Dubuque Homestays

We received a very warm welcome from the front desk employee who checked us in and was very informative and helpful. The room had a bad smell and there was a bottle cap and some food on the carpet next to one of the beds. Otherwise the room was clean and a very nice size for us (3 adults, 2 kids). The waterpark was a lot of fun, the kids had a blast. A lot of the structures were rusted and old-looking but that didn't take away from the fun we all had. Unfortunately we were not there for the days the Kidz Klub was open, it looked like a lot of fun. The arcade was great, and I wish we would have had time to try the laser tag they have. Breakfast was included in the price which is unusual and really nice!

Dripping with historic vibes, this gorgeous 110-year-old building houses a modern hotel with all the modern touches. This corner has had a hotel on it for nearly 200 years, and has hosted Abe Lincoln, Mark Twain, and Al Capone! It's location is perfect--views of the Mississippi River from the rooms, and walking distance to everything in the very happening downtown area. The lobby makes a first great impression, making you feel like you've gone back in time. The clerks were kind and funny, and very helpful with suggestions about what to do and where to eat. Our room had a comfortable, single queen bed (although the pillows were a bit small and flat). The bathroom had frosted glass doors and an adequately sized shower. Our only complaint is that the toilet paper fixture came out of the wall, which we reported immediately, but it wasn't fixed during the 4 days we were there. The restaurant on site, Carolines, had really delicious food and attentive servers. It was also very handy having a spa on site (Potosa Spa), and it was amazing. At $179, the room rate wasn't much more than the Holiday Inn down the street, and I'd take this historic beauty any day over a chain hotel! We will stay here again!

This was a positive experience. The hotel is undergoing renovation but does seem fully functional. Our room seemed a little quirky in that it was arranged fairly different from most hotel suites. Still it worked very well for us. It was very comfortable. The hotel does not include breakfast but it does have a good restaurant. You can choose between a very good buffet or order off the menu. I was a little hesitant when we first drove up to the hotel. Like many cities, the downtown does feel in decline, but we felt very safe in the hotel and same for our car in the lot. I would stay there again.

This is a two-story motel with all room entrances to the outdoors. There is no elevator to the second floor. The facility is conveniently located near downtown. There is a bar and grill on-site. An outdoor swimming pool is also on the property. Vending machines with credit card capability were available for soda pop. The staff was friendly. The room with a king-sized bed was very clean. There were several small square pillows on the bed. I used two pillows side by side to prop my head. The mattress was a little harder than I am used to, but I slept well. The bathroom had a strong full-flow shower. The room was equipped with a TV, refrigerator, and microwave, but no clock or radio. The desk has an outlet *****, but there were no outlets near the bed in my king bed room. (The closest outlet was on the bedside wall within reach of a six-foot extension cord.) The interior of the motel looks better than the exterior. Breakfast was included. The morning of my stay, the options were coffee, juice, breakfast cereal, yogurt, boiled eggs, granola bars, instant oatmeal, toast, bagels, and fruit. There was a microwave available. There was no waffle maker and there were no hot entrees. The motel is located near a hospital atop a bluff on US Highway 20 (Dodge Street) which has a fair amount of truck traffic that is climbing or descending the bluff. This part of the highway has limited access like a freeway. The sound did not keep me awake but was noticeable at times. Much of the other lodging in the city is also located on Highway 20 (Dodge Street) further from downtown in areas with traffic lights.

Daily Mandatory Charge includes: Destination Marketing FeeWelcome to the Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown hotel conveniently connected to the Mystique Casino and the Dubuque Greyhound Park. We are located on the "Masterpiece on the Mississippi" at Schmitt Island. Points of interest include historic downtown Dubuque, the Port of Dubuque, the National River Museum and Aquarium and industrial businesses centers on Kerper Boulevard.The hotel is conveniently located to the following corporations: Eagle Window and Door, IBM, McKesson, McGraw-Hill Companies, John Deere, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Quebecor World, Georgia Pacific, Prudential, Sedgwick CMS, Cottingham and Butler, Rousselot.The hotel features The Garden Grille for breakfast, a Houlihan's Restaurant on-site for lunch, dinner and room service. We are a short drive to other restaurants and entertainment including the Diamond Jo Casino, Pepper Sprout, Potosi Brewing Company, the Stone Cliff Winery and the Kennedy Mall which is only seven minutes away. Historic and beautiful Galena, Illinois is a picturesque 20 minutes from our hotel. The Grand River Convention Center is just five minutes away for large company meetings and conferences.