The Brandywine River Hotel is a family-owned property in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, housed in an 18th-century Victorian building. It offers a quiet retreat with Colonial-style rooms and a focus on traditional customer service. Its central location makes it convenient for visiting local attractions. Guests can explore the Brandywine River Museum, Brandywine Battlefield State Park, and are a short drive from Longwood Gardens.
Should you book Brandywine River Hotel?
An 18th-century hotel with Colonial-style rooms, some featuring fireplaces or spa baths, located near local attractions.
Best for
- Visiting local museums and parks
- Relaxing with fireplaces
- Rooms with spa baths
Maybe not ideal for
- Modern hotel amenities
- On-site dining options
Historic character
This Victorian-style hotel dates back to the 18th century. Rooms feature Colonial-style decor, and some include fireplaces or spa baths for a touch of old-fashioned comfort.
Central Chadds Ford location
The hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Brandywine River Museum and a 16-minute walk from Brandywine Battlefield State Park. Longwood Gardens is 5 miles away.
Room amenities
Many rooms offer amenities like private bathrooms, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and desks. Specific rooms include spa baths or fireplaces.
Rooms & rates
Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
22.0 m² · sleeps 2 · 2 full beds
Air conditioning · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Free Wifi
Executive Queen Room
22.0 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 queen bed
Air conditioning · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Free Wifi
Standard King Room
22.0 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 king bed
Air conditioning · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Free Wifi
Queen Room - Disability Access
22.0 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 queen bed
Air conditioning · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Free Wifi
Queen Suite with Spa Bath
22.0 m² · sleeps 2 · Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed Living room: 1 sofa bed
Private suite · Air conditioning · Spa tub · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Free Wifi
King Suite with Spa Bath
22.0 m² · sleeps 2 · Bedroom 1: 1 king bed Living room: 1 sofa bed
Private suite · Air conditioning · Spa tub · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Free Wifi
Deluxe Suite with Spa Bath
30.0 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 king bed
Private suite · Air conditioning · Spa tub · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Free Wifi
What you'll enjoy
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Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Fitness center
- Breakfast
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Bath
- Free parking
- Fitness center
- Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
Location
1609 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, United States, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania
Brandywine River Hotel is located in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania.
5 sights nearby, 3 of them within 0.5 mi; the closest is Chadds Ford Barn Shops at 250 ft.
Things to do nearby
- Chadds Ford Barn Shopsmarket250 ft
- Christian C Sanderson Museummuseum350 ft
- Brandywine Museum of Artmuseum0.3 mi
- Brandywine Battlefield Parkpark0.8 mi
- Brandywine Baptist Churchplace of worship0.9 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
8.6 / 10 · Very good on Booking.com, from 822 guest reviews
The Brandywine River Hotel earns consistently warm reviews for its excellent location near Longwood Gardens and the Brandywine Museum, its notably quiet setting, and a genuinely friendly front desk team. Rooms are generally clean and comfortable, though recurring gripes around a limited breakfast, absent in-room amenities like microwaves and coffee makers, and the lack of on-site night staff are worth noting for those with specific needs.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 17 · average 9.6
They wrote about: location, room, breakfast
Reviews scoring 7–9: 13 · average 8
They wrote about: room, location, breakfast
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Good to know
House rules
- Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
- Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of breakfast is served?
The hotel offers a continental breakfast for guests. Coffee and espresso drinks are also available at the on-site Oso Sweet Bakery Cafe.
Is parking available?
Yes, the hotel offers free on-site parking for guests. There is also accessible parking available.
Do rooms have Wi-Fi?
All rooms at the Brandywine River Hotel come equipped with free Wi-Fi.
Which rooms have a spa bath or fireplace?
Select suites, including the Queen Suite with Spa Bath, King Suite with Spa Bath, Deluxe Suite with Spa Bath, Queen Fireside Jacuzzi Suite, and King Fireside Jacuzzi Suite, feature spa baths. Some suites also include gas fireplaces.
What are the nearby attractions?
The hotel is close to the Brandywine River Museum (5-minute walk), Brandywine Battlefield State Park (16-minute walk), Chadds Ford Barn Shops, and is a short drive from Longwood Gardens.
How far is the hotel from Longwood Gardens?
Longwood Gardens is located 5 miles from the Brandywine River Hotel.
Can I check in early or late?
The hotel offers private check-in/out and express check-in/out services for guests.
Are there dining options at the hotel?
The hotel has an on-site bakery and cafe, Oso Sweet Bakery Cafe. Several other restaurants including Brandywine Prime, Antica Italian Restaurant, and Hank's Place are located nearby.