Milan Motel

3306 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703, Claymont, United States

1-star hotel

Guest rating: 3.1 / 5

Overview

Milan Motel is a basic, 1-star suburban motel in Claymont, Delaware, with a public rating of 3.1/5 from 140 reviews. It’s positioned for quick highway access and simple overnight stays rather than full-service amenities. The property offers off-street parking.

Location & Getting Around

The motel sits at 3306 Philadelphia Pike and is about a 1-minute drive from Highway 495 and roughly 3 minutes from Highway 95. It’s also close to SEPTA trains, which can be useful for regional trips. Expect about a 13-minute drive to downtown Wilmington and around 28 minutes to downtown Philadelphia.

Rooms

Rooms are straightforward and include free WiFi, cable TV, a minifridge, and a microwave. These in-room appliances can help with simple meals and snacks during short stays. Guest feedback also mentions large beds and effective air-conditioning/heating, though WiFi reliability can vary.

What’s Nearby

For parks and outdoor time, Bellevue State Park is about 3.9 km away, and Rockwood Park & Museum is about 6.0 km away. Museums and cultural attractions in the wider area include Nemours Estate (about 8.8 km), Brandywine Zoo (about 9.1 km), the Delaware Art Museum (about 9.7 km), and The Grand Opera House (about 9.8 km). Farther afield are Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (about 12.1 km), Brandywine Museum of Art (about 13.8 km), and Longwood Gardens (about 19.9 km).

Best for

This motel is best suited to budget-focused road-trippers and short-stay travelers who want fast access to I-495 and I-95 plus the convenience of off-street parking. It can also work for guests who value simple in-room basics like a microwave and minifridge and plan to spend their time off-site in Wilmington, Philadelphia, or the Brandywine Valley attractions.

Travel tips

If you’re driving, the location is set up for quick hops onto I-495 (about 1 minute) and I-95 (about 3 minutes), making it practical for regional day trips. For a car-free option, note the proximity to SEPTA trains for connecting into the broader area. Consider planning museum and garden visits by distance—nearby options include Bellevue State Park (~3.9 km) and Nemours Estate (~8.8 km), while Longwood Gardens is much farther (~19.9 km).

What guests say

Guests often mention the motel as a small, simple property with a convenient location near I-95. Positive feedback highlights clean rooms, updated or newer-looking furnishings, comfortable large beds, and effective heating/air-conditioning. Staff experiences appear mixed: some guests describe friendly, helpful service and honesty from management, while others report rude interactions. Value is also mixed, with some calling rates fair and others feeling the room cost is high for the category. WiFi performance is a noted pain point in at least one account despite being advertised as free.

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