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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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

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Terrace/patio
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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Exterior
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

Highlights

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

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Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Highlights

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

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

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • A ballroom, a computer station, and a vending machine
  • 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 22 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 27 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 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 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)

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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 Dec 22, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton on Jan 1, 2025 start from CA $181.86, 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 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?

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 Wilmington Historic District, 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. 552 out of 1067 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1067 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1067 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1067 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1067 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

10/10 Excellent

Bruce, Glendale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, off Cape Fear and downtown is very accessible. Cashless needs to stop! And the doors slamming all night
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce, Glendale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time great location, only complaint is the doors slamming.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Riley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Is advertised as a 5 star hotel, it might have been one 20 years ago but it is in dire need of updating. First night i had ink stained sheets that were threadbare in some areas, there were small tiles in the floor of the shower that were missing or set incorrectly so the edge was pointing up. Mirror in the bethroom was also peeling off the back and the shoer leaked pretty heavily onto the floor. I could hear the water running through the pipes above the room all night. Second night was better they moved us to a new room that was in much better condition, applied a discount to the first night and gave us $50 in food vouchers to their restaurant downstairs
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent visit and LOVE the new Italian Steakhouse on site. Check-in personnel were excellent! Housekeeping this visit was disappointing. They missed 2 of 3 nights of cleaning and didn't restock coffee items or shower items. There was a dirty Swiffer pad laying in the hallways for 2 days...
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Leah

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gonzalo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was Beautiful, clean, and walkable from the clubs
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Val

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is very friendly and courteous! Dinner at the steakhouse was delicious. The room and view was very nice, there is a bit of a musty smell in the hallway’s.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie, Murrells Inlet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan, Falls Church

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce, Glendale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, but the doors slam and its cashless...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything waterfront
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Lauren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
There was no fridge, the sink would not drain and the fire alarm woke us up first thing in the morning. For as much as we paid for this room, we were disappointed on multiple aspects of our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great restaurant and bar and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always love staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia, Raleigh

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ibrahim

No
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The new restaurant was amazing! Breakfast restaurant was ok. Hispanic AA meeting on Friday night was a nightmare! Screaming and shouting in the hallways ! Our door was pounded on! Where is the security? It made us feel very unsafe!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Lora

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk and valet staff were extremely nice and helpful. Make sure you read the in room amenities - No fridge, no coffee/tea maker. Shower water pressure was a light rain, if you like that. Toilet flushing, watch it swirl for 90 seconds and try again. TV didn’t work and maintenance came by while we were out and “fixed it” only to have it stop working again after trying to change the channel. Food in the bar was subpar for the price. $20 for a burnt crab cake and another $10 for an overdressed Caesar Salad with no flavor. Won’t be returning in December.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Darren

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were very excited to have a hotel close by the wedding we attended, but after our arrival (which was late in the evening) when we entered the hotel lobby, there was a very unusual odor (almost like a sewer smell). My husband and I just shrugged that off, as we were both exhausted. However, when we took showers, the water wasn’t draining well at all, so we were left standing in several inches of dirty water while we tried to shower. The worst part of the stay was that around 2 am, we all 4 woke up drenched in sweat because the temperature was almost 80 degrees in the room, yet the thermostat was set to the cool setting and we couldn’t get it to change. My daughter went to the gym to cool off and I had to sit next to the cold window to cool down. We didn’t complain at that point because it was so late. When we checked out the next morning, the front desk told us they would comp us for half of the bill, but only refunded us for the $25 valet parking. We were told they couldn’t do anything more except give us another one night stay because we booked through a 3rd party. One positive note, though….. the coffee at the coffee bar downstairs was excellent. We couldn’t make coffee in our room because the coffee maker didn’t work either.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Stayed 1 night in Nov 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