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The historic, luxury property is awarded the coveted title of the best hotel in Delaware The HOTEL DU PONT is honored to be named one of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hotels in the USA” in its annual, coveted rankings. The 11th annual “Best Hotels” rankings evaluate more than 30,000 luxury properties across the United States, Europe, Bermuda, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean. The methodology consid- ers a hotel’s star rating and both expert and guest sentiment by collecting annual awards from distinguished travel publications and TripAdvisor user scores, the combination of which helps determine each hotel’s rank. "The travel industry has faced numerous challenges over the past year, emphasizing the need to support and recognize hotels that continue to maintain exemplary standards," said Zach Wat- son, travel editor at U.S. News. "This year's list offers a reliable guide for travelers to use when planning their next getaway, whether that's in a few months or next year." HOTEL DU PONT received this prestigious award on the heels of its new restaurant, Le Cava- lier, receiving the “Best Historic Restaurant Award” from Historic Hotels of America in Decem- ber. The restaurant was bestowed the award for its thoughtful re-concepting of the original Green Room. The same month, Travel + Leisure featured the state of Delaware in its list of “50 Best Places to Travel in 2021,” specifically citing the HOTEL DU PONT and Le Cavalier as must visit destinations for readers. “We are honored to see the hotel and the city of Wilmington receive such positive recognition,” shared HOTEL DU PONT Managing Director, Greg Kavanagh. “A national spotlight is on Wilm- ington right now. As we look ahead to safe travel for 2021 and beyond, our team eagerly awaits welcoming visitors from near and far to the hotel.” For more information, please visit US News & World Report and the HOTEL DU PONT web-sites. ABOUT HOTEL DU PONT Opened in 1913, the iconic HOTEL DU PONT is dedicated to delivering timeless luxury with a modern and sophisticated sensibility. Located in downtown Wilmington, Delaware, in the heart of the picturesque Brandywine Valley, the 12-story Italian Renaissance landmark building boasts 217 guest rooms and spa- cious suites. Named the #1 hotel in Delaware by both Conde Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure, the hotel is also the home to Le Cavalier at the Green Room, a new brasserie from Chef Tyler Akin. Owned by The Buccini/Pollin Group and managed by PM Hotel Group, the HOTEL DU PONT is a member of Preferred Hotels® & Resorts Worldwide and the Historic Hotels of America. For more information, visit www.hoteldupont.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. ABOUT PM HOTEL GROUP A Top-15 hotel management company, PM Hotel Group has over two decades of experience building rela- tionships with brands, partners and third-party hotel owners. We have participated in the development and acquisition of more than $3 billion in premium-branded and independent hotel properties across the United States. As an operator, PM Hotel Group is committed to its core values of respect- for one another, our guests and the planet. We manage with a dedication to sustainability, a tradition of teamwork and a passion for innovation and entrepreneurship. At PM Hotel Group we know that our people are our great- est resource. By focusing on our associates and the communities in which we work, we deliver strong per- formance for our owners. Learn more at pmhotelgroup.com. ABOUT THE BUCCINI/POLLIN GROUP The Buccini/Pollin Group, Inc. (Buccini/Pollin) is a privately held, integrated real estate acquisition, de- velopment and management company with offices in Washington DC, Wilmington Delaware, Phil- adelphia, and Baltimore. For over 25 years, Buccini/Pollin has developed and acquired hotel, office, resi- dential, retail, and parking properties throughout the United States. Buccini/Pollin has acquired, devel- oped and owns real estate assets having a value in excess of $5.0 billion, including over 40 hotels, 7 mil- lion square feet of office and retail space, 10 major residential communities, and multiple entertainment venues, including Talen Energy Stadium, home of the Philadelphia Union Major League Soccer team. The principals of Buccini/Pollin, along with PM Hotel Group (hotel operating company), BPG | 360 (office property management and leasing), ResideBPG (residential property management and leasing), and BPGS Construction, LLC (construction management), oversee all aspects of project acquisition, finance, development, construction, leasing, operations, and disposition for its portfolio properties. The Buccini/ Pollin Group has over 3,500 employees in 12 states. For more information, please visit www.bpgroup.net. About U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report is the global leader in quality rankings that empower people to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives. A digital news and information company focused on Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars and News, USNews.com provides consumer advice, rankings and analysis to serve people making complex decisions throughout all stages of life. More than 40 million people visit USNews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.