Claymont is a community in the northeastern tip of Delaware, between the cities of Philadelphia and Wilmington along what's known as the Interstate 95 corridor. Claymont is near Brandywine Valley attractions, such as a casino, Longwood Gardens, a museum and historical homes, including one that is also a famous hotel.
The Holiday Inn Select Wilmington Brandywine hotel is in a prime location for getting around the Claymont area. It is just off an I-95 exit, 12 miles south of the Philadelphia International Airport and 10 miles north of the center of Wilmington. Guests don't need to leave the hotel to dine or relax because its Apollo Restaurant Lounge serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and has a happy hour each evening. The restaurant also provides room service. Two executive floors in the Holiday Inn also have their own private lounge. The hotel also hosts events with its 2,000 square feet of meeting space along with its Grand Ballroom. The Holiday Inn provides daily housekeeping. Located on the grounds are a swimming pool, a gift shop and a newsstand.
Holiday Inn Select Wilmington Brandywine
630 Naamans Road
Claymont DE 19703
302-792-2700
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The Milan Motel in Claymont was renovated in 2008 and provides affordable lodging in Claymont. It is also conveniently half a mile from I-95. Guests who are looking for extended stays may want to consider the Milan Motel because of its discount weekly rates. The motel does not have a lot in the way of amenities, but rooms come with refrigerators, microwaves, free local telephone calls and free wireless Internet access. Most of the rooms also have parking in front of their doors.
Milan Motel
3306 Philadelphia Pike
Claymont, DE 19703
302-798-6601
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The Darley Manor Inn B&B is seven miles to the south of Claymont, in the northern section of the city of Wilmington. This bed-and-breakfast style hotel is in a historic Colonial-style manor house that dates back to 1790. Another plus is its proximity to I-95. It has six rooms that all come with their own private baths. Free movies provided by the owners can also be viewed in the rooms on a VCR. The inside is furnished and decorated with Colonial and Victorian period antiques and art work. Some famous people have stayed here, including Charles Dickens for two weeks in 1867. The inn was once the home of the famed mid-1800s illustrator Felix Darley. Many of his works are on display in the building. Feature amenities include a fireplace in the rooms, a free full breakfast, box lunches, and evening desserts, cordials and hors d'oeuvres.
Darley Manor Inn B&B
3701 Philadelphia Pike
Wilmington, DE 19703
302-792-2127
