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The Hancock House

The Hancock House
The Hancock House – Dubuque, IA
The Hancock House – Dubuque, IA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About The Hancock House

Located in Dubuque, The Hancock House is in the historical district, a 3-minute drive from Diamond Jo Casino and 6 minutes from Grand River Center. This bed & breakfast is 1. 3 mi (2. 1 km) from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium and 2. 2 mi (3. 5 km) from Mystique Casino. Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and a fireplace in the lobby. Additional features at this Victorian bed & breakfast include tour/ticket assistance and a vending machine. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite. Stay in one of 9 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, housekeeping is provided on request, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Amenities

  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.3 / 5
Excellent 116 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Perfect. 10/10.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    We stayed in the Mrs. Hancock room. It was a large, sunny, spacious room. The bed was very comfortable, and the temp was perfect. The house is so close to everything, we could easily get to anything we wanted to see in Dubuque. Simon was a gracious host and the breakfasts were well portioned and delicious.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The house is beautiful. Simon was extremely communicative and we were able to check in and out without incident. We were unable to stay for breakfast but it smelled wonderful. The views were beautiful and it felt very comfortable and safe. Everyone should experience this beautiful bed and breakfast

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Fabulous historic property with views over Dubuque. Excellent communication from hosts. The breakfast was huge and very tasty.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Beautiful house filled with antiques yet despite its age it has a/c Horrible communication. We received no code to access the house and room despite arriving after check-in time. Host did not answer doorbell, phone calls or messages via booking.com when we attempted to reach him to gain entrance. Eventually rang doorbell again and housekeeper answered and put us in touch with Simon, the host. Host answered her calls. Ours went straight to voicemail. This might have been some technical problem with the host’s phone system but it certainly got our stay off to a bad start.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Location Train noise

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Beautiful home. Great view from the porch. Wonderful breakfast. Room a/c was a little weak. No staff present for check in or check out was a little weird.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Spacious room Parking/third floor and were seniors

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Beautiful location. Meals served only on weekends - we were there on a weekday - which we understood ahead of time. It was a treat to enjoy the architecture and decor of the house. Very comfortable room. The nearby train whistles at all hours of the night were a bit disturbing but not a major problem. We missed having an on-site host welcome us for our stay (there was self-checkin).

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Breakfast was just what you expect from a BnB. Serving staff person was delightful. We did not see when we booked the room that we had ant choice in out room assignment.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    tv kept asking for a sign-in….?

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Very beautiful property overlooking Dubuque. Coffee and teas available but since we were staying during the week there was no breakfast. The room was pretty cool and there did not appear to be a way to adjust the thermostat

  • Engine customer May 2026

    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.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Great location Old coffee maker. No breakfast or snacks. Would be nice to have a continental breakfast minimum.

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    Our room was clean, charming, and spacious. We noted some rooms were very small. I didn’t like the small print stating no breakfast weekdays. Very irritating. We had two broken shades and our room, and a broken chair, which the owner called us during our off site dinner to inquire if we’d seen a missing screw. There wasn’t a vending machine, and the public refrigerator wasn’t restocked with soda as promised.

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    The last minute cancellation by Hancock House left us scrambling to secure another place to stay! When they contacted us they were not remorseful and rather rude. We wondered why there was this 1 room only available for us on the night of 10/17 and why they didn’t notify us sooner!

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    There was no breakfast!

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    Breakfast was fine and there was enough to eat, never know what to expect from a B&B; this is the second B&B we've been to in 10 to 15 years so it's been awhile. My wife is trying to eat healthier so she avoided some of the carbs, also there were more than a dozen to cook for so Simon and his people did a good job.

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    Had a history lesson from owner about the property and how he required and remodeled,very interesting Rooms were home oriented

  • Engine customer Nov 2025

    See below. We didn’t even get to see what would have been our room. We brought our small service dog along with a letter from the doctor and were denied access. The owner said he would refund our money but has not done so.

Frequently asked questions about The Hancock House

Does The Hancock House have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Hancock House offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Hancock House offer parking?
Yes, The Hancock House offers free parking on-site.
Does The Hancock House have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
The Hancock House does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Dubuque, see business hotels in Dubuque.
Does The Hancock House have a fitness center?
The Hancock House does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is The Hancock House located, and how walkable is the area?
The Hancock House is located at 1105 Grove Terrace, Dubuque, IA IA 52001. With a Walk Score of 67, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

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