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Hotel Julien Dubuque

3.5 star property
Historic hotel with a full-service spa and area shuttle service

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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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(65 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(175 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Suite, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Premier Suite, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Premier Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Luxury Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Romantic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Romantic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Executive Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
200 Main Street, Dubuque, IA, 52001

What's nearby

  • Five Flags Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grand River Center - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pepper Sprout - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Filament - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hotel Julien Dubuque

Historic hotel located in Downtown Dubuque
At Hotel Julien Dubuque, you can look forward to a nightclub, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Indulge in Ayurvedic treatments, a manicure/pedicure, and a body scrub 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 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)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 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

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

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
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
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Julien Dubuque
Hotel Julien Dubuque Iowa
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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 steps from Dubuque Welcome Center and Dubuque Art Center. Five Flags Center and National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium are also within 10 minutes.

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Hotel Julien Dubuque Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1132 out of 1664 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 1664 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1664 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1664 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1664 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was beautiful and very clean. Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice historic hotel in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and spacious and the staff were all very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, within walking distance of great food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

Beautiful, old charm hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean the staff was very oand courteous. The hotel had an excellent restaurant named Caroline’s with food that was very tasteful. The hotel had a very nice character.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, beautiful hotel, and excellent staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite hotel to stay in Dubuque, it never disappoints.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old historic hotel. Well restored and very clean. Great location in downtown Dubuque.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, Hotel are fantastic! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old hotel. So quaint and comfortable. Staff very friendly! Definately would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the above, no detail was out of place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice stay. We were there for a wedding reception.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Really good coffee at the front desk every morning. Hotel bar has great service and a good happy hour, trivia, etc. Cute gift shop.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

clifton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classy old hotel in a good location for seeing the local sights
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice property in a older historic hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

LARRY

Great Stay...always a Wondetful.ecperience at the Julien
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stop.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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