Hotel Du Pont

11th and Market Street

Wilmington, DE US

Rating: 4 , 4 STAR

The newly restored Hotel du Pont has hosted travelers since 1913. The awardwinning 4 Star, 4 Diamond hotel is located in downtown Wilmington, conveniently situated in the heart of the historic Brandywine Valley midway between New York and Washington DC, and only a 25-minute drive from the Philadelphia International Airport. The luxuriously restored oversized guestrooms received the International Gold Key Design Award for the best guest room design in the world. The elegant "Green Room" offers outstanding French Continental cuisine, while the "Brandywine Room" features classic American specialties served in an intimate atmosphere amidst three generations of original Wyeth paintings. The entire property is graced with original art work. Afternoon tea, a luncheon buffet and evening cocktails with complimentary hors d' oeuvres are served in the Lobby Lounge.

Room Information

Guest Rooms

Richly appointed oversized room with separate sitting area. Residential feel with warm peach and beige tones. Spacious bathroom of Corian and marble with separate vanity area. Leather inlaid desk large enough to accommodate a computer and FAX machine. Four telephones with two having two telephone lines. Voice mail in three languages, VCR, mini-bar, separate bath and shower. * 188 king-sized beds * 18 double-double beds * 130 no smoking rooms * 8 handicap-accessible rooms

Suites

Understated elegant one bedroom suites. Richly appointed complete with living and dining areas, mahogony cabinetry, large master bedroom with four poster bed, separate vanity. Four telephones with two having dual phone line. Two VCR's, voice mail in three languages, mini-bar, full bath with large jacuzzi and two separate sinks, spacious marble shower. * 9 one-bedroom suites * 2 two-bedroom suites

Directions

Philadelphia on I-95 South

* Take I-95 South through Chester to Wilmington. * Follow I-95 south to Exit 7A marked "52 South, Delaware Avenue" * Follow exit road (11th Street) to intersection with Delaware Avenue marked "52 South Business District" * At the Delaware Avenue intersection, bear left, continuing on 11th Street. * Follow 11th Street through four traffic lights. At the fifth light (intersection of 11th & Market) turn right. Hotel du Pont is on the right. Valet Parking is available at the Hotel entrance. For self-parking, turn left on Orange Street; Car Park is on the left.

Downstate Delaware

* Take Route 13 North, into Wilmington. * Follow signs marked "North Business, Route 13" to the eighth traffic light. * At the eighth light, make a left onto 10th Street. * Follow 10th Street three blocks to Orange Street, make a right on Orange. * Next block is 11th Street. Turn right; next block is Market Street, turn right; Hotel du Pont is on the right. Valet Parking is available at the hotel entrance. For self-parking, continue on Orange Street. Car Park is on the left.

Route 202

* Follow Routh 202 to I-95 intersection. Take I-95 South. * Follow I-95 south to Exit 7A marked "52 South, Delaware Avenue" * Follow exit road (11th Street) to intersection with Delaware Avenue marked "52 South Business District" * At the Delaware Avenue intersection, bear left, continuing on 11th Street. * Follow 11th Street through four traffic lights. At the fifth light (intersection of 11th & Market) turn right. Hotel du Pont is on the right. Valet Parking is available at the Hotel entrance. For self-parking, turn left on Orange Street; Car Park is on the left.

Baltimore on I-95

* Follow I-95 North to Wilmington, take Exit 7 marked "Route 52, Delaware Avenue. * From right lane, take Exit 7 on Adams Street. * Follow sign marked "52-South, Business District." * At the intersection of Delaware Avenue, bear left, continuing on 11th Street. * Follow 11th Street through four traffic lights. At the fifth light (intersection of 11th & Market) turn right. Hotel du Pont is on the right. Valet Parking is available at Hotel entrance. For self-parking turn left on Orange Street; Car Park is on left.

New Jersey (New Jersey Turnpike)

* Take the New Jersey Turnpike South to Delaware Memorial Bridge. * After crossing the Delaware Memorial Bridge, follow sign to I-95 North. * From right lane, take Exit 7 on Adams Street. * Follow sign marked "52-South, Business District." * At the intersection of Delaware Avenue, bear left, continuing on 11th Street. * Follow 11th Street through four traffic lights. At the fifth light (intersection of 11th & Market) turn right. Hotel du Pont is on the right. Valet Parking is available at Hotel entrance. For self-parking turn left on Orange Street; Car Park is on left.

Restaurants

The Green Room

The Green Room*s colorful combination of new and old includes rich, carved oak paneling, shimmering draperies, comfortable wingback chairs, and Versace pattern china. The elegance and comfort of the historic Green Room are complemented by a fresh, seasonally-inspired menu and impeccable service. To broaden your culinary experience, enjoy a chef*s tasting menu each evening. A more casual dining option at the Hotel du Pont is the intimate Lobby Lounge, serving afternoon tea as well as cocktails and light fare. The Green Room Breakfast And Lunch: Monday - Saturday 6:30 am - 1:30 pm Dinner: Sunday - Thursday 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Friday And Saturday 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Brunch: Sunday 11:00 am and 1:00 pm seatings Attire: Business Casual. Jackets required Friday and Saturday evenings

The Green Room Bar

The Green Room Bar Lite Fare: Monday - Sunday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Bar: Sunday - Thursday 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm Friday And Saturday 5:00 pm - 1:00 am

The Lobby Lounge

The Lobby Lounge Afternoon Tea: Daily 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm seatings Breakfast: Sunday 7:00 am - Noon Lite fare: Monday - Sunday 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Area Attractions

Wilmington

Longwood Gardens

formerly the du Pont family's country residence, this gardener's paradise boasts 11,000 different kinds of plants. Open year round. Route 1, P.O. Box 501, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348-0501; (610) 388-6741

Nemours Mansion and Gardens

Modeled after a Louis XVI chateau and furnished with fine art and antiques, its gardens are among the finest examples of French style in America. P.O. Box 109, Wilmington, Delaware 19899; (302) 651-6912

Winterthur Museum and Gardens

A 200 room showcase of 89,000 objects made or used in America from 1640 to 1860. Plus exceptionally beautiful naturalistic gardens. Winterthur, Delaware 19735; (302) 888-4600 or (800) 448-3883

Recreation

Theatre

The DuPontSM Theatre is the oldest continually operating legitimate theatre in the nation. Located in the luxurious Hotel du Pont, the brightest stars of stage and screen have lit the Wilmington skyline and graced the lovely Victorian stage since 1913. Known to residents of Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland as *Delaware*s Broadway Experience* the theatre presents a six-show professional Broadway series for avid theatre lovers and an acclaimed Children*s Series that entertains and inspires more than 30,000 children each year.