Wilmington, DelawareDowntown
The Quoin Hotel
Victorian Romanesque brownstone
Downtown Wilmington, Delaware
Opened
2022
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
Victorian Romanesque brownstone
The Victorian brownstone now runs as an intimate 24-room hotel, with craft cocktails in the old bank vault and drinks on the roof.
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Shaker-influenced furniture meets bold floral wallpapers inside an 1885 banking hall.
Notable
Frank Furness designed this 1885 banking house, retaining original arched windows throughout.
What they say
Also in Michelin, Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
the Quoin, a Romanesque bank building in the historic downtown center, now renovated ... into a warm, livable, and richly detailed boutique hotel.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Old Town Hall stands next door on Market Street, with downtown theaters and dining a short walk away.
The rooms
Top-floor rooms follow the roofline with cove-arched windows, and every layout has botanical wallpaper and vintage rugs.
Bar
Simmer Down
The subterranean lounge occupies the former money room, mixing craft cocktails beneath original brick barrel vaults and hand-painted murals.
Set in a historic brownstone designed by renowned Victorian-era architect Frank Furness, the stylish 24-room property is home to a warm neighborhood restaurant, a moody cocktail lounge, and the city’s first rooftop bar.
The Quoin Restaurant
Tufted velvet banquettes fill the ground-floor dining room, where the kitchen turns out wood-fired Northern Italian fare and handmade pasta.
At the table
The lobby cafe pours morning espresso beside a wood-paneled bar, and the penthouse rooftop serves cocktails overlooking Old Town Hall.
How it began
The hotel takes its name from the Old French word for corner, honoring its angled facade and the coins once stored inside.
“Shaker-inspired furnishings and bold floral wallpapers liven up the interiors of the stately 1885 Romanesque bank building in Wilmington that now houses Delaware’s coolest hotel, the Quoin.”
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.