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The Hancock House

3.5 star property

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

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1105 Grove Terrace, Dubuque, IA, 52001
  • Loras College
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Five Flags Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Fourth Street Elevator
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Ballroom Suite (3rd Floor) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ballroom Suite (3rd Floor)

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for The Train Room (3rd Floor)

The Train Room (3rd Floor) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Train Room (3rd Floor)

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Mrs. Hancock (2nd Floor) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mrs. Hancock (2nd Floor)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Florence's Room (2nd Floor) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Florence's Room (2nd Floor)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Anna's Room (3rd Floor) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Anna's Room (3rd Floor)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for The Library (1st Floor)

The Library (1st Floor) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Library (1st Floor)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for The Dollroom (3rd Floor)

The Dollroom (3rd Floor) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Dollroom (3rd Floor)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Mr. Hancock (2nd Floor) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mr. Hancock (2nd Floor)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Hancock House

3.5-star Dubuque B&B close to National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
Along with a microwave in a common area, this smoke-free bed & breakfast has a refrigerator in a common area and express check-in. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-out, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Hancock House offers 9 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The Hancock House features a terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Victorian bed & breakfast also offers complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a fireplace in the lobby, and express check-in. Onsite self parking is complimentary. A total renovation of this property was completed in March 2019.

The Hancock House is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a regional park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1891
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV

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: 6:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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; your host will greet you
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 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, 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

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

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. 56 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 85 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Lou Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt as though we were sleeping inside a museum filled with fine antiques. It was quite beautiful. Parking on the street was awkward to haul luggage up the steps. Inkeeper was sometimes hard to reach. Coffee and a few other items were gratis in the kitchen. Sure missed breakfast no longer being included.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
The host, and our greeting, felt rushed and as though we were inconveniencing him. The home is beautiful although it smelled musty and the bed was uncomfortable. It offers a beautiful view of Dubuque.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

8/10 Good

Colleen

Antiques, view
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kosuke

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jerry

The property was excellent, Expedia screwed up the vacation by sending me a confirmed booking without telling the Hancock owner. As a result we weren’t able to stay there !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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

8/10 Good

tami

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Jan, Omaha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hancock House is a beautiful Victorian mansion. It sits high above Dubuque and offers spectacular views of the city and the Mississippi River. Simon is a gracious host. He takes pride in the house and it shows. Each room is beautifully appointed. The gourmet breakfasts served on Saturday and Sunday are delicious. The Hancock House is by far the best B and B in Dubuque!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Charming B&B
Lots of character with a beautiful view over the city. Host is accommodating, breakfast delicious, beds and room comfortable and clean. A few updates on especially the exterior of the house would make it a fantastic experience (building noticeably deteriorating on the outside compared to homes surrounding it including banners). Otherwise a great choice for a unique experience!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awsome view!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte, Columbia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view and terrific host
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Selwyn

Liked: Room comfort
Good experience
The room we rented was comfortable. The place was clean. The host was friendly. The place needs a little upkeep on small items, nothing major. A couple of cracks on the walls and possibly a sagging on the bathroom floor which was likely causing the shower door to not stay closed and some water to stagnate on the wrong side(the shower itself was otherwise clean, modern and neat). But given the age of the house it was good. The experince was good overall. Parking was a little confusing, especially since on-street parking looked full when we arrived. Some additional instruction on parking would've helped. Host was helpful and with the local area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

KATELYN

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Mary

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming
What a charming discovery! A beautiful old home on the top of a hill with a gorgeous view of the city. Gorgeously decorated and appointed with attention to detail. We are enchanted!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Katie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was my first time at a bed and breakfast. The property was pretty. The house was beautiful. Very very quiet. Staff was very nice and accommodating. My only complaint was the bed was very uncomfortable so I didn’t sleep well at all:/
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

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