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First State Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Dover

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Exterior
Laptop workspace, free WiFi
Exterior
Reception
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, towels

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
The price is $80
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29

Room options

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1760 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE, 19901

What's nearby

  • Dover Mall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Delaware State University - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Dover Downs Casino - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Dover International Speedway - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Firefly Music Festival - 6 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 69 min drive
  • Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia) - 101 min drive
  • Millville, NJ (MIV-Millville Municipal) - 103 min drive
  • Trenton–Mercer Airport (TTN) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dover Mall Food Court - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

First State Inn

Enjoy your visit to Dover with a stay at First State Inn. Free perks include WiFi and self parking.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 26 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Property amenities

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

First State Inn Motel
First State Inn Dover
First State Inn Motel Dover

Frequently asked questions

Does First State Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, First State Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at First State Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at First State Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at First State Inn?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at First State Inn?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Dover Downs Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around First State Inn like?
First State Inn is a short 15-minute walk from Dover Mall and 16 minutes' walk from Delaware State Police Museum and Education Center.

First State Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very pleased
We reallyenjoyed staying here. It was very quiet considering being on a main strip. Was very clean and just what we needed after our long drive. We will definitely make this our go to when we travel that way again
Kyla, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Timothy, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My Stay
We come to Dover each year for a special event. We stay at First State Inn.This was our third year and we will continue to stay there. Good value for the money. It lacks the bells and whistles such as a pool and gym...we have no time for anyway...it is clean and the air is strong. Both the microwave and fridge worked. It was quiet. Many places to eat and/or shop nearby.
Beverly, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jessica, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Phish Festival for the win
When 50,000 people descend on Dover to attend a phish festival and you decide to go late in the game, don't wanna camp in the muggy weather, you pivot and take a room with air conditioner. That was the best part of the room. Normally $75 we got $250 rate because they could. Room hasn't been updated in 20 plus years. Reached of cigarette smoke and air freshener. Carpet had cigarette burns everywhere. Bathroom was stained and gross. But there was a hot shower and a fridge. Normally you get what you pay for... not in this case. Would I stay there again. Maybe if I was as desperate as I was this time around.
Daniel, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Home away from home when traveling to Dover
Rosa, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Adam, 1-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rosa, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Experience
Marcelle, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Home away from home when traveling to Dover
Rosa, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Home away from home when traveling to Dover 👍
Rosa, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rosa, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The motel is very clean checkin was very good even though we didn’t get there till midnight. The only thing is that the bed was very hard. My husband said it was fine but not for me
ROBIN, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

2/10 Poor

I assume because the surrounding area was close to several stores and diners that I would experience a great motel for its price, but the stench of the cigarettes was horrible. I don’t understand how this hotel is still up and standing! I traveled 3 hours away for a gathering but ended up in hospital at 2 am from the Stich of the smell on the room. When I asked to exchange room, the old man did not understand how horrible the smell was and how it affected my asthma. I would never recommend anyone to visit this place…
Mary, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Home away from home when I travel to Dover
Rosa, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Alex, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

The three rooms I looked at were dirty and had a disgusting smell of cigarette smoke. I didn’t feel safe there so I did not stay. I lost my $100 for my stay. My recommendation to Expedia is to remove them from your listing and save someone from a bad experience.
Tim, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rosa, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Theodore, 2-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Rosa, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Marcelle, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The property is ok for just passing through or one night. My room must have been a smoking room because it smelled of smoke. I do not smoke, there was some small burn holes on the chairs and pillowcases. Its not the greatest place but it was clean.
Alescia, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

First state is my home away from home 👍
Rosa, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Irven, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

patricia, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review