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The Richards House Bed & Breakfast

3.0 star property
Victorian bed & breakfast with free breakfast and airport shuttle service

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Property amenity
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 | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

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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About the neighborhood

Map
1492 Locust Street, Dubuque, IA, 52001

What's nearby

  • Loras College - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Five Flags Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Q Casino - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

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

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

Bed & breakfast near Mississippi River
Free full breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at The Richards House Bed & Breakfast. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, free newspapers, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A TV in the lobby, meeting rooms, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to perks like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 35-inch TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1883
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

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 at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is 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

Is The Richards House Bed & Breakfast pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Richards House Bed & Breakfast?

As of Jul 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Richards House Bed & Breakfast on Jul 16, 2025 start from $70.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Richards House Bed & Breakfast?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Richards House Bed & Breakfast?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Richards House Bed & Breakfast?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does The Richards House Bed & Breakfast provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is The Richards House Bed & Breakfast located?

Situated in Dubuque, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Carnegie-Stout Public Library, and Loras College. Grand Opera House and Dubuque Museum of Art are also within 15 minutes.

The Richards House Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 320 out of 486 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 486 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 486 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 486 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 486 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beata

Liked: Staff & service
Very nice host, home with history, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very cool house and delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hosts at this bed and breakfast were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness
The building had awesome details. The man and lady were very knowledgeable about the house and nice. The building is showing its age a bit, but the bed was comfortable and breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The history of the house. Over and above breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old house that is decorated appropriately. Enjoyed our stay. The property caretakers were very friendly, helpful and welcoming. Our room was very spacious and comfortable. The breakfast provided was excellent. If we ever return to Dubuque, we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The decoration and building here are so cute, grandma is also nice! I like this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing breakfast, great atmosphere, I always enjoy coming back here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This house has so many amazing features and has all original woodwork, beautiful stained glass, fireplaces, lighting that has been converted to electric but the gas light chandeliers still are original and beautiful! The hosts are so very welcoming and very accommodating. It was a great experience and nice to get away from the typical hotel stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Eleanor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It is a cool old house in a dramatic state of disrepair; tattered linens, stained carpets, roof panels missing. Towels were stained. The owners are very nice but I would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just the sort of hospitality one could want.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1883 mansion with incredibly beautiful interior! Delicious breakfast and hosts were very nice and friendly, very close to the historical downtown/Main Street area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners of this property are super cool. It is an old place so dont expect 2025 luxury but its definitely worth a stay. Brsakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the inside decor. The beautiful wall coverings are nearly 90 percent original. The owners David and Michelle told us they are only the second family to own the property in over 100 years. They truly pampered us with a wonderful breakfast and gave us the full tour when we arrived. We loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel in Dubuque, Iowa

The hotel is a work of art. Beautifully decorated with an exquisite taste. The owners are very kind and helpful. The home-made prepared breakfast is delicious. Absolutely recommendable if you will stay in Dubuque!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You’ll love this place if you can appreciate the gilded age late 1800's.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is an awesome old place, toasty warm and welcoming, the front porch is under construction so just be aware. Very kind host and hostess
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Richards House is a beautiful old building. We did not realize they were in the process of
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Stay

Love all the antiques, and the breakfast is the best!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thank you!

We stayed for a few days at Richard's House. We enjoyed our stay very much, the breakfast was vast and delicious. The owners are very friendly. We stayed in the bedroom that you can see in the photograph, it is large and very comfortable with a very nice bathroom. I highly recommend the place. It was cost effective!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay! We were in town for a conference & it was so lovely & relaxing to stay at The Richards House. It was warm & welcoming & the food was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

sandra

Lovely room and excellent complimentary breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, we will go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Very friendly staff, breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming!

The hosts are amazing!!! The breakfast was remarkable!!! So much charm throughout this house!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024