Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

Family-friendly Dubuque hotel connected to the convention center, a quick walk to Kennedy Mall

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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, eco-friendly cleaning products

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Free airport shuttle
Bar

Explore the area

3100 Dodge St, Dubuque, IA, 52003

Place, University of Dubuque
‪15 min walk‬
Place, National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
‪5 min drive‬
Place, Diamond Jo Casino
‪5 min drive‬
Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Exceptional

290 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Wonderful

290 sq ft
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Exceptional

444 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Very good

444 sq ft
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Wonderful

290 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Dubuque

Kennedy Mall is a short stroll from Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center, and other popular attractions like University of Dubuque are within a mile (2 km). This hotel has 150 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour gym. It's connected to the convention center in central Dubuque and also close to Loras College and Five Flags Center.

What's nearby

University of Dubuque - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Loras College - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
Diamond Jo Casino - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
Q Casino - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬19 min walk
‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min walk
‪HyVee Market Cafe - ‬7 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

Family-friendly Dubuque hotel connected to the convention center, a quick walk to Kennedy Mall

At Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center, guests enjoy features like an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking, as well as a free airport shuttle (available on request). The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with securing valuables, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include a hot tub, a conference center, and a 24-hour business center.

54-inch flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also available. Change of towels is available on request.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Similar properties

Pool
Hot Tub
Breakfast included
Kids pool

$103 nightly

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM on request
Free area shuttle up to 8 mi
Free casino shuttle
Free shopping center shuttle
Limo/town car service
Free uncovered self parking on site
Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

Old Chicago Pizza/Taproom

Things to do

24-hour gym
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Hot tub
Indoor pool
TV in common areas

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

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Wedding services

Business services

24-hour business center
8 meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference center (8,000 square feet of space)

Outdoors

Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Vegetable garden

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking

100% renewable energy
2 buildings
4 floors
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Built in 1981
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Fireplace in lobby
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local artist showcase
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoking not allowed
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Crib (surcharge)
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

54-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
Hulu
Netflix
Streaming services

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Free daily newspapers
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
LED lighting
Phone
Recycling
Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

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

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: USD 30

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: USD 30

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

This property welcomes pets for USD 40 per accommodation, per night, plus a deposit of USD 250.00 per stay
Dogs and cats only
2 total (80 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 5.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

Pet deposit: USD 250.00 per stay
Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5.0 per night
Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

This property uses a grey water recycling system

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free airport shuttle (available during limited hours). Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
This property uses a grey water recycling system.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Best Western Dubuque

Best Western Plus Dubuque

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Dubuque Best Western

BEST WESTERN PLUS Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center Iowa

Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel And Conference Center

Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel Dubuque

Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel Conference Center

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center?

Guests enjoy the hotel's location in Dubuque based on their ratings, and it's a short 10-minute walk from Kennedy Mall and also 17 minutes on foot from Riley Park. You'll also find Mississippi River and Fourth Street Elevator within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center?

As of Oct 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center on Nov 2, 2025 start from $109.65, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there parking available at Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and free RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.

Does Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center feature a casino at the property?

No, Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with a hot tub. Guests have pool access between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

Is Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center serves free buffet breakfast at Old Chicago Pizza/Taproom each morning.

Does Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center for a fee of USD 40 per accommodation, per night. A deposit of USD 250.00 per stay is collected.

Are there connecting rooms at Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center?

The closest major airport to Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center is Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional), which is 9.7 mi away (13 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center?

No, at Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center have a wedding venue on site?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Business traveler, Traveled with family

Oct 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great place to stay in Dubuque. Super close to the University, spacious rooms and all the conveniences like laundry, game room, pool, fitness room and hot tub.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

BENITA

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family

Sep 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean room, nice pool

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald, Omaha

Traveled with group

Aug 20, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice clean comfortable lodging!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Traveled with family

Aug 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT

Traveled with family and small children

Jul 26, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

close to everything lots for kids to do

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Jul 26, 2025

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with family and small children

Jul 24, 2025

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very nice property. We could tell a few parts were dated, but they've kept it very clean and nice. Loved the common area with the pool. Very clean, smelled nice. Breakfast was excellent!! Front desk gentleman was great-he remembered our names at checkout and gave us a wonderful history of Dubuque. Old Chicago is attached and open late!! Very nice, we would stay again.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S

Traveled with family

Jul 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Traveled with family

Jul 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff was very friendly and helpful to us. I will definitely stay there again when we come back to Iowa.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Jul 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chandra

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family

Jul 19, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

If you stay there in the month of July, I would check to see if the youth baseball tournament kids are staying there. If they are, go somewhere else. Those kids run, wild and parents clearly don’t watch them and unfortunately, there isn’t enough staff to have people try to keep these kids in line and honestly it’s not the staffs responsibility. Next year if we stay here, we’re doing it during the week not on the weekend.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Jul 18, 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Traveled with group

Jul 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

I would stay again

Location great. Breakfast great. The staff was extremely friendly. The room was clean. I was unhappy with front desk service upon arrival as things like Wi-Fi password and time and location of breakfast was not given to us. Also, our room was never cleaned during our three day stay. It didn’t really need to be Except we needed refills on things like toilet paper and coffee and we had to get those items ourselves. They do offer a discount on the future stays if you refuse cleaning service, but we never did and were never asked if we wanted to. That said, if I were to go to Dubuque again, I would go and stay at the same hotel.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JONI

Traveled with family and small children

Jul 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This hotel was perfect. Our room was poolside as requested for the grand kids and the room was very comfortable. There is also an Old Chicago Pizza restaurant on location that we all really enjoyed!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Jul 16, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Jul 14, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cassandra

Traveled with family

Jul 14, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Jul 13, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Jul 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Greta place for youth baseball teams

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Traveled with family

Jul 13, 2025

The room was clean and the beds comfortable. The pool noise was intense. Though our kids like the pool we would not stay here again because of the noise.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Jul 11, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAYLA

Traveled with family

Jul 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Jul 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great place!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle, Chicago

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets

Jul 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

The hotel had a large, clean room and other pluses, like a good, hot, fresh breakfast every morning and a weekend security guard. The elevator needs a lot of attention though. It took a very long time to arrive on the floors and didn't work one night during our stay. As a person suffering from Multiple Sclerosis, climbing stairs to the 3rd floor was awful. Also, loved that the hotel was pet-friendly. However, my husband and I were both locked out on separate nights when our key cards did not scan for entry to door 6 when we let our dog out for the night. We had to rely on other guests to let us in. All in all, we would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

mohammad

Business traveler, Traveled with family

Jul 8, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Matress bad, not clean to my standard. Bad pillows. We ran iut of toilet paper and despite asking at the front desk, they didnt get it for us. Cleaning was done only once Over all, never staying in a BW again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025