Hotel Du Pont

Hotel Description:

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. 23 miles from Philadelphia International Airport, 30 minutes from Philadelphia, 2 hours from Washington, DC, 2 hours from New York City, 1 hour from Baltimore. The hotel is convenient to I-95 and Wilmington's Amtrak railroad station.

Check In:  3:00 PM
Check Out:  12:00 PM

Native currency:  American Dollars
Number of rooms:  217
Time zone:  EST

Restaurants:

The Green Room: French continental cuisine in an elegantly formal setting enhanced with opulant gold chandeliers. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily and Sundy Brunch.
The Grill: Casual cafeteria-style eatery open Monday through Friday for breakfast and lunch only.
The Lobby Lounge: Casual dining decorated with Queen Ann-style chairs and small tables clustered around a baby grand piano,original art and brass sconces. Serves luncheon afternoon tea buffet and a la carte service in addition to cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while enjoying live music.

Room Info:

Accommodations: 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.
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.

Hotel Amenities:

(additional fees may apply to certain amenities)

• Air Conditioned
• Barber/Beauty Shop
• Concierge
• Express Checkout
• Internet Access Complimentary
• Lounge
• Multilingual
• Room Service
• Fitness Center or Spa
• TV

• AM/FM Alarm Clock
• Porters
• City Center
• Golf
• High speed internet access
• Mini Bar
• Free Newspaper
• Safe Deposit Box
• Telephone
• Television with Cable

• Babysitting/Child Services
• Business Center
• 24 Hour Front Desk
• Hairdryers Available
• Iron
• Modem Lines in Room
• News Stand
• Safe
• Tennis
• Laundry/Valet Services

• Barber Shop
• Car Rental Desk
• Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
• Health Club
• Guest Laundromat
• Meeting/Banquet Facilities
• Restaurant
• Shops/Commercial Services
• Turndown Service

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Location Description:
City

Longwood GardensFormerly 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

Winterthur Museum and GardensA 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

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