Brandywine River Hotel
The distinctive European-style Brandywine River Hotel, located in historic Chadds Ford, offers accommodations suitable for both business and leisure travelers. Located in the heart of the Brandywine Valley, the inn is convenient to the Brandywine River Museum, Nemours Mansion and QVC Studio Park. Each of the 40 elegant guest rooms features a private Jacuzzi bath, high speed Internet access, satellite TV credenzas and working fireplace. A complimentary European plus breakfast is served each morning. Complimentary afternoon tea is served each day at 4 p.m. in the dining room. Beer, wine and cordials are available in the Fireside Lobby Bar. Brandywine Prime, Seafood & Chops, open for lunch and dinner, is within a short walk of the hotel. Guests have access to the hotel Business Center and state of the art Fitness Room. Yoga classes and massage sessions are also available.
Brandywine River Hotel
1609 Baltimore Pike
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
(610) 388-1200
brandywineriverhotel.com
Hotel du Pont
Open since 1913, the Hotel du Pont is a landmark in the city of Wilmington, Delaware that was built in the tradition of fine European craftsmanship. The 206 guest rooms and 11 suites include a television, personal in-room safes, service bar and wireless Internet access. Each guest bath features a deep-soak bathtub. The hotel's on-site restaurant, Green Room, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, specializing in French cuisine. The Lobby Lounge and The Grill are more informal on-site dining options. 24-hour room service is available for in-room dining as well. The Hotel du Pont is convenient to the many historical sites, restaurants and shops that line the streets of Wilmington. Guests also have access to a multitude of first-class amenities, including the on-site fitness center, full-service style salon, gift shop and concierge service.
Hotel du Pont
North Market Street & W 11th St
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
(302) 594-3100
hoteldupont.com
Inn at Mendenhall
Located minutes from Longwood Gardens and the Chadds Ford Winery, the boutique-styled Inn at Mendall features 70 guest rooms. The spacious rooms are equipped with complimentary high-speed Internet access, microwave, refrigerator and flat screen plasma televisions. Selected rooms feature in-bath whirlpools. Among the numerous full-service amenities are a 24-hour business center, complimentary deluxe hot breakfast buffet each morning and manager's reception each afternoon from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. The on-site Mendenhall Inn Restaurant has been consistently selected a top area restaurant by readers of the local Wilmington News. Nearby attractions include Pennsylvania Dutch Country and Valley Fore National Historical Park. The hotel is within walking distance of several malls as well as the Shipyard Shops outlet mall.
Inn at Mendenhall
323 Route 52 (Kennett Pike)
Mendenhall, PA 19357
(610) 388-2100
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