Designed by Method Studios, Method Co’s in-house design firm, in collaboration with Philadelphia-based firm Stokes Architecture, the property is a re-imagination of the city’s historic Security Trust & Safe Deposit Company building, a two-story Victorian Romanesque brownstone dating back to 1885 hat was originally designed by acclaimed architect Frank Furness. The new luxury hotel will feature 24 hotel rooms inspired by its storied location with a nature-filled identity and Victorian-era influenced palette, in addition to three distinct food & beverage concepts
Located on the corner of Sixth and Lower Market Street in the heart of Wilmington, Delaware’s reimagined historic district, The Quoin is the latest hotel from Method Co., the leading Philadelphia-based hospitality company, in partnership with Delaware-based real estate developer, The Buccini/Pollin Group, Inc. (BPG). The hotel is housed in the former Security Trust & Safe Deposit Company Building, a four-story Victorian Romanesque brownstone dating back to 1885 that was designed by the renowned Philadelphia architect, Frank Furness (of Frank Furness & Evans Architects). The Quoin features 24 luxury hotel rooms, a lobby cafe & bar with fireplace, a ground floor restaurant with courtyard dining, a lower-level cocktail lounge, the city’s first rooftop bar and event space, plus a gym and retail space, adding a new and lasting hospitality landmark to the fabric of downtown Wilmington. Pronounced “coin,” the name is derived from the Old French word meaning “corner” or “angle,” honoring the legacy of the original building, while also referencing the legacy of the original banking house.
The Quoin’s contemporary interior design was carefully considered by Method Studios, Method Co.’s in-house design firm, in partnership with Philadelphia-based Stokes Architecture. Inspired by the aesthetic of the Brandywine Valley, Method Studios reimagined the building’s existing natural materials by layering in modern handmade décor, floral motifs in the fabrics and wallpapers, the clean lines of modern Shaker-influenced furniture, and an overall subdued, earthy color palette influenced by original Victorian-era paints dating back to 1820. With an eye for detail across all touchpoints and a high level of quality in craft, the property boasts 24 luxury guest rooms and suites that pay homage to the building’s original architecture with restored details such as arched windows and moldings, blended with a nature-inspired identity plus curated vintage furniture, and psychedelic hand-drawn floral illustrations. Each room has a unique layout, but all are furnished with luxurious king beds, walls draped in wallpaper by Farrow & Ball or Little Green, and dining & desk chairs designed by Gubi. Decor includes a mix of artwork featuring photography by David Burnett and pieces from House of Spoils, along with curated vintage works sourced from the Brandywine Valley, while vintage rugs from Old New House tie each room together.
Upon entering The Quoin, guests are greeted at reception with intricate floral wallpaper outlined in metallic gold and a custom-made credenza in contemporary hues and taupe mulled leather. To the left of reception is a retail area featuring some of Method’s favorite boutique brands: Kapital socks of Japan, Sabah Shoes of Turkey, Aesop toiletries, Quoin inspired merchandise, and a selection of curated books and media. To the right is an antique Malayer that blends the space into the adjoining lobby and cafe. The lobby features Lawson Fenning sofas, Lina swivel chairs, a hand-stitched leather Adnet-inspired Crillon chair, and a cotton shaded lamp by Santa & Cole.
Method Co., who are also behind the nationally acclaimed Philadelphia restaurants Wm. Mulherin’s Sons and HIROKI, operate The Quoin’s three distinct food & beverage concepts: The Quoin Restaurant & Bar, Rooftop at The Quoin, and Simmer Down. The Quoin Restaurant & Bar is a handsome neighborhood restaurant located in the lobby offering wood-fired fare inspired by the cuisine of Southern France and Northern Italy; The Rooftop at The Quoin serves as the perfect spot for happy hour, social gatherings, and light fare; and the hotel’s craft cocktail lounge, Simmer Down, emphasizes a low and slow atmosphere, featuring the space’s original brick ceiling and a custom, room-spanning painted mural by the Reverend Michael Alan.
Method Co. has crafted an end-to-end hospitality experience within The Quoin that leverages its storied urban location and lends itself to a country environment with a nature-inspired brand identity. The result is a luscious and intriguing hotel property contributing a new, elevated level of distinction and boutique luxury to Wilmington’s hotel and restaurant scene, serving as an idyllic homebase for travelers and locals alike from which to explore the city’s nearby restaurants and bars, entertainment venues, and various outdoor attractions.
Photography: Matthew Williams
