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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with outdoor pool, near Cape Fear Community College

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Along the scenic Riverwalk, Hotel Ballast Wilmington offers a warm welcome with an outdoor pool and sun loungers. With breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Board & Barrel restaurant, coffee from the on-site cafe, free WiFi to stay connected and dry cleaning services for convenience. Previous guests praised the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • 15 meeting rooms

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is CNY999
CNY1,129 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27

Why we love this property

Art deco delight
Pool-side dining awaits at this Art Deco hotel on the river. Located in the historical district, it offers views of the city center from its boardwalk.
Dining with pool views
Experience pool-view dining at this hotel's restaurant or visit the cafe for lighter fare. Guests can also enjoy a full breakfast or unwind at the bar.
Premium sleep experience
Hypo-allergenic premium bedding and a pillowtop mattress await in each room. Blackout drapes and down comforters ensure a night of pure bliss.

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(71 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, River View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(70 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(64 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bridal) | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bridal)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC, 28401

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Cotton Exchange - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 7 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Copper Penny - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hell's Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Beer Barrio - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Manna - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪I Love NY Pizza - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is just 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from the airport and offers a free shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Board & Barrel, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge, a 24-hour fitness center, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights at this Art Deco hotel. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 272 rooms
    • Arranged over 9 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 21
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (USD 22 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Onsite valet parking (USD 27 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle (available 24 hours)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • 15 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (20000 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Built in 1970
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

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

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Board & Barrel - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Buffalo Bayou - This coffee shop serves light fare only. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 to 60 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Parking

  • Self parking costs USD 22 per day with in/out privileges
  • Valet parking costs USD 27 per day with in/out privileges

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
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.

Also known as

Hilton Riverside Hotel Wilmington
Hilton Riverside Wilmington
Hilton Wilmington
Hotel Ballast Wilmington Tapestry Collection Hilton
Riverside Hilton Wilmington
Riverside Wilmington
Wilmington Hilton
Wilmington Hilton Riverside
Wilmington Riverside
Wilmington Riverside Hilton
Hilton Wilmington Riverside Hotel Wilmington
Hilton Wilmington Riverside Hotel
Hilton Riverside
Hotel Ballast Tapestry Collection Hilton
Ballast Wilmington Tapestry Collection Hilton
Ballast Tapestry Collection Hilton
Hilton Ballast Wilmington Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton 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.

Is there a pool at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

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

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 22 per day. Valet parking costs USD 27 per day.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, boat tours, and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes segway rentals. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Yes, Board & Barrel offers pool views.

What's the area around Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton like?

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is in Downtown Wilmington, a short 7-minute drive from Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) and 4 minutes' walk from Riverwalk. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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Reviews

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property's restaurant served really good food with excellent service and there were plenty of dining options nearby. (18 reviews)
  • The breakfast buffet was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and plentiful. (17 reviews)
  • The pool area was clean, tidy, and comfortable with some reviewers enjoying live music and a great view. (22 reviews)
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Reviews

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2/10 Poor

Pool was nice
Lindsey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hospitality was great!!!!We enjoyed our stay!! Love the valet!!!
Syreeta, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We came for a short weekend. Staff were friendly and the accomodations were nice. We have stayed here before and liked it.
Emily, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were super clean and nice. Just truly wished there was a fridge.
Kristin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really lovely hotel. Definitely worth paying the extra for the river view room.
Mary, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Nice location. Hotel is due for a renovation.
richard, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Could be cleaner, air con needed fixing, staff excellent
John, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms. Staff was nice and very helpful. In walking distance to downtown.
Megan, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff was great. Valets were excellent. Wish the rooms had a mini fridge
Colleen, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

It's a nice hotel. Outstanding location. Mediocre/average service and amenities. No hot water.
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was courteous, place was nice.
thomas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel. Great location, friendly staff, clean room, and comfortable bed. Would definitely stay there again.
Looking downriver.
Right across the River.
Craig, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was great. Good location and amenities.
Cory D., 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room
Shante, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room. Quiet. Nice gym and good price. What more could I want?
Stefan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location.
Jason, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great, I look forward to going back
DeVaughn, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, clean, and quiet.
Amy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location, friendly staff
Rodney, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had to leave the hotel at 3:45 AM for a very early flight, so the shuttle was not available to us. The desk staff did help recommend a taxi service, though, which worked out well.
Carla, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

The room was semi cleaned
BRITTANY, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location nice hotel
Anna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything, It's our getaway destination, been 3 times this year.
Gary, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great as usual. Super helpful staff and the room was spotless.
Mary Beth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great except for housekeeping knocking on our door to see if we had checked out. I’ve never had that happen before. It was very annoying.
Patsy, 1-night trip