HOTEL DU PONT

What HOTEL DU PONT does

HOTEL DU PONT is a privately held historic luxury hotel located at 42 W. 11th Street in Wilmington, Delaware, operating continuously since its opening on January 15, 1913. The property is owned and managed by PM Hotel Group and operates as the anchor of the Du Pont Building in downtown Wilmington. It comprises 217 guest rooms and suites, three on-site dining venues (Le Cavalier French brasserie, Green Room Bar, and Spark'd Creative Pastry + Coffee), and over 25,000 square feet of event space across 19 venues, including the historic 4,295 sq ft Gold Ballroom (capacity up to 400) and the Du Barry Ballroom.

The hotel's commercial offering spans four revenue streams: guest room accommodations, food and beverage, weddings and social events, and corporate meetings and conferences. Weddings are priced at $225+ per person with a 30% non-refundable deposit, valet parking at $45-$50 per night, and conference space accommodating groups up to 400 guests. The technology stack is conventional hospitality infrastructure: SynXis for room reservations, Resy for restaurant bookings, 360-degree virtual venue tours, mobile check-in under the Peace of Mind wellness program, and HEPA filtration HVAC. Marketing is multi-channel via the hotel website, email newsletter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and earned media.

The customer base is segmented across business travelers and corporate clients in Wilmington's financial district, wedding and social event planners, meeting and conference planners, and leisure travelers exploring the Brandywine Valley. Competitive advantages rest on 110+ years of brand equity, Historic Hotels Worldwide and Historic Hotels & Resorts memberships, EPA Green Power Partnership status, Delaware's lack of state sales tax on events, and I Prefer Hotel Rewards loyalty integration. The property has no parent company, no disclosed funding rounds, and no M&A activity; it is operated as a single-asset full-service luxury hotel.

Name

HOTEL DU PONT

Legal name

HOTEL DU PONT

Website

https://hoteldupont.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

HOTEL DU PONT is a 1913-built historic luxury hotel in Wilmington, Delaware, operating 217 guest rooms, three dining venues, and 25,000+ sq ft of event space serving business travelers, wedding and social events, meeting planners, and leisure guests in the Brandywine Valley.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hospitality Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels) (THAHAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Resort Convention Hotels (THAGALAC), Historic/Heritage Conference Hotels (THAGALAL)

Keywords

• Luxury hotel accommodations
• Wedding and event venues
• Corporate meeting spaces
• Fine dining restaurant
• Historic boutique hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Guest Room Accommodations: Revenue from 217 guest rooms and suites ranging from standard rooms to luxury suites. Room revenue constitutes primary hotel income through nightly stays for business and leisure travelers.
2. Food and Beverage: On-site dining through Le Cavalier (modern French brasserie), Green Room Bar, Spark'd Creative Pastry + Coffee, and in-room dining. Restaurant revenue from breakfast, lunch, dinner service, and bar operations.
3. Weddings and Social Events: Wedding packages starting at $225+ per person, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, and wedding receptions. Revenue from venue rental, catering, bar packages, and custom wedding cakes from Spark'd Creative Pastry.
4. Meetings and Conferences: Corporate meetings, conferences, seminars, and events using 19 flexible meeting spaces totaling over 25,000 square feet. Revenue from venue rental, catering packages, audiovisual services, and group accommodations.
5. Valet Parking: Valet parking services at $45 per night (standard vehicles) and $50 per night (oversized vehicles), providing convenience revenue for guests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HOTEL DU PONT operates a historic luxury boutique hotel offering 217 guest rooms and suites, multiple on-site dining venues (Le Cavalier French brasserie, Spark'd Creative Pastry + Coffee, Green Room Bar), and over 25,000 square feet of meeting and event space across 19 flexible venues. Core offerings span luxury accommodations for business and leisure travelers, full-service wedding and celebration hosting, corporate meetings and conferences, and curated dining experiences within the iconic Du Pont Building in Wilmington, Delaware.

Product overview

HOTEL DU PONT is a historic luxury hotel operating as a single-property brand with multiple integrated service offerings. The core product includes 217 guest rooms and suites, complemented by dining venues (Le Cavalier restaurant, Spark'd Creative Pastry + Coffee), comprehensive meetings and events services (19 event spaces, 25,000+ sq ft), and wedding celebration services. Key venue brands include the Gold Ballroom, Du Barry Ballroom, Christina Room, and Conference Center. The hotel operates as a unified full-service property where accommodations, dining, wellness, and event services function as interconnected offerings under one brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Le Cavalier: Modern French brasserie offering classic French cuisine and creative originals in a historic space, featuring seasonal ingredients from the Brandywine Valley region.
• Spark'd Creative Pastry
• Green Room Bar
• Playhouse on Rodney Square

Products and services

• Guest Accommodations 217 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites combining European-style grandeur with contemporary luxury, featuring sophisticated furnishings, sitting areas, plush beds, desks, and deep soaking tubs. Includes accessible room options and serves both business and leisure travelers.
• Meetings and Conferences Comprehensive event hosting services including business meetings, corporate conferences, seminars, and social gatherings across 19 flexible meeting spaces totaling over 25,000 square feet, including two ballrooms, a conference center, executive boardrooms, and private dining rooms with state-of-the-art audiovisual support and on-site catering.
• Weddings and Celebrations Full-service wedding venue offering ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, and wedding packages starting at $225+ per person. Features iconic venues including the Gold Ballroom (capacity 400), Du Barry Ballroom (capacity 225), and Christina Room with custom catering, custom wedding cakes from Spark'd Creative Pastry, and dedicated wedding specialists.
• Le Cavalier Restaurant Modern French brasserie restaurant featuring classic and creative dishes inspired by Provence and North Africa, highlighting seasonal ingredients from the Brandywine Valley region. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner service to hotel guests and the public.
• Spark'd Creative Pastry and Coffee Bakery and coffee shop offering fresh baked goods, custom wedding cakes, pastries, cookies, and premium La Colombe coffee. Located in the IM PEI Building with expansion to the main hotel.
• Green Room Bar Hotel bar and lounge offering cocktails and Gatsby-inspired beverages to hotel guests and visitors.
• Wellness and Fitness Center 24-hour fitness center equipped with Peloton bikes, treadmills, ellipticals, strength training machines, and free weights. Includes access to Currie Spa and Salon within the Du Pont building for spa treatments, massages, facials, and salon services.

Quantifiable outcome

• No state sales tax benefit for all meetings and events, making Delaware financially strategic for event hosting
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Historic Hotels WorldwideminorOthers · 1 January 2024HOTEL DU PONT is a member of Historic Hotels Worldwide, an organization dedicated to preserving and promoting historic hotels. This membership provides marketing visibility and brand recognition within the historic hospitality segment.
• Historic Hotels & ResortsminorOthers · 1 January 2024HOTEL DU PONT is a member of Historic Hotels & Resorts, recognizing authentic American historic hotels that have maintained their integrity and played significant roles in history.
• I Prefer Hotel Rewards (Preferred Hotels & Resorts)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024HOTEL DU PONT participates in the I Prefer Hotel Rewards program, allowing guests to earn and redeem rewards points. This loyalty program drives repeat bookings and customer retention.
• EcolabminorOthersEcolab provides cleaning programs meeting EPA guidelines for disinfectant and sanitation standards as part of the hotel's Peace of Mind health and safety program.
• EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)minorOthersHOTEL DU PONT is a proud member of the EPA's Green Power Partnership, powering meeting spaces with 100% green energy. Demonstrates commitment to environmental sustainability.
• La Colombe Coffee RoastersminorOthersSpark'd Creative Pastry + Coffee serves premium La Colombe coffee at its café location in the IM PEI Building, providing quality coffee to hotel guests.
• Currie Hair, Skin & NailsminorOthersCurrie Spa and Salon is located within the Du Pont building, offering guests rejuvenating spa treatments including massages, facials, and hair services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Grand Hotel: Opened in 1887 on Mackinac Island, this National Historic Landmark resort operates on a heritage-led luxury model with strong wedding and event business. Comparable as an iconic American historic luxury property monetizing heritage through premium room, dining, and event offerings.
• Hotel Bethlehem: A 1922 historic luxury hotel in Bethlehem, PA with comparable scale (~200 rooms), strong wedding/event business, on-site dining, and membership in Historic Hotels of America. Closely mirrors Hotel du Pont's heritage-led positioning, room count, and event-centric revenue mix in the same Mid-Atlantic region.
• The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa: A 1892 historic luxury hotel in Denver, member of Historic Hotels Worldwide, with comparable event space and on-site dining including a famous atrium restaurant. Comparable as an iconic heritage luxury hotel whose rooms-plus-events business model and brand story closely parallel Hotel du Pont.
• The Hotel Hershey: A 1933 historic luxury resort in Hershey, PA with extensive meeting space, multiple dining outlets, and a strong wedding business. Comparable as a Mid-Atlantic heritage luxury property with diversified revenue across rooms, F&B, weddings, and corporate events.
• Willard InterContinental Washington: An iconic 1818-founded luxury historic hotel two blocks from the White House with extensive ballrooms and MICE infrastructure. Most directly comparable as a heritage luxury property whose primary monetization comes from rooms + large-scale events/weddings in a secondary-to-gateway Mid-Atlantic market.
• The Inn on Biltmore Estate: A boutique luxury inn on the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC, member of Historic Hotels of America. Comparable as a heritage luxury property using its historic estate setting and story to drive premium room rates, weddings, and curated guest experiences.
• Omni Bedford Springs Resort: A historic (1906) Pennsylvania resort with spa, multiple F&B venues, and substantial meeting/wedding facilities. Comparable as a heritage-driven Mid-Atlantic resort that monetizes rooms through event and wedding bookings plus F&B.

Broad incumbents

• Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center: A modern flagship luxury hotel opened in 2019 in Center City Philadelphia with full-service spa and event facilities. Comparable as a direct regional competitor for Philadelphia-area corporate and luxury leisure demand, but operates modern luxury product rather than the heritage positioning of Hotel du Pont.
• The St. Regis Washington, D.C. A 1926 Beaux-Arts luxury hotel near the White House, operated by Marriott's St. Regis brand. Comparable as a heritage luxury hotel in the same DC/reach-from-Hotel-du-Pont market, offering overlapping premium corporate, leisure, and wedding business under a global brand system.
• The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia: A large luxury brand hotel in Center City Philadelphia operated by Marriott, with full-service event and dining offerings. Comparable as a major-brand luxury competitor in the same Mid-Atlantic corridor drawing overlapping corporate and group demand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HotelduPont
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hoteldupont
• Instagraminstagram.com/hotel_dupont

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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