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Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

3.5 star property
Pet-friendly hotel with free breakfast connected to the convention center in Wilmington

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront, in the Historic District, offers cooked-to-order breakfasts, evening receptions, and dining at STEAM restaurant. Enjoy terrace views, an indoor pool, and multilingual staff ready with local recommendations.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Room options

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Showing 18 of 18 rooms

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Flat-screen TV

1 King 1 Room Studio Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Fan
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

1 King 1 Room Studio Suite Riverview

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Fan
  • 32 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

1 King 1 Room Premium Studio Suite Riverview

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Fan
  • 32 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

1 King 2 Room Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Sofa bed
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

1 King 2 Room Suite Riverview

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Sofa bed
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 King 2 Room Premium Suite Riverview

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Sofa bed
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Queen 2 Room Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Sofa bed
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Queen 2 Room Suite Riverview

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Sofa bed
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Queen 2 Room Premium Suite Riverview

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Sofa bed
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

1 King Bed 1 Room Studio Suite Hearing Accessible & Accessible Tub

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Fan
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

1 King 1 Room Studio Suite Hearing Accessible Riverview

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Fan
  • 32 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

1 King 2 Room Suite Hearing Accessible Riverview

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Sofa bed
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Queen 2 Room Premium Suite Hearing Accessible Riverview

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Sofa bed
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Queen 2 Room Suite Mobility Accessible - Roll In Shower

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Sofa bed
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Queen 2 Room Suite Hearing Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Sofa bed
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 2 Queen 2 Room Suite Hearing Accessible Riverview

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Queen 2 Room Suite Hearing Accessible Riverview

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Sofa bed
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 1 King Bed 1 Room Studio Suite Accessible Tub

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

1 King Bed 1 Room Studio Suite Accessible Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Fan
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 2 Queen 2 Room Suite Accessible Tub

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Queen 2 Room Suite Accessible Tub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Sofa bed
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
9 Estell Lee Place, Wilmington, NC, 28401

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cape Fear Community College - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Battleship North Carolina - 5 min drive - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eagle's Dare - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bonita Latin Fusion - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tequila Comida & Cantina - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Copper Penny - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Marina Grill - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Hotel near Riverwalk
Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace at Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront. The on-site restaurant, STEAM, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Valet parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and a porter/bellhop
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and a TV in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, wedding services, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 186 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

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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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 22 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Cloud9
  • STEAM

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3,000 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 9 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
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
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 125 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 22 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 30 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 125 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 6 AM to 10 AM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6 AM–10 AM.

Is Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 125 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront?

Self parking is available for USD 22 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 30 per night.

What time is check-in at Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 50.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront located?

Located in Downtown Wilmington, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Wilmington Railroad Museum and Riverwalk. Wilmington Convention Center and Cape Fear Community College are also within 5 minutes.

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 711 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Steam restaurant offers a beautiful view, nice menu and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with easy parking, will be heading back in the future
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great walkability!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very comfortably ….wonderful layout
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location able to walk to many shops and restaurants. Nice large clean rooms comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the proximity to river walk and the space in the room. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anderson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
quality of the breakfast was sub-par and the coffee wasn't great. Everything else was awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is our go to place for years ever since our daughter entered UNCW. Love it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love staying here

I have stayed here several times and it is always clean, comfortable, and a pleasant experience. The staff is always hopeful and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is an an awesome hotel on the River walk. Just step and your adventure will begin with sights, sounds and amazing food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Amenities
Near where I needed to be
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would come back .the breakfast buffet was better than we expected.The only down part is the pool water made us itchy, need to shower immediately afterwards.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was beautiful. We enjoyed our stay and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and hotel were great. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mehdi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel, clean and great location. Very nice breakfast and good dinner options. Nice view and great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice, cool room in the midst of summer heat. We could walk to our concert venue and visit wonderful shops and restaurants. Such a great location for visiting Wilmington! And all staff were kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay. The staff was so accommodating and the location was great for beautiful walks by the water. Would recommend to anyone going for a relaxing vibe!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelia C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eric and Malayshia were great hostess. They were very friendly and kind. I will return soon. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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