The DuPont Mansion is a bed and breakfast located in historic Louisville, Kentucky, home of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby.

Situated in the Old Louisville Historical District, this beautiful Victorian Era Italianate-Renaissance Revival style home was constructed circa 1879 by the Delaware DuPonts. This beautifully restored mansion displays ornate carved Italian marble fireplaces, hardwood floors, plaster moldings 14-foot ceilings, and 10-foot doors and windows. Antique furnishings, a banquet style dining room, crystal chandeliers and formal gardens add to the ambience.

Accommodations at the DuPont Mansion offer you the amenities of a luxury hotel with the special, personal touches one expects from a bed and breakfast inn. Two magnificent suites and six elegantly appointed guestrooms feature in-room color cable TV/VCR, telephone, wake-up service, climate controls, flip-of-a-switch fireplace starters (in some rooms), full private bath with whirlpool tub, fluffy towels, hairdryers, armories or closets, on-request laundry/cleaning assistance and turndown services. In addition to the many amenities, business travelers will appreciate the fast access wireless Internet service, and fax and message services available.

In the morning a delicious gourmet breakfast is served in the DuPont Mansion dining room. Complimentary refreshments are available in the evening.

"We want your stay in DuPont Mansion to be a memorable experience. Whether business or pleasure, our goal is to deliver excellent service and to go beyond your expectations. "

DuPont Mansion is conveniently located within a five minute drive of the airport and downtown Louisville.

Local recreation and activities include biking, hiking, skating, basketball, baseball, picnics, museum tours, nature trails, and much more.

The world famous Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs is just one of the many attractions and events in Louisville. The Great Steamboat Race, Great Balloon Race, Humana Festival of New American Plays, Kentucky State Fair, Louisville Science Center, Louisville Waterfront Park, Jefferson Memorial Forest, Louisville Zoo, and Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom bring visitors to this area..