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Wilmington Hotel Guide. Hotels in Riverfront, Wilmington, United States of America

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Our top choices for Riverfront hotels

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a glass facade and a covered entrance area.

1. Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront

Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront
3.0 star property
Riverfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"It was a great stay!"
United States
Ansley
The price is €141
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a grill, and a view of the interior through large windows.

2. Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
3.0 star property
Riverfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (918 reviews)
"Room was spacious and staff very friendly and helpful."
United States
Carrie
The price is €141
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
A close-up of white bedding with a smooth texture and a subtle ribbed pattern.

3. The Westin Wilmington

The Westin Wilmington
4.0 star property
Riverfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (893 reviews)
"Very pleasant stay"
United States
Zana
The price is €174
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
The Westin Wilmington
A hotel with a stone facade, a flat roof, and a sign reading "WOODS SPRING SUITES".

4. Woodspring Suites Wilmington Riverfront

Woodspring Suites Wilmington Riverfront
2.5 star property
South Wilmington, 1.1 km from Riverfront
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (388 reviews)
"Clean room, helpful staff"
United States
Vanessa
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Woodspring Suites Wilmington Riverfront
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and tables. There are shelves with bottles and glasses, and a menu board above the counter.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington, 1.8 km from Riverfront
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (630 reviews)
"Hotel is very convenient to downtown Wilmington. Fitness Room was clean, equipment is new, no excuse for not working out. Staff extremely cordial. Parking is $20/night in a city garage."
United States
Beverly
The price is €116
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown
A modern kitchen with a large island, wine bottles, and glasses on shelves.

6. Staybridge Suites Wilmington Downtown by IHG

Staybridge Suites Wilmington Downtown by IHG
3.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington, 2 km from Riverfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"The room was clean and the breakfast was good."
United States
Erika
The price is €137
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Staybridge Suites Wilmington Downtown by IHG
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, ottomans, and a coffee table.

7. Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown

Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
3.5 star property
Downtown Wilmington, 1.7 km from Riverfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"On a business trip - will stay there again"
United States
Cassidy
The price is €125
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
A Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, a covered parking area, and well-maintained landscaping.

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites Wilmington New Castle

Fairfield Inn & Suites Wilmington New Castle
3.0 star property
3.7 km from Riverfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Very conveniently located, clean property, with excellent staff, and a good breakfast. Overall, a great experience."
United States
Kunal
The price is €105
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites Wilmington New Castle
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington - Legal District

DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington - Legal District
4.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington, 1.4 km from Riverfront
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Johanna
The price is €138
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington - Legal District
A modern bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a television screen.

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Downtown

Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington, 2 km from Riverfront
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (401 reviews)
"All around great experience, friendly staff clean rooms."
United States
Robert
The price is €133
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Downtown
A hotel lobby with a snack vending machine, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

11. Hampton Inn Pennsville

Hampton Inn Pennsville
2.5 star property
8.3 km from Riverfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room, wifi, helpful staff."
United States
Valyrie
The price is €112
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Hampton Inn Pennsville
A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a bar area, comfortable seating, and large windows.

12. Residence Inn By Marriott Wilmington

Residence Inn By Marriott Wilmington
3.0 star property
4.5 km from Riverfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (8 reviews)
"Love the layout, super impressed with the spacious rooms, kitchen and all the convenience, and loved the built in a/c that was very quiet. There was construction going on that prevented us from using what appeared to be a lovely outdoor patio area."
United States
Megan
The price is €151
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Residence Inn By Marriott Wilmington
A cozy bar area with wooden tables and benches, a fireplace, and a view of the street.

13. The Quoin Hotel

The Quoin Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington, 1.2 km from Riverfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (171 reviews)
"Just an overnighter riding the trains and location was perfect."
United States
Randy
The Quoin Hotel
An outdoor patio with fire pits, seating, and a view of a modern building.

14. Courtyard By Marriott New Castle

Courtyard By Marriott New Castle
3.0 star property
4.3 km from Riverfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (331 reviews)
"The staff was extremely nice at the front desk and helpful, good customer service with a smile, really enjoyed my stay"
United States
Sybil
The price is €142
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Courtyard By Marriott New Castle
A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a prominent sign, parking lot, and surrounding trees.

15. Comfort Inn & Suites Newark - Wilmington

Comfort Inn & Suites Newark - Wilmington
2.5 star property
12.2 km from Riverfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,177 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and property was very well maintained. Staff was friendly and helpful"
United States
Jarrod
The price is €95
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Comfort Inn & Suites Newark - Wilmington
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a blue sofa, a staircase, and a wooden floor.

16. Baymont by Wyndham Newark at University of Delaware

Baymont by Wyndham Newark at University of Delaware
2.5 star property
18.3 km from Riverfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,009 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Jossue
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Baymont by Wyndham Newark at University of Delaware
A reception desk with a "Welcome to Penns" sign, a no smoking sign, and a water bottle price sign.

17. White Oaks Motel Pennsville/Carneys Point

White Oaks Motel Pennsville/Carneys Point
2.5 star property
9 km from Riverfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (712 reviews)
"Not a bad place to stay"
United States
Robert
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
White Oaks Motel Pennsville/Carneys Point
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

18. Baymont by Wyndham Newark/Wilmington

Baymont by Wyndham Newark/Wilmington
2.5 star property
12.3 km from Riverfront
5.2 out of 10, (135 reviews)
"It was not the hotel you showed pictures of - you listed it as having a pool and breakfast. Neither are true. Worst was that this hotel is under almost total reconstruction. The windows are just heavy construction plastic. we had to walk through a cloud of construction dust but it was too late to find another hotel. I am trying to get you to refund one night. Because we left the next morning. We agreed to no refunds BASED ON you booking us into the hotel we were shown."
United States
Priscilla
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Baymont by Wyndham Newark/Wilmington
A DoubleTree by Hilton hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Wilmington

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Wilmington
4.0 star property
9.5 km from Riverfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,062 reviews)
"Stayed overnight and everything was beautiful. Would definitely come back"
United States
ROBIN
The price is €117
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Wilmington
A modern building with a curved glass entrance, stone walls, and a brick pathway.

20. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Brandywine Valley

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Brandywine Valley
2.5 star property
6 km from Riverfront
6.2 out of 10, (1,002 reviews)
"Very clean and relaxing"
United States
Vicki
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Brandywine Valley
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Hotels recommended for families in Riverfront

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a glass facade and a covered entrance area.

Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront

Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront
3.0 star property
Riverfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000)
The price is €141
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront

Where to stay in Riverfront

Find the best Riverfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape with a river, modern buildings, and a highway interchange.

Downtown Wilmington

Unique features of Downtown Wilmington include the bars and theatres. Make a stop by Grand Opera House or World Cafe Live at the Queen while you're exploring the area.

South Wilmington

If you're spending some time in South Wilmington, Eden Park and Chase Fieldhouse are top sights worth seeing.

A street intersection with a traffic light, a clock tower, and a church in the background.

Hilltop

While Hilltop may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like World Cafe Live at the Queen and Grand Opera House.

Trolley Square

Trolley Square might not have many top sights, but Delaware Art Museum and The Playhouse on Rodney Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A city street with a historic building labeled 'City Hall,' a clock tower, and a church spire.

Cool Spring

While there might not be top attractions in Cool Spring, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Playhouse on Rodney Square and Grand Opera House.

Top Riverfront Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton Newark Wilmington South

Embassy Suites by Hilton Newark Wilmington South

10/10 Excellent
"Great, Property…."
Chiranjeevi 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Embassy Suites by Hilton Newark Wilmington South

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Riverfront?
Riverfront is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its riverfront and restaurants. Make sure that you visit Daniel S. Frawley Stadium and Delaware Theater Company as part of your Riverfront travel plans.
What's the best accommodation in Riverfront?
Based on our traveller data, Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront is one of the top choices for your stay in Riverfront. This hotel is a short 13-minute walk from Wilmington Riverwalk, and it offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington Downtown and The Westin Wilmington.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Riverfront?
Expedia has 5 Riverfront hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Wilmington area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Riverfront, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Riverfront.
What is there to do around this Wilmington neighbourhood?
Sights like Delaware Theater Company, Delaware Sports Hall of Fame and Delaware Theatre Company can be part of your cultural tour of Riverfront. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Daniel S. Frawley Stadium and DuPont Environmental Education Center are some other places worth a visit. Delaware Children's Museum, Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts and Chase Fieldhouse are just a few of the places to visit in and around Riverfront. World Cafe Live at the Queen and Russell W. Peterson Wildlife Refuge are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Wilmington.
How can I get around Riverfront and the greater Wilmington area?
If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Wilmington, DE (ZWI-Wilmington Train Station).

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