Hotel Information  

Reservations at Hotel Du Pont Now Available Until September 15th, 2023

*Please note you may call the Reservation Department at (302)594-3125 or (800) 441-9019 to make a over the phone reservation with the special group rates. You may also use the Group Number: AURP2023 on your online reservation to receive your special group rates for the room block. Any reservations received after 9/15/2023 will be based upon availability of both space and rate.

The Hotel Du Pont is located downtown on 42 W. 11th Street, Wilmington, Delaware, 19801. This hotel is within steps of the Grand Opera. Once the headquarters for the Du Pont Company, the building is a landmark example of Italian Renaissance architecture. Rich in history and tradition, today's guests are transported back to the Gilded Age, an era of elegance and style. Gathering spaces fill the hotel from the extraordinary Gold Ballroom to Le Cavalier, a perfect mix of old-world sophistication and contemporary sensibility. Hotel Du Pont continues to honor its legendary past while delivering effortlessly modern hospitality. and the Wilmington Riverwalk. The hotel is a short drive to the city's best shopping, attractions, wineries, expansive state parks and the renowned museums and estates of the Brandywine Valley.

Once the headquarters for the Du Pont Company, the building is a landmark example of Italian Renaissance architecture. Rich in history and tradition, today's guests are transported back to the Gilded Age, an era of elegance and style. Gathering spaces fill the hotel from the extraordinary Gold Ballroom to Le Cavalier, a perfect mix of old-world sophistication and contemporary sensibility. Hotel Du Pont continues to honor its legendary past while delivering effortlessly modern hospitality. 

AIRLINES / TRAVEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Philadelphia International Airport [PHL] is the closest major airport with a drive time of 40-60 minutes.

EXPLORATION & FREE TIME RECOMMENDATIONS
While enjoying our conference, take the time to explore the bustling and vibrant Wilmington, Delaware. From award-winning restaurants to historic and refreshing museums, Wilmington has something for everyone's tastes! Below are a few ways to enjoy Wilmington:
  • Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
    • This historic estate features various gardens, decorative arts and luxurious interiors. This Delaware estate is on par with some of the most famous estates in the country such as the Monticello and the Biltmore Estate!
  • Jessop's Tavern & Colonial Restaurant
    • This well-reviewed, cozy pub that serves up American, English & Swedish cuisine and has the largest selection of Belgium beers in Delaware!
  • Delaware Art Museum
    • This immersive art gallery features a sculpture garden, labyrinth and various special exhibitions including a large collection of British Pre-Raphaelite art, locally significant art from the 18th to the 20th centuries & much more!