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    The Hancock House Bed & Breakfast

    4.4 (21 reviews)

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    Melissa C.

    We were a little unsure of this place when we first arrived ( my husband booked for a weekend getaway). The house was dark and at first no one came to greet us at the door (it's locked unless you know the code to get in). We were eventually greeted by the host and shown around this beautiful Victorian home built by a well known family to the Dubuque area. They did a great job restoring and you truly feel as though you took a step back in time. We stayed in the Doll Room - which I told my husband likely had the old dolls... and it did. However, the beautiful jacuzzi tub overlooking downtown Dubuque made it worth it. Our room had its own bathroom and heating/cooling unit as well. In the morning we enjoyed a delicious breakfast made by the host - croissant blueberry French toast bake with eggs, hash browns, sausage, and beverages. This was a new experience for us - we would definitely recommend!

    The Dining room, so much incredible antique oak furniture
    Sarah S.

    Exactly what we needed. As you can imagine this inn is sparsely populated during the pandemic. My husband and I needed a place to stay in Dubuque that we knew would be quiet, quaint and not so crowded right now. We found the Hancock house to be perfect. I could spend all day and night on the porch the view is impeccable! The host was very welcoming and made sure we had our questions answered and everything we needed. The house is incredible and our room was very comfortable. We stayed in the train room on the third floor, it has a private bathroom with incredible antique details, excellent windows and it's own thermostat so we could customize the temperature to our liking. I cannot wait to come back to this inn when social distancing is not so important and more people are around.

    The Hancock House Dubuque IA -May 2021

    We lucked out on Air BnB when we came across this spot for our anniversary weekend away. This is a beautiful, well maintained historic house. We stayed in the train room which was once a little boys play room. The owner, Simon, is a wealth of information and his passion for the building comes through when ever he talks about its history. Just a 20 min scenic drive from Galena but without the cost of staying in Galena. If you're planning on visiting Galena and want the BnB experience - this is the way to do it. And the breakfasts are awesome!

    Beautiful room!
    Sdc C.

    Amazing place. Beautiful view and great location. Spent just one night there but it was an amazing one night. The owners made me feel right at home. Susan makes these incredible cookies. There is a little sitting room in the front of the house that has a little telescope looking into town. BEAUTIFUL HOME! Very clean place....

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    We have stayed twice, our wedding night and an anniversary, both times were very enjoyable! Food and accomadtions were great!

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    TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Interior w a full kitchen , excluding oven. I used the stove a few x, the frig of course. I don't like microwaves so the stove was perfect.

    TownePlace Suites by Marriott

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    Usually have had a decent experience here. Got in before 10 after a long drive to try and walk in…read moreto a locked door and no one behind the desk. I had to finally call and the lady appeared. I was quickly checked in which I did appreciate. Not with the same attention I have been in the past but checked in nonetheless. I checked in on the mobile app requesting a late check out of 4pm. I should have realized someone wouldn't go to bat to help but realized my request didn't go through until the morning. I asked as soon as I went down an was told there was nothing she could do since it was too late. I don't doubt she couldn't do anything as she wasn't empowered to do it. Said someone from "sales" would be in and they could help. When I returned, it was the same woman and had to ask if she was able to get someone to help and she said she could do anything. Before that I had asked her to try for a late checkout at 1 which she said was likely the most she could do. That was granted and as disappointed in the failure of the app I was happy to have that since I had no place to go for a few hours. Unfortunately, I don't believe she tried to go above and beyond that. Prior to that, I had come down the evening before to wait for Uber Eats to no one behind the desk again. When she did come out, I asked for a a bag for the ice machine since we don't have a bucket. Was told I'd get a bucket she assured was clean. She came back and offered bowls. Bowls that you'd use for soup or ice cream. Because they don't have any ice buckets. Who is taking their ice buckets? Back to the morning of requesting a late check out, there was no one behind the counter again. Had to wait and the same person from the night before finally showed up. Understaffed? Not empowered? Doesn't care? Idk... disappointed in this stay and see lots of room for improvement.

    This location is within walking distance to many downtown shops…read more The TownePlace Suites has everything you need for your stay. Small stove top w/ two burners, microwave, toaster, single serve coffee maker, dishes, silverware & a full size refrigerator & freezer. Table & 4 chairs for eating. Clean, nice breakfast selections. Parking directly behind the hotel. Would stay at this location again.

    Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown - Meeting Room

    Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

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    This review focuses on the conduct of the general manager of the Dubuque Hilton rather than the…read morehotel staff, who were consistently pleasant, helpful, and courteous. I checked in on December 23, 2025, for a two-night stay while visiting Dubuque for the holidays. At check-in, I advised the front desk that I am a Hilton Gold member and asked about the availability of a room upgrade and the $15 per guest breakfast credit. I was informed that neither was available, which I accepted without issue. The following morning, we chose to purchase the full breakfast to support the hotel. Unfortunately, the buffet food appeared to have been sitting out for an extended period and was both unappealing and inedible, despite our arriving at approximately 8:00 a.m. We ultimately chose not to eat and returned to our room, though we still left a generous tip for our server. As part of my Gold status benefits, I received a text message requesting feedback on my stay. I responded honestly, noting my disappointment regarding the lack of an upgrade and having paid $35 for a breakfast I could not eat. I rated my experience a 3. Shortly thereafter, I received a voicemail from the general manager asking that I call him. During the call, his demeanor was confrontational, aggressive, and unprofessional. Rather than addressing my concerns about the stay, he focused almost exclusively on my rating and repeatedly demanded personal information about a family member who had enrolled me in Hilton's Friends and Family program. His tone was accusatory, and he spoke over me while insisting that I "should know how the program works," The conversation included what I perceived as intimidation and implied threats related to my status and future stays, leaving me feeling pressured and uncomfortable. After subsequently speaking with Hilton Corporate, I was informed that my Gold status benefits should have been honored regardless of the Friends and Family program. Based on the general manager's conduct during the call, I no longer felt safe or welcome at the property. As a result, I immediately checked out of the hotel, forfeiting my second night despite still being charged for the full reservation. I later learned that the general manager had contacted the Hilton Friends and Family program and had my benefits revoked. When I contacted Hilton to inquire why future reservations had been canceled, I was told that I had been labeled "rude and disruptive." This characterization is inaccurate and unjustified. I spent less than 18 hours at the hotel, used digital check-in and a mobile key, and had no confrontational interactions with staff beyond routine, respectful inquiries about my benefits.

    The General Manager was the most vindictive person ever. I truly feel sorry for his team. The…read moreHampton Inn is a much better place to stay when in Dubuque with limited options.

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    Canfield Hotel

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    What. A. Hoot Looking for something that is old school, and…read morenot main stream? look no further. Heads up: No wifi except in the lobby. Not much for climate control but a ceiling fan and opening windows. Tini-Tiny bathroom. So small the sink is on the outside. Smoking allowed in building. Train!!!! 3am train We found this on yelp that everyone was getting a kick out of this place so we decided to try it. Called ahead (from across town). The woman on the phone was very kind. Walked into the old fashioned lobby and checked right in without any hassle. Besides the front desk is a small market of choices for snacks incase you forgot something. The woman was friendly again and told us all that we needed to know. She told us about the adjoining bar that opened later that night. The two creepy life sized Native Indian dolls weren't much for conversation. Got in the rather old elevator....It made lots of noises as we ascended to our floor. Using an actual key we went into the room. The rooms decor was like stepping into my grandma house. It actually had a grandparent smell. We cracked up at the size of the "queen" bed. That is not a queen. It was clean though. Minus a couple little things the bed was clean and that's important. There was a mini fridge, a couch, a microwave and about 6 different lamps in our one room. What made me laugh the hardest was the instant coffee maker..The antique. Even had the plastic mini cups holders. Oh I was afraid of setting something on fire. You're adventurous right? Tired of the same old hotels, yea try this one for a whole new experience. Also the bar attached to the hotel has karaoke every night and the staff is very welcoming. Within walking distance of many places to eat.

    Clean, good price. Nothing fancy. No temperature control in room. Mine was too cold. Desk manager…read moresaid they didn't allow heaters and he could not get the heat fixed. He said he could get me another blanket. That didn't happen either. Disappointing.

    The Hancock House Bed & Breakfast - hotels - Updated August 2026

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