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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with free airport shuttle and 24-hour fitness centre

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Lobby
Exterior
Hotel Ballast Wilmington is on the Riverwalk, featuring an outdoor pool and dining at Board & Barrel for all meals. Enjoy the on-site cafe, free WiFi, and dry cleaning services. Guests praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$246
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(55 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(55 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC, 28401

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 9 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cape Fear Wine And Beer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Copper Penny - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪I Love NY Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom Wilmington - Downtown - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beer Barrio - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Upscale hotel near Cape Fear Community College
Located close to Riverwalk and Wilmington Convention Center, Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton provides a free return airport shuttle, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Board & Barrel, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and pool views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • A gift shop, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
  • ATM/banking services, 15 meeting rooms and wedding services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 272 rooms have comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • HDTVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers and housekeeping

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 22 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 27 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

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

  • In-room 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/promenade
  • 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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 9 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • 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 provided

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 60 per person
  • Self-parking fee: USD 22 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 27 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

We should mention

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
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

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

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of 9 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton on 21 Sept 2025 start from AU$246.14, 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 Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Self-parking is available for USD 22 per day. Valet parking is available for USD 27 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times.

Where is Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton located?

Located in Downtown Wilmington, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Cape Fear Community College, Wilmington Convention Center and Riverwalk. Cape Fear River and Battleship North Carolina are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 674 out of 1304 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 1304 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 184 out of 1304 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1304 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 1304 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amrita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Samuel L

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful river views!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service and wonderful amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property right on the river. River view room was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for downtown Wilmington, staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, unique facilities, feels like home
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larkin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and spacious!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Always have a great time here
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vladyslava

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location and area around , all the restaurants , I could walk on the river promenade
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location, hotel hospitality, neighborhood, shops, and view were perfect. I would stay again. Last, the food from the hotel restaurant was very tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved that the entire staff made you feel like you were royalty
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Convenient to shopping and dining. Wonderful Italian restaurant in the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Renee

Staff nice. Downtown area is awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at a great location. I would recommend this place to everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was of good quality, the personnel was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great value for the money. Perfect spot for wandering Wilmington! (Bathroom could have been cleaner)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love that Ruth’s Chris is just across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Artur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jana

Liked: Staff & service
Definitely wasn’t as clean as I would have liked. The floor we stayed on smelled of mildew and the bathroom was dirty. The ladies checking us in were very nice and accommodating throughout our stay. It was a great area to stay, close to everything I was there for.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything walkable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Ballast will continue to be our choice of stay for future trips. Great experience all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

wenona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was beautiful. Quiet and right on the river. Only thing for me was the mattress was difficult to sleep on. Other than that I would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the boardwalk and great outside area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025