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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property

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Relax in the hotel's outdoor lounge, surrounded by comfortable seating and lush greenery.
Relax and socialize in this inviting rooftop lounge, featuring comfortable seating and a central fire feature.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and city views.
Relax in our spacious lobby with comfortable seating, a coffee bar, and artwork on display.
Situated by the water, this hotel offers a serene view from its modern facade with evenly spaced windows.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC, 28401
  • Riverwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Wilmington Convention Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Battleship North Carolina
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, River View (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, bedside table, and comfortable seating area.

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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

Experience the warm atmosphere of our lobby, featuring a stunning tapestry and elegant design.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, City View (Mobility)

Enjoy a city view from the large window in this stylish room with two beds and a desk.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, bedside table, and comfortable seating area.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and city views.

Room, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and city views.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, City View (Mobility)

Experience the warm atmosphere of our lobby, featuring a stunning tapestry and elegant design.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bridal)

Experience a sophisticated retreat with a comfortable sofa, elegant table setting, and a touch of romance.

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bridal)

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

Experience the warm atmosphere of our lobby, featuring a stunning tapestry and elegant design.

Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

Two beds with white and teal bedding, a small armchair, and a side table with a lamp, all set against a backdrop of large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

Enjoy a comfortable stay in this stylish room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a desk with a flat-screen TV.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Enjoy a comfortable stay in this stylish room with a large bed, desk, and expansive window offering a view of the outdoors.

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Enjoy a city view from the large window in this stylish room with two beds and a desk.

Room, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

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

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About this property

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Art Deco hotel with airport shuttle service and a 24-hour fitness center
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Riverwalk. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and a free roundtrip airport shuttle, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Enjoy pool views while dining at Board & Barrel
  • Full breakfast served weekends for a fee
  • Valet parking and self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the proximity to shopping
  • Steps from Riverwalk and 3 minutes by foot from Cape Fear Community College
  • Free airport shuttle service
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekends from 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Board & Barrel - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Buffalo Bayou - This coffee shop serves light fare only. Open daily.

Languages

English

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 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

  • 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)!

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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).

Property is also known as

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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 644 out of 1242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 1242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 176 out of 1242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1242 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

8/10 Good

Robert, Hillsborough

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Room were a little run down. Pillows could be better. Bed was uncomfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MJ

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent staff, lots to offer
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Such a great place to stay!

We loved the hotel and location. Our room was nice and clean with a wonderful view. Our stay was perfect. The only thing we could have asked for would have been room service from the restaurant but that’s not a deal breaker.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Teressa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The riverwalk was an excellent experience, conveniently located adjacent to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Vent in bathroom was filthy Staff are excellent. Every person was friendly and professional
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Hotel and staff were great. We didn’t have a refrigerator or microwave in room. That was my only complaint.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room with a beautiful view. Bathroom was kind of small. No fridge in room. Everything else very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

melissa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Courtney

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Belinda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I was expecting upscale and got mediocre. Disappointed
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Gretchen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room floor was not clean. Thankfully, we just stayed one night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wierd smell in hall way. No mini fridge in room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Eric, Fayetteville

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

BETH, New Bern

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ongoing construction made stay noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Over priced for what you get
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian Ruiz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property, it was clean and comfortable and was really close to small shops and restaurants in a walkable radius. Loved it. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025