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Hotel Julien Dubuque

3.5 star property
Downtown Dubuque's Hotel Julien combines urban dining experiences with spa indulgences, creating a perfect balance of excitement and relaxation

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Hotel Julien Dubuque, in downtown, offers a distinctive retreat with a nightclub, terrace, and coffee shop. Book treatments at Potosa Spa or relax by the indoor pool with sun loungers. The central location and Carolines Restaurant consistently earn praise from visitors.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(68 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(189 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Suite, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
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(6 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Romantic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Executive Room

8.6 out of 10
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(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
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(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near a boardwalk/promenade, Hotel Julien Dubuque is in Downtown Dubuque, a neighborhood in Dubuque. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Mines of Spain State Recreation Area, while Five Flags Center and National Rivers Hall of Fame are cultural highlights. Dubuque Art Center and Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark are also worth visiting. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Dubuque travel guide
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200 Main Street, Dubuque, IA, 52001

What's nearby

  • National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
    National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Casino hotel and convention center by Upper Mississippi on calm misty morning at Dubuque Iowa
    Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Five Flags Center
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dubuque Welcome Center
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Diamond Jo Casino
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    6 min walk
  • Arby's
    8 min walk
  • Pepper Sprout
    2 min walk
  • Hotel Julien Dubuque
    1 min walk
  • Odd Fellows
    4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Julien Dubuque

Historic hotel near Mississippi River
At Hotel Julien Dubuque, you can look forward to a nightclub, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a body treatment, and reflexology at Potosa Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Carolines Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and RV/bus/truck parking
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the dining options, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 133 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • HDTVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 12 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Carolines Restaurant
  • Riverboat Lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 15,005 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (30 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in hallways (34 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 1914
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
10 children, up to the age of 20 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Destination fee: USD 1.07 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 12 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

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, 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Hotel Julien
Hotel Julien Dubuque
Julien Dubuque
Hotel Julien Dubuque Iowa
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Julien Hotel Dubuque
Hotel Julien Dubuque Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Julien Dubuque have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Hotel Julien Dubuque pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Julien Dubuque?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Julien Dubuque?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Julien Dubuque located?

Located in Downtown Dubuque, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Dubuque Welcome Center and Mississippi River. Dubuque Art Center and Five Flags Center are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Julien Dubuque Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1207 out of 1746 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 1746 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1746 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1746 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1746 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel and location is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness
Great atmosphere and very relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful hotel! The front desk and restaurant staff are excellent as well. Stayed there with my husband for a weekend getaway and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean, comfortable bed, quiet, great water pressure in the shower
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elegant hotel, comfy room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, excellent location, friendly staff, great restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the staff was courteous and the pool and gym were very nice. The hotel is a lovely old building and it has been well maintained. We would enjoy staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was centrally located. The room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean, tidy, and in good repair. Care has clearly been taken to maintain this beautiful historic hotel. Every employee we encountered was friendly and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Matt

The room was clean.The pool was nice.The gym was large breakfast at the restaurant was reasonably priced and very delicious
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, one of the best breakfasts we’ve had traveling. Large rooms, many amenities, and several activities within walking distance!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and staff are wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jerad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool higher end old school place. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, we really enjoyed the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay as always! Hotel is well kept and staff is very friendly and professional. Holly did a great job at Carolyn’s restaurant, serving our breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms are very clean and presentable everything is in its place and organized.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a glimpse into the past. It has been beautifully maintained and its history embraced. The rooms are spacious and robes add a special touch. The staff were friendly and responsive. I did notneat at the restaurant, but it smelled delicious. Wenhad a view of the river from a side room. Wonderful hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, well decorated for the holidays and walking distance to most restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice facility, good staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very Nice! Pool and Hot tub excellent! Loaction was perfect! Had view of Mississippi River. Loved the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great historic hotel , clean and very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, beautiful room and lobby, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in with friendly staff. Hotel was decorated beautifully for the holidays and we loved the atmosphere of the historic hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025