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 December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Terrace/patio
Point of interest
Lobby
Room, 1 King Bed, River View
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 - 0.3 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Riverwalk - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Battleship North Carolina - 5 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 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

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 24 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$234.90, 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. 542 out of 1056 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1056 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1056 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1056 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1056 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

8/10 Good

Monica

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and the flats was pleasant. Very nice for the price and did the job.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

DeVaughn

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

8/10 Good

Jeremiah

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Autumn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel is definitely oversold on its website. The lobby smells like a combination of sewage and whatever they’re using to try and cover up the smell. We were on the 5th floor and the ceilings are very low. I’m only 5’ so you know the ceilings are low if I’m feeling claustrophobic. My husband and I both picked up a lot of long hairs on our socks walking around the room that were not ours. And to top it off, the kind size bed was terribly uncomfortable. It sunk in the middle considerably - like trying to sleep in a lumpy bagel. Also, not really the hotel’s fault, but there were a lot of loud people in the hallway in the middle of the night. Would not likely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice place Ac nice
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The valet staff were super nice and helpful. The receptionist wasn’t very friendly when I called. The hotel is in a great spot, but has a weird smell. The sheets didn’t seem very fresh smelling either. Warning, the hotel is not baby friendly… no bath tub, no microwave, and no mini fridge. Even the sink was too shallow to wash bottles in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Nicole

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashwani

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, access to pool and riverwalk
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Crystal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very nice. The only complaint is that on the ground & lower levels there was a horrible sewage smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ben

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Todd

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great lication we stayed the weekend and were able to walk almost everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

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

6/10 Okay

Sally

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved that this hotel was within walking distance of a lot of bars and restaurants. They also have a nice pool that is open until either 9 or 10 pm...I forget. Since the hotel is by the river, the lobby does have a bit of a smell. The view from our room was awesome! On the downside, there was no refrigerator which was a little disappointing. Overall, I had a great time staying here and would visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice and close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gina

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

10/10 Excellent

Jayson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other than a great location, you get very little for your money at this hotel. I paid $350 for the night, there is No breakfast, Parking is extra $20 per night, no in-room coffee maker and no bar fridge. The room was small (two queen river view) and has been cosmetically updated with the exception of the toilet. The toilet is from the 70’s and is unusually low to the ground. This hotel lacks basic security, anyone can walk into the hotel and go up the elevator to any floor no keycard required. Parking key did not work and front desk staff told me to try it again which it still didn't function and I was stuck at the gate with a car behind me. Luckily another guest helped with their key. So many other great hotels at half the cost out there. I thought I was spending a bit more to get something nice, I was wrong.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Christin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were a little outdated. Toilet was not bolted onto the floor and was very unstable, bathroom was filthy and covered n the previous guests hair, air conditioning was not adjustable and room stayed at 66 degrees. Restaurant on site was a bit trashy with no half decent wine selections
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caity

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

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Matt

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not worth the $$$
The lobby smelled of sewage. This was due to the pump station right next door, according to the front desk staff. The king bed was not memory foam or even memory foamed topped. The room itself was very clean, and very small.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024