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Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Property class: 3.5

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A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a central decorative feature. - Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront (Wilmington)
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Wilmington Convention Center and Riverwalk are located near Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront, which provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. 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.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Microwave, River View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Premium Studio, 1 King Bed, Microwave, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a TV, and a window with a view of a marina.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Microwave, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(58 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a TV, and a window with a view of a marina.

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Microwave, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a gray sofa, a small table, a desk, and a kitchenette.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(66 reviews)
  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a gray sofa, a small table, a desk, and a kitchenette.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Microwave, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a gray sofa, a small table, a desk, and a kitchenette.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Microwave, River View

  • Ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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Living area

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Microwave (Mobility and Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Living area

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a TV, and a window with a view of a marina.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Microwave

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a gray sofa, a small table, a desk, and a kitchenette.

Premium Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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Living area

Suite, Multiple Beds, Mobility Accessible, Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible, Microwave

A modern hotel room with a gray sofa, a small table, a desk, and a kitchenette.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible, Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible, Microwave

A modern hotel room with a gray sofa, a small table, a desk, and a kitchenette.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible, Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mobility Accessible, Microwave

Living area

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mobility Accessible, Microwave

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Mobility Accessible, Microwave

Living area

Suite, Multiple Beds, Mobility Accessible, Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Wilmington neighborhood, Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront is connected to the convention center. Battleship North Carolina and Wilmington Railroad Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Riverfront Park and Children's Museum of Wilmington. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, or consider a night out at The Eagle's Dare. Visit our Wilmington travel guide
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9 Estell Lee Place, Wilmington, NC, 28401

What's nearby

  • A river winding through a city with industrial areas and green spaces.
    Riverwalk
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A waterfront promenade with a metal pier, trees, and a building with a red roof.
    Wilmington Convention Center
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cape Fear Community College
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion
    12 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Java Dog Coffee House
    7 min walk
  • Copper Penny
    10 min walk
  • Beer Barrio
    11 min walk
  • Eagle's Dare
    10 min walk
  • Cape Fear Wine And Beer
    10 min walk

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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

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 29 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 35 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 29.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 35.00 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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)

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?

Self parking is available for USD 29.00 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 35.00 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 steps from Wilmington Railroad Museum and Wilmington Convention Center. Riverwalk and Cape Fear Community College are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 858 out of 1128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 1128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1128 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, temperature was cool, tv had welcome message, stocked well with towels and pillows!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and helpful friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always clean, polite staff and great experience with a nice view .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was pristine and everyone was helpful. Breakfast was amazing. Looking forward to next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about the hotel; breakfast was great, with plenty of options. The only recommendation is the coffee. The coffee quality is very bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was really nice. Beautiful amenities, room was clean and spacious. The location was tremendous, as my daughter and I could walk the riverwalk to everything within the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for outdoor concert
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great dog friendly hotel, well located and nice amenities. Free drink on check in. valet takes a little while but self parking also available
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel clean and great views
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My teenage boys and I were traveling and we appreciated all of the space in our room. We also loved the omelet bar for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, wonderful amenities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was great Our a/c wasn't working in our first room, so they put us in another room very promptly. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel! Staff was friendly, room was very clean, and breakfast was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms, free breakfast, lots of walking areas for dogs—right on the boardwalk in Wilmington! We easily walked to restaurants, shops, and attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay & very convenient to the music venue that we went to as well as local restaurants. We love that you can park your car and then walk everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was very helpful. The breakfast was very good. Location is convenient to the main shopping area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was amazing, from the staff to the entire property. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful place to stay. Staff is welcoming and efficient. Breakfast is delicious. Location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our room and our stay. Hallways were nice and airy. Room was so clean and spacious. Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, friendly staff, and an excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and very clean facility. Complimentary breakfast was very good. The hotel restaurant was excellent as well. I would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel and staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025