DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington - Legal District

Hotels
Doubletree by Hilton
7.4 (742 reviews)
700 North King Street , Wilmington , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor service at front desk

Categories

Cleanliness
6.75
Several reviews indicated issues with cleanliness, including old rooms and a weird smell.
Service
7.75
Mixed reviews presented; some staff were helpful, but negative experiences with front desk service were noted.
Location
8.25
Reviews suggested that the downtown Wilmington location is solid despite construction issues.
Room Quality
6.25
Many mentions of outdated and poorly maintained rooms.
Amenities
7.25
Some amenities were lacking, e.g., limited restaurant service and construction impacting availability.
Value for Money
7.45
Concerns about unexpected charges and construction lead to the perception of poor value.
Food and Beverage
7.85
Breakfast charges were mentioned as an issue, but general endorsing of food quality.
Overall Experience
7.65
Mixed feelings with several praises but also significant complaints affecting the overall stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 12:21

Property Description

Convenient Location near Interstate 95
Located just minutes from Interstate 95, the Doubletree Hotel Downtown Wilmington offers a prime location for travelers looking to explore Wilmington, Delaware. With a free 8 km radius shuttle, guests can easily access nearby attractions and amenities.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Each guest room at the Doubletree Hotel Downtown Wilmington is equipped with convenient amenities such as iPod docking stations, coffee makers, and cable TV with pay-per-view movies. Enjoy a comfortable stay in non-smoking rooms with complimentary local telephone calls.

On-Site Dining and Recreation
Indulge in delicious meals at the hotel's restaurant and unwind at the lounge after a long day of exploring the city. Stay active at the gym or relax at the indoor heated pool. Additionally, guests can browse the gift shop for souvenirs to remember their stay.

Experience a convenient and comfortable stay at the Doubletree Hotel Downtown Wilmington. Book now to enjoy all the amenities and attractions this hotel has to offer.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: PHL

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: Yes
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: Yes
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 742 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.75
Service: 7.75
Location: 8.25
Room Quality: 6.25
Amenities: 7.25
Value for Money: 7.45
Food and Beverage: 7.85
Overall Experience: 7.65
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Richard extended_group br
8
A bit pricey but just about worth it
Pros:

Very nice hotel, found it a bit expensive. For the price there was not even free parking. Price apart the hotel was very nice and the staff friendly.

Cons:

Price

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Khabeer couple us
10
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
E
Ellen couple us
8
Pros:

cleanliness and great location.

Cons:

room air conditioner was very noisy.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
D
Donna solo_traveller us
9
Cons:

Wish there had been a coffee bar in the lobby.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
L
L707EAlisam Family
2
Nasty hotel rude at the front desk
Pros:

This hotel needs to be torn down and stared all over again the hotel front desk staff is really rude there's no air the elevators don't work hair in my bathroom the carpet was filthy nothing seems to work I did meet a nice young lady named Tee she was very apologetic while the front desk was very rude and ignorant the fact I came in at 3 and was turned around 2x saying my room wasn't ready if it was for the nice young lady I would of left and also he was very rude to her as well I will never come back nasty hotel

2026-07-16 via Tripadvisor
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T3316STdougs Friends getaway
2
If you're booking here, I'd go in with lowered expectations
Pros:

Stayed here in July 2026 and had a genuinely frustrating experience. My room was not ready until after 7:30pm, more than four and a half hours past the standard 3pm check-in time, with no proactive update from the front desk about the delay. I had to follow up myself just to find out what was going on.

Then at 10:30pm that same night, I got a call asking me to change rooms because of a maintenance issue in the room I'd just been placed in hours earlier. So I ended up re-packing and relocating my things late at night, on top of the hours-long wait I'd already dealt with at check-in.

For a DoubleTree, I expected a much smoother experience. If you're booking here, I'd go in with lowered expectations around check-in times and be prepared for possible room issues.

2026-07-14 via Tripadvisor
S
Sean couple us
1
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Leticia couple us
8
Vicinity was very good but rooms were old.
Pros:

Beautiful lobby but hot and staff was great! Room was clean.

Cons:

TV wasn’t available no blackening curtains in room. Closet door wouldn’t close. Queen bed room not available. Room needs refurbishing, along with elevator. Not worth the rate that I paid.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
J
Jessiah couple us
1
My stay was terrible and I still haven’t received my money from the hold that I had to pay
Pros:

My room was dirty and used and the door was open and bed was messed up and bathroom was used when I got there

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
D
Debbie couple us
8
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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ashleyfB6775WE Family
2
Leadership and Customer Service Were Severely Lacking
Pros:

This was, unfortunately, the most disappointing experience I've had at a Hilton property.

As a Hilton Honors Gold Member, I expected a higher standard of service and professionalism. From the moment we arrived, the experience fell well below those expectations. The first front desk associate greeted my husband by expressing frustration about having been at work too long, which was not a welcoming first impression.

Another front desk associate, Andrea, was condescending, dismissive, and provided inaccurate information regarding our Hilton Honors benefits. Additionally, despite reserving a room on the executive floor, we were never able to access the Executive Lounge, one of the amenities associated with our reservation.

What was most disappointing, however, was the lack of leadership. I made multiple attempts to speak with the General Manager, Ryan Baker, regarding these concerns but never received a response. Based on my interactions with Hilton Customer Care, I was left with the impression that my concerns were being avoided rather than addressed, which only added to my frustration.

This experience fell far short of the level of hospitality I've come to expect from Hilton. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this property and would not choose to stay here again.

2026-07-03 via Tripadvisor
M
Maximus couple us
10
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
F
Freddy solo_traveller us
1
Pros:

Location was decent

Cons:

Common Areas no air conditioning, elevator was broken, staff was rude

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
A
adrianne couple us
10
Good
Cons:

The elevator to the garage didn’t work. So you have to carry luggage down the stairs.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
P
Paul couple us
9
Beautifully refurbished hotel.
Pros:

Construction was going on and the windows in our room were covered from the outside so we could not see anything but that being said the rest of the stay was very good.

Cons:

See above regarding the cover over the windows

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
S
Steve extended_group us
9
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
D
Denese couple us
8
My overall stay was good, will stay here again
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

The rooms can used a little more TLC.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
S
Sharanda extended_group us
4
Funeral
Pros:

Nice and clean lobby, food was good

Cons:

The bathroom was not cleaned. Limited on wash cloths when asked for more never received them

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
P
Peter solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Perfect

Cons:

Perfect

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
A
Amanda family_with_children us
7
2026-06-18 via Nuitee