Brandywine River Hotel

2.5 star property

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Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
1609 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA, 19317
  • Chadds Ford Village & Barn Shops
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Brandywine River Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Longwood Gardens
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Honeymoon Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Elite Suite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

King Fireside Jetted Tub Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Queen Fireside, single person jetted tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(71 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Chadds Ford

When you stay at Brandywine River Hotel in Chadds Ford, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from Chadds Ford Village & Barn Shops and 6 minutes by foot from Brandywine River Museum. .This hotel is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Longwood Gardens and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library.

What's nearby

  • Chadds Ford Village & Barn Shops - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Brandywine River Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Brandywine Battlefield - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Longwood Gardens - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • West Chester University of Pennsylvania - 14 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Media Elwyn Station - 16 min drive
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪P.J. Whelihan's Pub + Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Freddy's Frozen Custard - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Not Your Average Joe's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Brandywine River Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Chadds Ford Village & Barn Shops
Brandywine River Hotel offers 39 accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 39 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Chadds Ford? This hotel has 2000 square feet (186 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Brandywine River Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle storage

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (2,000 square foot of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 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 and cash
Property Registration Number 92-1243832

Property is also known as

Brandywine Hotel
Brandywine River Chadds Ford
Brandywine River Hotel
Brandywine River Hotel Chadds Ford
Brandywine River Hotel Hotel
Brandywine River Hotel Chadds Ford
Brandywine River Hotel Hotel Chadds Ford

Brandywine River Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 609 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the room was very comfortable and the staff was pleasant and helpful. Enjoyed the continental breakfast in a bright and cozy atmosphere. Unfortunately some of the "walkable restaurants" were not open on Mondays.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jo

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Real easy walk to good breakfast cafe and 3 good restaurants. Almost across the street from the Branywine Art Museum
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larissa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a really sweet hotel with a friendly staff. We will visit this area again and this will be our hotel of choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keely

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, small and quiet hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
the room were lovely and clean. The staff were wonderful. they answered every question quickly. They know the area and suggested some locations to visit. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good room and perfect breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Lacrosse tournament

It was great! We were in town for a lacrosse tournament. Room was clean. Easy checkin and front desk associates were incredibly friendly and helpful. Location is very convenient to places to eat and shop.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Allyn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Longwood Gardens. Parking was tough late at night
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

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

Clean and friendly

Slightly dated but clean and solid. Few options for gluten-/dairy-free at breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Real flowers in the arrangements, and many other extra touches
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanna

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

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

Stay more than once!

What a special hotel! It’s unique and extraordinary, with fresh flowers inside and out, and kind staff. I was thrilled when I arrived and saw what I had booked! You never know what you’re going to find, and I was extremely satisfied.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

JOHN

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

NO AIR CONDITIONING NOT FOR ME

THE hotel doesnt have air conditioning. Even with the cool weather we still need it sleeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heli

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints other than need warmer blancets.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas, Northampton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful front room. Friendly staff. Breakfast had mainly sugary items.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely, safe, quiet refuge

A lovely overnight refuge. Very charming. Helpful, friendly staff. Accommodating to disabled person & the jacuzzi was wonderful. Breakfast room is adorable. The breakfast was so-so. I will likely go back with my husband. I will stay here again when I return to Longwood Gardens.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kyle

Travelled with family
Super quiet, bright and clean, friendly staff, easy check in and out!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025