The Richards House Bed & Breakfast

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian B&B with free airport shuttle

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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

Explore the area

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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

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

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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 the neighborhood

Dubuque

In Dubuque .Within a 10-minute walk of the B&B, you'll find St. Luke's United Methodist Church and Carnegie-Stout Public Library. Loras College and Grand Opera House are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Loras College - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Five Flags Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Q Casino - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪El Paisano - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jubeck New World Brewing - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Charlotte's Coffee House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mario's Italian Restaurant and Lounge - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Richards House Bed & Breakfast

3-star Victorian B&B with free airport shuttle
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.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting 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
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 35-inch TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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.

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
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

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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

How close is The Richards House Bed & Breakfast to the airport?

The Richards House Bed & Breakfast is 9.1 mi (12-min drive) away from the Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Richards House Bed & Breakfast?

As of Oct 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Richards House Bed & Breakfast on Oct 27, 2025 start from $70.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Richards House Bed & Breakfast have an airport shuttle?

The Richards House Bed & Breakfast offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day, on request.

Does The Richards House Bed & Breakfast offer free breakfast?

The Richards House Bed & Breakfast offers free full breakfast every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at The Richards House Bed & Breakfast?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast, but Diamond Jo Casino (3-min drive) and Q Casino (5-min drive) are nearby.

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

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Richards House Bed & Breakfast?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Richards House Bed & Breakfast have a pool?

The Richards House Bed & Breakfast does not have a pool.

Does The Richards House Bed & Breakfast have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Richards House Bed & Breakfast have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Richards House Bed & Breakfast to downtown Dubuque?

The Richards House Bed & Breakfast is 0.5 mi away from Dubuque.