Hotel Du Pont is a hotel destination wedding venue in Wilmington, United States, hosting 275 at dinner and 400 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$35,000 (our estimate).
Hotel Du Pont
Hotel Du Pont is a historic urban hotel in Wilmington with 217 guest rooms and declared wedding services.
About Hotel Du Pont
Hotel Du Pont is a historic urban hotel in Wilmington with 217 guest rooms and declared wedding services.
Its meeting and banquet space seats up to 275 for dinner and holds up to 400 standing, with in-house catering handled on site.
Accommodation options run from Standard Queen and King rooms through Heritage rooms, Signature Suites and a 1,200 sq ft king suite, including several accessible rooms with roll-in showers.
Catering starts at USD 215 per head, with higher-end packages estimated at around USD 350 per head, and on-site parking is available.
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Dhruv Adawal · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 275 guests
- Standing reception
- 400 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 217 rooms
- Room types
- 20 listed
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$35,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- From US$215 per head
House rules
- Planner required
- No
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- PHL, 30 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Setting
- Urban, historic, elegant
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
Venue highlights
- 217 guest rooms across 20 room types, including accessible rooms with roll-in showers
- Meeting and banquet space seating 275 for a seated dinner or 400 standing
- In-house catering from USD 215 per head (upper packages estimated around USD 350)
- Historic, elegant hotel in an urban Wilmington setting
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- PHL · about 30 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into PHL.
- Direct line
- (302) 594-3100
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can the venue seat for a wedding dinner?+
The meeting and banquet space seats up to 275 guests for a seated dinner, or up to 400 guests standing for a reception.
Is catering provided by the hotel?+
Yes, catering is in-house. Pricing starts at USD 215 per head, and we estimate higher-end packages run to around USD 350 per head.
Do we have to hire a wedding planner?+
No, a planner is not required. Hotel Du Pont declares wedding services; details are published at https://www.hoteldupont.com/weddings-events.
Where do guests fly into, and how long is the transfer?+
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (PHL). We estimate the transfer takes around 30 minutes.
Can wedding guests stay at the venue and park on site?+
Yes. There are 217 rooms, from Standard Queen and Deluxe King rooms to Two-Bedroom Suites and Signature Suites, and parking is available on site.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 275 guests
“Our elegant Du Barry and King Sullivan Rooms are perfect for up to 100 guests, while our stunning Gold Ballroom comfortably hosts up to 275 guests, including space for a dance floor.”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 400 guests
“Yes. HOTEL DU PONT offers more than 25,000 square feet of elegant event space for up to 400 guests, featuring two grand ballrooms, 11 private dining rooms, and dedicated conference facilities, making it well suited for weddings, corporate events, meetings, and celebrations.”
Read the source for standing receptionRooms: 217 rooms
“Our 217 guest rooms and suites blend lavish European grandeur with cosmopolitan chic and contemporary technology, creating a sophisticated urban retreat for an all-in-one event experience.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 20 listed
“Standard Queen Room”
Read the source for room typesIn-house catering: Yes
“Our customized packages include options for breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, cocktail receptions, dinner, and after-parties, accommodating groups of any size up to 400.”
Read the source for in-house cateringPrice: From US$215 per head
“Yes. HOTEL DU PONT offers thoughtfully designed wedding packages for couples in New Castle County and beyond, starting at $215+ per person.”
Read the source for pricePlanner required: No
“We offer on-site coordination services, but we recommend hiring a professional wedding planner if you'd like full-service planning support for all aspects of your day.”
Read the source for planner requiredParking: Yes
“We offer valet parking for your guests and meeting attendees.”
Read the source for parkingEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesSetting: Urban, historic, elegant
“Our 217 guest rooms and suites blend lavish European grandeur with cosmopolitan chic and contemporary technology, creating a sophisticated urban retreat for an all-in-one event experience.”
Read the source for setting