HOTEL DU PONT
2,323 sqm
Indoor Space
500
Plenary Capacity
400
Banquet Capacity
28
Breakout Rooms
—
Exhibition Halls
About this Venue
Opened in 1913, HOTEL DU PONT is a 12-story Italian Renaissance landmark hotel located in downtown Wilmington, Delaware. It offers 217 guest rooms and suites, and over 25,000 square feet of versatile event space, including two elegant ballrooms and a conference center, blending historic grandeur with modern amenities and technology. It has been a destination for meetings, corporate events, and social functions for over a century.
Images
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Venue at a Glance
Venue Type
Convention Centre
City
Wilmington
Country
US
Total Indoor Space
2,323 sqm
Max Plenary
500
Max Banquet
400
Breakout Rooms
28
Airport Distance
20 min
Full Address
42 W. 11th Street, Wilmington, Delaware, 19801, US
Event Spaces & Rooms
8 configurable spaces
| Space Name | Type | Theatre | Classroom | Banquet | Reception | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Ballroom | Ballroom | — | — | — | — | — |
| Du Barry Ballroom | Ballroom | — | — | — | — | — |
| King Sullivan Room | Meeting Room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Christina Room | Private Dining Room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Greenville Room | Meeting Room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ballroom Foyer | Foyer | — | — | — | — | — |
| Conference Center | Conference Center | — | — | — | — | — |
| Executive Conference Center | Conference Center | — | — | — | — | — |
Sustainability
Certifications
Notable Past Events
4 events hosted
Subvention & Funding Support
Meetings and events hosted at HOTEL DU PONT benefit from no state sales tax in Delaware, making events more cost-effective.
Plan Your Event Here
Submit an RFP to get a customized proposal for your event at HOTEL DU PONT.
Quick Facts
- Airport
- 20 min drive
- Breakout Rooms
- 28
- Indoor Space
- 2,323 sqm
Contact Information
Destination
Wilmington, United States
North America — Southeastern United States
View destination profileData Quality
Bronze
Last Verified
27 Mar 2026