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Hotel Du Pont

4.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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42 West 11th Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801
  • Place, The Playhouse on Rodney Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Opera House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Wilmington Riverwalk
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Heritage) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Heritage)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Heritage) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed (Heritage)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Luxury Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (1200 SqFt) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed (1200 SqFt)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Suite (ADA COMPLIANT)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Signature Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Wilmington

Located in Downtown Wilmington, Hotel Du Pont is adjacent to The Playhouse on Rodney Square and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Grand Opera House. This 4.5-star hotel has 217 rooms and welcomes guests with 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • The Playhouse on Rodney Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grand Opera House - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • World Cafe Live at the Queen - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Brandywine Zoo - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Wilmington Riverwalk - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Brew Ha-Ha! - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wilma’s - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪DE.CO Food Hall - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chelsea Tavern - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Du Pont

Guests staying at Hotel Du Pont enjoy access to a full-service spa, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Valet parking is available for USD 45 per night, and there's also limo/town car service. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and securing valuables. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include meeting rooms, a conference center, and free newspapers.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Coffee makers, free newspapers, and laptop-compatible safes are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour health club.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include facials and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. 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

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 full 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

Restaurants on site

  • The Green Room
  • The Lobby Lounge

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 19 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (25,000 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Treatment room

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

More

  • 12 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1913
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 100 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (40 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free rollaway/extra beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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

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

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

du Pont Wilmington
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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel Du Pont?

Hotel Du Pont provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Mar 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Du Pont on Mar 26, 2026 start from $549, including 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.

What's there to see close to Hotel Du Pont?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Wilmington, just steps from Brandywine Valley and The Playhouse on Rodney Square, and within a short walk of Grand Opera House. You'll also find Wilmington Riverwalk and Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Hotel Du Pont?

Yes, covered valet parking is offered for USD 45 per night with in/out privileges. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa at Hotel Du Pont?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include aromatherapy, massages, and mani/pedis. The spa is not open daily but only on select days.

Does Hotel Du Pont include a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Du Pont doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Du Pont?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Hotel Du Pont?

This historic hotel offers many amenities for couples, including Champagne service as well as 2 bars and 2 restaurants.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Du Pont?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this hotel.

Does Hotel Du Pont have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Du Pont has 2 restaurants, and serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will Hotel Du Pont allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Hotel Du Pont for a fee of USD 100 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Du Pont?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Hotel Du Pont?

The closest major airport to Hotel Du Pont is Wilmington, DE (ILG-New Castle), which is 7.6 mi away (13 minutes by car). Another top airport is Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL), which is located 20.8 mi away (28-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hotel Du Pont?

No, at Hotel Du Pont, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Hotel Du Pont Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 408 out of 656 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 656 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 656 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 656 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 656 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Wonderful, pleasant and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms were clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would have given 5stars all around but for the empty body wash container attached to the wall in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter J

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just perfect…
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashutosh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old school charm!

Wonderful experience! The Hotel DuPont is a lovely hotel that harkens back to the Gilded Age! Very well maintained with a friendly and helpful staff. The restaurant is very good (and elegant) and it is walking distance to all the fun bars and restaurants on Market Street.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin, Chestnut Hill

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Housekeeping came by around 930am We told them we would be leaving around 1030. They really never came back. We saw someone who gave us towels but that was it.
One of the ballroom walls
Ceiling in lobby
Riverfront walk
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This is not a 5-star hotel!

This hotel has long since passed its prime! It's probably the only so-called 5-star hotel that charges $437.90(incidentals) for a single night's stay! What a scandal!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sid

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jaime Anne

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elegant updated historic hotel in good location. Spacious room and bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DARIO ANTONIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lydia

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
They didn’t even check if room upgrade was available. And parking situation was not good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

phil

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay for college graduation. The restaurant was great and accommodating. The bar was superb.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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