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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.
Location:
* 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
Areas Served:
Wilmington, Philadelphia
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
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.
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
Airport Information:
PHL - Philadelphia International
Rating: 4 , 4 STAR
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