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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Room with view
21 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Superior Room, 1 King Bed
21 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
24-hour business centre
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Shopping on site
  • Total number of rooms - 217
  • Number of floors - 12
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired Internet
  • Year Built – 1913
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space size (feet) - 25000
  • Conference space size (meters) - 2323
  • Number of meeting rooms - 22
  • Conference centre
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • 24-hour health club
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Covered parking
  • Uncovered parking
  • Food and water bowls

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Languages spoken

  • English
  • German
  • Spanish

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

Hotel Du Pont offers 217 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. This Wilmington hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Espresso maker
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Pay films
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free bottled water
  • Premium TV channels
  • Slippers
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired Internet
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Rollaway/extra beds (free)
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Champagne service

Where to Eat

To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

The Green Room - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

The Lobby Lounge - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Health or beauty spa nearby

Spa Services

  • Number of treatment rooms 1
  • Massages

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Security system

LGBTQIA friendly

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

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 sanitisation practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Fees

Optional extras

  • 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.

Hotel Names

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We should mention

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).

Awards & Affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Historic Hotels of America.

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