HOTEL DU PONT

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42 West 11th Street Wilmington, DE 19801

Promotions

Winter Wedding Wonderland

$10,000.00 - $100,000.00
12/23/2024 – 12/30/2024

Superb Savings

$209.00
Multiple dates available

Need dates

  • 10/13/202410/14/2024
  • 10/20/202410/21/2024
  • 10/27/202410/28/2024

Ratings

Northstar
5
AAA
3

Awards

Charter Member of Historic Hotels of America Preferred Hotels and Resorts Lifestyle Collection U.S. News and World Report Best Hotels 2023 & #1 in Delaware Best of Delaware 2023 Editor's Pick for Best Hotel & Wedding Venue Best of Delaware 2023 Reader's Choice for Best French Cuisine - Upstate Conde Nast Traveler 2023 Readers' Choice Top 15 Hotels in the Mid Atlantic Historic Hotels of America Best Historic Restaurant 2020 Best of the Knot - 2023 Best Hotels for food- Food & Wine Magazine - 2023 USA Today- 10 Best Hotel Restaurants

Venue Highlights

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box

Facilities

  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference
  • VIP services

AV capabilities

  • AV equipment
  • High speed internet
  • Onsite AV staff

Recreational activities

  • Health club
  • Spa or salon

Venue accessibility

  • Bus
  • Taxi
  • Train

Equipment

  • Dance floor
  • Loading dock
  • Piano
  • Portable heaters
  • Staging area

Distance from airport

  • 18.4 mi. from venue

Parking

  • Valet parking$45.00 / day

HOTEL DU PONT Meeting Space

Total meeting space12,062 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms6
Largest room4,295 sq. ft.
Second largest room2,540 sq. ft.
Space (Private)25,000 sq. ft.
Filters

Guest Rooms

Total guest rooms217
Single (1 bed)188
Double (2 beds)18
Suites11
Single (1 bed) rate$149.00 – $399.00
Double (2 beds) rate$149.00 – $399.00
Occupancy rate10%

Local Attractions

Philadelphia international Airport

19 minutes away
To HOTEL DU PONT: -Take I-95 South into Delaware (approximately 15 miles). -Follow I-95 South to Exit 7A marked "52 South, Delaware Avenue." -This is 11th Street. The Hotel is 7 blocks ahead, on the right.
8000 Essington Avenue
Philadelphia, PA, US 19153

Riverfront Wilmington

1 mi. away
Walk or jog along the beautiful 1.3-mile riverfront path that leads to Wilmington's best outdoor attractions. Stroll the banks of the Delaware River to the Constitution Yards Beer Garden, Delaware Children's Museum, Penn Cinema IMAX and the Delaware Contemporary Art Museum. Catch a Wilmington Blue Rocks minor league baseball game or sample beer at Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant. Find your serenity at the 212-acre Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge.
815 Justison Street
Wilmington, DE, US 19801

Amtrak Train Station

6 blocks away
Located on Front Street between French and Walnut Streets in downtown Wilmington, the Wilmington Station is served by Amtrak trains along the Northeast Corridor going south to Baltimore and Washington, D.C., and going north to Philadelphia, New York, and Boston, the Silver Star and the Silver Meteor to Florida, and the Cardinal to Chicago.
100 S French St
Wilmington, DE, US 19801

Nemours Mansion & Garden

4 mi. away
The Nemours Mansion and Gardens is a 300-acre country estate with formal gardens and a classical French chateau style home. The mansion contains 105 rooms spread over five floors occupying nearly 47,000 square feet.
850 Alapocas Drive
Alapocas, DE, US 19803

Longwood Gardens

11 mi. away
Longwood Gardens consists of over 1,077 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, United States in the Brandywine Creek Valley. It is one of the premier botanical gardens in the United States and is open to visitors year-round to enjoy exotic plants and horticulture (both indoor and outdoor), events and performances, seasonal and themed attractions, as well as take part in educational lectures, courses, and workshops
1001 Longwood Rd.
Kennett, PA, US 19348

Hagley Museum & Library

3 mi. away
Located on 235 acres along the banks of the Brandywine in Wilmington, Delaware, Hagley is the site of the gunpowder works founded by E. I. du Pont in 1802. This example of early American industry includes restored mills, a workers' community, and the ancestral home and gardens of the du Pont family.
200 Hagley Road
Wilmington, DE, US 19807

Winterthur Museum & Garden

6 mi. away
Founded by Henry Francis du Pont, Winterthur (pronounced “winter-tour”) is the premier museum of American decorative arts, reflecting both early America and the du Pont family’s life here. Its 60-acre naturalistic garden is among the country’s best, and its research library serves scholars from around the world. We invite you to visit and explore this place of beauty, history, and learning.
5105 Kennett Pike (Route 52)
Winterthur, DE, US 19735

Delaware Art Museum

1 mi. away
Like a “jewel box,” the Delaware Art Museum’s contemporary environment serves as an elegant backdrop to a dazzling display of art. Enjoy a magnificent collection of British Pre-Raphaelite paintings—the largest of its kind in America. Discover dramatic images of pirate battles and folklore tales in the illustrations of Wilmington-native Howard Pyle. View remarkable masterpieces by American artists such as John Sloan, N.C. Wyeth, Raphaelle Peale, Winslow Homer, Thomas Eakins, Marsden Hartley, Edward Hopper, Louise Nevelson, Jim Dine, and Dale Chihul
2301 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, DE, US 19806

More

Since 1913, HOTEL DUPONT has been the landmark destination for meetings and events in Wilmington, Delaware. The 12-story Italian Renaissance hotel features 217 rooms and suites, state-of-the-art meeting and event facilities, a brand new fitness center, Currie spa & salon, and on-site dining options. Embracing its extraordinary architecture within the hotel's restored historic venue, Le Cavalier at the Green Room is winning praise for its menu of French classics with modern, unexpected twists. Nestled in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic in Wilmington, Delaware, the HOTEL DU PONT is easily accessible from New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, DC. We are located just 20 minutes from the Philadelphia International Airport, 8 blocks from the Amtrak train station and 3 blocks from I-95. Boasting 19 event spaces totaling more than 25,000 square feet of versatile meeting and function space including an expansive Conference Center, break out rooms, private dining rooms, a dedicated legal suite and two banquet-ready ballrooms, HOTEL DU PONT can accommodate groups of any size from 4 to 400. Our flexible meeting rooms can be set in a variety of configurations, including conference style, theater style and schoolroom style, depending on your needs. Our on-site events team is experienced and imaginative, delivering personalized service and ensuring no detail is overlooked. We offer a complete range of business services including high-speed internet access, audio-visual support, inventive catering and a Business Center with computers, copiers and fax machines to ensure flawless execution of your event.

Seasonality

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High season
Oct 1 – Nov 30
Apr 1 – Jun 30
Shoulder season
Sep 1 – Sep 30
Dec 1 – Dec 31
Low season
Jan 1 – Mar 31
Jul 1 – Aug 31

Additional Information

Experience the grand luxury and timeless allure of the HOTEL DU PONT - one of the East Coast's most historic hotels. Located in downtown Wilmington, Delaware, we are a true original in the heart of the picturesque Brandywine Valley close to local attractions including Longwood Gardens, Winterthur Museum and Gardens, the Delaware Art Museum, Nemours Estate and Wilmington's thriving dining scene. The hotel's distinctive venues evoke both sophisticated, modern elegance and Gilded Age grandeur. Whatever the occasion - Corporate Meeting | Sales Conference | Product Launch | Team Building| Focus Group | Mock Trial | Wedding | Anniversary | Shower | Birthday | Reunion | Retirement | Graduation | Mitzvah | Formal | Fundraiser | Memorial or Repast | Holiday Party | Awards + Achievement Ceremony | Cocktail Reception | Rehearsal Dinner | Micro Event - we pride ourselves on creating memorable events that impress without the stress.