Nightly rates from £280.31
Rate based on Check-in 27 Jun 2012 Check-out 29 Jun 2012
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.4
out of 5
8 reviews
Good Business Hotel

DuPont Hotel always meets a high standard. Its consistency is its attractiveness. See full review

  • Traveler25
  • 16 Nov 2011
Lovely Weekend in Wilmington

The room was spacious and had been recently updated. We did an historical package that included... See full review

  • HiddenGemFinder
  • 12 Apr 2011
The newly restored Hotel du Pont has hosted travelers since 1913. The awardwinning 4 Star, 4 Diamond hotel is located in downtown Wilmington, conveniently situated in the heart of the historic Brandywine Valley midway between New York and Washington DC, and only a 25-minute drive from the Philadelphia International Airport. The luxuriously restored oversized guestrooms received the International Gold Key Design Award for the best guest room design in the world. The elegant "Green Room" offers outstanding French Continental cuisine, while the "Brandywine Room" features classic American specialties served in an intimate atmosphere amidst three generations of original Wyeth paintings. The entire property is graced with original art work. Afternoon tea, a luncheon buffet and evening cocktails with complimentary hors d' oeuvres are served in the Lobby Lounge. 23 miles from Philadelphia International Airport, 30 minutes from Philadelphia, 2 hours from Washington, DC, 2 hours from New York City, 1 hour from Baltimore. The hotel is convenient to I-95 and Wilmington's Amtrak railroad station.

Hotel du Pont Rooms

Accommodations
Richly appointed oversized room with separate sitting area. Residential feel with warm peach and beige tones. Spacious bathroom of Corian and marble with separate vanity area. Leather inlaid desk large enough to accommodate a computer and FAX machine.
Suites
Understated elegant one bedroom suites. Richly appointed complete with living and dining areas, mahogony cabinetry, large master bedroom with four poster bed, separate vanity. Four telephones with two having dual phone line.
Room Amenities
Description not provided

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Nearby airports
Philadelphia International Airport, (PHL), 23.00, MI, S;
Area description
City Center

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Accessible facilities
  • Air Conditioned
  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • Babysitting/Child Services
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Barber Shop
  • Barber/Beauty Shop
  • Business Center
  • Cable or Sat. TV
  • Car Rental Desk
  • Concierge
  • Express Checkout
  • Fitness Center or Spa
  • Fitness Room
  • Free Newspaper
  • Gift Shop
  • Golf
  • Guest Laundromat
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • Health Club
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Iron
  • Laundry Service
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Mini Bar
  • Modem Lines in Room
  • Multilingual
  • Porters
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safe
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Shops/Commercial Services
  • Telephone
  • Tennis
  • Turndown Service
  • TV

Dining

The Green Room
French continental cuisine in an elegantly formal setting enhanced with opulant gold chandeliers. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily and Sundy Brunch.
The Grill
Casual cafeteria-style eatery open Monday through Friday for breakfast and lunch only.
The Lobby Lounge
Casual dining decorated with Queen Ann-style chairs and small tables clustered around a baby grand piano,original art and brass sconces. Serves luncheon afternoon tea buffet and a la carte service in addition to cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while enjoying live music.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by ebookers

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Guest Reviews (8)

Ratings and reviews for Hotel du Pont

Overall score

4.4 / 5
8 out of 8
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4.3
Hotel staff:
4.4
Room comfort:
4.3
Location:
4.5
Value:
4.3

88% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Hotel du Pont

Reviewer score

5
Traveler25
Business
NY
16 Nov 2011

Good Business Hotel

DuPont Hotel always meets a high standard. Its consistency is its attractiveness.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Hotel du Pont

Reviewer score

4
HiddenGemFinder
New York, NY
12 Apr 2011

Lovely Weekend in Wilmington

The room was spacious and had been recently updated. We did an historical package that included tickets to museums we might have otherwise missed.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: In Hotel

Afternoon tea is a must!

Review of Hotel du Pont

Reviewer score

3
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pa
16 Nov 2009

nice charm, with no ok service

The rooms carpet was dirty, the service was ok at best. Had Dinner in the Green room and they said they would do something for my wifes b-day and they did nothing.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Hotel du Pont

Reviewer score

3
K&M
Maryland
20 Oct 2009

It was ok

There were a few issues with the room (lights out, needed a LAN connection for our laptop) but the staff addressed them quickly. There is a charge for Wifi but internet is free and they will provide a cord. The bed was rather soft which caused both my husband and I to wake up with a stiff back. Don't touch anything in the mini bar unless you plan on paying for it. Even if you remove a soda and immediately put it back, you are charged for it.(???) No plastic liner for the ice bucket (ewww)

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Hotel du Pont

Reviewer score

5
Cris
Boise, ID
22 Jun 2009

Wonderful classic hotel

Decided to spend a little more to stay in this classically beautiful old hotel. Staff was exceptionally helpful and considerate. Food delicious. Rooms quiet and clean with tall ceilings. A very nice gift store was downstairs, as was a first class jewelry store: J.E.Caldwell & Co.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Time-saving tip: Not Applicable

Hotel arranged for their valet to drive me the short distance to the train station gratis. No worries about getting there.

Review of Hotel du Pont

Reviewer score

5
Kelly
Colorado Springs, CO
20 Jul 2007

Very Nice

Nice clean hotel with very large room. Felt as though we were staying in a place that should have been more expensive for what got. Very nice bathroom too.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Doubletree....offers a small breakfast buffet

Review of Hotel du Pont

Reviewer score

5
Pat
Cincinnati, OH
23 Apr 2007

beautiful historic hotel

The Hotel Dupont is a lovely historic hotel that has all of the amenities you could wish for. The room was huge with a sitting area and a sleeping area. The TV was in a cabinet that swiveled so you could view it from the sitting area or the bed. The bed linens were lovely and there were spa robes and slippers. The bathroom was huge, which is not always the case in historic hotels. It had both a soaking tub AND a glass enclosed shower; as well as ample space around the sink. Right outside of the bathroom was a dressing table with a magnifying mirror for applying makeup. The common areas, lobby and restaurant, were breathtaking and beautifully restored. Staff was gracious and accommodating. It will always be our first choice when staying in Wilmington.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Hotel du Pont

Reviewer score

5
Susan
Portland, ME
15 Apr 2007

A grand hotel

The Hotel DuPont was gorgeous. It reminded us of other famous older, but renovated, hotels. The turndown feature was an added treat. The value for the money was excellent. We would have expected to pay much more for this class of hotel. We only ate breakfast at the hotel, but that was wonderful, too.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

Don't miss Longwood Gardens and Winterthur Museum, our reason for coming to Wilmington and DuPont country.

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