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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
Travelers relax by the outdoor pool with sun loungers or enjoy coffee with views of Cape Fear Community College along Wilmington's scenic Riverwalk

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Hotel Ballast Wilmington is on the Riverwalk, featuring an outdoor pool and dining at Board & Barrel for all meals. Enjoy the on-site cafe, free WiFi, and dry cleaning services. Guests praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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
(66 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(66 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

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

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Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

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

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bridal)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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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

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Lobby

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located on the waterfront, Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is in Downtown Wilmington, a walkable area in Wilmington with great shopping. Shoppers can check out Mayfaire Town Center, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Cape Fear River and Wrightsville Beach. Don't miss out on a visit to Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park. Discover the area's water adventures with boat tours nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Wilmington travel guide
Map
301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC, 28401

What's nearby

  • Aerial panorama view of Wilmington North Carolina historic district along the Cape Fear river, with the North Carolina battleship with cloudy sky
    Riverwalk
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Wilmington_TheCottonExchange_553248621560819972_0007
    The Cotton Exchange
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Wilmington_WilmingtonConventionCenter_6127710_0004
    Wilmington Convention Center
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cape Fear Community College
    3 min walk - 0.2 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
  • Beer Barrio
    5 min walk
  • I Love NY Pizza
    5 min walk
  • Manna
    6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Upscale hotel near Cape Fear Community College
Located close to Riverwalk and Wilmington Convention Center, Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Board & Barrel, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and pool views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and a gift shop
  • Wedding services, a ballroom, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 272 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • HDTVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping

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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

  • 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)

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 22 per day. Valet parking is available for USD 27 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times.

Where is Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton located?

Located in Downtown Wilmington, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Cape Fear Community College, Wilmington Convention Center, and Riverwalk. Cape Fear River and Battleship North Carolina are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 754 out of 1477 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 1477 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 207 out of 1477 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 109 out of 1477 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 1477 reviews

Reviews

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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

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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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

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

REBECCA

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The view was amazing! Staff was amazing! As soon as I called the front desk, they were able to change my room for me. First room given smelled and was very small and not cleaned very well. Key details were missed when it came to cleanliness. It had a great location and wonderful outdoor area. It could use better housekeeping and maintenence for the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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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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8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great location, amazing views, very convenient and comfortable bed. Cleanliness was just okay. The room did not have a refrigerator and that was disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great as usual. Super helpful staff and the room was spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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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

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient airport shuttle
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Claudia

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
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room in a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was in ok but rough condition-- sliding shower door was half off rail, ceiling paint peeling in numerous spots in room, door lock was inoperative when we arrived and there was no breakfast in the morning except pay restaurant. Great location and very nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, Staff was friendly, Amenities were great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Loredana

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great. Only issue was the credit card reader not working and we kept seeing the wallpaper coming undone. Staff was professional and kind. Facility was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, great view from river side, and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was large, and had storage space. Bathroom was very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great experience. Friendly staff, clean room, comfortable bed, amazing view.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for walking around Wilmington and touring Cape Fear. Large hotel, well maintained, very accommodating and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a really nice hotel with great staff and a really good breakfast. The parking is $25 a night and the lots can get full but whenever we needed to park we were able to find a spot. The room itself was nice but there were a few little spots that needed some TLC, especially in the bathroom. But the bed was clean and comfortable and it was close to a few shops and restaurants so the location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eugenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
outdoor seating was wonderful. beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Samuel L

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025