The Mandolin Inn  

Begin your day with a gourmet breakfast as sumptuous as the room in which it is served. The dining room of the Mandolin Inn is thought by many to be the most magnificent in Dubuque. An artist has painted a fantasy forest above the oak paneling. The beveled glass china cabinet stretches from floor to ceiling on one wall. The superb fireplace, detailed with Italian tiles, rests in the corner.

Our guest rooms are meticulously decorated and a perfect place to kindle (or rekindle) romance. Each room is uniquely furnished and decorated with beautiful period antiques.

For year-round comfort, all rooms are provided with queen sized beds (one room with a King-sized bed), down comforters and central air conditioning.

Telephone, wireless internet access, cable television, VCR, radio, books and stereo are accessible to all guests. Within walking distance of the Mandolin Inn are three colleges and numerous cultural attractions, shops and restaurants.

Amenities: Air conditioning, Gas Fireplace, TV, Cable, Stereo, DVD Player, Telephone , Wireless Internet, Private deck(s), Shared deck(s), and more...

Cancellation Policy: 72 hour cancellation policy

We have pets. We are wheelchair accessible. Children are welcome.

Breakfast: Full gourmet breakfast. Business travellers may request to eat between 7 and 8:30am, vacation travelers eat at 8:30am

Driving Directions: FROM INDIANA THROUGH CHICAGO: Take Highway 90 to Rockford, Illinois; take highway 20 from Rockford, IL to Dubuque, IA. Cross Mississippi River; take immediate Right, follow downtown / Locust Street signs. You will be on Locust Street -- go 14 blocks to Loras Blvd. (14th St). Turn Right - go one block (house is on Left), turn Left at Main, parking is on street in front of Inn. FROM INDIANA - if NOT going through Chicago: From Indianapolis Highway 74 to Highway 80 at Quad Cities to Highway 61 North to Dubuque. Exit Locust Street/Downtown follow Downtown signs. You will be on Locust Street; go to Loras Blvd (14th Street), turn Right, go one block, house is on Left, turn Left on Main Street, parking is on Street in front of Inn. FROM WISCONSIN From Madison take Highway 151 to Dubuque; cross Mississippi River. Exit at first exit - Kerper Blvd. You will be on 16th Street. Take 16th Street West to Central Avenue. Turn left onto Central and go South on Central Avenue to 14th Street (same as Loras Blvd). Turn Right onto 14th, go two blocks to Main - House is on the far right (NW corner), turn Right, park on street in front of Inn. FROM MINNESOTA From North arrive on Highway 52. In Dubuque Highway 52 is Central Avenue, go South on Central Avenue to 14th Street (same as Loras Blvd), turn Right, go two blocks to Main - House is on the far right (NW corner), turn Right, park on street in front of Inn. FROM KANSAS & IOWA (Des Moines) West to Highway 80 to Iowa City. North on Highway 1 to Highway 151 to Dubuque, Exit on sign Locust Street - Downtown. Cross Rt. 20. You will be at First & Locust, go to 14th Street (Loras Blvd), turn Right, go one block, turn Left on Main, house is on Left. Park on street in front of Inn.

Local Area Attractions: During your stay you are within easy driving distance of a myriad of sites and activities which are sure to be of interest. Some of these are: the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens; indoor waterpark; Crystal Lake Cave; the fabulous National Mississippi River Museum; Mississippi River Cruises; Riverboat gambling; Greyhound racing; The Dubuque Museum of Art; Horse Drawn carriage tours of historic Dubuque; Fenelon Place Elevator - the world's shortest, steepest scenic railway for magnificent views of the Tri-State area; Tabor House Vineyards and Winery; the Dyersville Antique Toy Museum; the Field of Dreams movie site; and historic Galena and its multitude of antique shops and art galleries. Golf, downhill and cross country skiing are available, along with the Heritage Bike and Hiking Trails and the Shenadoah Horseback Riding Center. Within walking distance of the Mandolin Inn are three colleges and numerous cultural attractions, shops and restaurants.

Onsite Activities: Pampered visitors relax at day's end in the parlor or music room. In fair weather you may enjoy refreshments on the veranda.

Seasonal Info: open year round