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4.2 out of 5

"Older property, amazing details 1913 era, very well preserved. " More

By a verified traveler on Sat 18 Feb 2023

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Hotel Description

Luxury hotel near The Playhouse on Rodney Square

City center stay

A stay at this Downtown Wilmington hotel places you steps from The Playhouse on Rodney Square and within a 5-minute walk of Grand Opera House. Also, Delaware Art Museum is within 3 miles (5 km) and Nemours Mansion and Gardens is within 6 miles (10 km).

Luxury amenities

A full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and A 24-hour gym are all featured at this luxury hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center, free WiFi in public areas, and valet parking. A coffee shop, limo/town car service, and a snack bar/deli are also on offer.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$324* Per night/room Mar 30 - Mar 31

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Hotel Du Pont ratings based on 18 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.2 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Hotel Du Pont

Everyone (9) Couples (3) Family (1)
5 out of 5
Older property, amazing details 1913 era, very well preserved.

Posted by , from Alexandria on Feb 18, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Feb 18, 2023 by Hannah Robinson

Greetings from The HOTEL DU PONT!We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with us! Your positive feedback will certainly encourage our team.Please come back and visit with us again!Sincerely,

3 out of 5
Pet friendly and quiet. My room smelled smoky and the lighting was dim. Doorman extremely rude!!! The gentleman from the restaurant ( can't recall his name or status) gave my Diez dog treats, that was an extra plus. Loved the hallway and decor in elevator lobby on my floor.

Posted by on Jul 26, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

Aug 2, 2021 by Courtney Howe - Director of Guest Experience

We appreciate you sharing your feedback with us. It is our goal to always provide all of our guests with exceptional experiences and we apologize that this was not your impression during your visit. On the note of your accommodations, we are disappointed to hear about the condition of your guest room and have shared your feedback with our management team. That being said, we are happy that we made an impression with providing our furry friend with a treat - the hotel is welcoming to pets and glad you had the opportunity bring yours. We certainly hope to have the opportunity to make up for any past shortcomings in the future if you should choose to stay with us again.

1 out of 5

Posted by on Jun 21, 2021

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3 out of 5
Loved the historical quality of the place, outs beauty and excellent service but didn't like that the room I reserved was downgraded when I arrived.

Posted by on Feb 15, 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

Feb 16, 2020 by Justin

Thank you for your review. We are sorry that your room was downgraded, all room types are subject to availability and are not guaranteed. We are glad you enjoyed your stay otherwise!

5 out of 5
A beautiful hotel. Staff very friendly! Everything you need in bedroom. Very comfortable bed.

Posted by on Dec 25, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Dec 30, 2019 by Justin

Thank you for your review!

5 out of 5

Posted by on Oct 19, 2019

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Oct 21, 2019 by Justin

Thanks for your rating!

5 out of 5
Historic and classy! The staff, The dining made for a memorable stay!

Posted by on Sep 21, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Sep 26, 2019 by Justin

Thank you for your review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us! Best regards, Justin Hall jhall@hoteldupont.com

4 out of 5

Posted by on Aug 20, 2019

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Aug 26, 2019 by Justin

Thank you for your rating!

5 out of 5

Fabulpus

Just an awesome hotel. Everything was perfect. Valet, check/in. Just s first class hotel.

Posted by , from Ridley Park,Pa on Feb 25, 2018

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Feb 27, 2018 by Stefanie

Thank you for staying with us at Hotel DuPont. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

4 out of 5

Beautiful property including artworks and holiday

One night stay after touring DuPont mansions. Dinner in the Green Room. Everything was excellent.

Posted by on Dec 11, 2016

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Property Features

Hotel Du Pont offers its guests a full-service spa and a 24-hour health club. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center, 22 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. Event space at this hotel measures 25000 square feet (2323 square meters) and includes a conference center. Spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury Hotel Du Pont. For a fee, parking is available. This Wilmington hotel is smoke free.

  • 217 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 25000 sq ft of conference space
  • 2323 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1913
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Wilmington Station (1.3 km / 0.8 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Hotel Du Pont offers 217 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. This Wilmington hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Movies for purchase
  • Espresso maker
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Rollaway beds (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy to-go breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

The Green Room - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

The Lobby Lounge - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour health club.

  • Health or beauty spa nearby

Spa Services

Currie has 1 treatment room. Services include massages. The spa is open select days.

  • Number of treatment rooms 1
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 100 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 72 hours

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 6–175 per person
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 45 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

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You should know

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Awards & Affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Historic Hotels of America.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.