Some excerpts from the website of Thr Mandolin Inn that might be useful
199 Loras Boulevard Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Phone: 563-556-0069 Toll-free: 800-524-7996
Fax: 563-556-0587. Dedicated to sharing the elegance and comfort of an earlier era with a few discerning guests. was built in 1908 as the family home of Nicholas J. Schrup, Dubuque's leading financier. Schrup founded the American Trust and Savings
Bank, served two terms as state senator and was knighted by the king of Belgium during World War I. The Inn gets its name from the unusual leaded and painted glass window on the first landing of the grand oak staircase. The window pictures Saint Cecelia, patron saint of musicians, holding a mandolin. From the glazed tile roof of the turret to the mosaic floor of the
veranda, every aspect is richly detailed and beautifully crafted. egin 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. Pampered visitors relax at day's end in the parlor or music
room. In fair weather you may enjoy refreshments on the
veranda. 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. ele
phone,
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. 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, and cross country
skiing are available, along with the Heritage
Bike and Hiking Trails and the Shenadoah Horseback Riding
Center. Amy Boynton, your innkeeper, chose to settle at the Mandolin Inn after a successful career in corporate America. More than twenty years of
business and personal travel took her to inns and hotels around the world and it is from these experiences that she defines her standards of style and service. Whether it be
business or pleasure which brings you to. Amy hopes your stay in her Edwardian mansion will be enchanting enough to bring you back time and again. he Mandolin Inn Bed and
Breakfast invites you to return to a gentler era whenever you are in Dubuque, Tarry a while in this charming Edwardian Mansion. Surround yourself with fabulous architecture and antiques. Relish considerate personal service. Full gourmet
breakfast and afternoon beverages are included in the
room rates. For the comfort of others, smoking is not permitted inside the Inn. Well behaved children delight in exploring the Inn and are always welcome. The Inn is handicapped accessible. Pets are not invited because the two sweet resident housecats are a bit selfish about sharing their space with other animals. Guest
Parking is available on Main Street or at the Behr Funeral Home, one block north of the Inn. While checking in and out and handling luggage, guests may use the
parking lot on the west side of the Inn. Check-in is from 4 to 6 p.m. Check-out by 11 a.m. Other arrangements may be made with the Innkeeper. To make a reservation, please guarantee one night's rate using Master Card, Visa, American Express or Discover. Personal checks or company checks are also welcomed. Refunds are cheerfully given to guests who provide notice 72 hours prior to cancellation. Special rates are available for
business travelers or extended stays. Please contact Amy for more details. The magnificent
dining room can be used to host
meetings or gatherings for up to 20 people. You may entertain your guests with a catered
dinner at the Inn. Use of the Mandolin Inn for
weddings, anniversaries, receptions and family reunions can be arranged.
ROOM DESCRIPTIONS PRICES. (click on photos for larger view). AMANDA - $105 - Queen-size bed Burled oak
furniture and a lovely non-working fireplace. Bay window with parlor chairs, a chaise
lounge and
TV. Private bathroom with
shower is 5 steps from
room. Teal walls/ moss green carpet. Faces south. ENGLISH COUNTRY
GARDEN - $105 - Queen-size bed Walnut
furniture. English rose wallpaper. This is a cozy
room with
TV and comfortable reading chairs.
Private bathroom with
shower. Faces north. GRAND
TOUR - $85 - Queen-size bed Tall oak bed and mission oak
bureau with parlor
furniture.
Sink and
TV in
room. Shares original master
bath with SUNRISE
ROOM. (Note - this is one of Goldie's favorite
rooms - Goldie is the head housecat.). HOLLY MARIE - $140 - King-size bed
Wedding/Anniversary
room. Matched rosewood
furniture, including bed, dresser, armoire, vanity and
TV/VCR. Turn-of-the-century
wedding photos displayed on the walls.
Private bathroom with
shower. Faces east and south. POND'S EDGE - $130 - Queen-size bed This First Floor
room is handicapped (wheelchair) accessible. Sleigh bed and a working direct vented gas fireplace. This is a lovely
room with a
TV/VCR and comfortable easy chairs.
Private bathroom has roll-in
shower. (Note - this is Cinde the newest housecat's current favorite
room.).
SOLARIUM - $130 - Queen-size bed White wrought
iron bed and wicker
furniture with ivy accents and wallpaper.
Private bathroom has small antique claw-foot
tub with
shower. Original sun
room. Has
TV/VCR.
Room is airy and bright. Private deck with view of the bluff. Faces south and west. SUNRISE - $85 - Queen-size bed Lovely brass and white wrought
iron bed and a bay window,
TV and 2 comfortable wing chairs. Rose motif. Shares original master
bath with GRAND
TOUR ROOM. SUNSET
SUITE - $150 - Queen-size bed 3rd floor privacy. Bright yellow and blue
bedroom with brass bed, oak
bureau, chaise
lounge and comfortable reading chairs. Private porch with a great view of the bluffs off sitting
room.
Private bathroom has
tub/
shower. Sunny
rooms with great views. Has
TV/VCR. For a 3rd person: A wrought
iron day bed (trundle) in sitting
room can be used for sleeping an additional $15 charge for 3rd person ($165), $10 charge 4th person ($175). 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 block...