Is this place perfect- no. Would I stay here again- 200%. The building is old, it was built in the 1800s so you have to expect a few dings and dents. However it has a lot of charm that isn't present in a chain hotel. There are rumors of ghostly visitations, but we only found a TV on that we thought we had turned off when we went out to dinner. There are lots of steps to climb, don't expect ADA compliance. However the decor is beautiful and the innkeeper is superb. read more

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Beautiful old building that could use updating. We got room 26, what doesn't show in the pictures is the cheap repairs to the leaky ceiling, the odd A/C unit on the floor, the weathered window treatments the tired bed and sandpaper towels. The breakfast was eatable but ordinarily. It's a shame, the address deserves a better experience. Hard to believe the number of 10 out of 10 ratings, we would give it a solid 4. read more

An absolute gorgeous bed and breakfast here in Dubuque! I've never stayed in a B&B before and am very happy this was my first experience. The owners are very friendly and brought breakfast to our room for us the first day. The breakfast was a delicious egg casserole on top of a ham and I believe English muffin. It was so good I didn't even take a picture! The water pressure is good but the bed was a little too firm for me. My fiancé thought it was comfortable tho. Overall a great experience. The air conditioning worked well and there was also a fan in the room to keep it cool for the humid days. The room was clean and very well lit. Some of the essentials could be updated, the latch to flush the toilet was very loose, in the shower there was some very clear water damage. It is a very old, charming building. We were happy with our stay. If you want the best, check into a regular motel. BUT if you want a colorful stay on your next visit to Dubuque, definitely give them a try. read more

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Red stone inn is listed as a haunted hotel but it's a bed and breakfast in a converted 130 year old mansion. The appeal of staying in a 130 old mansion was too much not to do it. I'm not going to nit pick some of the flaws like fellow Yelpers because it's not a recent remodel and it's charming as f#uck with the beautiful wood front desk, lovely parlor with fire place and quant dining room. I opted for the jacuzzi suite because it seemed cool in an old mansion when you think that when it was built jacuzzis were not even around. My suite was comfy and furnished in an antique old school look which was cool. No signs of bed bugs any where after I inspected the room. It's located down town and surrounded with a handful of restaurants and bars in the oldest city in Ia. The room has some complementary items like bottle water, bag of chips, bag of trail mix and mini candy bars. The jacuzzi was big enough for three average people and worked perfectly which was nice. My room was quiet because it was Mother's Day so the place was mostly empty. The area has a casino, museums, aquarium shopping so you have attractions but by no means is a weeks worth of stuff to do. I wanted the experience of staying in a 130 mansion and I loved it. I can't speak on the breakfast because I wanted try the local flavor but I did take pictures of the cold buffet items so none of the hot food, sorry. read more

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Robert was the consummate host. Very thorough information was given prior to our arrival, which made finding the place, parking and checking in a breeze. He is a very personable and friendly person and takes great care of his guests until departure. Thank you Robert! read more

It was kinda wonky at first because we went inside to register and no one was around. We waited 15 minutes but had to leave since our car was in the 15 minute zone. So we left and went downtown Dubuque and had dinner. We called where we were eating and and asked about check in, ect. Afterwards we went back to the Inn, got checked in. They even took up our suitcase showed us the room. The room was very old but has so much charm. The bed was not comfortable and the pillows were absolutely awful but we slept really good just the same. The bathroom is super tiny but the shower had HOT WATER and cool smelling toiletries. Breakfast was THE BEST food ever especially for a free breakfast. The quiche, ham and fantastic homemade bread, fresh fruit and juices you can pick. Also they give you a newspaper.. win/win. If we ever have to stay in Dubuque again we will definitely stay at the Redstone Inn. read more

Stayed here with my husband for a short weekend vacation. Redstone Inn is quaint but a little dates. Robert, inn keeper, is a gracious host. Hot breakfast sandwich comes with breakfast and buffet of fresh fruits, Asst pastries and cereals. Would recommend staying here again. read more

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Worst place ever. No electricity when we showed up. Room was unkempt, stained dirty shades. Electric strip with approx 6 plugs . Bedspread looked like it needed to be cleaned. Manager yelled at us because we arrived 20 minutes early and told us to get the hell out. No refunds when I made reservation but I felt we were mislead by pictures. Building and surroundings looked sad and has seen better days. For Sale sign in foyer. I was extremely disappointed. Booked reservation through booking.com and have never had this happen. read more

Fascinating historical home with victorian charm. Robert treated my husband and I like royalty making changes to accomodate our special needs. Perfect location within a few blocks of old town Dubuque. read more

You wiil be sorry . Filthy! Be ready for 3 flights of narrow stairs no railing that leads to a musty,dusty room. Do not prepay this room...leave your money and run...if this is the deplorable condition of the room for goodness sake forgo anything that comes from their kitchen . Went right back out the door....the posted pictures have to be 15 years old,..lost my money but what a laugh read more

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Not good. Besides the run down conditions and the steep stairs to the third floor. There was a bat flying through the room all night. These are things I usually live with for the location but when informed the owner just responded with a sorry. Does not seem like he cares much about repeat business. This may be why the place is up for sale. My suggestion.... Find a place down the street to stay because the downtown is great fun. read more

No stars from me!!! Redstone Inn & Suites would not honor a Gift Certificate that was given to me instead of a refund when they canceled on me! I would recommend that you think twice before making a reservation! I will find another place to stay when I visit Dubuque, Iowa. read more

Ah, the final stop on our tour of Dubuque, and what a treat it was. We called about 10-15 hotels that night, and all of them were booked. Holiday Inn, local establishments, best western, you name it. Thank goodness for this, because when I finally got through to the Redstone Inn & Suites we really ended up lucking out. I wanted something that was between $80-150 and that was hopefully close to the downtown. The guy on the phone had a thick accent but he was very nice and he I think brought down their normal price a bit and offered a room to us at $125 + tax. This included free parking in their lot right across the street, free hot breakfast, and he also asked me if I wanted a "feminine or masculine room". This got a chuckle out of me (and a slight worry hah), but we soon found out why he asked. When we got to the hotel it actually looked pretty adorable (probably the only time as a guy I'm gonna use that word). It's a nice three story Victorian place that looks like it's been there probably since the 17 or 1800's. The guy at the front desk works there with his family (they might be the owners) and he was helpful in getting us situated. He gave us two keys, one for the room and one for the front door (they lock up early), and led us to our room. After entering the place (and the room), you can tell right away that it has a bread and breakfast feel to it. This wasn't your average hotel, it had a strong personal feel to it. The room was great! It was incredibly spacious, with a big four-post queen bed with a cool old style frame. The decor was what was "feminine" about it, but really that just meant a lot of pink and a lot of knick knacks. Everything was setup like you were in some kind of historical home, and it really made it feel comfortable. We also had a small side room with tables and chairs, very much in the theme of a tea party (not to be confused with republicans). They had a panoramic photographic book of Dubuke, which I actually paged through and found to be pretty sweet. The best part - huge two person Jacuzzi tub in the bathroom. My girlfriend and I took a relaxing bath in this in the evening and it was a nice surprise (especially given the cost of the room). The bathroom also had a normal shower and a separate door for the toilet area. In the morning I awoke to the smell of fresh eggs and meat wafting through the vents from three floors down. It smelled so good I did everything I could to contain myself until my girlfriend was awake :D. Finally, we went downstairs and walked into a pleasant room where a continental breakfast had been setup. It was pretty typical, cereals, yogurt, pastries, juice, etc. I was kind of hungry so at first I was disappointed that there wasn't any hot food, but as soon as we sat down with our snacks the lobby man brought out fresh plates with a gorgeous looking quiche and hot sausages (served directly to us). The quiche was delicious, as was everything else, and we left feeling more than satisfied. My only drawback here would be that the place was old, so some of it could probably be touched up a little. But if you can ignore that, it really was a nice cosy bed and breakfast with a great location (a few blocks from everything downtown). Definitely keep it on your shortlist if you're looking for a relaxing weekend for 2 in Dubuque. And thus, that concludes our wonderful trip to Dubuque! Great city, I want to go back already :) P.S. (They have free wi-fi and flat screen TVs if that's your thing) read more

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Worst experience ever! Our room had wallpaper peeling by windows that had obviously leaked. Lumps under wall hangings they had trying to hide probably wet/damaged drywall. Drywall on the ceiling trying to hide another leak. Room door would hardly lock, let alone close. We asked for another room, via text, due to possible mold and safety. Robert, the innkeeper, was willing to move us. He came up and chastised me for us using the bathroom! He said I needed to use common sense and I would have to pay $25 for cleaning or clean it myself. I said I didn't know we would be changing rooms until now when you answered and came up here. He basically told me I was stupid. We left. Nice old mansion, but needs serious restoration and a new innkeeper that doesn't insult the guests! read more

My wife and I were traveling back to Dubuque after some 26 years. We called the Redstone more or less at the last minute and were very happy to discover that they had rooms available. We were very pleased by the charm of the furnishings -- in the common areas as well as our room. The owner was friendly and attentive. The breakfast was wonderful, a combination of a freshly-made hot entree, and an ample Continental-style buffet. The coffee was French Roast-fresh and flavorful and re-fills were quick and plentiful, always a necessarily part of a great breakfast. We enjoyed our stay so much at the Redstone so much that we talked ourselves into staying an extra night and exploring the local shops a little more. If and when we return to Dubuque (hopefully before another 26 years), we hope to make the Redstone a part of plans. read more

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My wife books this on line and we arrive after a long drive. My wife goes in to check in while I study the parking situation, because there is no on site parking. I walk in the door and this filthy disheveled man walks out from the back of the building. He instantly stops and with no a harsh voice says no dogs. My dog had its Vest on and was under command. He accused me of having a fake service dog. I offered more information than About my condition and utilization of my service dog. He told me to go sit down and rambled about his PTSD from being shot. And, I was empathetic with his condition. He said the booking site did not tell him I had a service dog. And that he had full time renters that maybe allergic to my animal. He Threatened me with suffering the consequences after he checked me out. He want me to produce medical records on the spot. I informed him about Disability act and gave him a card that explains the ADA service animals. I also, asked him if he would like me to call the police to explain because I was not certain if we were having a cultural conversation misunderstanding. He was very offensive about calling the police. I at this time startled videoing him, because he became very irritated and irrational. I asked him on video if he was or was not going to allow me to stay at his hotel with my service dog. He with irritation said he would but I would pay for the consequences. He then told me to no longer record him because that was his right. I stopped recording at his request. He first had offered my wife a room upgrade and after seeing my animal. He said he would not. He selected a very small room with a twin bed to us. This man is beyond scary. I did not sleep a wink. At one point I went to the public area down stairs and at every corner there were cameras watching and alarms going off. It was very unsettling, when I got down stairs I grabbed a newspaper and seated myself at a window seat to read. He come out of the dark and startled me and said hey! And then said ugh, and turned and left. He is a very large menacing man. So, needlessly say we will never set foot in that place again. In my opinion it is a time bomb waiting to go off. read more

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Very disappointed in my experience with booking at the Redstone Inn, I would strongly discourage anyone from even so much as reserving a room here. I had to cancel my reservation more than a week in advance of my reserved stay (which was for just one night) on an evening when all of the area hotels were booked in Dubuque. I tried for several days to reach the Inn via phone but the phone numbers listed on their website appear to be disconnected. After making one last attempt to call the hotel, I received a text message from Robert who said he couldn't talk on the phone. Robert was incredibly rude and continued to text (why can't you just pick up the phone?). I really wish I'd read more of the reviews on this place before I booked my reservation as there are TONS of really nasty reviews. DO NOT BOOK HERE! read more

My boyfriend and I went skiing in Dubuque this past weekend, and my only real requirement for a hotel was there be a nice soaking tub - this place delivered and then some. The two-person bath was a real treat. The owner was absolutely delightful - while we ate breakfast he regaled us with stories of the history of the Inn, and was incredibly friendly and helpful. Overall the Redstone is incredibly charming, well-priced, and in what appears to be a great location in downtown Dubuque - we'll definitely be staying again when next we're in town! read more

This B&B was a great glimpse to the past. The historic charm of the building, the period decor of the governor's suite we stayed in, and the impeccable service made for an amazing trip. The owner could not have been more friendly and welcoming. He made every accommodation possible. This surprise from my boyfriend was an amazing way to spend Labor Day weekend. read more

This Hotel is one of the best I have been to and I travel for work so I have been to many, I HIGHLY recommend this hotel! The service is phenomenal and I am very happy I booked my stay here! read more

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This was the perfect bed and breakfast to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Our return trip from 30 years ago did not disappoint us. It is a beautiful setting with a very interesting background and amazing decor. We really appreciated the hospitality that the owner gave us while enjoying a delicious breakfast. The history inside this beautiful mansion has been preserved and yet all the convenience of home were available. The location is ideal to walk anywhere for a night out on the town. We won't wait another 30 years before returning to this gem! read more

This is not a 5 star bed and breakfast. But is certainly isn't 1 star. Is it a little rough around the edges? Yes. But if you're looking for a comfortable stay in a beautiful historic home this will not disappoint. This is what bed and breakfasts are about. Experiencing history and not some cookie cutter Holiday Inn. They don't build houses like this anymore and it IS special to stay in one. There were some service hiccups during our check-in. When the owner saw we were staying 3 nights, he said, "Oh! I hope you survive. This house is haunted." Well, I've never had that reaction at check in before. But we came to discover it's just a quirk of the personality of the inn. And rest assured (pun intended) we came out alive with a pleasant stay. The things that mattered to any stay were solid. The bed was firm and comfortable. Rooms are appointed with Keurig, microwave, refrigerator, wi-fi, Roku, and air-conditioning. Every day we returned from our outings, our room was clean and restocked. The breakfast wasn't fancy but was homemade and satisfying. There is no onsite parking and we did get a ticket during our stay but no fine. Would I stay here again - I might look for somewhere else first but I'm certainly not disappointed I did. read more

I booked a room at the Redstone Inn at the very last minute on a surprise mini-honeymoon whim. We had never stayed at a bed and breakfast establishment before, and this was a great first experience. Robert, the innkeeper, was super friendly, and very enthusiastic. He anticipated our needs, and took the time to personally carry our bags to our room. It was very homey and comfortable, with a memory foam mattress, and a flat screen tv. The decorations throughout the establishment were very charming. Upon check-in Robert asked what time we'd like breakfast. I estimated about 9 AM. When we came downstairs the next morning, he greeted us with a smile, sat us at what he deemed the most romantic table in the room, and started us with coffee and a hot meal. He made great suggestions on what to do and see in the area, and where parking might be the best for exploring the downtown. We had never stayed in Dubuque before, but I would certainly book a room here again. Thank you Robert and staff! read more

This place is so welcoming!! The owners are so nice and love to talk with you. The Inn has the real old world charms. You can walk to downtown which has many shops and places to eat. The owners are happy to help with recommendations on things to see or places to eat! The breakfast in the morning is wonderful! There is a hot breakfast with coffee or tea. There is also a table with other things to eat. If you are looking for a quiet place to stay or for a romantic getaway this is s great place to go!! read more

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Not impressed. I called a few days ahead and asked if we could possibly come early to change clothes for a wedding. I was told there would be an extra charge (seriously?). I then asked how much extra and the man asked what time we would need to be there & I told him 11:30-12 and he answered in a very rudely "that's not possible" - no explanation. I would have cancelled if it wasn't for there 10 day non refundable policy, which if I made the reservation I never would have agreed to in the 1st place. Thinking that I had maybe spoken to an employee I sent an email with my request. Mentioned that we didn't care if the room had been cleaned or not, just wanted to change in to our wedding clothes. First of all, it took 2 days to receive a reply. I was told that if I wanted to take a room with a water stain on the ceiling we could come early. Never mentioned if at same price or not. The room was ok, rather small, definitely needs some tlc - no curtain on bathroom window which was rather awkward. Breakfast was fine but usually in a bed and breakfast, breakfast is much better than fine. There was a woman there that I assume was his wife but she never spoke to us, just cleared dishes off the table - don't really call that welcoming. read more

Fully restored Victorian wonder with modern amenities but old-world charm. I had the bridal suite at top of stairs on 2nd floor. Great food and atmosphere. read more

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Stopped in here last week while I was in Dubuque and staying in Galena. Always looking for new and interesting places to stay so we stopped in to preview the beautiful building and was greeted by a rather hostile man who was not very forthcoming with any information and told me to go to his website. After that shabby treatment I would never stay here. Time for them to learn customer service. read more

There are no words to describe how amazing this place is! The innkeeper was very personable and knowledgeable about the hotel's history. Gorgeous woodworking throughout, and beautiful stained glass windows. The only complaint I have is that our room really needed some minor repairs (peeling wallpaper, chipped paint, etc.) but the furnishings were lovely. read more

The host Robert is wonderful. He was so accommodating, helpful and nice that we asked him to hang out for dinner. The rooms are spacious and the breakfast was tasty. Note: no elevator. Only place I'll stay in Dubuque. read more

A very nice building somewhat in need of repairs. Rooms were roomy and comfortable. Lack of elevators was a bit inconvenient. Breakfast was partially self-serve and okay. Good location about 1 mile from the Mississippi. Staff was super helpful and efficient. read more

I walked in off the street on a recommendation at 10:30 am and was had a room in an hour! The interior reflects the exterior and you step into the late 19c with a wonderful interior restored and appointed with period functional furniture. What a gem! The breakfast was very nice, complete with very nice conversation with guests and the proprietor. On checkout, I was given and extra sandwich and fruit from breakfast for my journey. What more could you ask? read more

My boyfriend and I decided to take a spontaneous trip to Dubuque. We came across the Redstone Inn and I'm glad we did. We arrived and I was suprised at the beauty of the mansion. It was clean and polished at every corner. Robert, the owner, was delightful, very accomodating, attentive, gracious and kind. He carried our bags to our beautiful room and greeted us whenever we left and came back. In the morning we were served a delightful breakfast in the dining room consisting of a quiche, a variety of fresh fruit, pastries, yogurts and your choices of juice, milk or coffee. Robert served all of us and entertained us with intriguing stories of the Redstone history. We had such a nice time. I would recommend to anyone traveling to Dubuque. You surely won't be dissapointed. Thanks again Robert! read more

I don't know if I can do this fabulous place justice with a review. You should go there yourself and revel in the gorgeous, comfortable elegance. Everything about The Redstone Inn, from the outside view, to the lobby, to the dinning room, to the original paintings, to the hot tubs, to the antique room furnishings is exceptional and beautiful. The bed was super comfortable, the included breakfast was excellent, and the customer service was outstanding. I can't believe a room at this place is the same price as a room in a decent but boring and typical hotel. It is the best, I mean absolute BEST, overnight stay that I've ever paid for. My sister and I were taking a girls' weekend out to Dubuque to try to have some fun. I found this place and was impressed by the photos I found online, so I booked a room. Upon arrival, the owner, who works there at the front desk, insisted on carrying our bags upstairs, which I've never had done for me before. The unbelievable photos of the place don't even do it justice - it is even more amazing than pictures can make it look. There is original stained glass, decorative tile floors, antique hand-carved wood frame furniture, wood scroll work trim, beautiful paintings, and inviting seating next to curved window outcroppings. Sitting in the lobby is like being allowed to pretend to live in a display at a museum. There were even delicious cookies laid out for guests and umbrellas by the door for their convenience. The hot tub was an added bonus that I didn't expect. Our room had nice red carpet and beautiful and comfortable antique red velvet furniture, accompanied by modern amenities such as a mini fridge, microwave, flat screen TV, and dehumidifier. The bed had great quality, nice, bright white sheets and cotton blanket, a memory foam pad, and 4 fat pillows. Breakfast in the morning was absolutely delicious! There was a serving of what I think I can assume was homemade hot ham, egg, onion, and cheese on a baked pastry that reminded me of my homemade quiche that was SO tasty and the best serve yourself breakfast bar I've ever seen. The fruit was fresh, the yogurt selection was upscale, and there were yogurt toppings like granola, nuts, and dried fruit. The owner insisted on pouring my coffee for me! It was just unbelievable the level of service we got there, on top of the gorgeous decor and atmosphere, at such a price! I can't wait to go back and take my husband next time, next month, as soon as possible. I will be bragging to everyone at work on Monday that we had a great mini vacation, and in no small part thanks to The Redstone Inn experience. read more

This place is horrible and we would not recommend it for anyone. The owner is rude, unprofessional and not accommodating. There is not an elevator here (not handicapped accessible) but they do not advertise that you have to walk up steep stairs. When my husband and I got there I asked if there were rooms on the first floor and he said there are no rooms on the first floor...that I would have to take the stairs. I explained that I'm unable to do so because of my two knee surgeries. He said too bad and take it up with bookings.com. After I explained my situation to bookings.com they said not a problem...we just need to speak to someone at Redstone Inn. They kept calling (we could hear the phone ring) but he would not answer it. He said he only takes email. This guy needs to be put out of business. The place is really run down and has the worse service I've ever encountered from a hotel. The owner refunded me finally for the room but kept $25 for his inconvenience!! He had no concern of our inconvenience!! Don't book this place! read more

I don't know how much people are paid to write these reviews, but this place is horrible. The innkeeper is rude, rooms dirty and run down. No free parking, and after we expressed our concerns about the conditions of the place he actually opened the door to show us the way out the door and said go stay at the Holiday Inn!!!!!!! And his parting shot was we are stupid!!!!!! Never will we set foot in Dubuque again. read more

COCKROACHES!!!!!!! We were so excited to come, due to some of the amazing reviews and photos. We were told we were getting the governors suite, and the owner, Robert, ended up putting us in a different room. No big deal. But, the place smells wet, and you can see water stains throughout. Peeling wallpaper and broken chairs in the room. Cob webs, dust and spiders. (We expected a few bugs beings as the place is very old) The very first night we were there we found a large oriental black cockroach, and respectfully told him about it. He yelled at us, snatching the roach up so we couldn't take any more photos, told us we weren't getting a refund (when we hadn't even stayed the night or received any type of service) and was yelling "why are you so concerned about your money?!" We are now out $400, and had to pay another $400 beings as we were 2 hours away from home and it was 9:30 at night. DO NOT STAY HERE. It was so awful, these positive reviews are NOT accurate. read more

Redstone Inn - Hotels Near Me - Dubuque, Iowa

My wife and I came to escape the pre-Christmas bustle for just one night, and found this charming place and the wonderful host. I was a little surprised they had availability when another B&B in town was full, but because they had no guests - we were upgraded to the beautiful master and our host was warm and charming, but not overly so. The fact he and I share the same professional interests was a bonus, but conversation in the morning at breakfast was delightful and ranged from tech to kids to travel to international and thankfully back to tech. I'll be recommending this place, as it's clean and nicely appointed with a real character in the rooms and decor outside and in. It's true the rooms are a bit cool, but I do like it cool and there were more than enough blankets on the bed for my wife to keep cool, as well as comfy bathrobes. We've never been hot-tubbers, but the two-person soaking tub was actually quite refreshing and relaxing. Thoroughly enjoyed and absolutely no complaints! read more

The building is in need of repairs, the landscaping is in rough shape and the rooms are not clean. Add to that the idea that they make the bed with dirty sheets I was disgusted and will make sure to let others know that this is not a place to stay. read more

What a beautiful place! Gorgeous out side and in! Robert was very friendly and helpful! The downtown has problems been hurt by the economy but we enjoyed all the older buildings! Get there early enough to eat as everything closes down early . We walked until we found a beautiful old hotel with the dining room opened and enjoyed dinner there. read more

Very nice B&B. Needs some tlc in places but clean, breakfast was very good & nice surprise getting the Princess Suite with a hot tub. Will definitely stay again. read more