Red Roof Inn & Suites Wilmington – New Castle

Red Roof Inn & Suites Wilmington – New Castle

1612 N Dupont Hwy BLDG A, New Castle, DE 19720, Delaware City, United States

2-star hotel

Guest rating: 2.5 / 5

Overview

Red Roof Inn & Suites Wilmington – New Castle is an unpretentious, budget-focused 2-star hotel in Delaware City/New Castle at 1612 N Dupont Hwy (Building A). It’s positioned about 2 miles from Interstate 295, making it a straightforward stop for travelers driving through the Wilmington/New Castle area. Public guest feedback sits at 2.5/5 from 406 reviews.

Rooms & Suites

Rooms are streamlined and include flat-screen TVs plus in-room minifridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers for simple self-serve meals and drinks. Suites add a separate living area for extra space. Guests have noted that room condition and cleanliness can vary, so expectations should match the property’s budget category.

On-site Services

The hotel offers coin-operated laundry facilities for longer stays. Parking, Wi‑Fi, and a continental breakfast are available. Other amenities are not documented in the provided sources.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The property is about 4 miles from the Delaware Children’s Museum and about 4 miles from Daniel S. Frawley Stadium for baseball games. Additional nearby points of interest include First State National Historical Park (~4.2 km), The Delaware Contemporary (~4.6 km), Brandywine Creek (~5.0 km), and The Grand Opera House (~5.4 km). For museum and garden outings, guests can also reach Brandywine Zoo (~6.7 km), Delaware Art Museum (~7.6 km), Hagley Museum (~8.7 km), Nemours Estate (~8.9 km), and Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (~12.6 km).

Best for

This hotel best fits budget-minded travelers who want a simple, highway-accessible base about 2 miles from I‑295 with parking, Wi‑Fi, and continental breakfast available. It can also work for short stays where having a microwave and minifridge in the room is useful, and for visitors heading to the Delaware Children’s Museum or Daniel S. Frawley Stadium (both about 4 miles away). Given mixed feedback on cleanliness and staff experience, it may suit travelers prioritizing price and location over consistency.

Travel tips

If you’re arriving by car, plan to use I‑295 as your main access point (the hotel is about 2 miles away) and allow extra time to navigate the N Dupont Hwy area. For local attractions, the Delaware Children’s Museum and Daniel S. Frawley Stadium are roughly 4 miles away, while downtown Wilmington venues like The Grand Opera House are around 5–6 km. Some guests recommend requesting a first-floor room.

What guests say

Guest feedback is mixed, with recurring negatives focused on cleanliness and room condition (including reports of odors) and some reports of unwelcoming or unhelpful service. At the same time, other guests describe friendly, helpful staff and consider the hotel a good value for the price. Location can be polarizing: some found it convenient for where they needed to be and easy enough to find, while others disliked the surrounding area. Practical requests (such as extra pillows) have been mentioned as not always being available.

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