Grand chandeliers illuminate Hotel DuPont's historic lobby, where patterns reflect its storied past. Staff offer tours of the magnificent ballroom and event spaces. Guests can savor exceptional cuisine at Le Cavalier restaurant with its authentic French Brasserie atmosphere.
Located in Downtown Wilmington, a neighborhood in Wilmington, Hotel Du Pont is in the entertainment district and near a boardwalk/promenade. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nemours Mansion and Gardens and Mt. Cuba Center, while The Playhouse on Rodney Square and Grand Opera House are cultural highlights. Delaware Art Museum and Hagley Museum and Library are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Visit our Wilmington travel guide
42 West 11th Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801
What's nearby
Brandywine Valley
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Grand Opera House
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Wilmington Riverwalk
16 min walk - 1.3 km
The Playhouse on Rodney Square
3 min walk - 0.3 km
World Cafe Live at the Queen
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Wilmington, DE (ZWI-Wilmington Train Station)
16 min walk
Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL)
28 min drive
Restaurants
Roost Pub & Kitchen
4 min walk
DE.CO Food Hall
2 min walk
Washington Street Ale House
6 min walk
Basil Bar & Grill
5 min walk
Makers Alley
5 min walk
About this property
Hotel Du Pont
Luxury historic hotel near Grand Opera House
Located close to The Playhouse on Rodney Square and Delaware Art Museum, Hotel Du Pont provides shopping on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Indulge in aromatherapy, a massage, and a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and French cuisine. 2 bars, a 24-hour health club, and a conference center are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
Limo/town car service, full breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge)
Meeting rooms, smoke-free premises, and a gift shop
A ballroom, a banquet hall, and a front-desk safe
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 217 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Designer toiletries and hair dryers
Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Free extra beds, coffee/tea makers, and heating
Awards and affiliations
The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Historic Hotels of America.
Yes, Hotel Du Pont allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 100 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Du Pont?
As of 2026/10/23, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Du Pont on 2026/11/22 start from NT$10,598, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Valet parking is available for USD 45 per night.
What time is check-in at Hotel Du Pont?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Hotel Du Pont?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is Hotel Du Pont located?
Located in Downtown Wilmington, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of The Playhouse on Rodney Square and Grand Opera House. Delaware Art Museum and Nemours Mansion and Gardens are also within 6 mi (10 km). Wilmington, DE (ZWI-Wilmington Train Station) is 16 minutes by foot and Wilmington Station is 17 minutes.
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Reviews
Hotel Du Pont Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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The hotel has a historic presence to it. The bathroom fell into the historic feel. The last update seemed to be from the 1980s. There was a pedestal sink with no shelf or flat surface to put items on. An oval mirror by the sink. There was a bathtub with a shower curtain. The showerhead was new, but the workmanship of the install was not the best. The price of admission did not reflect in the room. The window shades were poorly installed as well. There were two windows and one shade did not operate. The surrounding area had very little interest on the street. There wasn't much of street life.
The staff and room service food were excellent. The amenities (private car service, valet, room service) were excellent. The room itself was not what we expected for $800.
Beautiful property, very nice rooms, conveniently located and walkable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
JAMES
2025/12/11
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms were clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Paul
2026/1/12
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Every employee that we encountered was friendly, professional, and helpful. Our room was clean, spacious, and very comfortable. The Christmas tree in the lobby was beautiful and created a magical, holiday vibe. Breakfast at the restaurant was delicious and plentiful. We loved every minute of our stay.
The experience was wonderful. Beautiful room and helpful and friendly staff.We stayed here last eight years ago, and again it was a wonderful experience. With one exception. On our last visit, dinner and breakfast were truly exceptional, attentive staff and delicious food served in an atmosphere of quiet elegance. The staff are still wonderful and the food is exceptional. But now there is an extremely noisy bar with excessively loud music which made conversation very difficult.
This is an upscale old hotel with a great restaurant and bar. Love staying at the DuPont while in Wilmington.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Anne Marie
2026/1/8
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The gentleman at the desk when we arrived late was so sweet and made us feel very welcomed. He had our keys ready and asked if we needed anything since it was late, offered us a late check out to allow us to sleep in. Beautiful room and the bed was so comfortable. Highly recommend.
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.
Amazing stay! Exceptionally clean! Very comfortable beds, very friendly and courteous staff. We were there for my nephews wedding, after party and brunch on Sunday. All of our meals were absolutely fabulous.