State Street Inn
228 N State St, Dover, DE 19901, Dover, United States
Guest rating: 4.9 / 5
Overview
State Street Inn is a quaint bed-and-breakfast set on a tree-lined residential street in Dover, Delaware, in a Tudor Revival building. It has a strong public reputation, with a 4.9/5 rating from 58 reviews.
Rooms
Rooms are warmly decorated and include flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. All bathrooms are private, and some rooms add features like four-poster beds and whirlpool tubs.
Breakfast & Hospitality
A cooked breakfast is offered on-site and is frequently highlighted by guests as a major reason to stay. Reviews also point to thoughtful touches such as a variety of coffee and teas, fresh baked treats, and hosts/owners known for gracious, attentive service.
Common Spaces & Garden
Guests have access to a lounge with a fireplace, plus a garden area with a hot tub and a putting green. These features add a relaxed, residential feel beyond a standard hotel stay.
Location & Nearby Highlights
The inn is about a 14-minute walk (996 m) from the Biggs Museum of American Art and roughly 1 mile from Highway 13. It’s also near Dover’s historic and civic sites including The Old State House (1,060 m), Johnson Victrola Museum (1,081 m), First State Heritage Park (1,107 m), and Legislative Hall (1,114 m), with Silver Lake Park and Woodburn: Governor’s House both around 579 m away. For larger attractions, Dover Motor Speedway is about 2.6 km away, and Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge is about 12.1 km away.
Best for
This B&B suits travelers who want a quieter, homey stay close to downtown Dover’s museums, historic sites, and parks, with walkable access to nearby points of interest like the Biggs Museum of American Art. It’s also a strong pick for guests who prioritize hospitality and breakfast quality, plus relaxing on-site spaces such as the fireplace lounge, garden hot tub, and putting green.
Travel tips
If you’re planning to explore central Dover, several major sights are within roughly a 10–15 minute walk, including the Biggs Museum of American Art and The Old State House. Drivers can reach Highway 13 in about a mile, which is useful for day trips to attractions like Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge. For race or event weekends, Dover Motor Speedway (about 2.6 km away) may affect local traffic and parking patterns around town.
What guests say
Reviews consistently emphasize exceptionally friendly, attentive owners/staff and a welcoming, home-like atmosphere. Guests repeatedly call out the breakfast as a standout, along with small extras such as quality coffee/tea options and fresh baked treats. Rooms are described as comfortable, nicely appointed, and notably quiet, supporting a restful stay. A practical theme is convenience for downtown Dover errands and visits, with some guests noting they could walk to nearby destinations; no recurring negative themes were provided in the excerpts.
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