape it. i never saw a cat, but I sure did smell it! The curtains in our room were falling apart and they were all water stained. I could look past all of that, but when I discovered what the pillows looked like I was done and we left a day early. The pillows were not encased in a protective cover before they were placed in a pillowcase and they were all stained and disgusting, one even had a hole in it. As others have mentioned the outside looked like something out of a horror movie, but I obviously wasn't put off by it as we did check in. According to past reviews the renovation of the front porch has been going on for YEARS, and it looks pretty trashy.
Arthur, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

a very cute place, the decorating is to die for. the people who run the bed and breakfast were really nice, gave us a tour and let us have our pick of the available rooms.
Natalie, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Room was much larger and had much more character and charm than traditional hotels. Very dog friendly. They provided a great home cooked breakfast included in the price. It was more quiet than in traditional hotels. It will be our first choice in the future when staying in Dubuque. Lots of street parking available. Owners have done a great job of maintaining this building’s original character, furniture, and fixtures while modernizing it. Beautiful new walking shower in our room. Some rooms had clawfoot tubs.
Judith, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is a property that has been in gradual renovation since the 1980's by the owners who manage the Richards House and is indeed their labor of love so understand that you are entering with the knowledge that it is in status of renovation. You'll love all the original parts and pieces that remain present since the 1800's. We'll be back.
Dr Michael, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Samantha, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Pets odor when we entered.
Michael, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

The breakfast and snacks are terrific. The stained glass throughout the house is gorgeous! Everything could use a dusting.
Maria, 2-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very Good

The property had a lot of character and I’m sure when the renovations are completed it will be even more gorgeous! The antique furniture, light fixtures etc. only added to it’s charm. The couple running it were as sweet as pie and the breakfast provided was absolutely delicious!
Leah, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Cute stay in Dubuque
The stay overall went well. Upon arriving I didn’t think the lodging was open because of the scaffolding and general condition of the outside of the building. It is very old and part of the historic registry but needs significant upkeep. The inside has many historic pieces and interesting history. The walls /painting/wallpaper etc also need some updates. Our room had a really great clawfoot tub. They have hundreds of dvds to use as well. There is a common refrigerator to use and they leave the leftover snack out for guests. The breakfast is wonderful and very filling! It is also a great location next to the farmers market.
Emily, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The owners were fantastic! The breakfast each morning was off the charts incredible! Awesome large Victorian rooms. The only drawback are the stairs if you have bad knees.
Kevin, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

An historical masterpiece that needs some updating. We’ve not seen a place like this before
Verlyn, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"Come here for the charm, for antique, for a great breakfast at grandmas, and expect a little dust here and it will work in progress."
Reasons to Book
Comfortable Beds & Beautiful Rooms
Check-In Time
12:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM