Hotel Du Pont, Wilmington
Overview
Located just moments from DuPont Building, the charming 4-star Hotel Du Pont Wilmington ensures hassle-free stays by offering 24-hour front desk assistance and wake-up service. Opened in 1913, the smoke-free hotel welcomes guests in the Downtown district and boasts an ideal location near a train station.
Location
This Wilmington hotel is situated near the entertainment district of Wilmington, approximately a 10-minute ride from and Russell Peterson Wildlife Refuge. Rockford Park stands 2.7 km from the renowned Du Pont Wilmington.
The accommodation is also a short way from Citizens Bank Park. Nemours Estate is nearly a 15-minute drive from the welcoming Hotel Du Pont.
For those travelling from afar, New Castle airport is 15 minutes' drive away.
Rooms
The smoke-free rooms at the hotel are fitted with high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, some of them feature sound-proofed windows. Guests can also use a spa bathtub and a sink, along with such amenities as bathrobes and a shower cap.
Eat & Drink
A French restaurant at this Wilmington property serves French specialities. Drinks are available at the snack bar. Washington Street Ale House, situated in close proximity to the hotel, is a perfect place to enjoy American cuisine.
Leisure & Business
Guests can also benefit from a golf course, along with a health club and a full-service spa provided at this hotel. Sports lovers can participate in winery tours arranged by the Du Pont Wilmington. Business travellers are welcome to use a 24/7 business centre offered on site.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Paid valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Recommended for:
Cocktail classesLearn how to mix the perfect drink with the hotel's expert mixologists.
Wine tastingsSample some of the finest wines from local vineyards and around the world.
Art exhibitsBrowse the hotel's private art collection, featuring works by renowned artists such as N.C. Wyeth and Howard Pyle.
High tea serviceEnjoy a traditional tea service complete with finger sandwiches, scones, and pastries in the hotel's elegant Gold Ballroom.
Cooking classesJoin the hotel's professional chefs in the kitchen for a hands-on cooking lesson.
Private dining in the wine cellarDine in the hotel's exclusive wine cellar, surrounded by rare and vintage bottles of wine.
- Jazz nights
- Afternoon tea dance
- Private spa treatments
- Historical tours
- Cigar and whiskey tastings
- Fitness classes
- Rooftop garden tour
- Mystery dinner theater
Location
Convenient Location
The area is near Rodney Square, Delaware History Museum, and Brandywine Creek, ideal for visitors.
Historic District
The downtown Wilmington district features historic sites, including St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church and the DuPont Building.
Local Bites to Try
Big Fish Grill, Iron Hill Brewery, and Banks' Seafood Kitchen offer a variety of American and seafood dishes.
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