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The Hancock House

The Hancock House

1105 Grove Ter
Dubuque, IA 52001-4644
United States of America
Innkeeper(s): Chuck & Susan Huntley

(563) 557-8989
 

Circa 1891. Victorian splendor can be found at The Hancock House, one of Dubuque's most striking examples of Queen Anne architecture. Rooms feature period furnishings and offer views of the Mississippi River states of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. The Hancock House, listed in the National Register, boasts several unique features, including a fireplace judged blue-ribbon best at the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago. Guests can enjoy the porch swings, wicker furniture and spectacular views from the wraparound front porch.

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The Hancock House



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Rates

$80 to $175

Payment types accepted include American Express, Master Card, Discover, Visa, Personal Checks, Travelers Checks and Cash.

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Breakfast
  • Snacks/Refreshments

Events Hosted

  • Reunions
  • Seminars
  • Meetings
  • Small Weddings

Available Food Service

  • Early Coffee/Tea
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Full Breakfast
  • Vegetarian Breakfast
  • Snacks/Refreshments
  • Catering Service
  • Restaurant off Premises

Other Activities

  • Antiquing
  • Art Galleries
  • Bicycling
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Live Theater
  • Museums
  • Parks
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Skiing Cross Country
  • Skiing Downhill
  • Sports Events, Major College
  • Tennis
  • Water Sports
  • Wineries
  • Riverboat Casino

On-Site Spa Services

  • Facials
  • Manicures/Pedicures
  • Massages

Innkeeper(s)

Chuck & Susan Huntley

Rooms

This property has 9 total guest accommodations with private bath, 3 with fireplaces, 4 with whirlpools, 4 suites. The types of beds available include Queen.

Amenities In Room

  • Wireless Internet Access
  • Television
  • Reading Lamps
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Desk
  • Data Ports
  • Clock Radio
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable TV
  • Bath Amenities
  • Feather Mattress

Amenities On Site

  • Parlor Games
  • Copy Machine
  • Phone
  • Fax
  • Fireplace
  • Gift Shop
  • Gift Shop

Business Traveler Amenities

  • Modem Connection
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Internet Access
  • Hair Dryer
  • Gym Nearby
  • Flexible Check in/out Times
  • Flexible Cancellation
  • FAX On-site
  • Desk
  • Daily Newspapers
  • Off-site Dry Cleaning Services
  • Television
  • Wireless Internet Access

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The Hancock House

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Location: City/Urban.


Romantic Interest

We celebrate many Honeymoons and Anniversaries.We offer complimentary Champagne or a box of chocolate truffles. Whirlpool rooms, fireplaces, ambiance

Historic Interest

Historic Awards:

  • National Register (Granted)
  • City Historical Site (Granted)

Historic Memberships:

  • State Historical Society
  • Local Historical Society
  • City Historical Society

Other Awards:

2003 Featured in The Iowan
August 2009 - Featured on the cover of Minnesota Monthly and article
2010-2011 Best of the Best (Midwest and Great Lakes from Bed and Breakfast,com

Weather

Policies

Children Restrictions:10 years old and older
Cancellation:three days notice
Smoking:Smoke Free Property and Outside Only.

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85% would stay again
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First Time Bed and Breakfast

The Hancock House

4 of 5 hearts
Deidre Beausoleil
Batavia, IL

I chose this location after searching all over the internet. The reviews were fantastic so I decided to go ahead and book and i'm glad I did! We were celebrating a late Valentines Day gift and early Anniversary gift, turns out we'd also be celebrating an engagement on the last night! It was our first time staying at a B&B, and it was a great introduction! The rooms were each so unique and clean, the breakfasts were fantastic, and their porch over looking the area was well put to use! Thank you for a fantastic stay! We are already talking about going back!

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Breathtaking View

The Hancock House

5 of 5 hearts
Amy Hansel

The weekend my partner and I spent here was amazing. We could have not asked for a better stay. We stayed in the library which we believed was the best room at the inn. The library room was the most spacious, had a whirlpool tub, and was a dim room, which made it great to sleep in. The innkeepers were very friendly and held a very warm welcome with an amazing breakfast in the morning. This stay makes us eager to have another B&B experience again!

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Creative retreat

The Hancock House

5 of 5 hearts
Sue Patch
Richland Center, WI

I certainly enjoyed the stay - several of my friends came and the hosts (Susan and Chuck) graciously allowed us to do our creative crafts (card projects and quilting). Delicious food, beautiful setting, fun conversation. We all had a relaxing and productive retreat. What a great place for it all to come together.

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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The Hancock House

5 of 5 hearts
Leigh Ing
Austin, TX

When traveling through Dubuque/Galena, I only stay at the Hancock House. The home is cozy and welcoming and CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN. Susan and Chuck ensure the ultimate in hospitality. The house is a living and vibrant lesson in local history and lore. And if a flavorful breakfast is important, then the Hancock House is a great way to start you day. You will not go wrong making your stay at the Hancock House! Even my husband loved it and he is always the B&B critic.

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Dubuque's Best B&B

The Hancock House

5 of 5 hearts
DeAnn Frisk
6/4/2010

We have returned many times to visit Susan & Chuck at The Hancock House. The rooms are awesome, the food is to die for but best of all Susan & Chuck are friends that welcome us graciously into their home. We'll be back!

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Romantic

The Hancock House

5 of 5 hearts
John Arbogast
Ankeny, IA
6/1/2010

I grew up in Dubuque and knew about this magnificent house long before it was a bed and breakfast. Staying at The Hancock House is like coming home but with a much better location than my parent's house. My family is now gone from Dubuque, but the Hancock House helps to keep me connected to my roots. If you want to experience Dubuque at its finest, then The Hancock House is the only place to stay.

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Home away from hom

The Hancock House

5 of 5 hearts
L Mohr
5/23/2010

The Hancock House has become a yearly tradition since our honeymoon 13 years ago! The house is a treasure that is well valued and maintained by the personable hosts. Find them on Facebook!

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Hospitality is overwhelming!

The Hancock House

5 of 5 hearts
mitzi Miyamoto
La Crosse, WI
5/1/2010

There are a lot of choices for lodging in the Dubuque and Gallena area. Bud and I always come back to the Hancock House...primarily for the hospitality. "Chuck and Susan" very quickly become friends...interested in all their guests as well as sharing their lives and "home". It is the best!

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Our Favorite B&B

The Hancock House

5 of 5 hearts
Mary Lou Bockert
3/29/2010

We stayed at the Hancock House last Thursday through Sunday and absolutely loved the house and the owner/innkeepers. The breakfasts were delicious and the hospitality was so welcoming. We have stayed here before and although the weather outside was cold, inside was so relaxing and enjoyable. Make sure you don't miss staying at this B&B. Dan & Mary Lou

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Wonderful weekend

The Hancock House

5 of 5 hearts
richard whiting (2 reviews)
3/8/2010

We enjoyed two nights in this absolutly wonderful inn. Susan and Chuck are experienced innkeepers that know how to make your stay enjoyable. The inn is spotless and what a history lesson of early Dubuque. You can't go wrong staying here. And you won't be able to wait until you can return.

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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The elegance of yesteryear

The Hancock House

5 of 5 hearts
Reagan bell
3/8/2010

Two days and nights with friends in this glorious old home was a definitely the way to shrug off the blahs of winter. The food was amazing and the hosts could not have been more cordial. The fixtures were vintage, unique, beautiful and yet we had a wifi connection. The home was immaculately clean and the type of place that made history come alive. The Handcock house is a beautiful page from yesteryear.

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Fabulous!

The Hancock House

5 of 5 hearts
LInda Whiting (2 reviews)
3/8/2010

This elegant house on the cliffs overlooking Dubuque is a wonderful weekend retreat. Susan and Chuck are the most friendly and accommodating hosts and make you feel right at home. Breakfast is fabulous and beautifully served at the huge dining room table. We look forward to our stay there every year.

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    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Wonderful place to stay!

The Hancock House

5 of 5 hearts
Suzan S
Ames, IA
3/7/2010

Chuck and Susan are wonderful hosts and make your stay comfortable and special. The food is worth the trip! We love it.

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InnSide Tip - view from the front rooms
We love the rooms on the front of the house
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Publicity and Press Reviews

Victorian Sampler (Cover).

Get a Free Night at this inn

- One Night Free: This property will honor the Free-Night certificate found in Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns published by American Historic Inns. The certificate is valid for ONE NIGHT FREE with the purchase of one night.

The dates this property will honor the certificate are Sunday-Thursday, excluding holidays