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When it opened its door in 1913, Wilmington’s Hotel du Pont instantly became one of America’s most opulent hotels of the Gilded Age.
Its gleaming woodwork, terrazzo and mosaic floors, gilded hallways, and handmade chandeliers were made by Italian and French craftsmen. The DuPont Theatre is located in the hotel lobby.
An extensive renovation brought the hotel to its former glory, with modernized rooms and contemporary amenities but with many original features carefully preserved.
The rooms are elegant in a traditional style. There is a gourmet French restaurant, a lobby bar, a café, a hair salon, a fitness club, and a gift shop. The historic theatre is still operating.
The hotel is located near Wilmington’s Rodney Square, a mile from the Amtrak station.
42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801, Tel. 800-441-9019, Map
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