GREATER WILMINGTON
The LEED-certified Westin Wilmington, the area’s newest full-service hotel, opened in spring 2014 with 180 guest rooms and 5,000 square feet of meeting space. The property is connected to the Chase Center, which is Wilmington’s largest conference and event facility, with 87,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space.
Newark-based Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington Christiana opened in 2014 with 136 guest rooms and 720 square feet of meeting space.
Four Points by Sheraton Newark opened in early 2015 with 120 guest rooms and four meeting spaces, the largest totaling 1,220 square feet.
Chester County
Exton, Penn.-based Hilton Garden Inn Exton/West Chester opened in spring 2014 with 135 guest rooms and 2,700 square feet of meeting space
The Courtyard Philadelphia Great Valley/Malvern, in Malvern, Penn., underwent extensive renovations in 2014, including updates to guest rooms.
Kennett Square, Penn.-based Victory at Magnolia opened in April. The Victory Brewing Company-affiliated beer hall can accommodate private parties for up to 80 guests.
Delaware County
Brandywine River Hotel in Chadds Ford, Penn., recently completed a major renovation, including upgrades to all guest rooms, meeting spaces and lobby areas.
Wayne, Penn.-based Wayne Hotel recently installed new furnishings to all guest rooms and added ergonomic chairs to meeting rooms.