Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
Art Deco Wilmington hotel in Downtown Wilmington with free airport shuttle
your current months are November, 2024 and December, 2024.
November 2024
December 2024

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Terrace/patio
Point of interest
Room, 1 King Bed, River View
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Point of interest

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

Highlights

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bridal)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

Highlights

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Wilmington

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton places you in the centre of Wilmington, steps from Riverwalk and within a short 5-minute stroll of Cape Fear Community College. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a free airport shuttle. .The restaurant, Board & Barrel, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the 24-hour gym and pool loungers. 20000 square feet (1858 square metres) of event facilities include 15 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. On weekend mornings full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Downtown Wilmington hotel include Wilmington Convention Center and Cape Fear River.

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Front Street Brewery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cape Fear Wine and Beer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom Wilmington - Downtown - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beer Barrio - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hell's Kitchen - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Art Deco Wilmington hotel in Downtown Wilmington with free airport shuttle
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 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • 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 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.

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 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 25 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

Restaurants on site

  • Board & Barrel
  • Buffalo Bayou

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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • 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

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

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 20 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 25 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 all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton) guidelines.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 5 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton on 1 Dec 2024 start from AU$231.98, including 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 parking available at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Yep, Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton has a self car park with in/out privileges for USD 20 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

The closest beach to Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is Wrightsville Beach (14 km).

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

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton a romantic place to stay?

Pool-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

Is Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is available at weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day at scheduled times.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 537 out of 1047 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1047 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1047 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1047 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1047 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

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Toilet overflowed from the time of arrival to departure. Problem before we even arrived. Limited to no response from staff at hotel. No access to plunger. Just disgusting
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice property
Advertised an outdoor bar but there was not one by the pool
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property on the riverfront. I have stayed here two times and the service is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathryn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

DEBBIE

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
hotel grounds not clean. building and rooms smelled very musty! Caution if you have asthma! No water in water carafes in lobby for 3 days! No room refrigerators. Coffee shop in lobby but very short hours. no jacuzzi. Airport transport was a helpful service but couldn't reach hotel to request from airport side
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Amenities
Overall comfortable hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Missed having a cooler in my room. Services and employees were exceptional. Pool and surrounding deck could use a cleaning. I would revisit the property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

krista

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very average
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

scott

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

4/10 Poor

Wanda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Riverwalk area is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Paid for a room with a river view and received a view of the mid level roof top right outside our window and air conditioning units or something mechanical. Sliver of the cape fear river was in view. The outside decorative bar light of blue and green used to illuminate the exterior walls of the building was under our window. Blackout curtains didn’t help. We had a room with a door that could join two rooms if needed. There’s nothing under the two doors to seal one room from the other. The massive amount of weed smoke from the guests in the other room was wild and it made our whole room reek. The music was also loud due to the adjoining door. No shampoo body wash or conditioner in bottles and didn’t know until already showering. A/C was terrible. Light in bathroom flashed on and off like a strobe
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is great; when we arrived a storm took out the electricity for a hour. By time we made it back to our room the electricity was back on. I thought the bedding could have been more comfortable; and the linen cleaner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property immediately on the waterfront in Wilmington.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosha

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

6/10 Okay

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bed was bad and no coffee in room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Microwaves are not in the room however. My room did not have shower gel so I asked the front desk and asked house keeping to replace it. Housekeeping did come, but only gave me fresh towels. Two minor inconveniences did not ruin my stay though. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Roberto

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Prime hotel
Beautiful, very clean hotel. I absolutely loved the hotel itself. However, their shuttle service wasn’t the best; I was stuck at a deserted ILM for almost an hour one night, and I called them three times before they finally arrived to pick me up. But other than that, it was a beautiful stay and I would go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Great location along river walk
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, right on the river, easy walk to restaurants, bars, and shopping. On site parking was expensive at $20/day. No fridge/microwave was a bit of a letdown. No cleanliness issues except the desk chair had... Well, we'll say evidence that it had been previously sat in. Beds super comfortable though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Pamela

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old hotel, poor service
This hotel is very old and not nice at all. Service was also horrible - I will not return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Hidden Gem
We had an excellent experience with this establishment! The amenties were top notch and a 10 out of 10 for comfort. The shopping, restaurants and history with in walking distance made this vacation a hit! Special mentions: Winston the valet was on point getting us unloaded and into the hotel. It was pouring the rain! The day bartender at Board and Barrel ( short black hair, didnt catch her name) was very helping and attentive on several occasions. We couldn't ask for more and we will back to Wilmington just because of our stay at the Ballast Hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024