Hotel Du Pont, Wilmington

Hotel Du Pont - A Historic 4-Star Hotel with French Dining and 25000 Square Feet of Event Space

Built in 1913, this landmark Wilmington hotel features 217 rooms and suites with deep-soaking tubs and sitting areas. The property houses Le Cavalier, a modern French brasserie serving Provencal-inspired cuisine, alongside Spark'd Creative Pastry bakery and the DECO food hall with 8 restaurant stalls. A 24-hour fitness center offers Peloton bikes and strength training equipment, while Currie Hair, Skin & Nails spa provides beauty treatments in a vintage 1900s setting. The Conference Center contains nine meeting rooms accommodating up to 180 guests, complemented by executive meeting spaces and two ballrooms. Located 0.5 miles from central Wilmington, the hotel stands within walking distance of the Grand Opera House, Delaware Children's Museum, and Riverwalk.

Pros

Houses 25000 square feet of versatile event space with state-of-the-art technology

Features a modern French brasserie and food hall with 8 restaurant options

Historic architecture includes hand-carved wood details and imported European chandeliers

Walking distance to major cultural attractions and the Wilmington Riverwalk

Cons

18.5 miles from Philadelphia International Airport

Valet parking costs $40 per night