Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

2.5 star property

Photo gallery for Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

View from room
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Private kitchen
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Property amenity

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar

Explore the area

View map
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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pool View (2nd Floor)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pool View (1st Floor)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Poolside (1st Floor;with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View (2nd Floor;with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Similar properties

About the area

Dubuque

In the heart of Dubuque, Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center is within a 5-minute drive of Kennedy Mall and University of Dubuque. .This family-friendly hotel is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Loras College and 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from Five Flags Center.

What's nearby

  • University of Dubuque - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Loras College - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Q Casino - 9 min drive - 8.5 km

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, 10-minute walk to Kennedy Mall
Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center offers 150 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

54-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 150 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. 54-inch flat-screen televisions are provided, with satellite programming available. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. The complimentary shuttle will take you to the nearby casino or shopping center.
You can enjoy a meal at Old Chicago Pizza/Taproom serving the guests of Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Planning an event in Dubuque? This hotel has 8000 square feet (743 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 8 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Old Chicago Pizza/Taproom - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM on request
  • Free area shuttle up to 8 mi
  • Free casino shuttle
  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry 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 AM to 10 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 centre
  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (8,000 square foot 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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 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 organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (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

More

  • 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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per accommodation, per night, plus a deposit of USD 250.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 5.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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)

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 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
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Best Western Dubuque
Best Western Plus Dubuque
Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel
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
Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center Hotel
Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center Dubuque

Reviews

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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 594 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Katlyn

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and pol was great we will be back! Down sides: our room stayed it would sleep 5, but two double beds only and there was an extra $20 charge for a roll-away for the 5th person. The breakfast didn’t have oatmeal, and only breakfast potatoes for the plant based people…but had good options for the meat and gluten eaters in my family!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

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

Quick stop before home.

We enjoy staying here after 7 long days at trade show. Good stop on way home. We have been staying here 4 years and enjoy food, pool hot tub and rooms comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT

Travelled with family and small children
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

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family and small children
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

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Travelled with family
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

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chandra

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
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

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with group
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

Travelled with family and small children
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

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cassandra

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greta place for youth baseball teams
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Travelled with family
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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAYLA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle, Chicago

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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

Travelled with family, Business traveller
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