It would have been nice to have complimentary breakfast. It is also not accessible for those with limited mobility and other disabilities. I had to carefully guide my elderly mother up and down the stone steps along the pathway to get to our room. It was a bit stressful as a fall would have been devastating.

The suite was very clean and comfortable. We did appreciate having water, soda, tea and coffee in our suite, along with a Keurig. It was also very quiet and peaceful.

Stayed in June 2025

Room was dark. No refreshing of coffee in room. No decaf coffee. No breakfast offered.

Location

Stayed in April 2025

Just FYI… We actually liked this so it was fine for us, but you may want to know that many of the rooms and suites are a separate from the main building desk and spa. It was snowy and we had the proper shoes/boots. The walk is short though… no biggy!

It had very nice old world charm. Our suite had a nice sitting area and great little gas fireplace that helped make it cozy warm as was really cold that night! We enjoyed the separate livingroom. The upstairs bedroom (and bed) was very comfortable and the bathroom was very nice and quite large. The room had a few complimentary beverages which were appreciated!

Stayed in January 2025

Historic atmosphere. Comfortable rooms.

Stayed in January 2025

Did not like the suite as much as our first stay Tried to change suites but computers were down. Staff that helped us check in was mediocre

Location. History.

Stayed in December 2024

Excellent service very good food

Stayed in December 2024

Large unique rooms, historic buildings, great vibe, excellent food and service all around. Definitely returning and inviting friends to join us.

Stayed in September 2024

Restaurant

Historical site. Decor. Comfort.

Stayed in August 2024

Lack of forewarning that there is no service of breakfast nor of lunch available at The Inn at Montchanin Village and Spa. Ideally, an option to order breakfast at the time of booking, for the morning after your arrival at this venue would alert prospective guests that breakfast is not available on demand.

The Inn at Montchanin Village is a tranquil, well-appointed place to stay. I was very comfortable in a suite that provided a very large studio apartment (Henry Dupont) comprising a bed-sitting room with a grand fireplace, kitchen-counter, and a huge bathroom. The Inn provided comfortable and peaceful self-catering accommodation. The welcome was friendly and genuine, and all my needs were met with kindness and helpfulness by the staff at the Reception Desk. I did not request, nor did I need any housekeeping services during my stay over five days. The Spa at the Inn looked well-appointed in passing, but I did not have an opportunity to use this facility. The Krazy Kat’s restaurant, dating from the 1950s, is open for dinner service during the week and brunch and dinner service on Sundays. The hotel reception has a plentiful availability of tea and coffee for guests on a self-service basis and can recommend several catering services to deliver food to the Reception Desk. As I was an overseas visitor without access to a car, I found the absence of breakfast service at the Inn inconvenient. Janssen’s Market, just over a mile from the hotel was accessible using the transport services of Lyft or Uber and provided a good place to eat and to purchase groceries. Normally I would have walked such a short distance but the country roads with neither sidewalk (pavement) nor verge seemed an unnecessary risk to hazard. The Inn at Montchanin Village and Spa is an ideal location for a tranquil stay and had I but known in advance that the accommodation is self-catering, I would have arrived better prepared to enjoy the quietness and excellent friendly service at this hidden gem.

Stayed in June 2024

Considering the daily charge, there should have been daily housekeeping. The clerk on duty the day we arrived was not exactly welcoming and hospitable.

Charming, non-commercial atmosphere.

Stayed in May 2024

All of the furniture was old, which can be charming but old, mismatched and broken is not. We attempted to use an armoire for some of our clothing but were unable.

The location is superb. We visited Longwood Gardens and Winterthur, both were a short, pleasant drive. The Brandywine Valley is quite picturesque as well. The Montchanin Inn is obviously well cared for and the hosts are welcoming and accommodating. The suite where we stayed was larger than expected, consisting of a comfortable living room, a well appointed kitchen area and restful bedroom with a king size bed and a huge bathroom, with both a shower and tub. In the evening they offer wine in the main building and we took advantage of that, exploring their lounge.

Stayed in June 2024

My keys kept failing which was a pain since it was raining and had to go outside to get back to the office. And while the room was immaculate & the bathroom was gorgeous and very well appointed...the bed was terrible. It was creaky, a bit lumpy, uneven & soft as were the pillows. I would go back but will request a better bed option.

The location & property are beautiful and totally charming. Like you're in the Cotswolds w old stone walkways & features, beautiful flowers & old growth trees and romantic lanterns. And they had inspirational quotes on signs tucked around the grounds. Very well designed and tended.

Stayed in May 2024

No daily maid service, unless requested. The fabric on the chairs was visibly threadbare. Looked a bit shabby.

Staff at Guest Registration was very friendly and welcoming. Location was very central to our planned activities. Historic charm. Room was very clean

Stayed in November 2023

Grab & Go breakfast was good & a timesaver, especially eating this in the great hall area.

Stayed in October 2023

Breakfast was meager.

Location and ambience

Stayed in October 2023

It's all good

The location is excellent and the rooms are comfortable. It's like an oasis that is very charming.

Stayed in September 2023

Having to get our luggage to and from the parking lot which was a walk. Our room was on the third floor so lots of steps with no elevator. Ice maker in refrigerator not working and Ron was a little to dark…needed more lights.

The room was very comfortable and very well furnished. It was nice to have coffee in the room with cold drinks in the refrigerator for our use. Beautiful grounds! Also nice to have a New York Times at our door in the morning.

Stayed in August 2023

Walk to main facility

Rooms were large and comfortable.

Stayed in June 2023

They weren’t offering daily room cleaning, breakfast was provided in a bag and the restaurant had very limited hours. They were using Covid as a reason. Based on the room rate this was very disappointing.

Hotel and room were very comfortable.

Stayed in June 2023

For the money, I expected a lot more. I suppose we hit the point of diminishing returns. We could have had the same experience at a nice Hilton or Marriott property, for about half the cost, for example.

Location was great, and I really enjoyed how the buildings really do form a quiet little village. Especially when you consider how close it is to the hustle and bustle of Rts 1, 52, 202, and 100, it was remarkably quiet. Our room was classy, and the bed was remarkably comfortable.

Stayed in June 2023

The bed in our room was a little firm for my taste. But the amenities are great, and the rooms are always spotless.

We have been coming to the Montchanin Inn for years because of its bucolic setting, and its lovely rooms and suites that allow you to truly escape into elegant luxury. We love the onsite restaurant, and the wide range of wonderful attractions nearby including Winterthur, Longwood Gardens, the Delaware Art Museum, and the shops and restaurants of the Greenville and Centreville villages.

Stayed in May 2023

We were traveling with my in-laws, who are in their 90’s. At the time that I booked a two-bedroom suite, there was no notification of how many stairs we would have to navigate. I see know that there is something about that under Q&A. We were directed to go across the street and that there would be a few stairs. It turned out that there were 26 steps to get into our unit and that both bedrooms and bathrooms were on the second floor, meaning more trips up and down. Before checkout, we discovered that there was a way for them to avoid climbing half of the stairs. Wish we had known that at check-in, where I did mention that they used a walker and a cane. We still had a nice stay, but we elected to do take out (eating on the ironing board, as there is no table- we are adaptable!), rather than go out and have to navigate the stairs again.

The size of the bedrooms and bathrooms, the cleanliness, and the fact that there was a kitchenette complete with dishes and silverware.

Stayed in May 2023

No significant negatives for us. Could use more and more convenient outlets for all the modern electronics we carried, but, the inn/hotel structures are from an older era.

+ Quiet, comfortable room (The Carpenter). Large, but, not a suite. Good water pressure and clean tasting tap water. Ventilation was good with AC and ceiling fan available. In-room Keurig coffee machine, microwave, and mini fridge, included several bottles of water, coffee pods, tea, and soft drinks. Good wifi connection and speed. Included a light "breakfast to go" with small muffiin, yogurt, granola, and fruit cup. The small enclave of houses/rooms is in a rural area nestled among horse farms, golf courses, and local and state parks, but, convenient to suburban amenties and Wilmington city via car.

Stayed in May 2023

Since you asked - the pickup-and-go breakfast from the front desk was slightly embarrassing. Minuscule yogurt and fruit cups in paper bags. The website and signs around Montchanin still advertise brunch, which we discovered they no longer serve. This was our third visit in some years, and it's apparent services have been trimmed, probably post-COVID. We stayed 3 nights and never had a room servicing. No big deal for us, we tend to keep the room tidy, but hairs on the bedsheets were a little disconcerting. We got two bottles of water when we arrived and that was it. We didn't bring any of this up at the desk, so I don't know how it would've been received. Clearly, staff and overhead has been reduced.

The setting is beautiful in spring; rooms are comfy, bathrooms spacious, pricing good. The Village is within a few miles of dozens of attractions. The Krazy Kat's restaurant is good, if a little pricy. Every dish we had was pretty-good-to-excellent. They've trimmed the hours to 3 hours a night, several days a week, so reserve your table. In all - we'll probably be back. Maybe with slightly diminished expectations.

Stayed in May 2023