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The Richards House Bed & Breakfast

3.0 star property

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Library
Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (Library)
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Room amenity
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Living area
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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1492 Locust Street, Dubuque, IA, 52001
  • Loras College
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Five Flags Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Dubuque Welcome Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Richards House Bed & Breakfast

Victorian bed & breakfast with free breakfast and airport shuttle service
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free bed & breakfast has a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Free full breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
The Richards House Bed & Breakfast offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at The Richards House Bed & Breakfast. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from St. Luke's United Methodist Church. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free roundtrip airport shuttle.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Dining options include a coffee shop and a restaurant
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, meeting rooms, and a lobby fireplace
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Mississippi River and a few minutes from Diamond Jo Casino
  • Free airport shuttle service
  • Pets welcome for free
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). The Richards House Bed & Breakfast also features coffee/tea in a common area, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a fireplace in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Dubuque bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
The Richards House Bed & Breakfast has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Free 24-hour return airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 35-inch TV
  • TV channels
  • DVD player

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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 are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The Richards House Bed & Breakfast offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. 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.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

The Richards House Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 292 out of 453 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 453 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 453 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 453 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 453 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Antonio

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unprofessional a horrible experience the way they treat us I would never go back to that place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful inside. Outside is being redone. Service and people were wonderful. Food was ba class above.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell Stephania

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What an awesome experience. The hosts were very nice and the breakfast was outstanding! A comfortable room with a nice bed and linens. The exterior is under remodel and the temporary wooden steps were a little uneasy to comprehend. Some updating to the insides needed as well but it looks like a wonderful place being reborn. A great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Don't let the exterior renovation and scaffolding keep you from discovering this place. Like an oyster, the exterior gives no clue to the pearl inside! What's inside is a well preserved 19th century mansion. Nine different kinds of wood, nine unique beds, fireplaces abound, unique wall coverings, and stained glass throughout (even in the rooms pocket doors). Decades long owner/proprietors give an excellent Bed & Breakfa experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth, Oak Park

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancie

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous old home, lots of history. Only 30 minutes from the Field of Dreams movie baseball field!! Michelle is a Great cook. Comfy bed. Neighborhood a little dangerous these days...
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Phyllis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful old home with lovely furnishings. Breakfast was wonderful, delicious an served beautifully.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gracie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts are absolutely wonderful and the house is astonishing! I works definitely come stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

sandra

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

10/10 Excellent

Rex

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely on the inside lots of history
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lorne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great Breakfast! Friendly owners. Outside needed work.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Lauren Anne

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jamal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jazmin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024