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HOTEL DU PONT

42 West 11th Street, Wilmington, DE, USA, 19801
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About us

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.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandOther AffiliationPreferred Hotels & Resorts
Built1913
Renovated2022
Total meeting space12,062 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms217
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

Awards

Industry 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

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

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Apr 01 - Jun 30Oct 01 - Nov 30
Shoulder season
Dec 01 - Dec 31Sep 01 - Sep 30
Low season
Jan 01 - Mar 31Jul 01 - Aug 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
12,062 sq. ft.
Largest room
4,295 sq. ft.
Space (private)
25,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
6
Second largest room
2,540 sq. ft.
Seating capacity
500

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet 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
-
400
500
250
-
200
90
-
1,635 sq. ft.
48.4 x 33.8 sq. ft.
14 ft.
100
-
100
75
--
60
--
2,540 sq. ft.
48 x 53 sq. ft.
14 ft.
250
45
180
250
140
-
85
60
-
2,340 sq. ft.
52 x 45 sq. ft.
12 ft.
180
44
120
180
180
56
-
54
56
1,260 sq. ft.
36 x 35 sq. ft.
10.6 ft.
80
24
-
80
54
20
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525 sq. ft.
17 x 31 sq. ft.
8.5 ft.
18
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18
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1,102 sq. ft.
38 x 29 sq. ft.
8 ft.
54
24
48
54
45
28
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527 sq. ft.
14.3 x 37 sq. ft.
10 ft.
40
-
40
40
-
24
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270 sq. ft.
15.2 x 17.1 sq. ft.
10 ft.
10
-
10
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10
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Meeting room floor plans

Odessa Room
Ballroom foyer
King Sejong
Blake/Mouton

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
217
Single (1 bed)
188
Single (1 bed) rate
$149.00 - $399.00
Double (2 beds)
18
Double (2 beds) rate
$149.00 - $399.00
Suites
11
Occupancy rate
10%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 18.4 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $45.00/day )

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Philadelphia international Airport
Philadelphia international Airport
19 mins
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
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Amtrak Train Station
Amtrak Train Station
6 blks
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
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Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens
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1001 Longwood Rd.
Kennett, PA, US 19348
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Winterthur Museum & Garden
Winterthur Museum & Garden
6 mi
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
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Riverfront Wilmington
Riverfront Wilmington
1 mi
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
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Nemours Mansion & Garden
Nemours Mansion & Garden
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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
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Hagley Museum & Library
Hagley Museum & Library
3 mi
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
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Delaware Art Museum
Delaware Art Museum
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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
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Brandywine River Museum
Brandywine River Museum
10 mi
An outstanding collection of American art housed in a nineteenth-century mill with a dramatic steel and glass addition overlooking the banks of the Brandywine River. Renowned for its holdings of the Wyeth family of artists, the museum features galleries dedicated to the work of N.C., Andrew and Jamie Wyeth.
1 Hoffman's Mill Rd
Chadds Ford, PA, US 19317
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Old New Castle
Old New Castle
6 mi
The historic town of Old New Castle, Delaware, established in 1651, is 10 minutes from Rodney Square at the center of Wilmington. The wonderful thing about Old New Castle is that it's real, not a colonial recreation. It is where you'll find great examples of colonial, Dutch and Federal architecture that are actually lived in by 21st century people.
40 E 3rd St
New Castle, DE, US 19720
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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.

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HOTEL DU PONT Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated HOTEL DU PONT's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does HOTEL DU PONT have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is HOTEL DU PONT and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to HOTEL DU PONT's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at HOTEL DU PONT developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, CDC, State of Delaware and PM Hotel Group
Does HOTEL DU PONT clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, CDC approved disinfectants are used to sanitize these areas several times throughout the day.
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