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Hotel Du Pont

42 West 11th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 US near Exit 1 (I-295) on NJ Turnpike (~5.5mi)

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4.5 Star Property In Wilmington (Downtown Wilmington)

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4.0/5

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Vegetarian breakfast available
Free wired internet
Free WiFi
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Free newspapers in lobby
24-hour fitness facilities
Smoke-free property

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03/14/2026 - 03/15/2026

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Verified Reviews of Hotel Du Pont

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:

"The reception was wonderful."

Overall Score5.0/ 5

The hotel staff was courteous and helpful.

Gloria J. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

29-Jan-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jan 24 to Sun Jan 26 2025 at a $476.49 average nightly rate.

"Great Wedding Reception Hotel"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

The hotel is well suited for wedding receptions with ample rooms and great staff.

Joseph S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

16-Dec-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Dec 14 to Sun Dec 15 2024 at a $494.01 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

With a stay at Hotel Du Pont, you'll be centrally located in Wilmington, steps from The Playhouse on Rodney Square and within a 5-minute walk of Grand Opera House. This luxury hotel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Delaware Art Museum and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Nemours Mansion and Gardens.

Enjoy French cuisine at The Green Room, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 217 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Brandywine Valley - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
The Playhouse on Rodney Square - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Grand Opera House - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Delaware State University Wilmington - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Howard High School of Technology - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
World Cafe Live at the Queen - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Brandywine Park - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Brandywine Creek - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Wilmington Riverwalk - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Delaware Theater Company - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park - 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Old Swedes Church - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Christina Park - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Kalmar Nyckel Museum and Shipyard - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Saint Anthony of Padua Church - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi

The nearest airports are:
Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 33.4 km / 20.8 mi
Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field) - 61.1 km / 37.9 mi

The preferred airport for Hotel Du Pont is Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL).

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, limo/town car service, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Wilmington? This hotel has 25000 square feet (2323 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 19 meeting rooms.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

Amenities / Features

Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 12:00 PM
Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Gift shops or newsstand
Shopping on site
Proposal/romance packages available
Vegetarian breakfast available
Coworking spaces
Number of meeting rooms - 19
Conference space size (meters) - 2323
Free wired internet
Limo or town car service available
Free WiFi
Number of bars/lounges - 2
Braille or raised signage
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair accessible parking
Tours/ticket assistance
Nature reserve
LED light bulbs
Vegan menu options available
Vegetarian menu options available
Water dispenser
Conference center
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Laundry facilities
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Year Built - 1913
Total number of rooms - 217
Number of floors - 12

Professional property host/manager
LGBTQIA+ friendly

Uncovered parking
Banquet hall
Covered parking
Ballroom
Food and water bowls
Health or beauty spa nearby
Reception hall
Meeting rooms
Spa treatment room(s)
Free newspapers in lobby
Full-service spa
24-hour fitness facilities
24-hour health club
Private picnics
Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged
Couples/private dining
Luggage storage
24-hour front desk
Number of restaurants - 2
Smoke-free property
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Snack bar/deli
Conference space
Valet parking (surcharge)
ATM/banking
Conference space size (feet) - 25000
Concierge services

Airport & Shuttle Information

Philadelphia airport is 23 miles away.

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Breakfast Information

La Cavalier-Modern FrenchDe.Co -Sparkd (Pastries/Coffee)

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Maximum number of pets per room 1

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 40

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 18

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Only dogs are allowed

Pets allowed

Parking Info

Valet Parking $25 Transient $45 overnight

Internet / WiFI

Free WiFi

Misc Fees / Policies

Fee for full 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
Contactless check-out is available.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Cleaning Policies

Contactless check-out is available

Essential workers only - NO

Hotel Rate Trends at Hotel Du Pont

This chart illustrates averages of sleeping room prices for both group/meeting rates and the best online individual traveler rates our system could find at the time the group bid was placed. The most competitive group rate shown is 80.1% in March 2026 and the highest average individual rate is $874 in the month of December 2025. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Hotel Du Pont in a month when rates are lower.