THE RICHARDS HOUSE, Dubuque

The Richards House - Victorian Bed & Breakfast with 80 stained glass windows and 8 fireplaces

Located in a four-story Stick style Victorian mansion, this 3-star Dubuque hotel showcases eight varieties of exotic woods in its ornate woodwork and 15 different patterns of embossed wall coverings. The Richards House features eight guest rooms equipped with cable TV, DVD players, and free wireless internet access. Guest accommodations include rooms with private bathrooms, while some units share facilities. The property's distinctive elements include 80 stained glass windows, hand-painted European fireplace tiles, and original chandeliers throughout. A full American breakfast is served daily in the Victorian dining room, featuring fresh juices, special egg dishes, and homemade pastries. Common areas include a living room with a baby grand piano and a library stocked with movies and literature. The property sits within 0.5 miles of Carnegie-Stout Public Library, Dubuque Museum of Art, and A.Y. McDonald Park, while the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium is 1 mile away.

Pros

Original Victorian architecture preserved with only minor updates like electrified gas fixtures

Five-and-a-half-foot claw-foot tub available in select rooms

Library suite offers 12-foot ceilings with cherry woodwork and built-ins

Complimentary snacks and beverages available throughout the day

Cons

Some rooms share bathroom facilities

9.5 miles from Dubuque Regional Airport