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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Point of interest
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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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.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

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

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

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

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Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bridal) | Living area

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bridal)

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

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Lobby

Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Lobby

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Lobby

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Wilmington

With a stay at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, you'll be centrally located in Wilmington, steps from Riverwalk and within a 5-minute walk of Cape Fear Community College. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Wilmington Convention Center and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Cape Fear River.

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Cotton Exchange - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Copper Penny - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hell's Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Beer Barrio - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪I Love NY Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Manna - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Art Deco hotel with an outdoor pool, steps from Riverwalk
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 272 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Satisfy your appetite at Board & Barrel, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a pool view. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfasts are served on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Wilmington? This hotel has 20000 square feet (1858 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 15 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM on weekends.
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.

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)
  • 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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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. 737 out of 1443 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 1443 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 205 out of 1443 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 1443 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 1443 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel had no fridge in the room and the walls were paper thin. It was noisy all night and our left overs from the restaurant were spoiled
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The place was comfortable and they accommodated our late checkout request, which was very helpful. One of us had an event nearby that ran late, and we were able to hang out inside and outside in comfortable areas while we waited. The mattresses are lacking a bit - not the worst but not the best. The bathroom was wonderfully spacious and very clean. Thank you, Hotel Ballast!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was perfectly located along the riverfront and an easy walking distance to everything downtown. It was clean, staff were friendly & parking was easy. Would definitely stay here again on my next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kaylyn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
zero help from hotel with shuttle service that was supposed to be included with my stay. Ended up having to pay an Uber because the hotel doesn’t answer their phones, and when they do, they say things like “I don’t know how the shuttle system works“or,“call us 10 minutes before your plane lands“ Air conditioner was on full blast when I checked in and the weather outside was 50°. The room, after the heater was turned on never got higher than 63°. The hotel staff was rude. Didn’t seem to care about their customers or their job. Got locked out of my room because the staff doesn’t do regular checks on door batteries, Definitely not worth the almost $600 price tag for a two night stay here, especially when a shuttle service is supposed to be included for the airport and you don’t get to use it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Stefanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Great location but could use some upgrades. That said, bed was comfy and shower was great. Pool loungers and access to waterfront was a plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, Staff was friendly, Amenities were great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No tissues & the last day our room didn’t get cleaned / garbages emptied
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Adam

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great experience. Friendly staff, clean room, comfortable bed, amazing view.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Josh and Brittany

Disliked: Cleanliness
Rooms had a mildew smell to them.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room in a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely paying for the location. Staff was super nice and the room was clean. But why no refrigerator?
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nannette

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large room, comfortable but a bit dated. Needs updating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable room, amazing river view, great food at the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Bradley

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tannia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great every time
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025