General Denver Hotel
Location: 81 W Main St, Wilmington, Ohio, 45177, Wilmington, US
Star Rating: 2 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Luxurious Amenities: Unwind with complimentary WiFi, concierge services, and a cozy lobby fireplace.
Culinary Delights: Indulge in delicious meals at the hotel restaurant and savor drinks at the stylish bars/lounges.
Comfort and Convenience: With an elevator, free parking, and daily breakfast, experience a hassle-free stay.
Explore nearby attractions like Cowan Lake State Park and Caesar Creek State Park when you stay at General Denver Hotel in Wilmington. Book now to experience the perfect blend of comfort and luxury during your trip.
Important Information
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Policies
Check-in: N/A - Anytime
Check-out: N/A
Amenities & Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Meeting rooms
- Front entrance ramp
- Fireplace in lobby
- Free WiFi
- Continental breakfast
- Concierge service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Fireplace in lobby
- Free breakfast
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Meeting rooms
- Smoke-free property
- Free self parking
- Free continental breakfast
- Shared microwave
- Well-lit path to entrance
Rooms Available
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Comfort Suite
1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed
Individually decorated room
Layout - 2 bedrooms and living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 25-inch LED TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
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Deluxe Room
1 Queen Bed
Individually decorated room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 25-inch LED TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
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Classic Suite
1 Queen Bed
Individually decorated room
Layout - Bedroom and 2 living rooms
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 25-inch LED TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
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Elite Room
1 King Bed
Individually decorated room
Layout - Bedroom and living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 25-inch LED TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
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Economy Suite
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Individually decorated room
Layout - Bedroom and living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 25-inch LED TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
Guest Reviews
- Kristen (10/5): This hotel is Fabulous!! You have to stay here!!! - Hotel is just lovely and has an attached restaurant that is fabulous! We will absolutely stay here again!!
- Shana (8/5): - Paper thin wall between our room and the next! Very small room such that we banged into furniture. Love the historic building, but I might consider somewhere else on future trips to the area.
- Leslie (10/5): - The General Denver Hotel is a historic site. It looks like an old ski lodge. We find it to be very cute. There is a restaurant and 2 bars downstairs, the food, drinks and service are really good. This is our go to place when we are in Ohio for tue ren faire.
- Michael (10/5): - Great old style hotel in a great neighborhood
- Christopher (8/5): - What’s great hotel! Get off the interstate and try this place out
- Kaleigh (10/5): Would stay again and again - The comfort was phenomenal, those needs were amazing and with the atmosphere around it feels so cozy! The old fashioned elevator is available during active work hours because a staff member has to run the old fashioned crank, but it just adds to the charm. They have TVs with a whole ton of streaming services. You can either watch or log into your own on amongst all the old fashioned stuff. There is a room on the third floor that constantly has access to free coffee and snacks in a continental style, the options were nice and more diverse than I was expecting. They also have a Keurig if you wish to bring your own pods from home. It's a very popular place among locals, the live music was fun and the food tasted amazing. I got the mile high steak and it came with shrimp and it wasn't too bad priced either, food was hot and the workers were kind. Now what nobody tells you is that this is in the coziest little neighborhood. There's an ice cream and froyo place across the street that's the cutest little thing, very friendly neighborhood and a theater for plays right around the corner. You'll think you're in a cozy movie.
- Dawn (10/5): - Wonderful Hotel, the first room that they gave us was not very nice. It was stuffy. It did not have a mini fridge but they gave us a different room when we complained oh and by the way, the first room had a step up into the bathroom and step down into the tub, which I didn’t care for for safety reasons, but they gave us a different room and it was absolutely wonderful. My friends stayed as well in a different room in their room was wonderful as well.
- Savannah (10/5): - The staff are incredibly nice and accommodating. The room was very cute and clean. Special thanks to the check-in counter for being so helpful!
- Timothy (10/5): - It was super clean charming & great service.
- Timothy (10/5): - It was great !
- David (10/5): Beautifully historic and comfortable - This is a really lovely hotel that feels both historic and designed for comfort. The bed was one of the most comfortable I have ever been in in a hotel. The breakfast is basic, but was open throughout the day to grab snacks when needed or in advance of the next morning.
- Rockwell (10/5): - Told was the oldest hotel in Ohio. It has a manually run elevator. Staff operates it for you. Three floors of hotel space. Very quiet & quaint & served my purpose well. It has a bar restaurant within the hotel & is in the heart of downtown Wilmington. Rooms are smaller but functional. A rich heritage awaits you.
- Justin (8/5): historic nice option - historic hotel, very friendly service great value
- William (6/5): - Hotel was good the only issues I had was after staff went home you couldn’t use the elevator, you had to use the stairs. And the Wi-Fi in my room wouldn’t work I had to go into the hallway and there is no way to control the ac in the room because the building was central air . No controls in the room. There was someone using a jackhammer inside the hotel till 1 o’clock in the morning my first night . Couldn’t sleep
- DONALD (10/5): Another relaxing and enjoyable stay - This was our 2nd stay and was as perfect as the first.
- Steve (8/5): - The hotel manager is excellent! Seth went above and beyond to make sure our stay went well. The hotel is unique and historical, and we liked that aspect. The room we stayed in could use some updating. The walls were thin, and the bed was pretty hard. And I’m not sure there’s air conditioning, though they do provide a floor fan, which helped a lot. It was spotlessly clean and obviously well taken care of. And the fruit at the continental breakfast was a lot fresher than you expect from a hotel breakfast. I would stay here again.
- Tina (10/5): - Great Service..love older hotels with a history.. Limited lobby service Bar/ restaurant open til 10 on Sat 9 on Sunday No hot breakfast..but plenty of bottled juices milk, greek yogurt, cereals higher knotch continental breakfast
- Paul (10/5): - The room we had was small but ok. It was a throwback to simpler times and that is what we wanted
- Lori (10/5): - This is an older property but very well maintained. The staff was very kind and helpful. Our room was spotless. The bed was comfy and the pillows were perfect!
- Raquel (10/5): 8/10 - Staff are fabulous! our room was nice just tiny. Will stay again just will request a bigger room.
- KATHERINE (10/5): A Great Place to Stay in Wilmington - Was pleasantly surprised how nice this place was. The staff was very helpful, and the restaurant had excellent food. It was only 4 miles from the World Equestrian Center and the Catholic Church was right across the street. I'm planning on staying there again next time I come back.
- Carol (10/5): Overnight stay - We had heard about the hotel on a TV show and it sounded interesting. We stayed one night, a Saturday, as an anniversary getaway. It was very nice, the food was excellent and we had fun on the patio listening to music.
- William (10/5): Stumbled on to a GEM!!! - We got to the door just in time as they were about to close. The girl at check-in was waiting with our keys and paperwork. She took us to our 4th floor room in the coolest old school elevator, employee only operated! The bed was incredibly comfortable. The room was spacious and clean. If we’re ever back in Wilmington this is where we’ll stay!
- bobby (10/5): - Fast and friendly
- ANNE (8/5): - Small rooms and bathrooms, but not surprising for almost 100 year old hotel. Staff we saw were very pleasant. Continental breakfast w multiple options. Very clean. Would stay again.
- Teresa (10/5): - Very cool historic hotel, very clean and comfortable beds. Staff were very friendly and we loved the old elevator. We will stay again.
- Dominique (10/5): - Everyone around town was really friendly.
- maury (8/5): - Great little hotel in downtown! very friendly staff and good location!
- Setsuko (8/5): - They no longer had the breakfast at the restaurant on the first level and I was unhappy to learn about it. There were not many power outlets available.
- Maureen (8/5): - The hotel is old but well maintained and charming. The rooms don't have some of the amenities of a modern hotel, like multiple outlets or mini frig, but was perfect for my stay. Staff was very friendly and accomodating. Breakfast bar is 24/7 and well stocked. FYI on the elevator.. it is very old and can only be operated by staff so be prepared to use the stairs.
- Jennifer (10/5): - Staff was super helpful and friendly.
- Janet E (10/5): Historic hotel - Beautiful historic property with friendly, courteous and helpful staff. They had a game room we enjoyed using to play cards with friends. The food and service at the restaurant was very good
- Melissa (8/5): - Loved the unique and historic qualities of the hotel! Rooms and decor were clean and thoughtful. The continental breakfast was well-done for a small space. Only issue was the lack of staff onsite and communication about the check-in/check-out process. Elevator not available without staff. It worked out but was confusing. Would still definitely go back!
- Steve (6/5): - Restaurant OK, service was bad.
- Christine (6/5): Very disappointing - Waited 5 mins at check in finally went to find someone waited 45 min on food and they allowed a dog in the restaurant and it was not a service dog will not stay there again
- Julie (10/5): Nice, clean, cozy, good value. - Room was very quaint, clean and comfortable. Decor was simply but nice. Bed was cozey with ample pillows. Nice touch that our room came with two bottles of water. Light continental breakfast had a wide variety of items along with some fresh fruit. The step up into the bathroom was a little odd. Wish they had shades versus mini blinds so the room was darker. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
- Keith (8/5): A fine old property to stay for a great price. - Great old building with an elevator operator. Really nice kitchen area with food for breakfast, or any time. convenient parking. This is an old building, so do not expect a lot of modern frills. ai really enjoyed the stay here, and it was a great deal for the money.
- David (8/5): Charm and quirks - 100 year old hotel with charm and quirks. Low water pressure. No AC. Small rooms. Great restaurants. 24 hr snacks. Comfy bed.
- April (10/5): - We liked the history and the look of the hotel. It was like you were stepping back in time with elevator and the old unique look.
- Jennifer (10/5): - Perfect location for visiting Wilmington. The area outside of the hotel was cute, but a lot of empty storefronts and closed businesses. There are church bells that go off at random times and for long periods of time. One morning we counted 42 very loud dings. No fault of the General Denver of course. Their staff at the front desk and restaurant were awesome and both hotel and restaurant were nice. If I go back to Wilmington, this is the only place I would stay!
- Russell (10/5): - Historic
- Susan (4/5): - We gave it a solid c out of a-f. We must have been above the kitchen. It was so noisy. We had people right outside our room having cocktails and we could hear their conversation. And the room was freezing to the point where we couldn’t even take a shower. We would not recommend this hotel.
- Igor (10/5): - The building was nice though keep in mind there's no easy elevator access, you are taking the stairs to the 3rd floor. Also the pillows were very flat. Other than that, everything was fine for what we needed.
- Jim (10/5): - Love the hotel. Simple but clean. Nothing fancy. The food in the restaurant was excellent. Had prblems wi
- George (8/5): - Very nice historical spot!
- DEBORAH (10/5): - It was an interesting place to stay. Staff are friend
- DONALD (10/5): - It was a relaxing stay at a quaint historic hotel. Staff was exceptional and the stay was a perfect getaway. We will return.
- Sandy (8/5): - The 100 year old hotel has been restored and is located in a safe, walkable neighborhood. There are some quirks, like the elevator that can only be operated by employees. Some of the rooms & bathrooms are very small, but sweet. Our only complaint was that there was no one to call at the desk when we needed them. The only phone number is to their reservation service. All in all, a unique, fun stay. The restaurant and staff were excellent!!
- Kevin (10/5): - 0
- Stephanie (6/5): - We stayed for 2 nights. Our room was 2 adjoining rooms actually which included a very uncomfortable pull out sofa bed. The fixtures need some repair and updating in the bathrooms, shower water cycles from scalding hot to cold at random. The amenities are slight at this property. There’s water damage on the walls, on of the 3rd floor windows in our room was not double pained like the other two, dangerous as hell IMO. If you have a child with you you have to keep the window locked. Which poses another problem because the rooms are not individually temperature controlled, and if you’re warm like we were this weekend it’s uncomfortable. The box fans are helpful, but are obv very loud which is inconvenient. The hand operated elevator is cool, but you have to find someone to operate it, otherwise you must use the stairwell, note: not all staff can operate the lift, so if you have luggage good luck to you. It’s a charming hotel, really. Just not worth the price in our opinion. The hotel manager was nice, the blonde host from the restaurant not so much. Overall the stay was average/good, but we were expecting more hospitality and better quality based on the reviews.
- Ken (8/5): Nice stay - It’s a quaint place, rustic building. I was a place to stay. Good restaurant,
- Johnnie (4/5): Less than desirable - Hotel was less then desirable, The beds were horrible, Service was not good, I checked out two days early and went to the Holiday Inn
- Rick (8/5): - Very nice stay but very small rooms with no a lot of extras
- Melissa (10/5): Amazing! Go ahead and book!! - The hotel was amazing! Just go ahead and book your stay now!! It’s a historic hotel with all the charm! The staff and owner were incredibly amazing and went above and beyond! We will definitely stay here again!
- Lisa (10/5): - Beautiful hotel!
- Jacqueline (10/5): - We loved staying at the General Denver! The building is beautiful with a unique charm to it. The staff is incredibly friendly! We unintentionally booked a room too small for three people (the website described the room I booked as a Deluxe so I assumed it had a bed and pull out couch.) when it was determined we were actually in the smallest room in the entire hotel, the manager upgraded us to a two bedroom suite at no extra cost. The food at the hotel was also pretty good! In walking distance, there’s a lovely Mexican place with the BEST margaritas I’ve ever had, as well the TinCap Hard Cider - HIGHLY recommend their Mac Daddy pizza. We will definitely be staying here during our next Wilmington visit!
- Douglas (10/5): Enjoyable Stay - Very nice hotel built in 1928. Everything was renewed, clean, and comfortable. We loved the antiques and we were fascinated by the original hand-operated elevator. (I'd only seen those in old movies.) The snack/breakfast bar on the third floor was available 24/7 and was well stocked with was of variety for a nice breakfast. The restaurant was crowded but the service and food were great. We will definitely stay there again.
- Paula (10/5): - First time staying here & I’ll be back! The rooms were beautiful & the beds amazing!! And the 3rd floor snack room was a win!!
- Robert (6/5): - It said breakfast included, no breakfast or even coffee in the morning. I booked it because I thought it looked cool, and that's true, but also for the included breakfast that didn't happen.
- Leslie (10/5): Fabulous Place - Great place to stay! Love the mix of old with new decor and feel. <3 The gentleman that checked us in moved us from one room to another because the TV wasn’t working. Very hospitable and kind of him! Will be staying here again in February. It’s close to WEC, which is great because we have to be at the horse park so early and, on occasion, during inclement weather.
- Rue (10/5): - Quaint Hotel
- Mary (10/5): - So so cute!
- Heather (10/5): - Great hotel,
- Leslie (10/5): - The GD is a very lovely place to stay. The beds are comfortable. It is a historic building and is very lovely. The restaurant and bar downstairs are great. Everything closes down at 10, so it is nice and quiet at night. We will stay here again. There is coffee and a light continental breakfast on the 3rd floor. We didn't notice that at first, it is written on the welcome sheet they give you. There is no coffee in the rooms.
- Richard (10/5): - My only wish would be to have the ability to adjust the temperature in the room. It was a little on the warm side.
- Rodney (10/5): - Great little visit to history. The rooms are decorated and equipped in the period of the hotel. These are olde bed frames with bed stands and chairs. really a neat experience I would recommend a stay to take in the history.
- Harry (8/5): - Nice historic hotel.
- William (8/5): - Little history
- Harry (8/5): - Comfortable stay, we enjoyed the atmosphere.
- Emma (10/5): - Very charming hotel and town
- Laura (10/5): - GDH was a quaint amazing hotel with wonderful and kind staff. Perfect little town for a weekend escape
- John (8/5): - Property was clean, area was safe . Rooms do not have a refrigerator or temperature control. Each room has a fan . But the restaurant was good , price was good. Would stay again. All in all it was a average property.
- Ethan (10/5): - Really lived our room definitely our top pick if available again.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - An older hotel with beautiful wood work. Could use some cosmetic touch ups on walls and ceilings. Overall very clean with a pleasant staff. Elevator was staff controlled. No AC in room but there was a box fan. Bed was older, firmer mattress.
- Elizabeth (10/5): A charming hotel - We had a delightful stay at the General Denver. The front desk clerk and the elevator operator were kind, cheerful, and helpful -- and we loved the "oldest operating original elevator in Ohio." We also enjoyed the snacks available in the vending room, the celebratory activities going on in the restaurant, and the very convenient location, just around the corner from the beautifully refurbished Murphy Theatre with its special festivities. We were sorry not to be able to stay longer!
- Angela (10/5): - Unique historic building with excellent food in the restaurant and friendly staff.
- Tiffany (6/5): - Check in person was not very friendly. Restaurant food was AMAZING, but short staffed so server was overwhelmed. Still did a great job and young hostess was amazing. Mid aged woman working front not so nice.
- Terri (10/5): - We loved our suite. Even though it has been up graded for the betterment of the guest it still has so many antiques and older surroundings that makes it aged to perfection. Will recommend to anyone heading that way.
- Glenn (10/5): - It was unique because of the 'old hotel' look/atmosphere but everything was up to date (except maybe the elevator, but usually there was a staff member to operate it if you needed a lift).
- Tony (10/5): - Easy check in/out. A lovely restaurant on site, as well as brewery's and restaurants in close proximity. It's a lovely classic hotel.
- Bonnie J (8/5): - Our room was nice and the hotel appeared well maintained and clean. The continental breakfast exceeded expectations. The staff was very nice. Issues : The elevator requires an attendant who is often unavailable and we were in the fourth floor! Also, the restaurant has limited hours.-
- Deborah (10/5): - The junior suite exceeded our expectations: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a lovely sitting room. The service in the bar was a little slow but the drinks were good. The food was fine but nothing memorable. Our server was exceptional and personable. I’d stay at the hotel again. It was lovely and priced reasonably.
- Susan (10/5): - Super charming!
- MICHAEL (10/5): - The staff was very welcoming , there is a beautiful charm to the proprty . The restaurant and bar was excellent , food was delicious . I recommend the bison burger 👍👍. There was live entertainment by Dumbfounded , great classic rock band .
- angelika (8/5): - Restaurant is good
- davide (10/5): - The place to stay in Wilmington. Experience the Ohio full Monty and their warm hospitality and ride one of the coolest elevators in the north emisphere.
- Theresa (10/5): - This was by far the nicest little hidden gem. The resturant and the staff was amazing.
- Christa (4/5): - No elevator after 8 pm not enough plac to sit in room had to use bed for setting no place to unpack clothes bath room had step up with no night light had to haul luggage down 4 floors by hand not a hotal suitable for sr folks no restaurants in walking distance would not stay again at this hotel cont breakfast was not much and only had two seats and small table prob most uncomfortable stay in many years sorry but not my choice of place to stay for the price or comfort
- Andrew (10/5): - The history of the property is nice to know and the unique elevator is very interesting. It is not always available but the hotel is very nice.
- Paul (8/5): - Very nice, old, comfortable hotel.
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