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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Point of interest
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
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Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Pool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • BarBarBar
  • GymGymGym

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301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC, 28401
  • Popular LocationWilmington Convention Center4 min walk
  • Popular LocationRiverwalk4 min walk
  • Popular LocationBattleship North Carolina5 min drive
  • AirportWilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)6 min drive

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, River View (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

7.3/10 Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, City View (Mobility)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, River View (Mobility, Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

8.7/10 Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, City View (Mobility)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bridal) | Living area

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bridal)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lobby

Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

9/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

8.7/10 Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

8.7/10 Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

9.4/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Wilmington

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton places you in the centre of Wilmington, steps from Riverwalk and within a short 5-minute stroll of Cape Fear Community College. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a free airport shuttle. .The restaurant, Board & Barrel, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the 24-hour gym and pool loungers. 20000 square feet (1858 square metres) of event facilities include 15 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. On weekend mornings full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this Wilmington Historic District hotel include Wilmington Convention Center and Cape Fear River.

What's nearby

  • Cape Fear Community College - 3 min walk
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 4 min walk
  • Riverwalk - 4 min walk
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 14 min walk
  • Battleship North Carolina - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mellow Mushroom Wilmington - Downtown - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Front Street Brewery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Beer Barrio - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cape Fear Wine and Beer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hell's Kitchen - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Art Deco Wilmington hotel in Wilmington Historic District with free airport shuttle
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business centre and 15 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 20000 square feet (1858 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Parking is available for a fee.

This Art Deco Wilmington hotel is smoke free.

  • 272 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • 20000 sq ft of conference space
  • 1858 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1970
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers 272 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a safe. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • Parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 60 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Board & Barrel
  • Buffalo Bayou

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • 20,000 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • On the boardwalk
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 9 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1970
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 60 per person
  • Self-parking fee: USD 20 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 25 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

As of 4 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton on 30 June 2024 start from AU$242.55, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Yep, Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton has a self car park with in/out privileges for USD 20 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

The closest beach to Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is Wrightsville Beach (14 km).

Does Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton have a pool?

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton a romantic place to stay?

Pool-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

Is Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is available at weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day at scheduled times.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 490 out of 1021 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1021 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1021 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1021 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1021 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mathew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked for some alone time for my birthday and it was very much well spent, hotel is very nice the staff was very welcoming. I will be staying again absolutely love this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location but not a great hotel.
Great location! Convenient for walking along the riverfront and to the plethora of surrounding places in downtown Wilmington. The hotel was obviously renovated. However, it was still very dated in a lot of ways. There was an “old” smell that hit you as soon as you walk in your room. It also was not the cleanest hotel that I’ve stayed at. The baseboards were filthy, there was a stain on one of our pillows, I had to kill a bug in the bathroom on our first night, and then I heard scratching in the walls (like a mouse) the second night. There were two of us there, but every day the housekeeping would only leave us one bath cloth. So, I had to continuously call down to the front desk to request a second one. I would definitely return to this general area to stay again, but not at this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jung

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel staffs were very friendly and accommodating. Bathroom floor grout was all black. Bathroom sink was missing the stopper which was reported but nothing was done about it. Hotel rooms are outdated.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Samuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property did not feel clean. Way over priced for the condition/cleanliness of the hotel. Would not recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sean

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sad but true
First a few years ago well visiting Wilmington, we decided to spend the weekend. Stepping into the ballast because it looked like a nice building and great location. I'm walking in the first person we met at guest services was rude and unwelcoming. This was in 2021. Since that happened, we began staying at the aloft down the street. Last weekend we decided to give it another try and booked a room online at the ballast. When we got into the room, it appeared nice at first. Got settled, and tried to cool the room off but air conditioner was not working properly. It would not cool the room. It rained it was humid in the room. The bath hooks in the bathroom were hanging out of the walls and the commode was loose from the floor. There was mold in the shower I expected a lot more from a Hilton hotel. Throughout the weekend, I was receive text messages, asking about our stay, and I brought up the issues, nothing was addressed. At check out, we went downstairs to return the keys and it was brought to our attention. We had to pay for handicap parking in a parking lot that does not secure or is responsible for your valuables, and handicap is very very far distance from check-in. Being from South Carolina, having a handicap placard you can park anywhere and not get charged. I think it is ridiculous to be charged $20 a day for handicap parking that is in accessible to everything. Needless to say, we will not be recommending this hotel anytime soon
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Breezy Farah

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Dena

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very polite and greeted customers immediately. Fast and easy check in process, well spoken. I am definitely planning to book my stays here when visiting Wilmington.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024