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The Richards House Bed & Breakfast

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

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (Library) | Living area | 35-inch TV with cable channels, DVD player
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Library
Exterior detail
Property amenity

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 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) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

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 | 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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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

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).
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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
  • Grand River Center - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles

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

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
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.
  • 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

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

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.

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.

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Joann

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing treasure. House is a museum of the period architecture and in great shape. Make sure you ask for a tour.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Traveled with partner
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