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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property

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An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a fire feature, and a covered section with string lights.
A pier extending into the sea with a sunset in the background.
A water park with multiple slides and pools.
A waterfront hotel with multiple floors, a dock area, and a reflection in the water.
A modern lounge area with sofas, chairs, and a coffee bar.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $157
$139 nightly
$157 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10

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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

View all photos for 1 KING RIVERVIEW 1 BEDROOM SUITE WITH PARLOR

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of buildings.

1 KING RIVERVIEW 1 BEDROOM SUITE WITH PARLOR

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding available, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

1KG RIVER 1 BEDROOMS SUITE

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1 King Bed River View

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

1 King Bed River View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Room, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

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

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

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a lamp, and a large window with a view.

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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A table with champagne, glasses, flowers, and chocolates, with a dress on a mannequin in the background.

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bridal)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A sign for the Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, City View (Mobility)

A sign for the Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

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

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, City View (Mobility)

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

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

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
  • Free WiFi

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

A sign for the Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Cape Fear Museum of History and Science - 5 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
  • ‪Copper Penny - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beer Barrio - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Java Dog Coffee House - ‬4 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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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

  • Bedsheets 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

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)

Property is also known as

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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 840 out of 1646 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1646 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 241 out of 1646 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 125 out of 1646 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 85 out of 1646 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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4/10 Poor

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean but old
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and property was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

D. Jeannine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful! Staff were always very helpful and the location was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Vance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location, hotel could use some beatification updates.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location downtown Wilmington right on the sound with a boardwalk that takes you to several restaurants overlooking the sound. An walkable to other restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sammy

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was very clean and the amenities were perfect. Everything we enjoyed was in walking distance and the weather and walk were glorious.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

DONNA

Great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anne E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in Wilmington. This hotel is on the water with a very nice waterfront pool. Clean and updated. Friendly staff. Perfect location for The River Walk and to eat and drink on Front Street.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is dated but a great location to everything downtown. Enjoyed my stay there! The staff is very friendly.
View from my room
View from my room
View from the River boat on the Cape Fear River.
Just a few steps to the boardwalk.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Lindsey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Pool was nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location and clean room.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher R

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location on the Cape Fear River and close to all the wonderful downtown restaurants. The rooms are clean, the staff is friendly, and the property is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic downtown location, easy to walk everywhere. Fantastic river view from our room. Front desk staff was exceptional and very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came for a short weekend. Staff were friendly and the accomodations were nice. We have stayed here before and liked it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location. Beautiful rooms. We had a view of the battleship which was amazing. Staff is so super nice! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Syreeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hospitality was great!!!!We enjoyed our stay!! Love the valet!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michele P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Wilmington. Walking distance to lots of restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely hotel. Definitely worth paying the extra for the river view room.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, nice lobby and close parking. Love the waterfront and access to restaurants shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect, from the view, cleanliness, the staff and the comfort!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel restaurant had good breakfast and lunches that I ate. Parking was handy in gated area. Close to lots of local interesting places including battleship North Carolina.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were super clean and nice. Just truly wished there was a fridge.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice location. Hotel is due for a renovation.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026