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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07/27/2026 - 07/28/2026
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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
World Cafe Live at the Queen - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Brandywine Park - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Wilmington Riverwalk - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Brandywine Zoo - 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
Saint Francis Hospital - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Daniel S. Frawley Stadium - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Chase Center on the Riverfront - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Alapocas Run State Park - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Chase Fieldhouse - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi

The nearest airports are:
Wilmington, DE (ILG-New Castle) - 12.2 km / 7.6 mi
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

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

The Hotel du Pont welcomes your entire family -- so feel free to bring your pet along! A fee of $100 per night for one pet will be added to your room rate. For the convenience of all, please review our guidelines: Kindly indicate your intention of traveling with your pet upon making your room reservation, as well as upon your arrival. Your pet should be house-broken. Your pet should remain leashed at all times while in public areas. Your pet may not be left unattended in your room. If your plans do not allow you to take your pet with you, our Concierge will be happy to assist you with arranging pet sitting services. Every effort should be made to refrain your pet from disturbing other guests. While staff are servicing your room, your pet should be with you and out of the room, or securely caged in the room with you present. Pet accidents should be reported immediately to Housekeeping. A cleaning fee may be applied to your folio by Housekeeping. Cats must have their own litter tray.

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

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