The Inn at Montchanin Village
Montchanin, Delaware
The Inn at Montchanin Village
514 Montchanin Road, Montchanin, Delaware 19710 Original Property Opened in 1799 Historic Hotels of America member since 1999- 2022 Historic Hotels of America® Awards of Excellence Nominee Finalists
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- The 2022 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Magnificent Gardens List Announced
- The 2023 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Magnificent Gardens Announced
Located four miles northwest of Wilmington, Montchanin Village is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and lies within an area where American history, culture, and museums abound. In 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt arrived by rail to Montchanin for the wedding of his son, Franklin Roosevelt, Jr., to Ethel DuPont. The Village consists of 11 carefully restored buildings whose construction dates back between 1799 and 1910. The Inn at Montchanin opened in June 1996 and houses 28 guestrooms and suites, which are richly furnished with period furniture, marble baths, and modern amenities. Guests may enjoy a scenic walk down Privy Lane to savor the uniqueness of this historic Delaware hotel property and private gardens.
Discover
- Admire the unique historical character of this amazing historic hotel, once part of the Winterthur Estate and named for Alexandria de Montchanin, grandmother of the founder of the DuPont Company. The residence, long ago occupied by DuPont Company workers, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
- Discover evidence of the centuries-old DuPont legacy. Amid the collection include a large portrait of the owner’s grandmother, Margaretta Lamont DuPont Carpenter; carefully maintained craftwork, including the front desk handcrafted of walnut, and the majestic timber-framed barn that was originally used for dairy production.
- Stroll down Privy Lane, which is lined with the original privies from the 1840s. The Pink House is the most historic house on the grounds, named after Colonel Henry Algernon DuPont, and dates back to 1799.
Explore
- Explore vintage wineries and cideries amid the rolling hills of Chester County, Pennsylvania on the Brandywine Wine Trail. Tours and tastings are offered throughout the year.
- Visit Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, the childhood home of Henry Francis DuPont, a renowned collector and horticulturist. The museum houses more than 90,000 collection of objects made or used in America between about 1640 and 1860.
- Stroll through Longwood Gardens, over 1,000 acres of manicured gardens, streaming fountains, lush woodlands, and sprawling meadows. This former DuPont estate has an extensive rose garden and host of special events year-round.
Experience
- Drive north an easy distance to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to visit Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed, and where the Liberty Bell stands among displays that mark the nation’s freedom.
- Take in an evening of performing arts at The Playhouse on Rodney Square. The theater seats about 1,000, and hosts musicals, plays, and concerts. First opened in 1913, this historic venue is the most historic theater on the Broadway touring circuit.
- Visit Nemours Estate to view expansive gardens, grounds, and the mansion Alfred DuPont built for his wife, Alicia, on a 3,000-acre parcel of land. Experience the grandeur and learn about the transformation of the grounds over the decades through a guided or self-guided tour.
Taste
- Enjoy a romantic dinner at Krazy Kat’s Restaurant, housed in a renovated Blacksmith’s shop with its original forge, now used as a fireplace during the winter months.
- Savor the famous pumpkin mushroom soup at the Back Burner and don’t forget to take a Bavarian soft pretzel with “2 hearted ale” cheddar fondue for dipping.
- Indulge with a cup or cone of fresh ice cream from Woodside Farm Creamery, family-owned for more than two centuries right in New Castle, Delaware.
Featured Offers
Book the Best Available Rate at this property on HistoricHotels.org and receive a complimentary one-year family membership (a $30 value) to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Graced with so many nearby world class museums, stunning gardens and local attractions, this overnight package is our most popular. Available 7 days a week, our Discovery Package provides a full range of distinctive lodging combined with 2 adult admission tickets to the local attraction of your choice.
