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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Explore the area

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301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC, 28401
  • Riverwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Wilmington Convention Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Battleship North Carolina
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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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)

  • 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)

  • 1 bedroom
  • City 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, Roll-in Shower)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 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 (Historic View)

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Lobby

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

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

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bridal) | Living area

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bridal)

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • 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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Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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
(57 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)

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

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About the area

Wilmington

A stay at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton places you in the heart of Wilmington, within a 5-minute walk of Cape Fear Community College and Wilmington Convention Center. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Riverwalk and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Cape Fear River.

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 9 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cape Fear Wine And Beer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Copper Penny - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom Wilmington - Downtown - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beer Barrio - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Art Deco hotel with airport shuttle service and a 24-hour fitness center
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)
  • 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

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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Reviews

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 679 out of 1317 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1317 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 188 out of 1317 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1317 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 1317 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth, FORT WORTH

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Walter

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was there at 3:50 to check in. Front desk told me room not ready and check in isn’t till 4 anyway. There was a line of about 25 people. I asked so do you just want me to go to the end of the line because it will be after 4 by the time get back up here. His response was yes. So I went to the back of the line and at 4:15 I made it to the front desk again where I was told the room wasn’t ready again and to try back later. Now I’m paying 400 a night for a room and need to meet people and the front desk just told me I’ll have to wait. Seeing I was agitated he gave me a $15 dollar credit at the bar while I wait. That covered a beer for me and my gf. About another 20 minutes pasted when the man from the front desk walked up to me and handed me my room key. Pool area had grass growing between the patio blocks that wear also uneven and sunk in the ground. Your over facility needs updating. Patio chairs are broken and rusted,and over all look of place is out dated. Ont be returning . I like the Hilton brand and frequent them but this place doesn’t meet your standards.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mariam

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was very, very basic and no room decor for a king suite. The price did not match the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing it was the day after our wedding and they were welcoming and amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here. So many comfortable places to visit, location is perfect for walking, valet was great, rooms were spacious and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Donna

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
No fridge, dirty glasses, no room Service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

DAVID

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location!!

Great location, plenty of amenities. Outdoor pool was well kept and clean. Options for dining in the hotel were good as well as it’s proximity to a lot of options. Right on the Riverwalk, and view of the river was stunning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisha

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon Michael, Nashville

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location hotel needs some updates around the property
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Bathroom sink to shallow
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

CHRISTY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Friendly staff

Great check in experience! Had the valet help bring my bags to the room. Room wasn’t great. Beds were so soft and sunk in. I prefer I firmer mattress. No mini fridge or microwave in room. The location is fantastic! Right on the riverwalk downtown. Cotton exchange across the street was great for dining and shopping. Bathroom was not stocked I had no body wash to shower with and didn’t receive any until the next evening. Disappointed in the service. Although the staff was friendly.
Lobby/coffee shop
Outdoor poil
Hotel patio
View from the pool
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025