Hotel Du Pont in Wilmington, DE

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Hotel du Pont

Location. The historic Hotel du Pont, built in 1913, is located in downtown Wilmington, Del. The property is within seven miles of the Hagley Museum, Winterthur Museum and the Delaware Museum. Brandywine Valley, featuring more than 1,000 acres of indoor and outdoor gardens, is within five miles of the hotel.
Hotel Features. From the original artwork and antique furnishings, to the intricately molded ceilings and ornate woodwork, the Hotel du Pont's European heritage is apparent with each detail. Sparkling chandeliers, sleek marble floors and rich mosaics reflect the grandeur of the hotel's past. Modern details like high-speed wired and wireless Internet access reflect the hotel's present. Fine French-Continental dining is available at the Green Room, where specialties include Chilled Foie Gras Terrine, Porcini-dusted Veal Porterhouse and Cumino-dusted Tuna Medallion. Live music accompanies dinner guests Thursday through Sunday.

Guestrooms. French-style décor in the guestrooms reiterates the hotel's heritage. Separate seating areas in each room offer additional sitting space. Deep-soaking tubs and separate showers outfit each bathroom. Complimentary newspaper delivery, room service and high-speed wired and wireless Internet access are available.

Expert Tip. Many dignitaries, presidents and celebrities have stayed at the Hotel du Pont over the years, including John F. Kennedy, Elizabeth Taylor and Bob Hope. The famous Dupont Theatre also resides on the hotel's property.

Surrounding Area

DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON

Room Information - Hotel Du Pont

Bed Type:  Short Description: Deluxe King Smoking  Long Description: One king bed. French-style décor in soft tones. 550 square feet. Separate sitting area with sofa bed and desk. Dial-up, high-speed wired, and wireless Internet access (surcharge). Multi-line phone with voice mail. Premium cable channels. Pay movies. VCR. Complimentary newspaper. In-room safe. Minibar. Microwave and refrigerator on request. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Bathrobes and slippers. Bed Type:  Short Description: Deluxe King Non Smoking  Long Description: One king bed. French-style décor in soft tones. 550 square feet. Separate sitting area with sofa bed and desk. Dial-up, high-speed wired, and wireless Internet access (surcharge). Multi-line phone with voice mail. Premium cable channels. Pay movies. VCR. Complimentary newspaper. In-room safe. Minibar. Microwave and refrigerator on request. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Bathrobes and slippers. Bed Type:  Short Description: King -  Smoking  Long Description: One king bed. French-style décor in soft tones. 450 square feet. Desk. Marble bathroom with separate shower and soaking tub. Dial-up, high-speed wired, and wireless Internet access (surcharge). Multi-line phone with voice mail. Premium cable channels. Pay movies. VCR. Complimentary newspaper. In-room safe. Minibar. Microwave and refrigerator on request. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Bathrobes and slippers.  Bed Type:  Short Description: King - Non Smoking  Long Description: One king bed. French-style décor in soft tones. 450 square feet. Desk. Marble bathroom with separate shower and soaking tub. Dial-up, high-speed wired, and wireless Internet access (surcharge). Multi-line phone with voice mail. Premium cable channels. Pay movies. VCR. Complimentary newspaper. In-room safe. Minibar. Microwave and refrigerator on request. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Bathrobes and slippers.

Property Information

Activity/recreation desk
Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
Credit card required
Doorman/doorwoman
Floors - 12
Guestrooms - 206
Hotel Built - 1913
Limo/Town Car service available
Minimum check-in age - 21
Multilingual staff
Photo identification required
Porter/bellhop
Smoke-free property
Tour assistance
24-hour front desk

Star rating: 4.5

Check in time is 3:00 PM, Check out time is 12:00 PM.

Area Activities

Longwood Gardens - 5.0 miles
Hagley Museum - 5.0 miles
Winterthur Museum - 5.0 miles
Brandywine River Museum - 15.0 miles
Delaware Art Museum -  2.0 miles
Nermours Mansion - 10.0 miles

Driving Directions - Hotel Du Pont

From Philadelphia International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 15 miles.

Take I-95 South through Chester to Wilmington.
Follow I-95 South to Delaware Exit 7A.
Follow 11th Street to the Delaware Avenue intersection.
At the Delaware Avenue intersection, bear left.
Follow 11th Street through four traffic lights.  
Hotel du Pont is located on the right.