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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with airport shuttle service and a 24-hour fitness center

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Exterior
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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
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

  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(58 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 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
(59 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bridal)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Lobby

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC, 28401

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Cape Fear Community College - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Copper Penny - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cape Fear Wine And Beer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Drift Coffee & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom Wilmington - Downtown - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pour Taproom - Wilmington - ‬3 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
  • ATM/banking services, a ballroom, and 15 meeting rooms
  • A TV in the lobby, a banquet hall, and an elevator
  • 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

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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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 at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

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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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 705 out of 1368 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1368 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 1368 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1368 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 1368 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location nice hotel
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

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the indoor and outdoor sitting area.
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

10/10 Excellent

Amrita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tannia

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

8/10 Good

Sharon

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

6/10 Okay

Samuel L

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful river views!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

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

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property right on the river. River view room was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location, hotel hospitality, neighborhood, shops, and view were perfect. I would stay again. Last, the food from the hotel restaurant was very tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Renee

Staff nice. Downtown area is awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ron

Disliked: Cleanliness
I’ll never stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only complaint is the in room coffe maker was terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Disliked: Staff & service
The only reason I chose this
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Ballast will continue to be our choice of stay for future trips. Great experience all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Windows were dirty which hindered an otherwise good view.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the ocean view from our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Claire

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

4/10 Poor

REBECCA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was a little musty smelling in hallways and room - surprised is rated 5 star. There is no refrigerator, microwave or coffee in the room. Breakfast is not included. In hindsight I’d stay at one of the chain hotels downtown for less money and get more for the money. Great location and view - worth that for one night. But not longer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

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