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42 W. 11th St. Wilmington, Delaware 19801
The original property opened in 1913. A member of Historic Hotels of America since 1989.
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January 15, 1913, saw the opening of Wilmington’s HOTEL DU PONT, one of the most lavish hotels of America’s Gilded Age and an immediate rival to Europe’s finest hotels. In its first week, 25,000 visitors toured the elegant rooms to see their rich woodwork, terrazzo floors, handcrafted chandeliers, and gilded hallways, which had been created by a host of French and Italian craftsmen. Breathtaking scenery and a wealth of history and cultural attractions are a short drive from this magnificent 12-story Renaissance-style hotel in Wilmington, DE.
HOTEL DU PONT has been named to these Historic Hotels of America Top 25 Lists
The 2025 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Romantic Hotels
The 2024 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Magnificent Gingerbread Display
The 2024 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Afternoon Tea Experiences
The 2024 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Where Women Made History
The 2023 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Magnificent Gingerbread Displays
The 2023 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Unique Culinary Heritage and Culinary Traditions
The 2023 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Where Women Made History
The 2023 Historic Hotels of America Top 25 Afternoon Tea Experiences
The 2022 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Unique Culinary Heritage and Culinary Traditions
The 2021 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Magnificent Gingerbread Displays
Location Map
Discover Rodney Square, the Delaware Art Museum, Nemours Mansion and Gardens, Rockwood Museum, and Brandywine Park just moments away.
Discover
Discover the Gold Ballroom at the HOTEL DU PONT.
Explore
Explore the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library.
Experience
Experience the Delaware Art Museum.
