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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
$119 nightly
The current price is $134 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23

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301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC, 28401
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Fear Community College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Wilmington Convention Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, a TV, and a window with a city view.

Room, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a view of a landscape through the window.

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Room, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a view of a landscape through the window.

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(44 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

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

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A room with a champagne bottle, glasses, a plate with chocolate and strawberries, and a dress on a mannequin.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Bridal)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, a TV, and a dresser.

Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds, City View (Historic View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, a TV, and a window with a city view.

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View (Historic View)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, a TV, and a dresser.

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Mobility Accessible (Mobility)

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

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Room

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a view of a landscape through the window.

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing)

A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, a TV, and a dresser.

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Wilmington

With a stay at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, you'll be centrally located in Wilmington, steps from Riverwalk and within a 5-minute walk of Cape Fear Community College. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Cape Fear River and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Wilmington Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cape Fear Community College - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Cotton Exchange - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hell's Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Java Dog Coffee House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Copper Penny - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beer Barrio - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Manna - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers 272 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and safes. Beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Wilmington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 272 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite at Board & Barrel, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a pool view. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfasts are served on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Wilmington? This hotel has 20000 square feet (1858 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 15 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM on weekends.
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. Open daily.
Buffalo Bayou - This coffee shop serves light fare only. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM on request
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 24 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Uncovered valet parking on site (USD 30 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 crib
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • 20,000 square feet of conference space
  • Business center

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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Null
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

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
  • Heating
  • 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

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 60 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 24 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 30 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per stay

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, and a first aid kit
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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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 877 out of 1727 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 1727 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 251 out of 1727 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 133 out of 1727 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 97 out of 1727 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, nice pool, wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.We will recommend, and definitely be back for another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was excellent at Hotel Ballast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location and staff very friebdly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Always nice to be in Wilmington. Good hotel with the best view (Battleship). Love wilmington.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Me and my husband loved this property, the staff was very nice all the amenities was very loveable, I would recommend this property to couples or the whole family. The pool was amazing and the food and bar. Downtown was amazing and walking distance too everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good stay, would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay. Just be aware of the additional 24.00/night parking charge that Hotels.com list in the “amenities” section and is per vehicle/per night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good spot downtown and great view of the river. Building is a little dated but they've done a nice job of sprucing it up. Great for a weekend get away.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This place is amazing. Victoria was very kind and helpful at all times. We had a great stay. Location is also perfect. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location. Staff helped me during a health scare
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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The pool was nice and the location was central to the downtown area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very satisfied with our stay. The room was very clean and the staff helpful and friendly. Absolutely would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Parking is the only small issue. Besides that the hotel is beautiful & clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was great. The room and property were very clean. Jamie downstairs at the bar was friendly and helpful. The view over the river was nice. Really good atmosphere and walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Centrally located, rooms were nice, staff was nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I liked that there was a nice restaurant right at the hotel, the pool was clean and nice and I loved the river walk right there by the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was welcoming and helpful. Had no issues checking in or out. It is in a great location. Overall everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. Definitely get a river view room. You can see the battleship from your window. Walking distance to bars and restaurants. Nice, clean rooms. Very comfy bed. Great valet staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Love Hotel Ballast on the riverfront. Its Close to Live Oak pavilion, restaurants, and shopping. The property is well maintained and staff is super friendly. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The location and property was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice hotel, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I love this place i will be back in 2 weeks
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026