3 Best Hotels in Wilmington, Delaware

A neat, cheerful lobby; bright, uncluttered rooms and a patio with cozy furniture feel fresh and inviting. Wi-Fi-equipped work spaces, a small bar, and an indoor pool are among the amenities. The hotel is close to shopping and popular museums.

Suites with fully equipped kitchens are walking distance from shopping and dining and close to museums and gardens. Dinner and drinks are provided Monday through Thursday.

Built in 1913 by Pierre S. du Pont, this 12-story hotel in downtown Wilmington has hosted everyone from Charles Lindbergh to John F. Kennedy, and the elegant Italian Renaissance–style building still radiates old-world luxury even though updates make it comfortably modern. The large lobby lounge has a spectacular carved, gilded, and painted ceiling; polished marble walls; and plenty of traditional furnishings and seating areas. Classic in style, the spacious, carpeted guest rooms have soothing warm beige color schemes, touches of dark wood, and earthy textures. The progressive French brasserie Le Cavalier, helmed by Tyler Akin and serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, fills the elegant, high-ceiling space still known to many as the longtime Green Room restaurant. Wilmington's Playhouse on Rodney Square, in the building and part of The Grand arts organization, presents everything from concerts to touring Broadway shows.