Gilded Grandeur for Sophisticated Gatherings
Celebrated by Travel + Leisure as one of the best hotels in the world, HOTEL DU PONT is a masterwork of Italian Renaissance architecture and timeless luxury. Located in the heart of downtown Wilmington, Delaware, this historic landmark has been welcoming dignitaries, creatives, and business leaders since 1913. Its 217 guest rooms and suites—many with separate sitting areas and workspaces—offer a refined residential experience, complemented by modern comforts such as complimentary Wi-Fi and curated amenities.
The hotel boasts over 25,000 square feet of architecturally stunning event space, including 19 distinct venues that range from intimate boardrooms to grand ballrooms. The Executive Conference Center is a self-contained hub ideal for product launches and strategic meetings, while the IACC-certified Conference Center offers 10 flexible rooms with natural light and contemporary design, accommodating up to 160 guests.
For larger-scale events, the Gold Ballroom is a showpiece of French Neoclassical design, featuring gilded rosettes, soaring ceilings, and bas-reliefs of legendary women such as Cleopatra and Helen of Troy. Originally constructed in 1918, this opulent space can host up to 500 guests for gala dinners, weddings, and corporate celebrations. The Du Barry Ballroom, with its Federal-style architecture, parquet floors, and crystal chandeliers, offers a romantic setting for up to 125 guests.
Dining at HOTEL DU PONT is a celebration of heritage and innovation. The hotel’s signature restaurant, Le Cavalier at The Green Room, is a modern French brasserie helmed by acclaimed Chef Tyler Akin. Set within the restored grandeur of the original Green Room, Le Cavalier offers inventive riffs on French classics, paired with natural wines and seasonal ingredients sourced from the Brandywine Valley. The ambiance is both stately and inviting, with fumed oak paneling, gilded chandeliers, and mosaic marble floors that echo the hotel’s storied past. Guests can also enjoy artisanal pastries and confections from Spark’d Creative Pastry, the hotel’s in-house bakeshop, or unwind with cocktails in the Lobby Lounge and Green Room Bar, each offering a refined yet relaxed atmosphere.
Whether hosting a high-level board meeting, a celebratory banquet, or a multi-day conference, HOTEL DU PONT delivers a setting where history, hospitality, and high style converge—creating experiences that are as memorable as they are meaningful.
Hotel Amenities
HOTEL DU PONT is one of Wilmington’s premier dining spots. Enjoy world-class cuisine paired with grand style at Le Cavalier at The Green Room and indulge in a sweet treat at Spark*d Creative Pastry.
- Green Room BarCuisine Type: Casual Lite Fare • Capacity: 40Le Cavalier at The Green RoomCuisine Type: French Brasserie • Capacity: 80Spark'd Creative Pastry + CoffeeCuisine Type: The Hotel Bake Shop • Capacity: 12
- DECO Food HallCuisine Type: Food Hall • Capacity: 200
- Green Room BarCuisine Type: Casual Lite Fare • Capacity: 40Le Cavalier at The Green RoomCuisine Type: French Brasserie • Capacity: 80
- Spark'd Creative Pastry + CoffeeCuisine Type: The Hotel Bake Shop • Capacity: 12DECO Food HallCuisine Type: Food Hall • Capacity: 200
- Green Room BarCuisine Type: Casual Lite Fare • Capacity: 40
- Le Cavalier at The Green RoomCuisine Type: French Brasserie • Capacity: 80
- Spark'd Creative Pastry + CoffeeCuisine Type: The Hotel Bake Shop • Capacity: 12
- DECO Food HallCuisine Type: Food Hall • Capacity: 200