Downtown Wilmington Historic Hotel

Significant historical sites in Downtown Wilmington are probably at the top of your travel itinerary. While you’re here, check out the theatre scene and bars.

Based on our travel expertise, Hotel Du Pont is a top historic hotel bookable on our site and it features free WiFi. Grand Opera House is a short walk away.

Downtown Wilmington is home to 32 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Landmarks like Grand Opera House and Old Swedes Church in Downtown Wilmington might be worth a visit. Cultural venues include World Cafe Live at the Queen, Kalmar Nyckel Museum and Shipyard and The Playhouse on Rodney Square. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park and Christina Park.

Guests who book a historic hotel can sleep in a place that has an officially recognised historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the guestrooms or communal spaces of these historic hotels in Downtown Wilmington, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of historic hotels tend to be what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value as well as how it inspired the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, though efforts have been made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found in most hotels should be available at a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Downtown Wilmington, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.