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 January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Terrace/patio
Point of interest
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Point of interest
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
The price is AU$257
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb

Explore the area

Map
301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC, 28401
  • Cape Fear Community College
    ā€Ŗ3 min walkā€¬
  • Wilmington Convention Center
    ā€Ŗ4 min walkā€¬
  • Riverwalk
    ā€Ŗ4 min walkā€¬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ā€Ŗ7 min driveā€¬

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
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 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
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 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
Blackout curtains
  • 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
Blackout curtains
  • 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
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 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
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 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
Blackout curtains
  • 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
Blackout curtains
  • 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
Blackout curtains
  • 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
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 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
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 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
Blackout curtains
  • 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
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 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
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 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

  • ā€ŖFront Street Brewery - ā€¬6 min walk
  • ā€ŖMellow Mushroom Wilmington - Downtown - ā€¬3 min walk
  • ā€ŖCape Fear Wine and Beer - ā€¬4 min walk
  • ā€ŖBeer Barrio - ā€¬5 min walk
  • ā€ŖHell's Kitchen - ā€¬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 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

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.
  • 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

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 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 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).

Property is also known as

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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 25 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton on 4 Feb 2025 start from AU$257.08, 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 22 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. 554 out of 1079 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 1079 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1079 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1079 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1079 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

4/10 Poor

lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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$760 for 2 night stay. The lobby smelled of sewage. Broken shower head, broken make-up mirror & the safe did not work. When we called to switch rooms the staff was very receptive. But, they explained the safe batteries are no longer being made & they have no accounting for which rooms have functional safes. It is obvious that Hilton is suffering financially as they are letting their hotels deteriorate. We are ā€œ Honorā€ members & have elected to switch to other hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Second time Iā€™ve stayed at this hotel. Excellent location for my Ironman race.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew, Great Falls

Liked: Staff & service
Great location, beautiful setting but property felt really worn out
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the River Walk!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our check in was delayed by 2 hrs. The tv remote did not work. We had no heat for 24 hrs. Also, we were charged for about $29.00 of snacks we never purchased. They did make concessions for all the inconvenience but we will not stay here again. Disappointed considering the cost of the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Erin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family Friend
Beautiful facility could not have been treated better
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tiara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice but my room was never cleaned or replenished with supplies. There was a lot of confusion with the restaurant during breakfast. The staff ignored it. I literally pointed out to the host that nobody has food. The host acted as though it was an inconvenience for us to be there. It took over an hour to get the food I ordered. They said a manager would be by but that person never showed up. Iā€™ll just say this when you have staff that doesnā€™t really want to serve their customers itā€™s very easy to tell. For the cost of the room itā€™s pretty offensive. The young waiter was very nice and apologized he was the only who seemed to address the issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

susan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved there was only an area rug it feels so much cleaner! I didnt like that when I checked in they asked if I wantes to valet or self park. I chose self park as I hate waiting for the valet. However she failed to mention there is no elevator from the parking lit and you have to carry your bags up a flight if stairs! If I knew that I would have left my bags in the lobby while I parked the car. The hallway you enter from the right side of the hotel smelled like mold! Yuck!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claude

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay in a great location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here even though it was just for a night. The staff were so nice and helpful! Our room was great and we had an awesome view! Walkable to all the bars and restaurants downtown too!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of the river. Close to Riverfest & river walk. Easy walking to dining and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room had a great view of the river, battleship. Poor cleanliness in room and windows. No fridge and safe not working. No staff guidance or intercom announcement after an inadvertent fire alarm cause all guests to evacuate. Room was to be made up each day and we again requested the room/towel service with housekeeping, but on returning in the late afternoon the room had not been touched.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in the heart of the retail district where all the shops and restraunts are. Overall a good stay. AC works fantastic! The one negative is they donā€™t have coffee after breakfast time is over. I woke up late and around 12:30pm I asked the front desk for coffee and she directed me downstairs to their restraunt and the waiter told me they do not serve coffee at this time of day. There seems to be a coffee bar on the main check in floor but I never saw that one operating at any time either. No coffee other than at breakfast . Disappointing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024