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Hotel Du Pont

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel near The Playhouse on Rodney Square

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Hotel Du Pont

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Interior
Exterior
Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
2 bars/lounges
Lobby

Overview of Hotel Du Pont

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Check out the area

Map
42 West 11th Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801
  • Popular LocationGrand Opera House5 min walk
  • Popular LocationWilmington Riverwalk14 min walk
  • Popular LocationNemours Mansion and Gardens7 min drive
  • AirportPhiladelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)27 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | View from room

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 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

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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includes taxes & fees
May 9 - May 10
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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

  • Grand Opera House - 5 min walk
  • Wilmington Riverwalk - 14 min walk
  • Chase Center on the Riverfront - 5 min drive
  • Delaware Art Museum - 5 min drive
  • Nemours Mansion and Gardens - 7 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Wilma's - 3 min walk
  • Washington Street Ale House - 5 min walk
  • Makers Alley - 5 min walk
  • Chelsea Tavern - 4 min walk
  • Basil Bar & Grill - 5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Du Pont

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, 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
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.

Languages

English, German, Spanish

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 breakfast to-go available 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

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

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 6–175 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 fire extinguisher, 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.

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 Apr 25, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Du Pont on May 11, 2024 start from $386.1, 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.

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.

Hotel Du Pont Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 553 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 553 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 553 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 553 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 553 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela, Nanuet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This historical hotel is beyond beautiful ! The lobby, the events rooms and the restaurant Le Chevalier are exquisitely decorated. The room itself was luxuriously decorated, the bed very comfortable but unfortunately the heat was not working….I was freezing ( I’ve visited right before Christmas) I’ve complained to the reception and luckily an engineer with an assistant promptly addressed the issue. A !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah, Pittsburgh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is beautiful, full of character. Built in 1913? Very comfortable bed and pillows. Nice little living area. Only complaint was the water pressure, or lack of.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful historic Wilmington Hotel
Hôtel DuPont is a beautiful, historic hotel, conveniently located in downtown Wilmington. Our room was spacious, well-equipped, and very comfortable. The staff was very friendly. In fact, the first evening we were there, as we were walking around exploring the hotel, Robert from Security offered to give us a personalized tour, showing us the magnificent ballroom and explaining the history and artistry of the fixtures. Another nice feature of the hotel is that they have a free shuttles available for local transport available on a first, first serve basis. We were able to use it several time for places we were going that were not walking distance. On the less positive side, service at the hotel was uneven. We ate breakfast at the hotel’s Cavalier restaurant the three mornings we were there. The restaurant is gorgeous. It has the feel of an authentic French Brasserie. The menu is decent and the food was mostly quite good, but service, while friendly, was spotty two of the three days we were there, and on one morning it was downright confused. The third morning, with a different server, it was excellent. Similarly, housekeeping the first day we were there was excellent. However, the second day, we were out from 10 am till 3:30, but when we got back to the room it hadn’t be cleaned. So we had to call to request housekeeping service, at that late hour. Overall though, we did really enjoy our stay and we Hotel DuPont is an excellent choice for visitors to Willmington
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kadriye

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There wasn’t any water in the room for to drink. Room service works limited time. When I needed they aren’t working. And toilet flush works constantly. The hotel looks so historical and beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Deborah D.

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room smelled of mold/dampness and pillows were awful with smell of perspiration.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Shermont

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023