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Reviews of Willard Richards Inn

950 White Street, Nauvoo, IL 62354, United States

#3 of 3 hotels in Nauvoo

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 35 B&B reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: June 9, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stairs to 3rd floor a wee bit steep.

    Clean , cool, excellent breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2025

    10
    It was very enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The breakfast was better than we expected. {We thought it would be continental breakfast). Laura was a wonderful hostess. so enjoyed her telling us the history of the house. She was very accommodating,

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: June 8, 2024

    10
    We were very happy with our stay and have already recommended it to others.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was delicious. The bacon was to die for!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    10
    A beautiful historic home that added to our experience visiting historic Nauvoo.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The staff was so friendly and accommodating. They went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. Breakfast was awesome! The home was clean and very nice. The location was excellent. We would definitely stay there again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: October 7, 2023

    8.0
    We loved all the history and location.
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was ok

    Location was perfect. Property lacked total maintenance.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 6, 2023

    10
    Everything was as we hoped
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good

    History, location,

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 3, 2023

    10
    If you just want to go somewhere unique and hang out and relax for 2-3 days, yes - here.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Being picky maybe, but there's not a lot to see and do unless you're into Mormon history. But then, learning is always a good thing!

    Lovely old, OLD building; it's the kind of place you could stay an extra night and do nothing for that day but just enjoy the place where you're staying! Enjoyed chatting with the hostess after check-in and with fellow guests at breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2023

    8.0
    We competely enjoyed out stay and would highly recommend this location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Getting to the Inn after 7 PM was hard as the streets were blocked off due to the pageants. We had a private restroom down the hall, but we survived just fine.

    The location was excellent for visiting the sites in Old Nauvoo. The history of the Willard Richards Inn drew us to the location.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 20, 2023

    10
    Our hosts were a delight and catered to our every need.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    a little in the chilly side but Cohen remedied the issue with a space heater for our room after all 3 story 19th century homes were not made for modern HVAC systems

    Historic and significant

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2023

    9.0
    Great Location, Clean, Friendly Hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The detached but private bathroom being down the hall was interesting. This was our first B&B so this may be normal.

    Location being within walking distance of the historic district.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Na

    Very nice staff, clean, just around the corner from tourist area, great breakfast

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2023

    10
    Beautiful Historic home
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I loved staying in this historic home, and learning about it. The Innkeepers were wonderful! And the breakfast was delicious!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2023

    10
    Great couples weekend get away.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not many eating options in town but they drive to Keokuk or Ft Madison were not long and the route along the Mississippi was very scenic

    very restful and relaxed atmosphere. The breakfast was well done and the hosts very friendly. We were the only couple there but it would be a great place for a couples or family stay. We enjoyed the historical places to visit and the local “merchantile.”

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2023

    10
    I will always book here when I'm going to Nauvoo or the surrounding areas!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing not to like! The entire experience was positive.

    Such a charming bed and breakfast in the heart of Nauvoo historical location. The history of this home is awe inspiring. The place is clean, well stocked and comfortable. The breakfasts were hardy and tasty!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: October 25, 2022

    10
    a warm welcome at Willard Richard’s
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    beautiful heritage home

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 12, 2022

    10
    Great time in a cozy B and B.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    Cozy and comfortable. Wonderful addition to our trip to Nauvoo. Laura the Inn keeper was great! Highly recommend.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2024

    7.0
    It was okay for the one night we stayed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lack of air conditioning

    Don’t recall

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2023

    7.0
    Loved the history and the interior setting. A bit pricey for the stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I was very disappointed, even somewhat shocked, at the poor upkeep of the exterior and grounds (lack of inviting landscape) of the Inn. It almost turned us away fearing that the inside would be just as unkept. Fortunately, inside was clean. It could be very pretty with all the flowers and greenery that grows in that area. It doesn't do the Inn and its place in LDS history justice to have it look so run down from the outside.

    I liked the history, the memorabilia around the Inn, its authenticity and historic relics, location, informative papers explaining events and conditions at that time, the comfortable bed and the two young girls who greeted us who were very friendly.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2023

    4.0
    Disappointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hosts were practically non-existent. There was no one at the house to check us in, another couple was there talking to them on the phone to find out what they were supposed to do. In the morning the breakfast was passable but there was NO COFFEE and the only milk was almond milk. There was no interaction with the innkeepers, barely saw the man, never saw the woman.

    Nicely restored home on the edge of the Nauvoo historical site.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2022

    7.0
    we enjoyed our stay. the innkeeper was lovely and the breakfast was delicious
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    rug in our room was dirty. bathroom was across the hall

    very interesting historical property

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Jason and Laura keep the Willard Richards Inn in excellent condition. Laura’s breakfasts were very good. She told us about the history of the home and started each day with a friendly smile. We loved our stay in the Willard Richards Inn.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2023

    8.0
    Good experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was always later then the time I asked

    Location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2025

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