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The Richards House Bed & Breakfast

3.0 star property

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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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

Room options

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

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

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

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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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 5-minute walk from St. Luke's United Methodist Church and 6 minutes by foot from Carnegie-Stout Public Library
  • 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 346 out of 518 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 518 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 518 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 518 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 518 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

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and a very accommodating host, breakfast was excellent. Don't let the tough exterior deter you, this place is truly a gem. We will gladly return someday.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter love this place and Michelle is the best’ 😁
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

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

Beata

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

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled 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

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

Travelled 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