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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
Art Deco Wilmington hotel in Wilmington Historic District with free airport shuttle

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
View from room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool

Explore the area

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

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

  • 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, Roll-in Shower)

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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 Wilmington Historic District 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 Dec 22, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton on Jan 1, 2025 start from $126.65, 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. 552 out of 1067 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1067 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1067 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1067 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1067 reviews" "

8.6/10

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

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

4/10 Poor

krista

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very average. The room was dirty and the floors were sticky. The furniture is old and dated. The maids didn’t replace coffee or any other toiletries. Overall, disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

J Scott

disappointed in the property bad smell in th lobby and ground floors. electric in bathroom of our room did not work check out tim on the door showed noon but when leaving we were told it was 11a
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa, Lombard

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There is quite a terrible musty smell to this place. I understand that it is on the river, and I am from Florida, but no hotel should smell of mildew and mold. It hits you as you enter the lobby, and it is throughout the hotel. As for the rooms, they are an upscale Holiday Inn type of room. The best thing going for this hotel is their river views.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurent

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda Ann

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Waterfront Hotel
Our stay was average. The mattresses could use an upgrade. I was surprised it was lacking comfort for this grade of Hotel. The outside area was lovely, but no one kept up with wiping tables, especially cigarette ashes.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here after going to a concert!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, Burgaw

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I booked a one night stay here for our 10 year anniversary through Expedia. When we arrived our room was still being cleaned so we got a voucher for a free beverage at their restaurant. We got a text saying our room was ready and that we had been upgraded. Little did we know it was the suite room looking over the river with the battleship in plain sight!! I cried tears of joy and just wanted to say that even though they had no idea, they played a huge role in making our anniversary that much more special! We enjoyed the drinks at the bar, the live music and easy access to the riverwalk and the overall cleanliness of the hotel! We will be back and would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a great place in downtown Wilmington! Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nakia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Randy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa, Pfafftown

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice, upscale. The staff were very nice. Gated parking was easy to access. There is a large gap over the threshold of the door - assuming that the rooms used to have carpet and now are laminate - but the external room doors are very loud when they shut and this large gap allows for all sorts of noise to filter into the room. You can hear every conversation outside in the hall and when every door on the floor shuts. This makes for lots of waking up when there is activity in the hallway outside of your door.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

BETH, New Bern

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet. Close to so many things. River view incredible
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Kinda old . In the bathroom the hand towel holder fell off when you touched the towel and it was held together with toilet paper wrapped around the inside bracket ….gross . We had a king size bed with a river view, pricey. Outdated and cold feeling , not decorated to look appealing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Wayne, Lawrenceville

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Bad staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Fred

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The handle for the shower was broken and there was no way to get anything but nearly like warm water. Also no rooms have refrigerators so very problematic for a diabetic with insulin to keep cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Manager Erika was so kind and helpful. The hotel is beautiful, clean, in a historic downtown setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend
Friendly staff. Hotel is right on the river walk. Great view of the Battleship from our room. Within walking distance of great restaurants and shops downtown. 20 minute drive to Carolina Beach
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Sylvester

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not a great Hilton
It's a nice area, but I have been a Hilton Honors member for years. I am not used to this many irregularities in a room. I was very disappointed, and the network was out for ESPN. They only had one TV at the bar. An excellent modern facelift could make the hotel exceptional. It was on an upgraded motel level.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024