Inn at Mendenhall

Hotels
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Best Western
8.7 (182 reviews)
323 Route 52 (Kennett Pike), Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, 19357 , Mendenhall , US
+1 610-388-2100

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Facilities

Elevator
Fitness facilities
ATM/banking
Gift shops or newsstand
Conference space
Fireplace in lobby
Television in common areas
Free breakfast
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Porter/bellhop
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location for Longwood Gardens and DuPont properties
Friendly and helpful staff (breakfast staff noted)
Strong on-site restaurant and praised dishes
Good breakfast buffet
Rooms include fridge, microwave and coffee maker
Good value for money
Cons:
Mold and peeling wallpaper reported in multiple rooms
Rooms dated and in need of updates
Inconsistent housekeeping (threadbare sheets, lacked supplies)
Noise from events/weddings late at night with limited management response
Wifi issues in building across the street
Restaurant/bar closed on some weekdays (unexpected closures)

Categories

Cleanliness
6
Multiple reviews report mold (including black mold), peeling wallpaper, dirty rooms and threadbare sheets; housekeeping is inconsistent and a noted weakness.
Service
9.8
Staff frequently described as friendly and helpful (breakfast staff praised); some front desk interactions felt rushed and management did not address late-night wedding noise in one report.
Location
10
Consistently praised for proximity to Longwood Gardens, DuPont estates and area attractions; reviewers cite convenient, desirable location.
Room Quality
6.5
Rooms are often comfortable and include conveniences (fridge, microwave, coffee maker), but several reports note dated bathrooms, peeling wallpaper, rotten wood and need for updates.
Amenities
9
On-site amenities (restaurant, in-room coffee makers, fridge/microwave, breakfast buffet) are appreciated, though wifi failures in an outbuilding and occasional venue closures were reported.
Value for Money
9.6
Many reviewers explicitly call the hotel a good value — clean, comfortable rooms and a strong included breakfast contribute to perceived value.
Food and Beverage
9.5
Restaurant repeatedly praised (noted dishes like snapper soup); breakfast buffet receives frequent positive comments, with a few mentions of overly salty items and occasional weekday closures.
Overall Experience
9.2
Generally positive stays highlighted — great location, strong restaurant and friendly staff — but offset by cleanliness and occasional noise or amenity issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:14

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities:
Indulge in the 24-hour fitness center, terrace, and garden.
Exceptional Dining Experience:
Dine in at the restaurant or enjoy room service and the bar/lounge.
Convenient Facilities:
Make use of complimentary buffet breakfast, free internet access, business center, and event facilities.
Plan your stay at the historic Inn at Mendenhall for a memorable experience. Book now to explore Chadds Ford's charm and nearby attractions.

Important information:

  • Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: PHL

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Children and extra beds

    No cribs (infant beds) available

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines We Care Clean (Best Western)

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: Yes
  • Entrance Type:
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
  • Lifts Accessible: No
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Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 182 reviews
Cleanliness: 6
Service: 9.8
Location: 10
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 9.6
Food and Beverage: 9.5
Overall Experience: 9.2
M
Midian
4
Pros:

This property caters to weddings. Load music lasted until 11:45pm. The drunken crowd then went outside and continued the party until 1:30am. Hotel management did nothing. If you are looking for somewhere quiet on a weekend this is not the place to stay

2025-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Mary • partner
8
Pros:

Location

2025-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Ann • partner
8
Pros:

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2025-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Paige
10
Pros:

The breakfast was very nice with a good variety and a nice eating area.

2025-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Heather • partner
10
Pros:

Clean room, food and service at the bar fantastic. Breakfast was okay and front desk staff always seemed rushed. Great location for the activities we wanted to do.

2025-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Nancy
8
Pros:

The door going into our room needed painting. There was some wallpaper peeling a little in the room. I did not like having to request for room cleaning service.

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Mary • partner
10
Pros:

Staff are very friendly.

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • partner
10
Pros:

We were visiting the Brandywine Valley and found this Inn fit the bill perfectly
Convenient to Longwood Gardens and the DuPont estate.
Room was clean and well appointed with a fridge, microwave and coffee maker.
Morning breakfast buffet was well stocked.
Would recommend the Inn wholeheartedly

2025-09-25 • via Nuitee
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Gelormine
8
Good value.
Pros:

Very clean, quiet. Great breakfast. Hotel was a good value.

2025-09-23 • via Nuitee
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Michael
10
Pros:

The restaurant is too notch. The snapper soup is excellent. The front desk personnel seemed to be bothered by checking people in but the rooms were wonderful and clean.

2025-09-22 • via Nuitee
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WILLIAM
10
Pleasant & area-convenient.
Pros:

Pleasant & convenient to attractions, etc. in area.

2025-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • partner
2
Pros:

Put us in building across the street where wifi was not working for 5 days. Sheets were threadbare there was a step in and out of room. Had to ask for towels and kleenex. Cleaning lady left an envelope for tips which i thought was tacky Breakfast was very salty. Staff at breakfast area was friendly.

2025-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • partner
10
Pros:

Very nice facility with a great restaurant.

2025-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Frances J. • partner
8
Pros:

Did not find out until check in that bar & restaurant are closed Mon. & Tues. Our stay was Mon. & Tues.
We chose this Inn because we believed it had on-site food & beverage venues. Very disappointed.

2025-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth
6
Pros:

The location was great for visiting the DuPont properties. The hotel was charmless and

2025-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Lee Ann
10
Loce location for Longwood Garden visit
Pros:

Love location for a Longwood Garden visit. Lots of local choices to eat. Breakfast was very good for buffet. Attendent was super great.

2025-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Lourene • partner
10
Pros:

We enjoyed the restaurant on the property.

2025-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Russell
10
Pros:

The BEST IN THE AREA

2025-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Sean
10
Pros:

Great staff - really good food & clean needing some updates in some out of way areas. Very positive experience.

2025-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Fran • partner
10
Pros:

Goof value

2025-08-24 • via Nuitee