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The Hancock House

Property class: 3.5

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A covered outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a cityscape with autumn foliage.
A large, two-story house with a wrap-around porch and a turret.
A traditional living room with a fireplace, a staircase leading to another room, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A formal dining room with a long table set for a meal, wooden paneling on the ceiling, and a chandelier.
A traditional room with a large ornate ceiling, a large tapestry, and classic furniture.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $174
$156 nightly
$174 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11

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1105 Grove Terrace, Dubuque, IA, 52001
  • Place, Loras College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Diamond Jo Casino
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Mr. Hancock (2nd Floor)

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a fireplace, a clock on the wall, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Mr. Hancock (2nd Floor)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Mrs. Hancock (2nd Floor)

A room with a bed, a sofa, a television, and a patterned rug.

Mrs. Hancock (2nd Floor)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Ballroom Suite (3rd Floor)

A room with a red sofa, two red armchairs, a wooden coffee table, a patterned rug, a potted plant, and a chandelier.

Ballroom Suite (3rd Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Hill view
  • 625 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Anna's Room (3rd Floor)

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a window with a view.

Anna's Room (3rd Floor)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Florence's Room (2nd Floor)

A room with a large window, a bed, a television, and a chair.

Florence's Room (2nd Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for The Dollroom (3rd Floor)

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a window, and a ceiling light fixture.

The Dollroom (3rd Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for The Library (1st Floor)

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden desk, a chair, and a bookshelf.

The Library (1st Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Dubuque

When you stay at The Hancock House in Dubuque, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Grand River Center and Diamond Jo Casino. .This bed & breakfast is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Q Casino.
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What's nearby

  • Loras College - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Five Flags Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Grand River Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jubeck New World Brewing - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪7 Hills Brewing Company - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Great Dragon - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Walnut Tap - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Hancock House

The Hancock House offers 9 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 9 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
Full breakfasts are served on weekends from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and microwave in a common area.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM on weekends.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 per person

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • In a regional park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1891
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - March 2019
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 9 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 9 are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 9 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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The Hancock House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 107 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lymarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Hancock House. Simon/Host provided excellent communication and updates during our stay. The incredible Victorian residence is located in a quiet and safe neighborhood overlooking the city. Our room was cozy, and in a very clean condition. The breakfast was terrific. Definitely a wonderful place to stay in Dubuque.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was extremely well kept and beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to everything downtown and nearby resturants. very quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful and thoughtfully preserved house. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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We had a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

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Lovely view and terrific host
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KATELYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Host was very friendly and quite knowledgeable about the property and the city in general. Room was very well appointed. Nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was super nice and friendly! The house was beautiful and very quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hancock House is a beautiful Victorian Home with a wonderful wrap around porch with a panoramic view of Dubuque. Simon is terrific host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place, Great view. Great service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great time. The bed room was beautiful. The view over Dubuque was incredible. The breakfast was amazing and the service was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful historic mansion. Room was very comfortable and clean. Breakfast was excellent and host was very responsive. Beautiful neighborhood overlooking downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old home
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
IT was located in a truly unique location. Beautifly restored rooms and the breakfast on Sunday morning was wonderful. Other guests were very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great views in a historic house

Wonderful views of the city and river from the Doll Room. Very comfortable room full of old school charm. Breakfast was also excellent and Simon's history of Dubuque was an added bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome

The property was spectacular!! The history and architecture second to none. Our host Simon was gracious and informative. Highly recommend visiting this gem!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice house, close to downtown, if you're a good walker there are steep stairs down the bluff leading right to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So beautiful - the house and the view! We did leave for dinner and a little drive around the city but then spent three hours on the front porch just reading and relaxing and enjoying the view!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Brad

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This was the first bed and breakfast that my husband and I have ever stayed at. It was pleasantly delightful and we would definitely stay here again. The house was very well kept. The breakfast was delicious and the staff was friendly. Our host educated us about the house and the city of Dubuque which was interesting to hear.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Colleen

Antiques, view
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the porch is INCREDIBLE! The inside is like stepping back in time, which was so fun. Simon was a wonderful host who was knowledgeable about the area (and we came on a Sunday when most things were closed!)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it!

We had a great stay at the Hancock House. The room was great, the view of Dubuque was fantastic, and our hsot Simon was very friendly. My wife enjoyed the breakfast (I preferred to sleep in) and loved hearing about the history of the area. Overall, a great choice!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed historic charm and detail to period furnishings. Great to share history of the house and Dubuque with Simon and other guests. Many thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hancock House is one of the best B&B's I've stayed at ever (business or pleasure trips). The room furnishings, a good firm mattress, fine shower AND superb brkf made this a memorable trip. Will plan on staying again next spring & will encourage my sisters to as well (our annual sibling get-together). Note: II grew up in Dbq so know the city well; a great location just above 'downtown' but placed aside a cliff and the old 11th St. cable car site.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023