Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
Art Deco Wilmington hotel in Downtown Wilmington with free airport shuttle

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Terrace/patio
Point of interest
Lobby
Room, 1 King Bed, River View
Point of interest

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttle
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

Highlights

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bridal)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

Highlights

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 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

  • Cape Fear Community College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Riverwalk - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Battleship North Carolina - 5 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Front Street Brewery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom Wilmington - Downtown - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cape Fear Wine and Beer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beer Barrio - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hell's Kitchen - ‬6 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 roundtrip 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 with sun loungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • ATM/banking services, a ballroom, and 15 meeting rooms
  • A TV in the lobby, a banquet hall, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 272 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • HDTVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping

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 transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • Self 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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 crib
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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 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

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 Nov 22, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton on Dec 3, 2024 start from CA $188.78, excluding 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 20 per day. Valet parking is available for USD 25 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?

Check-out 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).

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 538 out of 1046 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 1046 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1046 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1046 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1046 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michele

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel right next to the Wilmington River Walk. We were there during the Marine Corps birthday celebration and enjoyed seeing the Marines in their dress uniforms. We would have liked to have spent more time in the pretty outdoor area but there was already a large group celebrating in that area. Will definitely return for another weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sharleen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice hotel in a great area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melka, Matthews

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great options around the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a great location and is clean. The breakfast buffet was excellent and well-managed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sal

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness
Highly disappointed, hotelchad a foul Oder
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The vie was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
staff was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Called in problem with AC..walked in room 79 degrees…Maintenance came quickly and corrected but the AC would go down to 67 with no thermostat adjustment..ugh
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Koren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay here every time I am in Wilmington
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Second time I’ve stayed at this hotel. Excellent location for my Ironman race.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the River Walk!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our check in was delayed by 2 hrs. The tv remote did not work. We had no heat for 24 hrs. Also, we were charged for about $29.00 of snacks we never purchased. They did make concessions for all the inconvenience but we will not stay here again. Disappointed considering the cost of the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tiara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice but my room was never cleaned or replenished with supplies. There was a lot of confusion with the restaurant during breakfast. The staff ignored it. I literally pointed out to the host that nobody has food. The host acted as though it was an inconvenience for us to be there. It took over an hour to get the food I ordered. They said a manager would be by but that person never showed up. I’ll just say this when you have staff that doesn’t really want to serve their customers it’s very easy to tell. For the cost of the room it’s pretty offensive. The young waiter was very nice and apologized he was the only who seemed to address the issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

susan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved there was only an area rug it feels so much cleaner! I didnt like that when I checked in they asked if I wantes to valet or self park. I chose self park as I hate waiting for the valet. However she failed to mention there is no elevator from the parking lit and you have to carry your bags up a flight if stairs! If I knew that I would have left my bags in the lobby while I parked the car. The hallway you enter from the right side of the hotel smelled like mold! Yuck!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claude

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay in a great location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here even though it was just for a night. The staff were so nice and helpful! Our room was great and we had an awesome view! Walkable to all the bars and restaurants downtown too!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
4.0