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The Richards House Bed & Breakfast

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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1492 Locust Street, Dubuque, IA, 52001
  • Place, Loras College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Five Flags Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Diamond Jo Casino
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • 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)
  • 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

About the area

Dubuque

At The Richards House Bed & Breakfast you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of St. Luke's United Methodist Church and Carnegie-Stout Public Library. Highlights at this Victorian B&B include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers in the lobby. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area and a microwave in a common area. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Dubuque B&B include Loras College and Grand Opera House.
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What's nearby

  • Loras College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Five Flags Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Loras College Pub - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Great Dragon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Charlotte's Coffee House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jubeck New World Brewing - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Richards House Bed & Breakfast

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 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.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1883
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Dining venue
The Richards House Bed & Breakfast offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and complimentary bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Richards House Bed & Breakfast?

The Richards House Bed & Breakfast offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Richards House Bed & Breakfast?

Yep, The Richards House Bed & Breakfast has a free self car park.

Does The Richards House Bed & Breakfast serve breakfast?

Yep, travelers highly rate the free full breakfast here! Available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Richards House Bed & Breakfast?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Richards House Bed & Breakfast?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Richards House Bed & Breakfast's onsite restaurant.

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

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Richards House Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 355 out of 527 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 527 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 527 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 527 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 527 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stellar experience. Everything was superb from the furnishings to the hot breakfast to all the amazing extra and thoughtful touches. Easily worth 2-3x what the rates were. 6 out of 5 stars if I could.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place is a gem. The hosts are the long-time owners and restorers of the house and they are wonderful! Don't worry about the spooky exterior, the place is immaculate inside and full of Dubuque history. I’ve stayed there 3 times over the years and will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kobi, Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my favorite go to bed and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was very spacious and had an attached bath. This property is under renovation, but the hostess was very nice and we enjoyed our stay. Our room was comfortable and we had a good night's sleep. Breakfast was good, and plentiful. The baked peach was absolutely delicious! The exterior needs to be finished to be more inviting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

AIKATERINI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean. The staff(the owners themselves) were very helpful and friendly .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

OSCAR, Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hosts
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sakib Ibne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really appreciate how Dave is so passionate and energetic about the history and honor of the house. Richards' house has a unique character that transports visitors back to the late 1800s or early 1900s. They've done a wonderful job preserving the place and adding modern amenities that blend seamlessly, making the experience both charming and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard, indian creek

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Michelle and Dave are amazing hosts. Step back in time to this historic home from 1883. Bed was great breakfast..beyond our expectations. The facelift of the exterior after 142 years is a work in progress and once you step beyond the scaffold and open the doors you will feel right at home. If you don’t appreciate old, go to the holiday inn..Richards House was fantastic
The dining room
The living room with vintage radios playing
The foyer
View from second floor
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lou Ann

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
"Work in progress" on the exterior, but the interior has been painstakingly restored to the home's original splendor by the owners over several years. Once inside the beauty & craftmanship of a bygone era really comes alive. My wife & I stayed in the Library room and it was very nice. Michelle was a very gracious host and her breakfast including freshly made apple coffee cake was delicious. My wife was reluctant to stay from outward appearances of the property, but she was glad that we did!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Merry, Maple Park

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The outside was in a sad state of disrepair which made it difficult to find (we drove past it twice), with scaffolding outside, missing paint, garbage around the back porch, and no visible house number or sign (so faded in was unreadable from the street). There was junk in the breezeway when you enter. When we left to go to dinner, a huge groundhog went running past the front porch and hid underneath the next building. The home itself had beautiful woodwork and fireplaces, with some original features and period furnishings. Our room had a broken window pane with clear tape over it, another two lower halves of windows were boarded up, wires sticking out out of the bathroom wall with plastic caps on them, a filthy rug in the bathroom, the mirror over the sink was quite dirty, and the toilet had to be plunged every time we used it. To make things really uncomfortable, the owner yelled at his wife during breakfast service, which was very unsettling. This would be beautiful if the building was brought up to code and repairs were made, everything was clean and tidy, and the owner didn't yell at his wife within earshot of guests. I wouldn't stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We were not warned before our arrival that there was scaffolding on the outside of the building. We almost didn’t go in because the outside looks like such disarray. We were pleasantly surprised when we stepped inside and saw such a lovely quaint renovated house. The inside was very nice. The service was great and the breakfast the following morning was terrific. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was amazing. Home cooked food and friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hailey

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hosts were wonderful with good food and great knowledge of the area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gary

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
no fire escape up many old stairs, smelly,old creaky stairs unsafe!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEITH, PLYMOUTH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous VIctorian home with original finishes and interiors with inlaid wood, custom stained glass, very comfortable bed in the Library Suite, Breakfast was the best I've had all year. And the price was great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Landen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025