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Hotel Du Pont

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near The Playhouse on Rodney Square

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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42 West 11th Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801
  • Place, The Playhouse on Rodney Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Opera House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Wilmington Riverwalk
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Heritage)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Heritage)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (1200 SqFt)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Suite (ADA COMPLIANT)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Wilmington

City center stay.A stay at this Downtown Wilmington hotel places you steps from The Playhouse on Rodney Square and within a 5-minute walk of Grand Opera House. Also, Delaware Art Museum is within 3 miles (5 km) and Nemours Mansion and Gardens is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • The Playhouse on Rodney Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grand Opera House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Brandywine Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • World Cafe Live at the Queen - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Wilmington Riverwalk - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, DE (ZWI-Wilmington Train Station) - 16 min walk
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brew Ha-Ha! - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wilma’s - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪DE.CO Food Hall - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Cavalier - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Nomad Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Du Pont

4.5-star luxury hotel near The Playhouse on Rodney Square
Hotel Du Pont offers its guests a full-service spa and a 24-hour health club. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Business amenities include 19 meeting rooms, coworking spaces, and limo/town car service. Event space at this hotel measures 25000 square feet (2323 square meters) and includes a conference center. Gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury Hotel Du Pont. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4.5-star Wilmington hotel is smoke free.

  • 217 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 25000 sq ft of conference space
  • 2323 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1913
  • Deli
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Coffee shop
Hotel Du Pont offers 217 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. 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.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include facials and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open select days.

Awards and affiliations

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 175 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Full-service spa
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Hotel Du Pont Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 408 out of 653 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 653 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 653 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 653 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 653 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would have given 5stars all around but for the empty body wash container attached to the wall in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter J

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just perfect…
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashutosh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

Old school charm!

Wonderful experience! The Hotel DuPont is a lovely hotel that harkens back to the Gilded Age! Very well maintained with a friendly and helpful staff. The restaurant is very good (and elegant) and it is walking distance to all the fun bars and restaurants on Market Street.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin, Chestnut Hill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Housekeeping came by around 930am We told them we would be leaving around 1030. They really never came back. We saw someone who gave us towels but that was it.
One of the ballroom walls
Ceiling in lobby
Riverfront walk
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

This is not a 5-star hotel!

This hotel has long since passed its prime! It's probably the only so-called 5-star hotel that charges $437.90(incidentals) for a single night's stay! What a scandal!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sid

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jaime Anne

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elegant updated historic hotel in good location. Spacious room and bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DARIO ANTONIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

phil

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay for college graduation. The restaurant was great and accommodating. The bar was superb.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was overpriced given the condition of the bathroom. It had not been updated since the 80s. Plus the maid staff was not as professional as you want when staying in a $600 plus a night hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dejan, Reston

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, very nice rooms, conveniently located and walkable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025