Hotel Du Pont

42 West 11th St., Wilmington, DE 19801 United States (USA) near Exit 1 (I-295) on NJ Turnpike (~5.5mi)
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4.5 Star Property
39.746677 -75.547810
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  • The Avg. Group Saves 33.5%!
  • Fitness + Health Center
  • 217 rooms in hotel
  • 12 floors in property
  • 10 suites in property
  • Check-in time: 3:00pm
  • Group score of 9.8/10
  • 3 meeting rooms in hotel

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Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days

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Local Attractions

Longwood Gardens, Winterthur Museum & Country Estate, The Delaware Art Museum, The Brandywine River Museum, The Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts, The Delaware Museum of Natural History, The Delaware History Museum, Rockwood Mansion Museum, Hagley Museum, Nemours Mansion, Old Swedes Church, the Kalmar Nyckel, the Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington Riverfront.

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.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 572 guest reviews

Property Description

At once an architectural icon, an internationally renowned hotel, and the pride of Delaware, HOTEL DU PONT has many stories to tell. Nestled in the heart of Wilmington, Delaware and the picturesque Brandywine Valley, one of the country's grandest hotels is as rich in history and tradition as it is in atmosphere. The twelve-story Italian Renaissance building was commissioned by DuPont Company president Pierre S. du Pont. It debuted in 1913 after a two-and-a-half year labor of love by French and Italian craftsmen who carved, gilded and painted this exceptional landmark to life. From the lavish splendor of the lobby to the shimmering majesty of the Gold Ballroom, every detail speaks to an eye for flawless style. After opening, the hotel instantly earned international fame, rivaling the finest hotels in New York City and Europe while serving as the financial and social epicenter for the Wilmington elite. Expansion of the property in 1918 brought further enhancements, with the additions of the Gold Ballroom, du Barry Room and the DuPont Theatre, which is now known as the Playhouse on Rodney Square. The hotel remains committed to retaining the warmth and splendor that have made us so highly regarded for almost a century. To step inside is to find yourself transported back to a time of craftsmanship and courtesy, of ease and elegance, sophistication and style, an era when people knew how to travel in style and expected the very best. Those values are preserved today in the service we provide each and every guest.

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 3:00pm
Check Out: 12:00pm
Year of Last Renovation: 2020
Floors: 12
Rooms: 217
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 217
Handicap Rooms:
Suites: 10
Room Windows: Windows Do Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 3 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 30000 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 300 people
Lounge/Bar Hours: 5pm-1am
Ownership: PM Hotel Group
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
individual cancellation is 48 hours before arrival date; group cancellation is based on contrct
Nightly Parking: 45
Typical Group Deposit: 50%
Total Taxes: 10.00%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 0.00%
Occupancy Tax: 8.00%
City Tax: 2.00%
Country Tax: 0.00%
VAT: Value Added Tax: 0.00 VAT % Inclusive
GST: Goods and Services Tax: 0.00 GST %
PST: Provincial Sales Tax: 0.00 PST %
Food and Beverage Tax: 0.00%
Audio Visual Tax: 0.00%
Other Tax: 0.00%
Resort/Hotel Fee: 0.00 Per Night
Parking Fee: 22.00 Per Night
Gym Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: 9.95 Per Day
Rooms Wired Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: 9.95 Per Day
Meeting Wired Internet Fee: 50.00 Per Day
Meeting Power Surcharge Fee: 0.00 Per Night
Food and Beverage Service Charge: 22.00%
Audio Visual Service Charge: 22.00%
Chef Attendant Fees: 80.00 Per Night
Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: 22.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: 24.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: 28.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: 32.00 Per Person
Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: 18.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: 48.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: 54.00 Per Person
Morning Break Cost: 9.00 Per Person
Afternoon Break Cost: 9.00 Per Person
Banquet Soda: 2.35 Per Person
Banquet Bottled Water: 2.75 Per Person

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Breakfast in room
  • Car rental
  • Clothes drying
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Concierge service
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Credit card accepted: JCB
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Express Check-Out
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Garage
  • Hairdryer available
  • Hair dresser
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Internet - wireless
  • Internet - ethernet
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Licensed bar
  • Mini bar
  • Movies in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Restaurant
  • 24 hours room service
  • Safe in rooms
  • Sauna
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shop
  • Shower
  • Shows or evening entertainment
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: HBO
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • Valet Parking
  • Video Games in Room
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

Philadelphia airport is 23 miles away.

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Breakfast Information

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

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.

Parking Info

Valet Parking $25 Transient $45 overnight

Internet / WiFI

Free WiFi

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Café Mezzanotte – Italian-style café offering espresso and pastries - 0.3 miles
  • Lunch: Tonic Bar and Grille – Modern steakhouse with a casual vibe - 0.2 miles
  • Dinner: La Fia – Cozy bistro with seasonal New American dishes - 0.1 miles
  • Activity: Delaware Art Museum – Explore a collection of American art and illustration - 2 miles

    • Day 2

  • Breakfast: DE.CO – A food hall with a variety of breakfast options - 0.4 miles
  • Lunch: Big Fish Grill on the Riverfront – Seafood spot with river views - 1.5 miles
  • Dinner: Mikimotos – Asian Grill and Sushi Bar with a lively atmosphere - 0.5 miles
  • Activity: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library – Experience an American country estate - 6.5 miles

    • Day 3

  • Breakfast: Brew HaHa! – Local coffee chain with light fare - 0.6 miles
  • Lunch: Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant – Handcrafted beers and American cuisine - 0.3 miles
  • Dinner: Harry's Seafood Grill – High-end seafood dining with a waterfront terrace - 1.4 miles
  • Activity: Brandywine Zoo – Visit a variety of animals in a scenic park setting - 1.2 miles

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.

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Hotel Du Pont

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Hotel Du Pont.

Feel free to use the Hotel Du Pont meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Wilmington event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)		 Size
(sqft.)		 Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout		 Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout		 Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout		 Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout		 U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout		 Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space		 Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout		 Theater
Theater Layout		 Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting		 Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Gold Ballroom 0 x 0 x 0 4300 --/-- -- 250 -- -- -- --/-- 500 800 --
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Gold Ballroom

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
4300 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
0 x 0 x 0 Ft.
Floor Level:
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
    The Conference Center 0 x 0 x 0 7300 --/-- -- 120 50 46 40 --/-- 180 40 --
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    The Conference Center

    Room Type:
    General Meeting Room
    Total Size:
    7300 Sq. Mi
    Dimensions:
    0 x 0 x 0 Ft.
    Floor Level:
    Natural Light?:
    No
    Obstructions?
    No
    Built In Screens?
    No
    Built In Stage?
    No
    Built In A/V?
    No
    Amenities Available
      The Executive Conference Center 0 x 0 x 0 2300 --/-- -- 50 26 22 20 --/-- 50 20 --
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      The Executive Conference Center

      Room Type:
      General Meeting Room
      Total Size:
      2300 Sq. Mi
      Dimensions:
      0 x 0 x 0 Ft.
      Floor Level:
      Natural Light?:
      No
      Obstructions?
      No
      Built In Screens?
      No
      Built In Stage?
      No
      Built In A/V?
      No
      Amenities Available
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        FAQs about Hotel Du Pont

        What time is check in?

        Check in time is 3:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

        What time is check out?

        Check out time is 12:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

        How many rooms does Hotel Du Pont have?

        There are 217 rooms in the property.

        Is there any meeting space at Hotel Du Pont?

        Yes, they have 3 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

        What kind of breakfast is at Hotel Du Pont?

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

        What parking is available at Hotel Du Pont?

        Valet Parking $25 Transient $45 overnight

        How much does internet cost?

        Free WiFi

        Can I get a AAA rate at Hotel Du Pont?

        Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

        Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Hotel Du Pont?

        Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

        Is there a gym at Hotel Du Pont?

        Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

        Can I get a group rate at Hotel Du Pont?

        Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 33.5%.

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