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The Richards House Bed & Breakfast

3.0 star property

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
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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
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
$78
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29

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1492 Locust Street, Dubuque, IA, 52001
  • Place, National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Diamond Jo Casino
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Q Casino
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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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)
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Richards House Bed & Breakfast

3-star Dubuque B&B with restaurant
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.

Dining options at the bed & breakfast include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests (available 24 hours). This Victorian bed & breakfast also offers coffee/tea in a common area, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a fireplace in the lobby. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

The Richards House Bed & Breakfast is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
The Richards House Bed & Breakfast has a restaurant on site.

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

Reviews

The Richards House Bed & Breakfast Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 335 out of 506 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 506 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 506 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 506 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 506 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jan

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

10/10 Excellent

Laci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

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

Vintage Dubuque

We had a very nice time. The property is rough on the outside and under repair. Quite charming on the inside. We got to see all the rooms and they had some real nice ones. We stayed in the library suite. Private bathroom but no shower. They have one upstairs that I was able to use. Furnishings are vintage and real cool. The property was built in 1883 so you must take that into consideration. The hosts, Michelle and David are great people. Probably the best breakfast I have ever had at a B&B. All in all, a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
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

8/10 Good

Stefanie

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Richards House is the perfect bohemian retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely amazing stay with wonderful hosts and a delicious breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

Beautiful Bed and Breakfast!

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia, Grinnell

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts are amazing and full of history stories. The home is wonderful and has a rich history itself. The breakfast is SO MUCH BETTER than a continental breakfast. All at a great price! You should really relax and check it out!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Enjoyable Stay

The hospitality was supuerb. Attention to detail, free snacks and a sumptuous breakfast aall made our stay very enfoyable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful. Historic, downtown, nearby hiking

Amazing stay. The Richards home is stunning, excellent thoughtful breakfast, lots of historic charm. we walked to downtown to check out nighttime dining and then the farmers market on Saturday morning. It’s all right there. Great hiking nearby too!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
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

Jared

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

Perfect B&B Experience!

Loved it. Spacious rooms that were well appointed. Wonderful hostess/owner. Great and filling breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

6/10 Okay

Rafael

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

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

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

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What an amazing stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Traveled with family
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

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025