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Since 1913, HOTEL DU PONT has been the landmark destination for meetings and events in Wilmington, Delaware. This 12-story Italian Renaissance hotel features 217 guestrooms and suites, including newly debuted Signature Suites, reimagined Luxury Rooms, and refreshed Heritage Rooms, along with revitalized meeting spaces that blend historic grandeur with elevated modern comfort. Guests also enjoy enhanced in-room experiences with upgraded bedding and linens, modernized climate-control systems, refreshed textiles, and intuitive amenities designed to support comfort throughout multi-day programs. Perfectly positioned in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic, HOTEL DU PONT is easily accessible from major Northeast and Mid-Atlantic hubs, including New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, DC. The hotel sits just 20 minutes from Philadelphia International Airport, eight blocks from the Amtrak station, and three blocks from I-95. With 25 distinct event spaces totaling more than 25,000 square feet, HOTEL DU PONT offers unmatched versatility for programs of any size—from executive board meetings to multi-day conferences and grand ballroom events. The expansive Conference Center is complemented by spaces designed specifically for legal groups, multiple breakout rooms, private dining rooms, and two historic ballrooms—the iconic Gold Ballroom and the stately Du Barry Ballroom—each providing an elegant backdrop for large general sessions or sophisticated social functions. Meeting rooms can be customized in a variety of configurations and planners benefit from an experienced on-site events team known for personalized service and detailed execution. The hotel offers comprehensive business and production support, including high-speed internet access, modern audiovisual capabilities and inventive catering to ensure seamless delivery of every event.
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- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
- AV capabilities
- Video conference
- VIP services
- Health club
- Spa or salon
- Bus
- Taxi
- Train
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Portable heaters
- Staging area
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
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Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Crescent rounds (Cabaret) | Hollow square | Royal conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4,295 sq. ft. 48.6 x 88.4 sq. ft. | 27.3 ft. | 330 | 65 | 400 | - | 500 | 250 | - | 200 | 90 | - | |
2,540 sq. ft. 48 x 53 sq. ft. | 14 ft. | 225 | 45 | 160 | - | 225 | 140 | - | 85 | 48 | - | |
1,635 sq. ft. 48.4 x 33.8 sq. ft. | 14 ft. | 100 | - | 100 | - | 75 | - | - | 60 | - | - | |
1,150 sq. ft. 49 x 24 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 120 | 28 | 80 | - | 100 | 70 | - | 40 | - | - | |
1,012 sq. ft. 46 x 22 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 20 | - | - | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
1,260 sq. ft. 36 x 35 sq. ft. | 10.6 ft. | 80 | 24 | - | - | 80 | 54 | 20 | - | - | - | |
525 sq. ft. 17 x 31 sq. ft. | 8.5 ft. | 30 | 20 | - | - | 30 | 20 | 20 | - | - | - | |
525 sq. ft. 17 x 31 sq. ft. | 8.5 ft. | 30 | - | 24 | - | 30 | 30 | 18 | - | - | - | |
367 sq. ft. 12 x 17 sq. ft. | 8.6 ft. | 18 | 12 | - | - | 18 | 8 | 14 | - | - | - |
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Experience the timeless allure and grand luxury of HOTEL DU PONT, one of the East Coast’s most storied historic hotels. Located in downtown Wilmington, Delaware, the hotel offers a true sense of place in the heart of the Brandywine Valley, just moments from celebrated cultural attractions such as Longwood Gardens, Winterthur Museum & Gardens, the Delaware Art Museum, Nemours Estate, and Wilmington’s vibrant dining scene.
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Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes. The hotel has eliminated plastic straws and stirrers and transitioned to bulk amenities. We continue to reduce single-use plastics wherever possible.
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
No
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Yes
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, all washable items (covers, bathrobe, sheets...) are washed and replaced between each guest arrival. Surfaces are cleaned and disinfected between each guest arrival.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Community engagement initiatives are included within the publicly available sustainability reports: https://pmhotelgroup.com/sustainability/
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
HOTEL DU PONT is committed to fostering an inclusive culture, ensuring equitable opportunities for associates, and supporting diverse communities through hiring, training, and community partnerships.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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