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Brandywine River Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Chadds Ford Village & Barn Shops

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Exterior
Reception
Free daily continental breakfast
Reception
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Located near Chadds Ford Village & Barn Shops, the Brandywine River Hotel provides a charming getaway with continental breakfast each morning. Guests can unwind in the garden, work out in the 24-hour gym, and appreciate both the in-room WiFi and express check-out service.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Room options

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Deluxe Room 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(96 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Fireside Jetted Tub Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

King Fireside Jetted Tub Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Queen Accessible | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Queen Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard King | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen Fireside, single person jetted tub | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Queen Fireside, single person jetted tub

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Elite Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Elite Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Honeymoon Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
1609 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA, 19317

What's nearby

  • Chadds Ford Village & Barn Shops - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Brandywine River Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Brandywine Battlefield - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Longwood Gardens - 9 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • West Chester University of Pennsylvania - 14 min drive - 9.5 miles

Getting around

  • Media Elwyn Station - 16 min drive
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Delco's Original Steaks & Hoagies - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Brandywine River Hotel

Hotel near Brandywine River Museum
Located close to Chadds Ford Village & Barn Shops, Brandywine River Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a garden, and a 24-hour gym. In addition to a conference center and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, free newspapers, and secured bicycle storage
  • Meeting rooms, a vending machine, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Brandywine River Hotel offer perks such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle storage

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (2,000 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Property Registration Number 92-1243832

Property is also known as

Brandywine Hotel
Brandywine River Chadds Ford
Brandywine River Hotel
Brandywine River Hotel Chadds Ford
Brandywine River Hotel Hotel
Brandywine River Hotel Chadds Ford
Brandywine River Hotel Hotel Chadds Ford

Frequently asked questions

Is Brandywine River Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Brandywine River Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Brandywine River Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Brandywine River Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Brandywine River Hotel located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Chadds Ford Village & Barn Shops and Brandywine River Museum. Longwood Gardens and Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Brandywine River Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 660 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1013 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean Comfortable great breakfast will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenience of location was most important for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very comfortable, we enjoyed the jacuzzi tub. Outside parking is very we.l lifted and secure, staff was great and highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is lovely and clean. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love the Brandywine area We hope to come back and stay with you again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely area, friendly and helpful staff.Great rate. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice inn-style hotel with a genuine gracious "old inn feel". Good value and pleasant hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Easy drive to Longwood Gardens. Definitely will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to many locations. Very quiet and nice complimentary breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Libby

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, friendly staff, very nice breakfast selections.Good restaurant nearby. Convenient for visiting both Longwood Gardens and Winterthur
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

DARBI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, and fabulous staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy spot
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place to stay with ample amounts of restaurants and local sites to see nearby. Wonderful staff and great value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Amenities
Such a sweet cozy lobby ! Comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean room. Super friendly staff, nice amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bao-Jue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is old traditional Hotel.I like it !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the surrounding village shops, and rooms were very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to check in and check out. Clean room. Nice breakfast. Friendly staff. I will return in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose this hotel because it was near the Brandywine River Museum and Longwood Gardens, which we were visiting for a little getaway. It was a great choice: set back from the highway, quiet, priced right, comfortable, clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the comfy beds! Area is very charming to walk around outside with little foot paths to cute shops next door.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Montague

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was a wonderful assortment of healthy options.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property and rooms at a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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