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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
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Lobby
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
$155
$137 nightly
$155 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2

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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.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, River View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

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

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

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

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Room, 2 Double Beds, River View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

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

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bridal) | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bridal)

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

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Lobby

Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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Lobby

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • City view

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Lobby

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Wilmington

A stay at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton places you in the heart of Wilmington, within a 5-minute walk of Cape Fear Community College and Wilmington Convention Center. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Riverwalk and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Cape Fear River.

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cape Fear Community College - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Cotton Exchange - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Copper Penny - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hell's Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪I Love NY Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Beer Barrio - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Manna - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Art Deco hotel with an outdoor pool, steps from Riverwalk
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers 272 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and safes. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 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. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
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 complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. 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 24 hours).
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.
Buffalo Bayou - This coffee shop serves light fare only. Open daily.

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)
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • 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

  • 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 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 10.0 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 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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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 738 out of 1445 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 1445 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 206 out of 1445 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 1445 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 1445 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nannette

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large room, comfortable but a bit dated. Needs updating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable room, amazing river view, great food at the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Bradley

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tannia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great every time
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No coffee maker or fridge in the room. Strange.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Colleen, Durham

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Had a wonderful time! Clean room and very helpful staff Conveniently placed!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Claire, Alexandria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice view, but if the window is clean would be better experience. And this is the first time stay a 4 star hotel they don’t clean the room. Don’t fix the bed. Don’t clean the trash only change the tower, and partially the tower. Shower mat never been changed for three nights. Little speechless.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Property location was fantastic right on the river and the river walk. Five minutes south to get to the front Street area with all the bars and restaurants. Room was very comfortable and the air conditioner was very quiet. Bathroom was nice except the toilet was rocking a little bit on its base and a few spots in the shower could use some fresh caulk. But other than that, it was great and I would stay there again.
View of Cape Fear river from our room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Very noisy road. Good beds and pillows
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed and nice view of the river from our room. However, there was a musty/humid smell in the room. The pool area was nice. The front desk clerk refused to help me link my reservation to my Hilton account and wasn't very helpful at check in. I took care of it myself, with a virtual agent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joesph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for our wedding and we loved every minute of or stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marsha

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
This hotel is older, they didn’t clean our room at all or accommodate us when I requested a later checkout. We had a place to sleep and location was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

naomi

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel location is lovely, but the hotel does not provide a good experience. If you are simply looking a place to shower and sleep, then go to the budget inn. Even they provide coffee. This hotel does not! There is what appears to be a nice coffee shop, but it closes at 11 am and it does not open again until am sometime, I think. Restaurant in the hotel is very mediocre and not that good. Staff was courteous but the check-in was always congested and not very efficient. Room was clean but not any better than the lesser options price wise. Years ago, we stayed at this location when it was simply the Hilton, and it was great. Returning again after several to celebrate an anniversary was disappointing. Based on this experience and the cost, we would not recommend this hotel. The $ 22.00 a night for parking was not necessary and really didn't provide any additional advantage for security or otherwise. We would not choose this location again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
outdoor seating was wonderful. beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025