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Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

3.0 star property
Travelers enjoy local cuisine at the on-site restaurant while discovering the historic attractions of Dubuque just moments from this welcoming hotel

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Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena offers breakfast and dinner at River Rock Kitchen & Tap. Enjoy free in-room WiFi and an indoor pool, perfect for relaxing after visiting the nearby National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium. Guests praise the attentive, helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Walk In Shower)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility Tub)

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication Accessible)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility Roll-In Shower)

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Dubuque, Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG is in the city center. Five Flags Center is a cultural highlight and some of the area's popular attractions include National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium and Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark. Diamond Jo Casino and Grand River Center are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Dubuque travel guide
Map
450 Main St, Dubuque, IA, 52001

What's nearby

  • National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
    National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hotel, Conference and convention center by Upper Mississippi on calm evening in Dubuque Iowa
    Grand River Center
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Casino hotel and convention center by Upper Mississippi on calm misty morning at Dubuque Iowa
    Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Five Flags Center
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Diamond Jo Casino
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Pepper Sprout
    1 min walk
  • Hotel Julien Dubuque
    3 min walk
  • Dimensional Brewing Company
    5 min walk
  • DBQ
    3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

Hotel near Five Flags Center
Located close to National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium and Diamond Jo Casino, Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, River Rock Kitchen & Tap, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a gym.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a ballroom, and 8 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 193 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee: USD 5 to 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • River Rock Kitchen & Tap

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 8 meeting rooms
  • 9,505 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: USD 1 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5.00 to 15 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 6 AM to 11 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena
Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena Dubuque
Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena Hotel
Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena Hotel Dubuque

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6 AM–11 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 40 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG located?

Located in Downtown Dubuque, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Five Flags Center, National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, and Diamond Jo Casino. Grand River Center and Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 546 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the that they have a shuttle to the casinos. Great location and friendly staff and nice hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean property just looked like it had been refurbished recently. Staff very courteous and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeannine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean and courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Parking was a problem limited parking available. Mattress was
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and close to restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
Shuttle a plus
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Staff & service
Great location, courteous staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The shuttle was great. Jeff I will get you where you need. Emerald and Jeff were great when the pool was out of order. They shuttled us to a sister hotel. That sister hotel was rude, but great pool.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and nice lobby. Nice staff and plenty of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great shuttle service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient downtown location. Easy check in with super friendly staff! The king room was spacious and the bed was so comfy!! Free coffee in the lobby, bar and restaurant on site. Completely walkable to all the great restaurants and bars in downtown Dubuque. Great local shopping as well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Place was decorated nicely!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great. We had an issue with the heat in our room, maintenance arrived at our room as soon as he got to work. He got us a new room, made sure the cleaning staff took care of the room ASAP and went to the front desk to retrieve our new key cards.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and check out, nice , clean room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
room was clean. pillows are awesome. bathroom seemed odd. counter was designed for tall person and shower designed for a smaller one. but its ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Front desk was very helpful. Shuttle to wherever we went was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

LYNN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I appreciated the value and the location to Galena, Illinois. This was my second stay here and it proved to be an excellent choice, clean easy to find and great location. I plan to revisit and take advantage of other tourist attractions near this hotel...i.e. Mississippi Museum.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and walkable to restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and it is in a good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is nice to be right downtown in Dubuque and close to restaurants and shops. Parking was free and available, but usually we had to walk up a flight of stairs to get to the elevator.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and the rooms were very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable. Very nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the restaurant in the hotel is great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025