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Hotel Du Pont

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near The Playhouse on Rodney Square

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Lobby
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine
Interior
Ballroom
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa

Explore the area

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42 West 11th Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801
  • Place, Grand Opera House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Wilmington Riverwalk
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Nemours Mansion and Gardens
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Wilmington

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).

What's nearby

  • The Playhouse on Rodney Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grand Opera House - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wilmington Riverwalk - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Chase Center on the Riverfront - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Nemours Mansion and Gardens - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington, DE (ZWI-Wilmington Train Station) - 16 min walk
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪DE.CO Food Hall - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wilma’s - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brew Ha-Ha! - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Cavalier - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Al Chu's Sushi - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Du Pont

4.5-star luxury hotel near The Playhouse on Rodney Square
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, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Hotel Du Pont. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4.5-star 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
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.

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

Awards and affiliations

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 175 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Full-service spa
  • Shopping

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • 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

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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 to 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.

You need to know

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.

We should mention

  • 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).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Du Pont to the airport?

Hotel Du Pont is 20.8 mi (28-min drive) away from the Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Du Pont?

As of Sep 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Du Pont on Sep 29, 2025 start from $599.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Du Pont have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Du Pont.

How close is Hotel Du Pont to the beach?

This hotel is 7.5 mi (14-min drive) from Deemer's Beach.

Does Hotel Du Pont offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Du Pont, but to-go breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 6 and 175 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Du Pont?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Delaware Park Racetrack and Slots (12-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Du Pont?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hotel Du Pont?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 45 per night.

Does Hotel Du Pont have a pool?

Hotel Du Pont does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Du Pont have a restaurant?

Hotel Du Pont is home to The Green Room, which features French cuisine.

Does Hotel Du Pont have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Currie, where you can enjoy massages.

How close is Hotel Du Pont to downtown Wilmington?

Hotel Du Pont is 0.1 mi away from Wilmington.