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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
4-star Art Deco hotel near Cape Fear Community College

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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Map
301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC, 28401
  • Cape Fear Community College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Wilmington Convention Center
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Riverwalk
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Lobby

Room, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

  • City 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)

  • 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

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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)

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Lobby

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bridal)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lobby

Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds (Historic 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

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Wilmington

City center retreat .A stay at this Downtown Wilmington hotel places you steps from Riverwalk and within a 5-minute walk of Cape Fear Community College. Wilmington Convention Center and Cape Fear River are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Cape Fear Community College - 3 min walk
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 4 min walk
  • Riverwalk - 4 min walk
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 14 min walk
  • Battleship North Carolina - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 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

4-star Art Deco hotel near Cape Fear Community College
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business center and 15 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 20000 square feet (1858 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Wilmington hotel is smoke free.

  • 272 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • 20000 sq ft of conference space
  • 1858 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1970
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers 272 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and safes. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

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)

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

Things to do

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

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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton to the airport?

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is 3.9 mi (7-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jan 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton on Feb 5, 2025 start from $143.65, 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.

Does Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day, at scheduled times.

How close is Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton to the beach?

This hotel is 11.6 mi (20-min drive) from Wrightsville Beach and 16.9 mi (28-min drive) from Carolina Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 5 and 60 per person.

Is there a casino at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 22 per day, and valet parking for USD 27 per day.

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

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton features an outdoor pool.

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

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is home to Board & Barrel, which features pool views.

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

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton to downtown Wilmington?

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is 0.3 mi away from Wilmington.

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 553 out of 1078 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 1078 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1078 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1078 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1078 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

2/10 Terrible

Wesley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Didn’t have the room I paid for available. Tried to put me in a different downgraded room at same cost. Couldn’t get a refund because I paid through Travelocity. Was told my parking would be comped but wasn’t when I checked out. Spent about 2 hours of my vacation haggling over them making it right. Definitely a damper for a 5 year anniversary celebration.

10/10 Excellent

STUART, Davie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very nice and clean. Great view of the battleship from top floor windows. Would stay here again next time i visit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our check in was delayed by 2 hrs. The tv remote did not work. We had no heat for 24 hrs. Also, we were charged for about $29.00 of snacks we never purchased. They did make concessions for all the inconvenience but we will not stay here again. Disappointed considering the cost of the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Erin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family Friend
Beautiful facility could not have been treated better
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tiara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice but my room was never cleaned or replenished with supplies. There was a lot of confusion with the restaurant during breakfast. The staff ignored it. I literally pointed out to the host that nobody has food. The host acted as though it was an inconvenience for us to be there. It took over an hour to get the food I ordered. They said a manager would be by but that person never showed up. I’ll just say this when you have staff that doesn’t really want to serve their customers it’s very easy to tell. For the cost of the room it’s pretty offensive. The young waiter was very nice and apologized he was the only who seemed to address the issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

susan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved there was only an area rug it feels so much cleaner! I didnt like that when I checked in they asked if I wantes to valet or self park. I chose self park as I hate waiting for the valet. However she failed to mention there is no elevator from the parking lit and you have to carry your bags up a flight if stairs! If I knew that I would have left my bags in the lobby while I parked the car. The hallway you enter from the right side of the hotel smelled like mold! Yuck!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claude

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay in a great location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here even though it was just for a night. The staff were so nice and helpful! Our room was great and we had an awesome view! Walkable to all the bars and restaurants downtown too!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

donna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of the river. Close to Riverfest & river walk. Easy walking to dining and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in the heart of the retail district where all the shops and restraunts are. Overall a good stay. AC works fantastic! The one negative is they don’t have coffee after breakfast time is over. I woke up late and around 12:30pm I asked the front desk for coffee and she directed me downstairs to their restraunt and the waiter told me they do not serve coffee at this time of day. There seems to be a coffee bar on the main check in floor but I never saw that one operating at any time either. No coffee other than at breakfast . Disappointing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Patti

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

denise

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meggan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Only complaint would be the pool area is not as pristine as pictured online. Mold and mildew on pool tiles and furniture worn and tattered. We still enjoyed the amenities though! Excellent location and very friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024