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 Sports Hall of Fame 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 Sports Hall of Fame, Delaware Theatre Company and Delaware Theater 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).

The Best Hotels in Riverfront, Wilmington - 2026 Updated Prices

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

1. Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront

Riverfront

Joseph

₹14,968 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

Riverfront

Patrick

₹14,405 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A close-up of white bedding with a smooth texture and a subtle ribbed pattern.

3. The Westin Wilmington

Riverfront

Zana

₹21,724 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A modern kitchen with a large island, wine bottles, and glasses on shelves.

4. Staybridge Suites Wilmington Downtown by IHG

Downtown Wilmington, 2 km from Riverfront

Quanesha

₹14,968 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, ottomans, and a coffee table.

5. Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown

Downtown Wilmington, 1.7 km from Riverfront

Simone

₹13,222 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel with a stone facade, a flat roof, and a sign reading "WOODS SPRING SUITES".

6. Woodspring Suites Wilmington Riverfront

South Wilmington, 1.1 km from Riverfront

Vanessa

₹9,251 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, a covered parking area, and well-maintained landscaping.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites Wilmington New Castle

3.7 km from Riverfront

Wen

₹10,665 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and tables. There are shelves with bottles and glasses, and a menu board above the counter.

8. Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown

Downtown Wilmington, 1.8 km from Riverfront

Thomas

₹12,281 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

Two children in a swimming pool with water splashing around them.

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-Newark by IHG

12.1 km from Riverfront

Marie

₹11,538 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

An outdoor patio with fire pits, seating, and a view of a modern building.

10. Courtyard By Marriott New Castle

4.3 km from Riverfront

Sybil

₹13,730 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A modern bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a television screen.

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Downtown

Downtown Wilmington, 2 km from Riverfront

Kevin

₹14,033 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and lamp.

12. DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington - Legal District

Downtown Wilmington, 1.4 km from Riverfront

Johanna

₹11,507 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, large arched windows, and a classic wooden reception desk.

13. Hotel Du Pont

Downtown Wilmington, 1.8 km from Riverfront

alison

₹36,951 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A spacious hotel lobby with a large seating area, a bar, and a television screen.

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington Christiana

9.6 km from Riverfront

Brenda

₹11,095 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A cozy bar area with wooden tables and benches, a fireplace, and a view of the street.

15. The Quoin Hotel

Downtown Wilmington, 1.2 km from Riverfront

Randy

₹27,036 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern bar area with a wooden ceiling, a television screen, and a bar stocked with various bottles. There are several wooden tables and chairs arranged for dining.

16. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Newark Downtown

15.9 km from Riverfront

Matthew

₹13,413 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, cushioned seating, and a glass-enclosed dining area.

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Glen Mills Chadds Ford, PA

16.2 km from Riverfront

Virgen

₹15,343 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a prominent sign, parking lot, and surrounding trees.

18. Comfort Inn & Suites Newark - Wilmington

12.2 km from Riverfront

Chris

₹9,718 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel lobby with a snack vending machine, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

19. Hampton Inn Pennsville

8.3 km from Riverfront

Robert

₹12,184 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a landscaped garden area.

20. Best Western Plus Concordville Hotel

17 km from Riverfront

Karen M

₹13,364 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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Where to stay in Riverfront

Find the best Riverfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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.

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South Wilmington

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

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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.

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Cool Spring

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

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Highlands

While visiting Highlands, you might make a stop by sights like Delaware Art Museum and Alapocas Run State Park.

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Top Riverfront Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton Newark Wilmington South

8/10 Good

"Nice staff. Good breakfast value. Modern rooms w large TVs. Carpets and sofas could use replacement/deep cleaning. One room was cleaner looking than the other in our booking with a visable tub ring and handprints on the walls."

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Our top choices for Riverfront hotels

1. Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront

2. Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

3. The Westin Wilmington

4. Staybridge Suites Wilmington Downtown by IHG

5. Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown

6. Woodspring Suites Wilmington Riverfront

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites Wilmington New Castle

8. Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-Newark by IHG

10. Courtyard By Marriott New Castle

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Downtown

12. DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington - Legal District

13. Hotel Du Pont

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington Christiana

15. The Quoin Hotel

16. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Newark Downtown

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Glen Mills Chadds Ford, PA

18. Comfort Inn & Suites Newark - Wilmington

19. Hampton Inn Pennsville

20. Best Western Plus Concordville Hotel

Where to stay in Riverfront

Downtown Wilmington

South Wilmington

Hilltop

Cool Spring

Highlands

Top Riverfront Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton Newark Wilmington South

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