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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  • Free wired internet
  • Free WiFi
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
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Verified Reviews of Hotel Du Pont

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Beautiful Hotel & Pet Friendly"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Beautiful hotel. Friendly front desk staff. Pet friendly.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
09-Oct-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Oct 09 to Tue Oct 10 2023 at a $444.70 average nightly rate.
"Classic Hotel Dupont!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Great staff, Hotel Dupont is still a classic!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
12-Aug-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Aug 11 to Sat Aug 12 2023 at a $357.99 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. To-go 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 espresso makers and 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 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 Theatre Company - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Delaware Theater Company - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Brandywine Zoo - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park - 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Christina Park - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Kalmar Nyckel Museum and Shipyard - 1.7 km / 1.1 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, a 24-hour business center, and limo/town car service. Planning an event in Wilmington? This hotel has 25000 square feet (2323 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 22 meeting rooms.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Uncovered parking
  • Banquet hall
  • Covered parking
  • Ballroom
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Reception hall
  • Number of meeting rooms - 22
  • Conference space size (meters) - 2323
  • Free wired internet
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Full-service spa
  • Year Built - 1913
  • Total number of rooms - 217
  • Number of floors - 12
  • Professional property host/manager
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Art gallery on site
  • 24-hour health club
  • Private picnics
  • Couples/private dining
  • Luggage storage
  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Spa services on site
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Conference space
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • ATM/banking
  • Conference space size (feet) - 25000
  • 24-hour business center
  • 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 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

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

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

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

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 follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Essential workers only - NO

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Hotel Rate Trends at Hotel Du Pont

Rate fluctuations of 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 50.1% in July 2024 and the highest average individual rate is $559 in the month of September 2023. 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.

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