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Canfield Hotel

36 W 4th St, Dubuque, IA 52001
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Canfield Hotel
Ranked #15 of 17 hotels in Dubuque
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Williamsburg, Virginia
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2013

the canfield is wonderful and historic.Thank goodness for this place,because it has the best affordable price and i was able to stay and enjoy beautiful dubuque much longer,than if i had to pay almost 100 a night to stay at the julien inn or holiday inn,with all their big brand luxuries,they cannot compare to the historic comfort and great affordability... More

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clermont
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! very retro,,,,yes like stepping back in time!!!! very cool,,,,i have stayed here many times!!!! get along with the staff VERY WELL,,,, love the atmosphere,,,the locals that live there,,,the indian in the front lobby,,,yes had my pic taken with him!!!! and the rainbow lounge!!!! VERY COOL retro bar!!!! although not good on making the drinks from that... More

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Orfordville, WI
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

It was very clean every room had its own flair. I felt very safe. Great parking and nice people at the desk. Have your picture taken with the indians in the lobby! It's not 30$ a night. We paid over 70$. Still a nice place!!

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Milwaukee
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2012

Bad reviewers- what did you expect for your $30? Seriously. Go spend 2ce as much at the julien. it is nicer and you pay for that. dont rip this place for being what it is. Clean rooms... nice real ppl that work and tend bar... fun, entertaining atmosphere that is a blast from the past. if you dont want that,... More

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Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin
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12 reviews 12 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

I loved the Canfield Hotel! It was like stepping back to the fifties with the decor. It's a historical building that has been maintained as a hotel since the late 1800's. It's clean, simple and each room has a unique, old-fashioned, decor. I found the owners and the staff friendly and helpful. With no prompting from me, the owner upgraded... More

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land of ten thousand mosquitoes
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2011

If you are the type that likes spas, fitness centers, turn-down service, etc- the Canfield is NOT for you. If you appreciate a fun, unique atmosphere with local character you will be just fine. This is an old place with a lot of history. It was one of the cheapest places in town for the weekend. Many "long term" residents... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2011

The Canfield is interesting! If you are looking for the same old, bland, boring hotel, stay away. The place just exudes character out of every nook and cranny. I've stayed there twice with groups of billiard players in town for a yearly tournament. Each room seems to have its own decor. One room had macrame keys all over, another tons... More

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Tomahawk, Wisconsin
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25 reviews 25 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 July 2011

We were just trying to find a Ed's beds to stay at for a fast night in town. Nothing high end or upscale. Well when I walked into the 40's i should have spun and ran. We didn't trying to give the place a chance. Went to the room and wow. Not nice. Smelled like MOLD, Smokey throughout the hotel... More

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Davenport, Iowa
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2011

The local flavor of the Canfield flows from the neon sign on the outside to the cigar store indians on the inside. The throwback rooms are charming and well maintained. The karoke bar is fun and the management keeps any disturbance in check immediately. The eclectic group of people who stay at the Canfield lend to rich and rewarding experience.... More

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Freeport, Illinois
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2010

Spend the extra money get a better room somewhere else. It's creepy everywhere the rooms look like they dug old things out of a dumpster. No joke!!! I thought I was on the tv show boiling points because we were told this was their "best' room they had! The door was open and shut right as we walked into the... More

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Address: 36 W 4th St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Region: United States > Iowa > Dubuque
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Ranked #15 of 17 hotels in Dubuque

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