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The Richards House Bed & Breakfast

3.0 star property

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Library
Property amenity
A traditional room with a fireplace, a bed, and a green curtain.
Exterior detail
A room with a bed, wooden furniture, a chandelier, and patterned wallpaper.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (Library)

A four-poster bed with a floral bedspread, a chandelier, a small table with a lamp, and a bookshelf with books.

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

A traditional four-poster bed with a canopy, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Dubuque B&B include Diamond Jo Casino and Mississippi River.
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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

  • ‪Taco John's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Great Dragon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jubeck New World Brewing - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪7 Hills Brewing Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Charlotte's Coffee House - ‬9 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
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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

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kobi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my favorite go to bed and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

OSCAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hosts
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were very nice & take a lot of pride in their B&B. Very neat historic home & great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AIKATERINI

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Beata

Liked: Staff & service
Very nice host, home with history, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What an amazing stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Joann

Liked: Staff & service
Staff were pleasant & helpful . Breakfast was fantastic .Very interesting information on the history of the Richards House.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hosts at this bed and breakfast were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful inside with authentic antique furnishings. Amazing sit down breakfast in a very formal dining room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were very friendly and took us on a tour of this incredible historic building. Breakfast was amazing, homemade and lots of food!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing historic property. Hosts really care about your comfort and needs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Very friendly staff, breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, we will go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

KEITH

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
Verified

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