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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property

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An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a fire feature, and a covered section with string lights.
A waterfront hotel with multiple floors, a dock area, and a reflection in the water.
A pier extending into the sea with a sunset in the background.
A water park with multiple slides and pools.
A modern lounge area with sofas, chairs, and a coffee bar.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for 1 KING RIVERVIEW 1 BEDROOM SUITE WITH PARLOR

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of buildings.

1 KING RIVERVIEW 1 BEDROOM SUITE WITH PARLOR

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

1KG RIVER 1 BEDROOMS SUITE

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 1 King Bed River View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

1 King Bed River View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Room, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(74 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(78 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Room, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(69 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a lamp, and a large window with a view.

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A table with champagne, glasses, flowers, and chocolates, with a dress on a mannequin in the background.

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bridal)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A sign for the Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A sign for the Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A sign for the Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre 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 on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers 272 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a safe. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. 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 centre.

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 round-trip 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
  • On-site 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 on 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 centre. 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 centre and 15 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 20000 square feet (1858 square metres) 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 on request). Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Wilmington hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a 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. Open daily.
Buffalo Bayou – This coffee shop only serves light fare. Open daily.

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

  • Free return airport shuttle from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM on request
  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 24 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Uncovered valet parking on site (USD 30 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • 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 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
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • 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

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 cots (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
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 24 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 30 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
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation on arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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. 822 out of 1616 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 1616 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 236 out of 1616 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 121 out of 1616 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 86 out of 1616 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

D. Jeannine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sammy

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was very clean and the amenities were perfect. Everything we enjoyed was in walking distance and the weather and walk were glorious.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Lindsey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Pool was nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

DONNA

Great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is dated but a great location to everything downtown. Enjoyed my stay there! The staff is very friendly.
View from my room
View from my room
View from the River boat on the Cape Fear River.
Just a few steps to the boardwalk.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location and clean room.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic downtown location, easy to walk everywhere. Fantastic river view from our room. Front desk staff was exceptional and very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher R

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location on the Cape Fear River and close to all the wonderful downtown restaurants. The rooms are clean, the staff is friendly, and the property is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came for a short weekend. Staff were friendly and the accomodations were nice. We have stayed here before and liked it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location. Beautiful rooms. We had a view of the battleship which was amazing. Staff is so super nice! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Syreeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hospitality was great!!!!We enjoyed our stay!! Love the valet!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michele P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Wilmington. Walking distance to lots of restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely hotel. Definitely worth paying the extra for the river view room.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, nice lobby and close parking. Love the waterfront and access to restaurants shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel restaurant had good breakfast and lunches that I ate. Parking was handy in gated area. Close to lots of local interesting places including battleship North Carolina.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect, from the view, cleanliness, the staff and the comfort!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were super clean and nice. Just truly wished there was a fridge.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice location. Hotel is due for a renovation.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our room, will definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient quiet, clean and a great restaurant downstairs Sugo Italian
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could be cleaner, air con needed fixing, staff excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was great!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026