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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with free airport shuttle and 24-hour fitness centre

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
The current price is RM611
RM690 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug

Room options

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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 cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 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 cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 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
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(49 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Lobby

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

Highlights

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

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Living area

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bridal)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC, 28401

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 9 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Front Street Brewery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom Wilmington - Downtown - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cape Fear Wine and Beer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beer Barrio - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hell's Kitchen - ‬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 return 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 with sunloungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free property and a lift
  • A vending machine, concierge services and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 272 rooms have comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • HDTVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers and housekeeping

Languages

English

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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 transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • 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

  • Free cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 9 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1970
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

As of 10 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton on 10 Aug 2025 start from RM 610.8, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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. 626 out of 1201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 1201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1201 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

Loved staying here. So many comfortable places to visit, location is perfect for walking, valet was great, rooms were spacious and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Very nice hotel. Check in was super quick
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

I liked how easy it was to park, and get to my room. Staff was very kind, and generous. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Excellent property and staff. Right on the River Walk. Minutes from Market Street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Great location on the Historic downtown waterfront. Select a waterfront room (odd # rooms) for a great view. Great a/c, water pressure, and swimming area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

The view was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Clean and simple hotel just what we were looking for for two nights.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great location, excellent staff, lots to offer
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Staff is super helpful and efficient. Hotel is in a perfect location for enjoying the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

We loved the location near the river, great views, adjacent to River Walk. Very nice spot!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great location Bathroom sink to shallow
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Had a good night sleep with property is a bit dated for the cost.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

It was quaint with a lot of character. Great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

We loved this property! It was walkable to everything the city has to offer!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

I was able to check in early and get my luggage in the room so we could go out and explore the riverfront walkway
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

The riverwalk was an excellent experience, conveniently located adjacent to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The staff, as always are top tier! I love that the River Walk and downtown businesses are right near the hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Outdoor area seating perfect for enjoying the river view!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Excellent property and wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Pool was disgusting but the hotel and staff were great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Beautiful hotel on the water, close walk to a lot of places.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great stay, definitely going there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

First time and won’t be our last! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10

Too many homeless individuals around the property. My daughter and I were accosted twice by homeless individuals near the hotel. One yelling obscenities at us and during a separate incident our lives were threatened. We were so uncomfortable we left a day early.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025