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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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $168
$149 nightly
$168 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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

1 KING RIVERVIEW 1 BEDROOM SUITE WITH PARLOR

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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

1 King Bed River View

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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

2 Double Beds River View

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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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
(74 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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

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

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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
(66 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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

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

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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)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bridal)

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

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Lobby

Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

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

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Lobby

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Lobby

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 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Wilmington Convention Center 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
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 16 min walk - 0.9 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
  • ‪Cape Fear Wine And Beer - ‬4 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. 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. 800 out of 1576 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 349 out of 1576 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 229 out of 1576 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 114 out of 1576 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 1576 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

DONNA

Great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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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

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

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

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

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

Corey

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

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our room, will definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient quiet, clean and a great restaurant downstairs Sugo Italian
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was great!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Staff was nice and very helpful. In walking distance to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was courteous, place was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Valets were excellent. Wish the rooms had a mini fridge
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel. Great location, friendly staff, clean room, and comfortable bed. Would definitely stay there again.
Looking downriver.
Right across the River.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cory D.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great. Good location and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

DeVaughn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, I look forward to going back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Rodney

Great location, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean, and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Quiet. Nice gym and good price. What more could I want?
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026